How Mortgage Rate Drops Boost Your Buying Power

Imagine saving $150 a month on the same home, just because rates dropped.  That’s exactly what’s happening now, thanks to mortgage rates dropping to their lowest point in 11 months. That drop means homebuyers in Cedar Rapids have more purchasing power today than they’ve had in nearly a year.  Let’s

How to Save for a Home Without Sacrificing Life’s Big Moments

Saving for a home doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause.  You still want to celebrate your friends’ milestones, take the occasional vacation, and enjoy your weekends. But without a plan, those “one-off” expenses can quietly eat into your down payment fund. Take wedding season as an example:

Think Like a Buyer: Why Not Every Little Fix Matters When Selling Your Home

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, it’s natural to look around and see every little thing you’ve “always meant to fix.” The crack in the driveway. The scuffed paint on the baseboards. The outlet that doesn’t work. Here’s the truth: buyers don’t see your house the same way you do. As homeow

Are Home Values Rising or Falling in Cedar Rapids?

If you’ve read the latest housing headlines, you’ve probably seen some conflicting takes. And when you zoom out, it makes sense as to why: A new Zillow report found that, in half of the country’s largest metros, home values rose over the past year. In the other half, they fell. So today, we’re break