Winter Pictures of Storm Lake and Alta Iowa

New Storm Lake Iowa Pictures

Check out these beautiful winter pictures

Frosty Morning

Park on Lake Avenue

Early Morning Frost

Frosty Star on Lake Ave.

Frosty Flame

Frost and Fog on Storm Lake - For more pictures of Storm Lake Iowa and the surrounding area check out http://www.georgiaweaver.com/ and http://www.slrealtycheck.com/ and http://picasaweb.google.com/SLRealtyCheck.com/StormLakeIowaBlackAndWhitePictures

Storm Lake and Alta Iowa Homes Available

The local market is tight with Buyers matching Sellers very closely. As of 10/4/07 there were 63 homes listed and active (no offers) there were 5 OPCTS (offer pending continue to show. In Alta there were 6 homes listed and active, none of them have offers so far.

Fourteen homes sold in Storm Lake within the last 30 days with prices ranging from $45,000 to $142,000. The sales in Alta ranged from $120,500 to $70,000. Now is a great time to buy or sell as the numbers above show.

If you would like to receive local market updates directly to your email please drop me a request and I will git'er done. Email me at GWeaver@IW.net or go to www.StormLakeIAProperties.com

New Storm Lake Conference Center, Restrauant and Water Park Open for Business

The AWAYSIS Project is full steam ahead, the water park is open both inside and outside as are the conference center, restaurant and hotel.

The outdoor water park is awesome - if you haven't been there you are missing out. Young and young at heart are trying out the slides. If you are feeling more sedate (chicken) they have provided an area just for swiming both inside and out, but WHY not try the slides just once, you'll be hooked?

The Regetta Grill restaurant has very good food, I felt the service was a bit slow but there may be a method to that and the view makes the service well worth the wait. Having experienced both lunch and dinner a word of advice - make a reservation if there are more than 2 people.

Check out the elegant modern lobby furnishings, very sophisticated with a hint of the 1940's.


On a separate note, the new condo project across the street to the east from King's Pointe is showing signs of life. Huge concrete pillars have emerged from the golf course, I can't wait to see what comes next. A number of these condo's have been spoken for, if you are interested in a condo home on Storm Lake give me a call. A number of floor plans and upgrades are available prior to development.

State of the Real Estate Market in Storm Lake and Alta Iowa

There's been a lot of negative press on real estate lately, foreclosures up, too much inventory, over building by contractors. The local market continues to be the exception to the rule. Storm Lake and Alta are still solidly in a Seller's market and as a realtor if I don't stay ahead of the market by the time a property list in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)they already have accepted offers. If you are thinking of selling - Git er done!!!

Acreages are selling fast, but they should be in fairly good shape - including the out buildings. Ranches are the best sellers hands down in our area and have been for several years; the main reason is living on one floor. If you are thinking about building or remodeling keep this info in mind.

The latest rage in local real estate is staging - staging is having someone come in and set the house up like a display in a magazine or furniture store. Does it work, you bet it does! Staging can be done in an occupied home or a vacant one, it is especially successful in new construction and vacant homes. Staging can be done by a number of business or people, and yes there is normally a fee. The fee is usually based on the items used to stage the home and the time the items will be in place.

Storm Lake Properties sold in the last 30 days: 20
Address --- List Price--- Sale Price--- Days on Market
420 Lake Ave Condo D --- $99,900 --- $97,000 --- 522
710 Walnut --- $89,000 --- $80,000 --- 265
315 Lake Ave--- $159,000 --- $147,000 --- 268
123 Superior --- $30,000 --- $15,000 --- 192
111 Superior--- $59,900 --- $55,500--- 102
1516 Hyland Dr --- $69,900 --- $65,000--- 93
716 Barton--- $115,000 --- $110,000--- 58
617 Iowa St--- $137,750 --- $120,000--- 57
1109 Seneca--- $66,900 --- $61,500--- 63
813 Hyland Dr --- $65,900 --- $65,000--- 44
224 Oneida--- $32,500 --- $31,000--- 3
600 W 5th--- $38,000 --- $35,000--- 3
307 Superior--- $33,500 --- $31,000--- 3
602 Otsego--- $31,000 --- $30,000--- 3
112 N Emerald--- $145,000 --- $140,000--- 28
906 Highview Dr --- $116,000 --- $107,500--- 6
305 E 10th--- $93,500 --- $93,500--- 28
318 E. 10th--- $55,500 --- $52,000--- 10
217 Cayuga--- $105,000 --- $100,000--- 13

Price ---High $147,000 ----Low $15,000--- Average $75,579

Alta Properties sold in the last 30 days: 3
Address--- List price--- Sold Price--- Days on Market
802 W 2nd--- $279,000--- $230,000 --- 344
1306 Peterson St--- $198,000--- $190,000 --- 67
1310 Peterson St--- $153,900--- $150,000 --- 17

Price ---High $230,000 --- Low $150,000--- Average $190,000

77 New Condominiuns on Storm Lake - Just the Beginning?

Sunset Bay is scheduled to start moving dirt by the middle of April on their initial phase of construction. This phase is slated to result in 77 high end condos being completed by early spring 08. Phase 2 will add another 33 if the initial 77 sell. Eight floor plans that are 1 or 2 bedrooms with square footage ranging from 1,100 to 1,650 and anticipated. A fitness center, club room, centrally located elevator and underground parking are available to all residents. According to the local representative about 50 of the units have been spoken for. Check out the AWAYSIS.com website

Wyoming Driftwood - Life's Complexities

Drift wood found on the lake shore in Wyoming, reminds me of the complexities of life.