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Winter is hard on homes, and small issues can turn into expensive repairs if they’re not addressed early. Luckily, a…

  You’ve finally found what could be your dream home and you’re ready to make an offer, but the thought…

Its that time of year again! Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, November 2, 2025. At 2 a.m. local…

  With every season comes a new set of home maintenance tasks and safety concerns, and taking the time to…

Things are getting SPOOKY in the Corridor! Here’s a list of Halloween-themed events happening across Linn and Johnson Counties in…

Golden fields mean harvest is here – and safety is key.  As we head into fall, remember that if your equipment…

September is Mold Awareness Month, our yearly reminder of the importance of protecting our homes and families from harmful mold…

Buying or selling a home is an exciting—but stressful—milestone. For some, the most daunting part is packing and moving. But…

There’s a growing pool of homeowners who feel stuck. Their homes no longer fit their lives—too small, too outdated, too inconvenient—but…

Riding the Heat Wave: Best Ways To Prepare and Protect Your Home During Extreme Heat Welcome to the heat dome,…

Many Thanks to the people who provided a new United States and Marine Corps flag to Mottinger Real Estate Group…

Summer temperatures are soaring, and it’s the perfect time to take a moment to appreciate the marvel that is modern…

Selling, Buying or Building your home on your own is hard enough without feeling like you’re swimming in the deep…

Hot temperatures and increasing humidity are expected to move into the area this weekend and could last into next week.…

June marks National Home Ownership Month, a time to celebrate homeownership, not just for individuals and families, but communities at…

Moving? Decluttering? Consider donating your slightly used items to Houses into Homes. See link below. https://www.housesintohomes.org/most-needed-items

As a Real Estate Broker and Builder, I have helped many Sellers, Buyers and those building a home make intelligent decisions. Trust…

In the world of property inspections, one of the most common industry adages is “no home is perfect.” From mold…

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s good advice in general, but is particularly important…

Selling, Buying or Building your home on your own is hard enough without feeling like you’re swimming in the deep…

National Pet Day rolls around every April 11th, and it’s the perfect excuse to shower our amazing animal companions with…

Spring is the season of fresh starts—and the perfect time to tackle home renovations. This year, consider projects that not only…

Most homebuyers today are also home sellers, meaning they’re juggling two major transactions at once. The biggest dilemma? Whether to buy first or sell first. Selling first frees up…

For new buyers, when is the right time to buy a house? It might be this spring! The Housing Market is…

Buying a home isn’t overwhelming if you understand the process; it just takes proper planning. You’ll need to get your…

If you didn’t get around to organizing your home in January, good news! February is Declutter For A Cause Month,…

Final Walk-Through Checklist: 14 Things to Look For Negotiated repairs: If you negotiated any repairs before purchase, your final walk-through…

What Are Real Estate Comps? Real estate comparable (comps) are similar, recently sold properties that can be used to determine…

What to do when your garbage disposal stops working! Sometimes a faulty garbage disposal only needs a nudge to get…

The start of a new year is the best time to reevaluate your goals. But did you know that smashing…

The Basics of Making an Offer on a House ike marriage, home-buying is one part love, one part legal transaction,…

Our office will be closed Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 and 25. And Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1…

Christmas Day is fast approaching, which means now’s the time to get those last few decorations in place. It’s easy…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th!

America’s Premier Inspection Service Just like a football team relies on their playbook for strategies and insights, homebuyers can benefit…

Study Finds That People Have a Lot of Regrets…  But Moving Isn’t One of Them Deciding whether or not to…

Pumpkin carving is a beloved fall tradition, but it can also be a source of minor injuries without proper safety…

Moving to a new home, especially mid-year, can be both exciting and stressful for families. While adults may be able…

Our office will be closed on Monday, Sept 2 Good Wishes and Greetings to all the workers throughout the world…

Home buyers are often more focused on finding the perfect home to buy than they are on finding an agent…

The back-to-school transition can be a big adjustment, especially for families with multiple children. Carefully crafted summer routines can quickly…

By Lauren from Allied Van Lines Moving to a new city or state is an exciting adventure, but it can also…

SOLON BEEF DAYS – JULY 19 & 20 RIBEYE STEAK DINNERS 8 oz ribeye, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, roll…

FY25 Military Homeownership Assistance Program The Iowa Finance Authority is pleased to announce that Governor Reynolds has signed the budget…

Our office will be closed July 4 & 5!

