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Posted by Gina Davis // August 13, 2010

 

Want to sell your house? Help me help you! So, it’s true what they say; only 10% of new home buyers can actually see a house for what if COULD be. That means the other 90% see it for what it is. So, if it looks like your house, filled with family photos and personal items, it will be impossible for 90% of viewers to picture it as their home. So please, before I show y... Keep Reading »
Posted by Maria White // July 13, 2010
Iowa makes the list! We are in the top 10 best Places to live. 

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 »

Posted by Maria White // May 19, 2010

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 »

Posted by Maria White // May 5, 2010

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 »

Posted by Maria White // April 28, 2010

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 »