Calling all DIYers

Have you done some remodeling you are proud of , got before and after pix and receipts? Check out this contest - the grand prize is $25,000. Click on the title of this post or go to www.BHG.com/challenge
$25,000 that's enough to take the whole family to Hawaii for several weeks - did I happen to mention Hawaii is my most favorite place in the whole entire world?

Hey the contest ends Jan 15, 2008 - you can still do a project and enter. Remember I do love Hawaii!

New Photos of Storm Lake Iowa Architecture

I hope you enjoy these pictures of the beautiful and unique architecture of Storm Lake, Iowa.

http://picasaweb.google.com/SLRealtyCheck.com/StormLakeIowaBlackAndWhitePictures

Stay tuned for more. Check out some of my other photo collections below:

http://picasaweb.google.com/SLRealtyCheck.com/BarnesOfIowa

Unique and historic barns of Northwest Iowa

Old Ford Sign on Building in Storm Lake Iowa

CNN Money has Storm Lake listed as No. 22 on its Most Affordable Places to Live

WOW!, Storm Lake Iowa home market on CNNMoney!
I am impressed, they have us listed at No. 22, this article will be a huge boost to our local housing market, although our local housing market is very strong compared with the national market. Small towns usually benefit greatly from inclusion in this type of press. It should get more people to view information about our town Storm Lake and see the new developments (AWAYSIS, Kings Pointe, Local Photos, Marina, Dredging Project, new school, and lots more) Check out the CNNMoney website article by Jeff Cox, by clicking on the link below or on the article title.
Let me know what you think of about this article. How do you feel the local housing market is doing and should Storm Lake been included?

New Realtor! Bonnie Lewis

Announcing Bonnie Lewis - the newest Real Estate Specialists of Storm lake Inc. member. Bonnie has been a Realtor for years, has previous banking experience, and is an active member of the Aurelia community. Her banking experience adds valuable skills to our team.

Previously, an agent with Northwest Realty of Cherokee, Bonnie is a great addition. Bonnie is a strong Christian, and a people person with an obvious drive to make people happy and to do her best. Her family, like mine is spread out over this big beautiful country.

Please email Bonnie and welcome her to the Storm Lake, Alta and Aurelia market! Bonnie welcome aboard, I see great things in the future for you.

Georgia A. Weaver Broker/Associate, BS, GRI

Trulia - Real Estate Info at your Fingertips

This website is great, it lists new listings, average sales price, average price per square foot, income and home prices, school info, and just about anything you want to know about Alta, Iowa! To view click on this link http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Alta-Iowa/ or on the article title.

Early Iowa Remodel 3/4 of the way there

 
 
 
 
1) Oh, there's my glove
2) All hands on deck - this is a team effort
3) The Big R installing new wiring
4) DryWall!!!

Early Kitchen Remodel Saga - Installment 3

 
 
 
 
1) New Floor
2) Big Tools!
3) One really ugly window disappeared
3) Insulation and wiring whoooooowho!!

Early Kitchen Remodel Saga continued

 
 
 
 

Early Kitchen continued
1) Entire area down to studs
2) Big hump in floor solved! - Dry rotted floor joists
3) New straight strong floor joists
4) New PVC - what a great smell in the morning, PVC glue and fresh sawn wood

$775,000 Lake Front Property on Storm Lake

Wyoming Driftwood - Life's Complexities

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