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Why Curb (& Web) Appeal Matters

LKR Agent guest post by Jessica Yoder and Sarah Owings “According to the National Association of Realtors, 63 percent of home buyers will drop by after viewing a home they like online. What will they see? The home’s exterior – incl...

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House Hunting Tips for Empty Nesters

LKR Agent guest post by Jessica Yoder and Sarah Owings Often times when couples become empty nesters, they realize they don’t need all the extra space around their houses. This frequently leads to downsizing! Here are a few great tips ...

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Parade of Homes 2018

The 2018 Parade of Homes is right around the corner and LKR is pleased to support four of our agents with featured homes. We hope you’ll join us in June to take a look at these excellent homes. H & H Home Builders, Inc. 980 Grouse ...

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Advice from A REALTOR®’s Daughter

LKR Agent guest post by Steve Sherman Part of having a big family means it’s an all hands on deck experience for the parents. My wife and I have four kids currently aged 10 to 19. Usually, it’s a logistical miracle that our kids get ...

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Destination: Riverfront Crossings Park

LKR Agent guest post by Liz Firmstone As a full-time REALTOR® who serves the Iowa City Metro area, I am very excited about Riverfront Crossings! Riverfront Crossings is a wonderful new park being built in Iowa City. Flexible open spac...

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Corridor Off-leash Dog Parks

Did you know that 81% of Americans say their pets play a role in their housing situation? Finding the perfect home for you and your pet can come down to amenities like a fully fenced-in backyard and proximity of area dog parks and walking t...

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Why Real Estate is a Good Investment

LKR Agent guest post by Jeff Edberg Since 2008, real estate mortgage interest rates have bottomed out several times as a tool by the Federal Reserve. By lowering interest rates, the Federal Reserve can help provide higher cash flow for ...

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Steps to Buying Your Home

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, up-sizing from a condo to a house, or downsizing – buying a new home is an exciting time. But it can sometime be a long and unnerving process if you haven’t been through the home-buying process...

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New Iowa City Rental Permit Requirements

The City of Iowa City is in the process of implementing changes to the rental permit process in an effort to preserve neighborhood stability. New state legislation goes into effect on January 1, 2018, and requires the City to change the ...

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Simple Steps for Fire Safety

LKR Agent guest post by Emily Farber Fire safety is important year-round; however, winter months are the prime season for home fires. Cold weather and less daylight mean people are using lights, electrical holiday decorations, and heatin...

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