June is National Safety Month, and what better place to focus on safety than in your own home? This annual…

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 8th & 9th 12:00n – 3:00pm. 931 Commercial Street, Lisbon See you soon! Click…

Our office will be closed Monday, May 27~

May NPI Inspector Newsletter National Pet Month is a wonderful time to celebrate our furry (or feathery, or scaled!) friends.…

Please join us at: 1245 Osage Lane North Liberty #20 224 Ridge View Drive, Fairfax #21 For more  information : click…

Please join us at: 1245 Osage Lane North Liberty #20 224 Ridge View Drive, Fairfax #21 For more  information : click…

The Spring & Fall Parade of Homes are annual events the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association organizes and…

When putting your home on the market, you obviously want to get as much out of the sale as you…

Selling, Buying or Building your home on your own is hard enough without feeling like you’re swimming in the deep…

The thrill of purchasing your first home can quickly simmer into anxiety, especially when considering the home inspection. Often viewed…

220/224 Ridgeview Drive, Fairfax NEW RANCH DUPLEX CONDO or ZERO LOT HOMES AS BIG AS A HOUSE WITH A LARGE…

With a new year comes the urge to kick bad habits to the curb—hence the popularity of “dry January,” for…

ho doesn’t love a unique front door? Yellow doors add a pop of personality, black front doors keep it on trend,…

Physical clutter is usually a priority because it’s right there, distracting us or getting in the way. But what about…

Don’t Focus on Interest Rates, Focus on the Overall Payment As the new year unfolds, it’s a season of resolutions…

SNOW EMERGENCY! Solon has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY effective midnight tonight (1/12/2024) till 5PM on Saturday, 1/13/2024. No Parking on City…

A change in color can be an immediate mood booster in any space, and a new year is a great…

Holidays are the perfect time to send a heartfelt thank you and warmest wishes for the season and the coming…

14 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas That Take 5 Minutes or Less No time to adorn a tree? Dress up a…

The fall season can be a difficult time of year to manage your energy use when the weather flip-flops back…

Wishing all of our Service Men and Women a Happy Veterans Day! A very special Thank you to the owner…

The end of Daylight Saving Time is this weekend! It officially ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 5th of 2023…

10 Horrifying Home Design Trends: 2023 Edition Designers say these styles need to be ghosted. You needn’t be scared of…

Solon Halloween Trick or Treat Night Oct. 31st 5-7 p.m. Trick or Treating in Solon will be held from 5…

1.When is leaf pickup? Leaf pickup is on Mondays in October and November. Please have leaves raked to the curb…

Join us tonight for the Greater Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes! Stop by 1215 Osage Lane, North Liberty from 5:00pm…

The first week of October has been designated Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. and Canada. Close to 360,000 home…

See you soon at the 2023 Cedar Rapids Fall Parade of Homes! 1215 Osage Lane, North Liberty Today from 12n-5pm…

Please join us this weekend at the Greater Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes!  1215 Osage Ln, North Liberty by Legacy GreenBuilders…

The Spring & Fall Parade of Homes are annual events the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association organizes and…

We know you’ve gotten this question from your clients. And we thought we’d take a moment to create an answer…

Good Wishes and Greetings to all the workers throughout the world on this Labor Day. Know a relative, friend or…

We all know the value of a home inspection when it comes to getting intel on a property’s condition. But…

Smart HOT summer savings from MidAmerican Energy! Set it smart Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher in the…

In competitive housing markets where availability is low and sellers seem to have all of the leverage, buyers sometimes feel…

As a real estate broker and builder, we have been challenged by building costs, labor and buyers finding suitable homes.…

June is National Healthy Homes Month (#NHHM23), led by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH). Our…

Summer is the perfect time to tackle all those big tasks on your to-do list. Here are the top 5…

As a Real Estate Broker and Builder, I have helped many Sellers, Buyers and those building a home make intelligent…

1215 Ogden Lane, North Liberty UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!! Enjoy living in Greenbelt Trail with access to biking/walking trails and close to…

From our Friends at National Property Inspections – May Newsletter

New & Remodeled Homes Saturday, Apr 29     Noon to 5PM Sunday, Apr 30       Noon to 5PM New…

The Iowa City Area HBA Home & Garden Show April 21 – 23, 2023 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds Friday…

