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Showing posts with label Storm Lake Iowa events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Storm Lake Iowa events. Show all posts
10/23/2007
10/09/2007
KKK Coming to Storm Lake????
Are you kidding me; get real and join the human race. Let me know what you think, I'm sure you can guess what I think.
5/30/2007
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
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
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
3/24/2007
Farmland Prices in Iowa
With all the ethanol and bio-diesel plants going in the price of agricultural land is climbing. Overall Iowa experienced a 14% increase in the last 6 months! Now that's a return I'd like to get. My experience is that good crop land is selling for about $4,500 an acre in this area. The state average is $4,313 so we are a little higher. There hasn't been a lot of land change hands in Buena Vista County and what has is estate land.
Farmers are getting top dollar for corn and soybean they can afford to buy land as it comes available. Few real estate investors, who aren't already crop farmers, are investing in ag land. I believe the reasoning for this is the amount of knowledge required to know what type of land you are buying and how to rent it if you don't farm it yourself.
Farmers are getting top dollar for corn and soybean they can afford to buy land as it comes available. Few real estate investors, who aren't already crop farmers, are investing in ag land. I believe the reasoning for this is the amount of knowledge required to know what type of land you are buying and how to rent it if you don't farm it yourself.
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
Storm Lake Area interest - happenings
The Relay for Life is beginning to gather speed - no pun intended. This is a great event, please give to this if you can. The event is June 23 at the Storm Lake High School Track, all proceeded go to the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Bev Wetherall or Carol Wadsley at 732-7594. Be a blessing to someone less fortunate.
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