Local Real Estate Market Is Picking Up While the Iowa City area real estate market has weathered the downward trend rather well compared to other locations, we are now seeing renewed activity in all segments of the market. Especially significant is the activity in the higher price range, which was almost at a stand still [...]
Judicious home remodeling is still worth the investment, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Uncertainty and restraint are the order of the day in this economy, and that sense of caution is reflected in home owners’ return on their investment in remodeling projects, according to REALTORS® in 80 metropolitan markets surveyed by [...]
Why Right Now May be the Perfect Time to Buy! #1) Interest Rates Are LOW: With interest rates hovering in the high 4’s and low 5’s, they have been near an all time low for over a year! Some of you out there may remember interest rates above 18% in the early 80’s. Combine that [...]
NUMBERS DON’T LIE! Here is a snapshot of our Iowa City/Coralville real estate market. Check out these numbers! Not bad considering what ‘s going on elsewhere. So far, we have been very fortunate in the Iowa City and Coralville IA real estate market to be rather insulated from the fluctuations seen in other parts of [...]
JOHN WEBER, CO-OWNER OF DWELL HOME FURNISHINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN A Local Business With A Passion The owners of Dwell Home Furnishings and Interior Design in Coralville, Iowa, adhere to a philosophy that consists of three words: renew, refresh and excite. Founded in 1991 and co-owned by John Weber and 3 hands on partners, the [...]
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FEMA awards $6.5 million for Iowa Memorial Union improvements
The University of Iowa has been awarded nearly $6.5 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, to make improvements to the Iowa Memorial Union, Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Cumming, announced Tuesday.
Putting Roosevelt on market going to a vote
Stephen Murley recommended to the Iowa City Community School District Facilities Committee on Tuesday that Roosevelt Elementary school building be sold. The School Board will vote whether put the building on the market at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Event helps area homeless people in search of clothing, health care and information
The Community Connections Day event at the local church, was organized by the Johnson County Homeless Coordinating Board. The event provided participants with information, resources and referrals on a range of subjects including mental health, health and dental care, educational rights and legal information. Participants were able to receive haircuts, dental checkups, massages and Hepatitis C and HIV screenings, as well.
