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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
If you thought your calendar was full in 2017, 2018 is not going to be any different. With low temps and snowy weather, it’s easy to cozy up by the fireplace all winter long. Keep the winter blues away knowing these exciting events are...
There’s nothing that says ‘Christmastime’ like trimming the tree, visiting Santa Claus, and decorating all the cookies listening to holiday music. But nothing gets us in the Christmas spirit like watching our favorite holiday movies!...
Inspired: Pantone Color of the Year 2018 A color often associated with majesty, royalty, and artistic brilliance, this year’s Pantone Color of Year is Ultra Violet. Described as being provocative and thoughtful, this shade of purple wi...
As the temperatures begin to drop, it’s a great reminder to take time to prepare our homes for the change in season. From minor repairs to major cleaning, these 6 tips are great to have on your winter home preparation checklist.
Meet Tracy Reiten and her Border Collie, Stella. Tracy LOVES dogs. In her free time she enjoys going on trail walks while playing fetch with Stella, and spending time on her beautiful patio. We feel very lucky to have Tracy as a part of...
LKR Agent guest post by Verne Folkmann You’ve enlisted the help of a REALTOR, driven through all the desirable neighborhoods, and zeroed in on how many bedrooms and bathrooms you really need. When it’s time to actually go look at hom...