April showers not only bring May flowers but they can also signify a home buying rush!  Even though people are buying properties year-round, spring is the time where folks get their home buying fever.  In order to buy your dream home before someone else snatches it up, you’ll need to get ahead of the game.  At the Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®, we offer these key tips to prepare you for this important step in your life: 1.) Check Your Credit  Look...

The New Year brings plenty of opportunities for growth. If you and your family are making big changes by putting your home on the market, the winter weather can be particularly daunting. Inclement weather, curb appeal and representation can potentially suffer. However, with proper tips and preparation you can get the most out of your home no matter the season. At the Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®, we break down the facts for selling your home this winter to help you overcome any...

If you are selling your home, the process of getting the biggest return on your value can be overwhelming. However, avoiding or miscalculating the best upgrades on your home can make you lose potential profit. To organize the process, the Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® offers these key ways to boost your home value. 1.) Bigger is Not Always Better Selling your home doesn’t just depend on massive overhauls. The smallest changes can have the biggest impact. To start,...

If you are in the market to purchase a new home, it can be tempting to put it off until the arrival of the new year. However, doing so can make you miss potential financial and personal benefits. At Northeast Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS®, we offer these important reasons to procure your dream home today. Limited Competition With holidays, family reunions and vacations, this time of year can provide a huge amount of distraction for potential home-buyers. Due to this, your competition...