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As the month of August has brought the end of summer fun for the school kids... It is back to grind stone!  With some schools in session in Southeast Iowa, the parents, teachers and kids are wondering where the summer went to?  With the school bells ringing on Monday in Mount Pleasant... Keep Reading »

Iowa makes the top 10 when it comes to the best place to live!  Well..... I don't live in Ames, Iowa, but this is when my Iowa roots make me proud!  Not only are the Iowans in the top ten, but we also are the lowest average priced home on the list.  It isn't by a small margin either.... try $89,00 from the 2nd l... Keep Reading »

So the day begins with yet another great review for Land and Game!  As the wet spring is coming to its end, the Iowa steamy summer is upon us, the agents at Land and Game seem to be busy working on everything from land management to closing land sales.  At LandandGame.com we are striving to be an honest, hard working, and proffesional staff that property owners can depend on to get th... Keep Reading »

At LandandGame we are trying to keep our potential buyers as informed as possible.  As home trends around the U.S. are constantly changing, Iowa seems to be gaining ground.  With home sales up 35.3% from April '09 to April '10.  It looks as though there are clouds clearing and the sun will be shining down on us again.  In Southeast Iowa, we have had property values increase... Keep Reading »

So with out all the great Mom's out there where would we be? .....in my opinion, my mother has been instrumental to what paths I have chosen throughout my life.  Thanks MOM!  What a great day to be surrounded by the ones you love! With 3 children under the age of 10, I get to enjoy such wonderful life experiences daily.  We work so hard to be successful so that the ones we love h... Keep Reading »

As a newer agent in SE Iowa, I am continually trying to find ways to get new listings.  Whether it is cold calling or looking over expired listings, I'm willing to give it a shot.  I recently found an expired listing, contacted the seller and ended up getting the listing.  With a frustrated seller, I started working on getting the property on all of the online platforms that ... Keep Reading »

The value of real estate is Southeast Iowa is unsustainable during the spring time.  WOW! There is nothing better than heading over the hill on a spring afternoon to go pick morel mushrooms on your own property.   My family and I have truly enjoyed the few weeks in April that you can pick the wonderful morsels that nature provides.   We've grown up whistling when we find a mushroom, ... Keep Reading »