Friday, May 30, 2008
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Single family home for sale in Mason City, Iowa

Wonderful 2 story family home with a beautiful sunroom, den that could also be an office, large living room, large dining room, large master bath with a jacuzzi tub, walkin shower, and walkin closet. Tastefully decorated. New high efficiency furnace and air conditioner. Call Pam at 641-512-4816 or click here for more information.
Mason City Homes
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Single family home for sale in Mason City, Iowa

Mason City Homes
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Acreage for sale in Geneva, IA

Are you ready to move now This 3 bedroom acreage is ready for you right now. It features a great room that includes a newer kitchen in '02, master suite with bath and sitting room and semi finished lower level. French doors to covered front porch. Appliances included. Call Erran Miller at 641-456-2447 or click here for more information.
Hampton Iowa Real Estate
Friday, May 23, 2008
Condo for sale in Clear Lake, Iowa

Easy to Show this beautiful Lakefront condo with south exposure and breathtaking panoramic view. Neutral tones throughout, security entrance and 12 x 20 garage stall North end. Appliances and boat slip included. Common area Coinop laundry room. Shared deck and patio. H.O.A. dues are 390per quarter. Awesome 9 hole golf course across street. Acquire one of the most hottest and vibrant lifestyles and start making your family memories today. Seller has 25 per cent ownership in dock.
Call Julie McQuaid at 641-529-3799 or click here for more information.
Clear Lake Real Estate
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Commercial/Retail property for sale in Mason City, IA

Small building great S. Federal location, off street rear parking, alley access. Building only, no business. Small business owners, why rent when you can buy.
Call Cheryl Wietzel at 641-420-6596 or click here for more information.
Mason City Commercial Properties
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Condo for sale in Hampton, IA

Say goodbye to that lawn mower and say hello to hassle free living This 2 bedroom condo is located in Parkridge Subdivision. It features beautiful built ins, large living areas, fireplace in living room and a 4 seasons room. This property is one you truly need to see. Call Yvonne at 641-425-0923 or click here for more information.
Hampton Iowa Real Estate
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Single family home for sale in Mason City, Iowa

VERY NICE FAMILY HOME WITH MANY UPDATES TWO FAMILY ROOMS NEW CARPET,CERAMIC TILE, THREE BATH ROOMS ONE ON EACH FLOOR. NEW DISHWASHER, STOVE, REFRIGERATOR, THIS HOME EVEN HAS ITS OWN GENERTOR SO IF THE LIGHTS GO OUT YOUL STILL HAVE LIGHTS. CLOSE TO NEW ROOSEVELT SCHOOL. OWNER IS LIC REAL ESTATE AGENT IN IA: B44162000. Call Tim Latham at 641-425-0363 or click here for more information.
Mason City Real Estate
Monday, May 19, 2008
Single family home for sale in Mason City, Iowa

Mason City Real Estate
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Single family home for sale in Clear Lake, Iowa

Clear Lake Real Estate
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Commercial/Office Space for Lease in Mason City

Office suites are available at the West Court Office Building, located at Mason City's busiest intersection. Easy access, great visibility, and plenty of parking make this a most desirable location for your business. Suites are currently available from 445 sq. ft. up to 2,654 sq. ft. at an extremely affordable rate of 6sq. ft. NNN. Call Jim Marinos at 641-201-0029 or click here for more details.
Mason City Commercial Real Estate
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wonderful home for sale in Latimer, Iowa

Then look no further. This quality built 3 bedroom brick ranch features an eatin kitchen, dining room, large living room, main floor laundry and finished lower level with a fireplace. Also has several newer windows, well insulated walls, Radiant heat and 2 car 24x30 attached garage with auto opener. Did you see the average utilities They average only 70.00 a month. This home has everything you need, plus some. Hurry this home will sell fast. Call Yvonne at 641-425-0923 or click here for more information.
Hampton Iowa Homes for Sale
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Beautiful home for sale in Mason City near Mercy Hospital

The whole interior of this house has been freshly painted the lower level family room has new carpet making this spacious 2 story home with double lot close to Mercy Hospital a good buy at 139900. This home has a lot of character including a fireplace, built-ins, ample kitchen cabinet space, sunroom, praire school influence, and more.
For more information, call Pam Hildebrand at 641-512-4816, or click here for more information.
Mason City Homes for Sale
Monday, May 12, 2008
Beautiful Mason City Home for Sale
Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Buying a Home With Resale Value
Location – Local Community, Town or City

Before you can actually pick out a house, you need to choose what cities or communities you would like to live in. There are many factors you should pay attention to, not only for yourself, but because you intend to eventually sell the home to someone else. Carefully choosing your community is the first step in "location, location, location" and can help maximize your future potential resale value.
Economic Stability
When choosing a community for your purchase, it makes the most sense to buy in a city with a viable and stable economy. Five, ten, or even fifteen years from now – when you want to sell your home – you can have a reasonable expectation that your community will still be a desirable place to live.In addition to residential neighborhoods, there should be a healthy mixture of commercial and business districts. These not only provide jobs to the local residents, but also add an income source that the city can use to upgrade and maintain roads and city services.In fact, you should take a drive and see how well the community is maintained. You have probably heard of "pride of ownership" when referring to an individual home or an automobile. Look to live in a city that demonstrates community pride, as well.
Local Government Services
In addition to community pride, check on the services provided by local government. One example would be the local library system. Are there several library branches? Do they stock a good selection of books, including recent best sellers?You should also look into local crime statistics and see how the city compares to the national average and other local communities. Is the police force effective and responsive to community needs? Are fire stations located strategically around the community so that they also can respond quickly in an emergency?Another area of inquiry is community services. Does the city sponsor youth sports and have well maintained athletic facilities and parks? Do they sponsor community events, such as an annual parade? Are there activities available for children, teenagers and senior citizens?Your local agent, if they are a good one, will have amassed a wealth of information on these subjects of inquiry. It is also another reason to always use a local agent.
Schools
Even if you do not have school-age children and do not intend to have children, you must pay attention to the local school system. That is because when you sell the property, many of your potential buyers will have concerns of this nature.You will want to know if the local schools are overcrowded. Take a drive around and see if there are auxiliary trailers outside the local schools. Call up the local school district and see if elementary aged children always attend the school closest to their home. If not, ask why. Are there enough schools to support the local population? If not, are there plans to build new schools? How will building new schools affect local property taxes?You should also check to see how local students score on the standardized tests. You can ask your agent about these things, but you should also get the local phone numbers so you can ask yourself.There are also school reports available for free on the Internet.
Property Taxes
Property taxes may be higher in one town than another nearby city. This can sometimes affect whether potential homebuyers view a community as a desirable place to live. Often, they will choose not to purchase in a community with higher taxes, though this decision is not always justified. Higher property taxes often mean newer and more modern schools, well-maintained roads, and bountiful community services.In addition, you will often find that the "cost per square foot" of homes is lower in cities that have higher property taxes. This means you can buy a bigger house for less money. Since the mortgage payment may be lower, but the property taxes a bit higher, the monthly housing costs may be approximately the same in each city.However, many agents and prospective buyers have a bias against a community with higher property taxes. If resale value is important to you, make property taxes a consideration when choosing the location of your new home.