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The #1 Rule of Real Estate: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Ames continues to post unemployment rates at about half the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics currently lists Ames in a tie for the 7th lowest rate in the nation.
Interestingly enough, the Ames real estate market also continues to hold steady, with the average sale price almost identical to last year. Most of the metros listed for high unemployment rates are also the ones making news for high foreclosure rates and falling home prices.
Perhaps those of us in the industry should be quicker to comment upon hearing “the #1 rule of real estate” quoted. The reason that location, location, location matters, is due largely to the jobs, jobs, jobs.
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Post by Tabitha Zesch, Relocation Director
Will Ames become the Next Silicon Valley?
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Ames has attracted many high tech companies and start-ups over the last few years, many of which are located in the Iowa State University Research Park. Businesses from around the U.S., and even overseas, have relocated to Story County within the last few years.
The dramatic growth drew the governor and lieutenant governor to speak at the Ames Economic Development Commission celebration this week. And Ames has been touted by numerous magazines lately as one of the best places to do business, get a job, retire, or raise kids, etc. In August, Ames was labeled one of the geekiest cities in the U.S. by Forbes.
Now Business Insider Magazine is including Ames and Story County, Iowa on their list of 20 U.S. markets with the potential to become the next Silicon Valley. Certainly, as more high-tech jobs are established, the more the area becomes attractive to companies in need of a similar workforce base.
Post by Tabitha Zesch, Relocation Director
Meals from the Heartland
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Thank you to those at Hunziker & Associates, Realtors who donated time or money to the Meals from the Heartland event in Boone. Over 750 volunteers packed 180,000 + meals for third world food relief over the weekend!
Trick or Treat!
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Our Nevada office enjoying downtown trick or treat night!
Take a peek inside Ames most expensive home
Monday, October 31st, 2011
The highest priced home listed in Ames is on the market for $1,250,000. Would you like to see inside? Take a peek at the photos on our website!
http://ames.hunzikerrealty.com/properties/dspProperty.cfm?propertyID=271891
Help Ames become a Blue Zone!
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011Help Ames become one of the healthiest cities in Iowa! Vote for Ames to be selected at BlueZonesProject.com by October 28th.
About Blue Zones….
“There are places in the world where people live healthy, happy lives well into their nineties or even 100s. Dubbed “Blue Zones” by National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner, these longevity hotspots share nine lifestyle habits – Power 9™ – responsible for their remarkable results.”
“Ten communities that demonstrate the greatest passion, interest and ability to bring their community together will receive assistance from national experts to develop and implement a blueprint for making permanent environment, policy and social network changes that transition people into healthier behaviors.”
Please vote for Ames by October 28th at http://bluezonesproject.com/
Can You Buy a House Online?
Monday, October 17th, 2011
We have had the experience at Hunziker & Associates, Realtors®, of helping a customer purchase a home based entirely on what they saw over the internet. The purchase agreement was completed from a distance by fax. Even though this scenario is rare, it will soon be possible to purchase a home using an e-signature on forms that can be emailed to the buyer and seller.
The Iowa Association of Realtors® just instituted a new feature that will make preparing forms and collecting signatures electronically possible for subscribing Realtor® members. Although it will soon be easier to buy a house online, certainly most customers will still continue to view the home in person before signing the purchase agreement, regardless of if they do so using a pen or an iPad.
Post by Tabitha Zesch, Relocation Director
How do you know when to reduce the price?
Friday, October 14th, 2011Ask your Realtor® for an update on the market. It is important to keep up-to-date on developments in your neighborhood and to adjust your pricing accordingly.
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