LKR Finding Home | House Tour #2
We’re back with another episode of ‘Finding Home’! Follow along as Laura tours another option and makes a decision on which home to call her own!
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LKR Finding Home | Mortgage Lender Tips
Buying a home is a major investment and determining the right financing options can be a bit confusing if you haven’t been through the process before. We talked with our friend Andy Brandt, from Hills Bank to walk us through a general ove...
LKR Finding Home | Home Inspector Tips
Do I have to get a home inspection? Why do I need a home inspection? What about new construction? These are all great questions and we’re here to help answer a few of your FAQs of the inspection process. Thank you to our friend Andy Ko...
Our Favorite Local Fireworks Displays
Summer has officially arrived, but nothing embodies the season than a local fireworks display. Whether you’re celebrating after a Cedar Rapids Kernels victory or watching them on a blanket surrounded by your closest friends and family, f...
Parade of Homes 2019
The 2019 Parade of Homes and Iowa City Area HBA Remodelers Parade is right around the corner and LKR is pleased to support our agents with featured homes. We hope you’ll join us in June to take a look at these excellent homes. Bedroc...
Protecting Your Home While You’re Away
LKR Agent guest post by Katie Birdsall The end of the school year is fast approaching and that often means another family vacation is in sight. Whether you’re leaving for a road trip over a long weekend or taking a once-in-a-lifetime ...
Springing into Seasonal Cleaning
Spring has officially arrived and there are few things better than a clean home with the windows open and a fresh breeze making its way throughout your home. That said, it can be quite overwhelming if you try to tackle projects in just one ...
5 Ways to Love Your Home
While Valentine’s Day is more of a romantic holiday, there’s no reason you can’t show your home a little love this February. The winters in Iowa get long and seem like there’s not an end in site, so falling in love with spaces of y...
Preparing for Extreme Winter Weather
It’s no secret that much of the midwest is under a winter weather advisory with record low temperatures making their way through Iowa. In preparation for the extremely cold temperatures this week, we’ve rounded up our top tips on how t...
Explained: What is Radon?
When you are buying a home you are encouraged to test for radon, but what exactly is it? Radon occurs naturally when uranium and radium found in the soil breaks down and seeps into homes and buildings. When inhaled, it can be harmful and acco...