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Kids Come Together: Sioux City Elementary Students Help Children In Foster Care

REALTORS help students in elementary schools across Iowa use Project Jack grants to help others.

Community Joins In Ottumwa Revitalization Effort

More than 150 people worked together to build a “Better Block” in Ottumwa, Iowa and spark a revitalization.

Iowa Home Prices Continue Upward Trend

The median sale price of an Iowa home increased by 8 percent in April when compared to April 2017.

Iowa REALTORS Join Hands for Fair Housing

The Southwest Iowa Association of REALTORS® collaborated with the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® on the pedestrian bridge crossing over the Missouri River from Iowa into Nebraska.

New Option in Iowa to Save for a Down Payment for a Home

Coming up with a hefty down payment will no longer be a huge hurdle for people buying their first home in Iowa.

Mason City Iowa REALTORS Are Helping Children Find Their Happy Place

The Greater Mason City Board of Realtors has been working closely with My Happy Place for the past two years, and supports the organization on many levels.

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Is Your Smart Fridge Talking to Your Home Insurance Provider?

How Should You Approach Buying a Home For The First Time?

Veterans Are Finding a Second Career in House Flipping

The 3 Questions Veterans and Active Service Persons Should Be Asking Their REALTOR®

Your Pet Can Increase Your Home’s Value