A Home Has Been Sitting for Months. Is It a Red Flag or an Opportunity?

You find a home you like, check the listing history and realize it has been on the market for months. Your first thought might be: What’s wrong with it? That is a reasonable question. But a longer time on the market does not automatically mean a home has a serious problem. It could be overpriced. It

7 Signs a Home Seller May Be Ready to Negotiate

In July, the number of U.S. homebuyers hit a new low at 966,752, according to Redfin.  Meanwhile, nearly 1.46 million sellers were in the market. That means sellers outnumbered buyers by nearly half a million people. Which means buyers still in the market are facing less competition for available ho

50+ New Housing Provisions Are Now Federal Law. What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

The ROAD to Housing Act is the most sweeping federal housing law in a generation. It became law on July 11, 2026 with overwhelming bipartisan support.    So, does this change anything for you?    I’m breaking down the changes most likely to impact buyers and homeowners in Cedar Rapids, so you know w

What to Expect Buying a Home, From First Call to Closing Day

Deciding to buy a home is the first step. Of many.  Then there’s knowing where to begin or what to expect throughout the process, not to mention the pitfalls when you’re navigating a home purchase for the first time.  Just recently, I came across a breakdown from Sharran Srivatsaa, a real estate str