Iowa Housing Trends: June & Second Quarter, 2015

Listing activity comparison for June 2015

According to statistics released today from the Iowa Association of REALTORS®, the good news just keeps getting better for those who are selling a home in Iowa. Sale prices and number of homes sold continue their upward trend. Sales increased almost 10 percent and average days on market reached a new 3 year low according to a Read More »

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Recap: RAGBRAI Information Centers

RAGBRAI 2015

The Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® was pleased to act as sponsor and hosts for the Sioux City RAGBRAI Information Centers on July 19 and 20. Scores of our REALTOR® members took time from their weekend to staff booths to assist cyclists visiting the community in preparation for the July 20 departure on Iowa’s Read More »

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Recap: Leadership Appreciation & Pie Tossing

Member pie throwing contest

We had a sweet time together on Thursday, July 16 as our Board of Directors gathered to receive some well-deserved appreciation for their volunteer efforts from our membership. Our Directors give hundreds of hours each year to the Board and we truly do appreciate their time and value their leadership and service to the REALTOR® Read More »

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Call For Action: Stop Patent Trolls

Stop sign with patent troll graphics

REALTORS® across the country receive threatening demand letters and lawsuits with alleged patent infringement based on the use of common business tools such as drop down menus or search alert functions on websites and the scanner function on a copier. These patent trolls buy vague patents and use them to turn everyday business practices into potential Read More »

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June’s Membership Changes

Realtor icon

We’re pleased to welcome the following new members to the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® in June.  It’s always wonderful to see new folks understand and embrace the power of the REALTOR® brand. Be sure to say hello and welcome these folks aboard when you see them out and about. Christina Conlon, King’s Castle Read More »

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