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| Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Simply put, buying a new home is a big deal. And it's nothing you should hastily jump into. It is a good idea to begin seeking out open houses and looking at homes with an agent as soon as you get a hankering to get into a new home.
As such, it's a good idea to study up on how to get the most out of your open house experience. Here are a few tips:
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Nov 19, 2015
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Work continues on the newest Friedrich development, Quarry Estates, in north Ames. With the favorable weather all fall, infrastructure work like putting in roads moved along at a steady pace. The photos above provide an inside look at how the development is coming along.
Lots for Phase I of the development are now available for purchase. Follow this link for an interactive map of Phase I lots.
For information on lots and homes available in any Friedrich developments, visit friedrichlanddevelopment.com or give us a call at 5... |
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Nov 9, 2015
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Friedrich Land Development is making progress on three new housing developments in and around Ames. The Indian Ridge development in Nevada, the Cameron Estates development in Northwest Ames and the Quarry Estates development just north of Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames all have lots available for purchase.
The Indian Hills development and the Cameron Estates development already have homes built. While infrastructure work is well underway, the Quarry Estates development won't see homes completed for a time.
For information on lots and homes available in any of these develo... |
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Sep 29, 2014
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Friedrich Iowa Realty and agents Jim Horstman, Sandy Perisho and Margo Hattery are hosting a special event highlighting the new Townhomes of Indian Ridge in Nevada from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, September 29. The event will be held at Gates Hall, 825 15th Street.
The townhomes offer custom floor plans, ample space and a convenient location in Friedrich's new Indian Ridge development. Located in the northwest corner of Nevada, the development offers quick and convenience access to downtown Nevada, and is just 10 minutes from downtown Ames and Iowa State University.
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Jul 22, 2014
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As a first-time home buyer the process of simply LOOKING at homes can be exhilarating ... seeing the possibilities, dreaming of making a home your own ... the process can be fun. But finding the right home for YOU is just the beginning of making it YOURS.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently provided an exhaustive list of common questions from the first-time buyer's perspective. Below is the last in a series of articles offering answers to these questions. This week's focus is on making an offer and closing the deal.
When I find the home I want, how much... |
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Jul 15, 2014
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Once you have an idea of the basics of purchasing your first home, you need to begin considering how you will pay for it. If you have cash on hand it's a relatively simple transaction. If you need a loan, however, there are a number of considerations.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently provided an exhaustive list of common questions from the first-time buyer's perspective. Below is the second in a series of articles offering answers to these questions. This week's focus is on mortgages.
How do I know if I can get a loan?
Answer: Use our simple mort... |
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Jul 8, 2014
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Purchasing a home can feel like an incredibly complex process. From finding the right fit to navigating the offer, negotiation and closing, it's understandable that many first-time buyers are overwhelmed. This is the very reason it's important for first-time buyers to work with a licensed agent that can address all of their questions and concerns while doing a lot of the heavy lifting in getting a first-time buyers purchase done and done right.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently provided an exhaustive list of common questions from the first-time buyer's pe... |
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May 8, 2014
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It's been said that for the vast majority of us, the most interesting news story each day is "What's for dinner?" What that means is that the most important things that happen in our lives happen within our homes. While national news may be intriguing, we are conditioned to be much more interested in where our bread is buttered (with apologies for the shameless pun).
The same follows when it comes to national trends in the housing market. Sure we push them out on Facebook and Twitter and occasionally make mention of them here on the GreatIowaHomes.com blog. But when it really com... |
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Mar 13, 2014
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Should you buy or should you build? Honestly, it depends on what you're looking for. To help you determine which is best for you, we've developed this short quiz:
1. How soon do you want to be in a new home? If you want/need to be in within a tight time frame, your best bet is to buy and existing home. While you can build on a tight timeframe, when you speed up the process, you often ratchet up the stress level. A good rule of thumb is that if you want to be in a new home in under six months it's best to buy. A timeframe longer than that lends itself to building.
2. How important is l... |
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Jan 29, 2014
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The process of buying or selling a home represents the biggest financial transaction many of us will make in our lifetime. With that much on the line it is vital you get advice and assistance from someone who has gone the extra mile to stand out in their profession.
Friedrich Iowa Realty is proud to have a number of agents who have earned the top designation available: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). The specialization is so prestigious that less than 3% of REALTORS nationwide are a CRS Designee. Today, Friedrich Iowa Realty has 12 agents who have earned CRS designation. They are... |
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