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With crisp weather and beautiful foliage, fall is a great time to explore all of the natural beauty our area has to offer. With so many beautiful trails and well-maintained parks, it's easy to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities, such as hiking, jogging, biking, kayaking, and more. With rolling greenways and proximity to the Mississippi River, there is no shortage of scenic landscapes. If you're ready to head outside and start exploring the great outdoors, our real estate agents have made a list of recommendations.
For the past couple of years, many homebuyers have struggled to make the numbers work. Home prices rose quickly, mortgage rates climbed, and affordability became a major challenge. As a result, a lot of buyers pressed pause on their plans.
But there's good news. If you've been waiting for a better time to re-enter the market, affordability is finally showing signs of improvement this fall.
According to the latest Redfin data, the typical monthly mortgage payment is now about
If you've been thinking about downsizing to lower expenses, move closer to family, or simplify your lifestyle, there's a growing trend you'll want to know about: more homeowners are purchasing their next home outright—with no mortgage and no monthly housing payment.
According to a recent analysis of U.S. Census data by ResiClub, more than 40% of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. are mortgage-free—an all-time high. That means 4 in 10 homeowners own their homes completely free and clear.
One big reason?
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!
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 toot...
"Piano Man," Billy Joel once described music as "an explosive expression of humanity" that touches everyone. This fall, our real estate agents will be making special memories with family and friends at these first-rate music venues in the Quad Cities.
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