Buyer Advice What Is a Property Tax Abatement? Here’s What Le Mars Homebuyers Should Know What Is a Property Tax Abatement? Here’s What Le Mars Homebuyers Should Know When you’re shopping for a home, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about the purchase price, mortgage payment, insurance, and property taxes. But have you ever heard someone mention that a home qualifies for a property tax abatement? It’s one […]
Julie's Community Corner Bras Across the Bridge: Why This Event Means So Much to Me There are some events you support because they’re good for the community. And then there are the ones that hit a little closer to home. Bras Across the Bridge is definitely one of those for me. This October, I’m proud to sponsor Bras Across the Bridge with Q102. We’re collecting new and gently used bras […]
Julie's Community Corner More Than a Golf Tournament: Why the Northwest Iowa National Invitational Means So Much to Me More Than a Golf Tournament: Why the Northwest Iowa National Invitational Means So Much to Me Every year when the Northwest Iowa National Invitational comes to Le Mars, I’m reminded that this event is about so much more than golf. Don’t get me wrong, there is some fantastic golf. But for those of us who […]
Buyer Advice Fall Is Here! Is It Time to Think About Buying or Selling a Home in Le Mars? Fall Is Here! Is It Time to Think About Buying or Selling a Home in Le Mars? By Julie Hurt, REALTOR® | CENTURY 21 ProLink Well, here we are. It’s officially fall! It seems like we were just getting ready for summer, and now the days are getting shorter, the evenings are getting cooler, and […]
Homeowner Advice Growing the Game: The Story Behind Junior Golf of Northwest Iowa Golf has been a pretty big part of our family’s life, so I’ve had the chance to see what this game can give a young person. And I’m not just talking about learning how to hit a golf ball. That’s one of the reasons Junior Golf of Northwest Iowa is an organization I’m proud to […]
Julie's Community Corner More Than a Golf Tournament: Why the Northwest Iowa National Invitational Is Special to Me Every September, things get a little busier around our house. Actually, “a little” might be an understatement. There are golfers coming to town, registration lists to check, host families to coordinate, volunteers going in every direction and a refrigerator that suddenly needs to hold enough food for a small army. That can only mean one […]
Buyer Advice Why Virtual Staging Photos Can Help You See the Possibilities If you’ve ever walked into an empty room and thought, “Okay…but what would I actually do with this space?” you’re not alone. Empty rooms can be surprisingly difficult to picture. That’s one of the reasons I recently used virtual staging photos for my new construction listing at 1912 2nd Ave SE in Le Mars. The […]
Julie's Community Corner A Great Reason to Look Forward to August As July comes to a close, I’m already looking forward to August—and one of the things I’m most excited about has nothing to do with real estate. It’s seeing Bling-N-Fashions reopen its doors in downtown Le Mars. While reading the story, one quote from owner Dana Wendt really stayed with me: “I’m grateful for the […]
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Buyer Advice What Does an Accepted Offer Mean When Buying or Selling a Home? What Does an Accepted Offer Mean When Buying or Selling a Home? If you’ve ever heard someone say, “Our offer was accepted!” or “We accepted an offer on our home,” you might think the hard part is over. While it’s definitely an exciting milestone, an accepted offer is really the beginning of the next stage […]
Buyer Advice Finding the Right Home Looks Different for Every Buyer Finding the Right Home Looks Different for Every Buyer When people think about buying a home, they often picture things like granite countertops, open floor plans, or a certain number of bedrooms. While those details certainly matter, I’ve learned something even more important after helping buyers over the years. Finding the right home isn’t just […]
Buyer Advice Smart House: 99% | Smart Husband: Still Under Evaluation If you’ve ever wondered whether technology can solve all of life’s problems, I have a story for you. My husband absolutely loves smart home technology. Our house is filled with gadgets that make life easier. We can turn lights on and off from our phones, lock and unlock doors from anywhere, adjust the thermostat without […]
Buyer Advice One of My Favorite Client Perks Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but anyone who has moved knows there’s a lot to do once the papers are signed. Packing boxes, moving furniture, making trips across town, and picking up supplies can quickly become overwhelming. That’s one of the reasons I offer something a little different to my clients. One of […]
Buyer Advice The Different Seasons of Homeownership The Different Seasons of Homeownership June is National Homeownership Month, and one of the things I enjoy reflecting on is how different every homeownership journey can be. Many people think buying a home is the finish line. In reality, it’s often the beginning of a new chapter. Over the years, I’ve worked with homeowners in […]
Buyer Advice The Little Moments That Make a House Feel Like Home June is National Homeownership Month, and every year it gets me thinking about what homeownership really means. Most of the time, when people talk about buying a home, the conversation focuses on numbers. Interest rates, property taxes, square footage, and mortgage payments. Those things matter, of course. But when I think about homeownership, I think […]
Buyer Advice Which Type of Home Fits Your Lifestyle? Not every home fits every stage of life, and honestly… that’s a good thing. Some people want everything on one level. Others love having separate spaces. Some want low maintenance, while others dream of a big backyard and room to spread out. If you’ve been casually browsing homes online and wondering “What kind of home […]
Homeowner Advice Securing Your Home Before a Weekend Getaway Before You Head Out: Simple Ways to Secure Your Home for a Weekend Getaway There is something so good about packing a bag, loading up the car, and heading out for a weekend away. Whether it’s a quick trip to the lake, a wedding, a ball tournament, or just a couple of days to recharge, […]
Julie's Community Corner A Sisters’ Weekend, Ice Cream Cones, and a Little Le Mars History You never know who you’ll meet in downtown Le Mars. This morning, I met two lovely ladies outside our CENTURY 21 ProLink office while they were taking pictures with the ice cream cone in front of our building. They were on a sisters’ weekend trip to Le Mars and Sioux City, and their plan for […]
Julie's Community Corner Saturday Mornings at the Le Mars Farmers Market There is something special about a Saturday morning in Le Mars when the Farmers Market is open. The Le Mars Farmers Market kicked off its season on Saturday, May 9, at the Olson Cultural Events Center, and it will continue every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through October 10. For many of us, it […]
Julie's Community Corner FILLING THE WINDOWS, FILLING OUR COMMUNITY 💛 FILLING THE WINDOWS, FILLING OUR COMMUNITY 💛 Each year, CENTURY 21 ProLink comes together for something that means a lot to us! The annual Fill the Window donation drive. This year, we’re proud to partner with Sunnybrook Hope Center, an organization that provides essential support to individuals and families in need right here in our […]
Buyer Advice You Just Found The One! Falling in love with a house is easy—winning it in today’s market? That’s the real challenge. With multiple buyers eyeing the same property, it’s crucial to have a solid strategy to increase your chances of securing your dream home. Here’s what can go wrong and how to avoid it. Scenario 1: You Hesitate, and Someone […]