Saturday, August 23, 2008

Parade of Homes Finished

Sweeping up the garage or power washing the driveway as the parade viewers march up the drive, it really is seamless. It hard to call a finish point as the viewing and hosting begins really before you are ready. I really get charged up to meet new people and relax and see what they tell us we have done rights and yes what they would do different.

I am always amazed that the news and people say that housing is having a bad time and economy, not here. There is so much pent up demand to build that new home and yet always a hesitation due to the negative talk on TV. Well being the political season you find one thing in common with housing and politics, its all Local! and so the saying in Real Estate really is true its, " Location, Location, Location. Even down to one neighborhood vs another only a block away!!!
Some people are thinking that since gasoline is so high I'll just entertain at Home and might just as well have a nice new home. In any case we have a very robust market that is only showing signs of getting stronger. To have 160 viewer on a Friday night is just unheard of and many more on the weekend. All of them seem to be looking for something a kitchen remodel a new counter top landscaping or that special custom home.
One comment i have heard from experts is doing the upgrades that you house needs and enjoying it now until a higher selling price can be obtained.
Of course kitchens are one of the highest paybacks but you may not believe it but quality landscaping is almost double the average investment. We like that idea since we handle Crestwood Cabinets and do a great deal of landscaping,
  • Rain Gardens
  • Retaining walls
  • Berms and rock garden type
  • High quality kitchen renovations

Maybe you are considering such a project and would like to see if it will enhance your selling price in the future or even today, thru our real estate marketing we can tell you what your home should sell for with the improvement vs its current value.

Pick two or more services and you may qualify for a significant discount.
Well one last day of the Parade and i know it is already a great success and we hope you had a chance to view the homes made available thru the Northeast Iowa Association of Homebuilders.

Their web site is www.CedarValleyHomebuilders.com

Thanks

Craig Fairbanks
404-0412


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