Ask the Inspector…….National Property Inspections

April is National Safe Digging Month, and with the arrival of warmer weather, homeowners and construction crews will be anxious…

FIX A LEAK WEEK! Did you know that the average family can waste 180 gallons of water every week? It’s…

Sewer Scope Inspections from NPI NPI Gives Our Clients Peace of Mind With Sewer Line Scopes Sewer system problems can…

Fantastic New Luxury Ranch Zero-Lot w/3 stall garages! Quality built & upgrades throughout. Features include Vaulted Great Room w/Gas Fireplace…

Over the cold winter months, a small space heater can add additional warmth to your rooms. And although you might…

Here are the dates for the Greater Cedar Rapids Parade of Homes! Saturday, April 29                             Noon to 5 p.m.                                 …

The new year is a great time to set goals, establish healthier habits, and promote growth and learning. This year,…

January is National Radon Action Month Test Your Nest! This January, learn more about the health risk of radon and…

             HAPPY NEW YEAR! National Property Inspections – Ask the Inspector!   Want to make…

Holidays are the perfect time to send a heartfelt thank you and warmest wishes for the season and the coming…

Its that time of year again! When you’re in a hurry to check off tasks on your holiday to-do list,…

Think mortgage rates are high now? Connie Strait remembers when she was starting her career in real estate in the…

Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov 24 & 25. See you Monday, Nov 28!

Thanksgiving is a time filled with loving family, good friends, and of course, delicious food. But did you know it’s…

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may…

As communities continually evolve — especially in this post-pandemic era — consumer research can inform how to deliver the features…

How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter Changing the air filters in your HVAC system is an essential practice…

OCTOBER is Fire Safety Month! October is here! While this autumnal month is most commonly associated with tricks and treats,…

Clearing Vegetation Away From Your Home | NPI Maintenance Minutes Keeping tree branches, bushes, and other types of vegetation away…

How to Clean Hardwood Floors Without Ruining the Finish—Revealed How to clean hardwood floors without destroying their beauty is something…

Our office will be closed on Monday, Sept 5! Enjoy the weekend!

Private, conveniently located on an in-town .89-acre lot with mature trees!! This beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath has 1, 500+…

Master Painter Mauro’s Painting shows a homeowner how to patch-up a hole left in textured ceiling after some electrical work.…

What Are the Different Kinds of Loans? Most people who pay for big expenses– such as a car, house, or…

Watch the NAHB Monday Morning Briefing for July 25, 2022! For all the housing headlines you need in less than…

5 Ways First-Time Homebuyers Ruin Their Credit Score—and Their Odds of Buying a House: When it comes to shopping for…

ASK THE INSPECTOR! The most common issues that you will encounter with your property’s windows are problems stemming from water…

You Served, Let Us Serve You The state of Iowa recognizes how much our service members have done for us.…

OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4th Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!  

  HAPPY NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY!! National take dog to work day!! Ellie loves coming to the…

The economic and environmental benefits of our wind energy projects wouldn’t be possible without the landowners who partner with us to…

Cool down this summer – energy savings tips Follow these energy efficiency tips to reduce your energy demand and save money on…

These Are Summer 2022’s Hottest Outdoor Design Trends Realtor.com has pulled together a little inspiration for making your backyard into…

As a Real Estate Broker and Builder, I have helped many Sellers, Buyers and those building a home make intelligent…

May is Electrical Safety Month! But, it’s always the right time to talk about electrical safety. Outdoor Tips 1️. Stay…

3 Incentives for Celebrating National Home Remodeling Month As the residential construction industry gets into full swing, it is the…

Breathe new life into your home after a long winter. Our complete spring cleaning checklist guides you through a deep-cleaning that…

PAINTING the rooms in your home leaves much to consider, including what colors are known to knock a couple of…

As a Real Estate Broker and Builder, we have been challenged by building costs, labor and buyers finding suitable homes.…

Top 10 Features for First-Time Home Buyers

The 12 Huge Design Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2022   So far, the start of 2022 has given us…

NAHB’s Best in American Living™ Awards Showcase Top Design Trends for 2022 More than 140 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling…

Carbon Monoxide Safety! Carbon monoxide, also called CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause dizziness, nausea and even…

If a well-designed house is like a complete outfit, we like to think of the bathroom as the perfect accessory…