Mark Greenfield’s Ames Iowa Real Estate Blog

Missed opportunities in Real Estate

December 5, 2011

Missed Opportunities Buying real estate in today’s market can be delightful. The month of December for Ames Iowa real estate is historically slower than other months. Because of this, Ames Iowa real estate sales are handled quicker from the mortgage company, home inspection, repairs and even the bank! Also, because less people are looking for [...]

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You’re too fat!

November 8, 2011

That’s not “exactly” what the instructor said as I started my new 8-week fitness class on Monday. However at a height of 6’ 0” and weight of 232 lbs, I’m what professionals call ….OBESE. Now; considering I just put my money down on a Utah Ski trip in January, and NEED to get in shape-Fast! [...]

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How do I get my place ready to put on the market when I have NO money?

October 31, 2011

That’s what my new clients in Jewell just asked me last weekend when we discussed listing their home. Let’s look … and think. How much would it cost to: A) Get rid of half of the stuff that is in your house? Seriously? Thin out the closets, cabinets, furniture, basement, & stuff on the walls. [...]

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Show Me the Money!!

October 31, 2011

With the U.S. home ownership rate at 65.9% (the lowest rate in 13 years), rental demand is on the rise. The downturn in values, coupled with the strictest lending guidelines we’ve seen in years, and SUPER low rates for borrowing, makes this a TRIFECTA for the well-prepared investor. However, the tighter standards in underwriting, larger [...]

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Most things that cause us to think, and interact with other people, are good.

October 28, 2011

Since its Friday, I’m taking a break from blogging about real estate. Yesterday morning I attended a weekly men’s bible study group we have at Cornerstone Church. I have not been good about attending the past few months; although I have lots of excuses, I have no good reason other than my disdain of getting [...]

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