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Cedar Rapids Real Estate First Time Home Buyer Alert!

Do you remember the first time you applied for a car loan and received your first car; how excited you were.  It was also the unknowing that stressed you and your parents out.  Not understanding the process gave you feelings of insecurity and angst. 

Well fear not Cedar Rapids first time home buyer, I, Christopher Smith am here to rescue you from the lack of education regarding your first home purchase. 

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November 03, 2007

Cedar Rapids Real Estate

Wow, what a sleu of negative publicity recently about the real estate market on a national level.  These press releases are painting a pretty gloomy picture as a whole for real estate in this country.  Sorry to say that Cedar Rapids real estate is not among those suffering the perils that have been forecast.

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April 08, 2007

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Listings

  • Looking for Cedar Rapids Real Estate Listings?
  • Searching for homes in specific areas of Cedar Rapids: NE, SE, SW, or NW?
  • Want to have the latest homes on the market delivered to your email as soon as they arrive?
  • Want to sign up for the latest listings without an agent knocking on your door?

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January 30, 2007

Cedar Rapids Housing Market Report: January '07

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Housing Market Report: February 2007

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housing market is starting to heat up as we begin the trend towards real estate’s busiest season: March – September.   Buyers during this time of year are serious candidates for a house, and so current inventory levels are starting to dwindle. 

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January 08, 2007

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Homes For Sale

Cedar_rapids_skyline The Cedar Rapids, Iowa real estate market for December showed healthy sales of existing homes and a fresh, new inventory of homes for sale leading into 2007. 

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December 25, 2006

Residential Lenders in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If you are looking for information on residential lenders in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area, look no further.  I can provide you with a list of lenders depending on your needs. 

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New Website Showcases Cedar Rapids Real Estate Information!

It's in it's infancy stages and should be launched pretty soon, but www.localism.com is a new website dedicated to providing consumers with local real estate information for each city in every state. 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is no exception with neighborhood expert Christopher Smith from Skogman Realty.  Christopher has provided dozens of articles on Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas like Marion, and Hiawatha.  Market information, forecasts, hotspots, condo reports, services provided, are all feature articles about Cedar Rapids real estate. 

Christopher showcases this information on his highly ranked website.  A one of a kind website with Web 2.0 applications like no other; Christopher strives to bring the information to customers without "the hard sell" of so many other Realtors.  His website is packed with buyer and seller information, credit and debt articles, first time home buyer must reads, and much, much, more!  Go to www.ChristopherSmithRealtor.com for no pressure "Service With a Smith." 

You can request as much information as you'd like.  Some Realtors would fear that the customer would gleem as much information from one website and then use another Realtor.  Not Christopher; in his own words, Christopher states, "I feel that if I provide as much helpful information as possible, customers will come back to the one source that has provided information for them to make educated decisions about Cedar Rapids real estate."

Gone are the days where customers almost need to provide a DNA sample to get information from a Realtor.  Christopher always says, "If you want to put Fred Flinstone on there for a name, go ahead.  I just need a valid email address to get you started.  Customers these days want to remain anonymous for as long as they are in the 'information gathering' phase of the process.  When they are good and ready, they will provide that personal information to the Realtor who has not pressured them into any false hopes or mis-leading information."

If you are living in another state and looking for local Cedar Rapids real estate information, turn to a solid website with Realtors who have taken the time to professionally write about their respected cities and market reports.  Go to www.localism.com for local real estate information and articles from Realtors and other professionals from around the country. 

December 24, 2006

Cedar Rapid's Realtor Now Posts Daily Local Rates

How would you like to bookmark a website where you could see the daily interest rates for mortgage loans in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas?   Would something like that be of value to you?

I have posted the 30 Year Fixed Rate right now on my website.  Whenever this rate changes, I will change it on my website.  That is the only rate on my website right now, but it's also the most popular.  However, on Tuesday, December 27, when the new rates are posted, I will include all rates including:

  • 15 year rates
  • 20 year rates
  • All ARM rates

Stay tuned to www.ChristopherSmithRealtor.com for the daily rates in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.  Once again, I am striving to provide you with excellent service and number one customer support.  This is one website you will want to bookmark for all of the features it provides for sellers and buyers.

Cedar Rapid's Realtor Wants to be Condo King!

Are you in the market for a property where you don't have to mow the lawn, prune the trees, shovel the sidewalk and driveway, or maintain the exterior of your home?  Well your in luck because Cedar Rapids, Iowa has a wonderful inventory of condos to choose from with Southwest Cedar Rapids having the most followed by Northeast Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa. 

If you have pets or need handicap accessibility call me!  If you want covered parking or one or two stall garage, call me!  If you have special needs and want me to check our entire database in Cedar Rapids for a property that is perfect for you, call me!  If you want a copy of condominium association covenants and don't want to leave the comfort of your home, call me! 

I want to be your "Condo King."  Please contact Christopher Smith at 319-329-5988 or email him at christopher@skogman.com  Also visit his highly ranked website in the state of Iowa at www.ChristopherSmithRealtor.com  For "Service With a Smith" contact Christopher today!