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Eastern Iowa Pumpkin Patches, Orchards, Fall Activities, and More!
The Fall season is here! We don't know about you, but we can smell the spiced apples and pumpkins already! No matter where you are in the eastern Iowa area, there are plenty of patches and orchards to stock up on farm-fresh apples and pumpkins. Depending on where you go, you can pick up renowned local fall specialties as well: pumpkin spice donuts, fresh apple cider, apple butter, and so much more! It's a great seasonal way to spend time with loved ones and to get outside for some fresh air before the cool weather starts to set in. Hope to see you out there!
Burlington Area
Appleberry Orchard: All your favorite fall squash, ripe for the picking! In addition to an apple orchard and a petting zoo housed in their historic barn. Satisfy that sweet too...
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August Featured Properties
The August featured properties are a wide variety of homes to fit any home buyer's needs. Be sure to share your favorite properties with your real estate agent. Happy house hunting!
Quad Cities
15719 13th Street Milan, IL 61264 - $1,295,000
This one-of-a-kind property is located just 15 min from the heart of the Quad Cities. The 80.99 acres include 26 ac pasture, 10 ac tillable, 5 ac surround the home, inground swimming pool & gazebo, and 40 acres of the most desirable wooded ground for hunting or recreation with a creek running through it Listed by Jean Mueller
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Housing Supply Still Below the Norm
House hunting has become a daunting task with the current low housing inventory. In many cities, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. The housing crisis is affecting low-income families the most, making it nearly impossible to find affordable housing. A recent report from Realtor.com said that, "On average, active inventory in June was 50.6% below pre-pandemic 2017–2019 levels." The graph below helps illustrate just that. It uses historical data to provide a more concrete look at how much the numbers are still lagging behind the level of inventory typical of a more normal market.
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July Featured Properties
The July featured properties are a wide variety of homes to fit any home buyer's needs. Be sure to share your favorite properties with your real estate agent. Happy house hunting!
Quad Cities
5621 Barcelona Street, Bettendorf, IA - $575,000
Location, privacy, Pleasant Valley Schools and close to everything the QCA has to offer! This fantastic home is located on a 3/4 acre lot and has been meticulously maintained and updated inside and out. Listed by Marybeth Chupka
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4 Tips for Great Curb Appeal
Whenever you are getting ready to sell your house, first impressions matter the most! You don't want to turn buyers away with bad curb appeal, when they didn't even get a chance to see the inside of the house. Buyers are intrigued by curb appeal because it allows them to visualize themselves in a home. One of the first things buyers do when they see a house they like is drive by it and check out the nature of it and the neighborhood and surrounding areas.
Here are 4 tips from the National Association of Realtors on getting top-notch curb appeal, that can potentially earn you top dollar for your home:
- Clean the Exterior Walls and Windows. The cleanliness of the outside of your house matters just as much as the interior. Clean your outside walls with soapy water and wash your windows inside and out.
