Home Sales up in December; Steady in 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:00:30 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) reports that sales were up in December and steady throughout 2011. December marks the fifth consecutive month of increased activity.

Home Sales Across Iowa Increased in November

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:24 -0000

According to the Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR), Iowa home sales were up again in November, marking it the fourth month in a row with an increase in number of sales.

Governor Proclaimed December 9 Realtor® Ring Day

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:02:28 -0000

Gov. Terry E. Branstad has proclaimed Friday, December 9 as Realtor® Ring Day in Iowa. The proclamation, which was signed today, recognizes the combined efforts of the Salvation Army and Realtors® across the state.

Realtors® to Ring the Bell for Salvation Army - December 9

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:52:01 -0000

Realtors® in Iowa and throughout the region are teaming up with the Salvation Army to ring the bell on Friday, December 9. Salvation Army kettles from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River will be hosted by Realtor® members and affiliates on...

Dale Gross Installed as President of the Iowa Association of Realtors®

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:00:27 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) announced its 2012 leadership at its annual convention held in West Des Moines this fall. Dale Gross of Atlantic was installed as President. Don Marple of Davenport was installed as President-Elect and Kathy...

Iowa Home Sales and Prices Up Again in October

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:54:54 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) reports that home sales and prices across the state were up again in October.

Council Bluffs Realtor® Byron Menke Receives Good Neighbor Award from the Iowa Association of Realtors®

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:25 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) congratulates Council Bluffs Realtor® Byron Menke as the 2011 IAR Good Neighbor Award winner. The IAR made the announcement at its Annual Awards Luncheon held in West Des Moines this fall. The Good Neighbor ...

Iowa Great Lakes Board of Realtors® Receives Fair Housing Award

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:23 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) presented the 2011 Fair Housing Recognition Award to the Iowa Great Lakes Board of Realtors®. IAR made the presentation at its Annual Awards Luncheon in West Des Moines this fall. Each year IAR recognizes a ...

Celia Simmer of Waterloo-Cedar Falls Named 2011 Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) of the Year for Iowa

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:45 -0000

The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) - Iowa Chapter congratulates Waterloo-Cedar Falls Realtor® Celia Simmer, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), this year's winner of the CRS of the Year. The award was presented to Simmer at the Chapt...

Iowa Home Sales Up in September

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:39:36 -0000

Home sales were up while prices decreased slightly throughout Iowa in September, according to the Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR).

Bob Reisinger of Waterloo Receives Highest Award from the Iowa Association of Realtors®

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:26 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) congratulates Robert "Bob" Reisinger of Waterloo, this year's recipient of the O.G. Powell/Joan Ballantyne Distinguished Service Award. The IAR presented the award at the IAR Inaugural Gala held Sept. 14 in ...

Scott Wendl of Des Moines Receives Political Involvement Award from the Iowa Association of Realtors®

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:37 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) announced Des Moines Realtor® Scott Wendl as the 2011 L. Martin Lee Political Involvement Award winner. The IAR presented the honor and other special awards at its Inaugural Gala held in September in West De...

Iowa Association of Realtors® Names Mike Romig of Mason City as 2011 Realtor® of the Year

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:08:17 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) announced Mike Romig of Mason City as the 2011 Realtor® of the Year. The IAR presented the award Sept. 14 at its Annual Convention in West Des Moines.

Iowa Home Sales and Prices Continue to Increase in August

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:01:15 -0000

The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) reports that home sales and prices in Iowa continued to increase in August.

Iowa Home Sales and Prices Picked up in July

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:00:49 -0000

Home sales and prices across Iowa picked up in July reports the Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR).

Public Invited to National Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour Stop in West Des Moines

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:12:20 -0000

Future home buyers across Iowa may not have access to affordable mortgages, may not be able to deduct mortgage interest and may not be able to get flood insurance. These are some of the issues the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the Io...

National Bus Tour Brings Home Ownership Matters to Des Moines

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:11:02 -0000

Future home buyers across Iowa may not have access to affordable mortgages, may not be able to deduct mortgage interest and may not be able to get flood insurance. These are a few of the issues the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the I...

Home Prices and Sales Up in June

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:08:58 -0000

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) reports that home prices and sales increased in Iowa in June.

Home Sales and Prices Up in May

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:27 -0000

Homes sales and prices were up in May, reports the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).

Home Prices Dipped Slightly, Sales Slowed in Iowa

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:25:16 -0000

Iowa home prices dipped slightly while sales slowed in April, according to the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).

Home Prices Down Slightly in Iowa

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:33 -0000

According to the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR), home prices were down slightly and sales decreased in March.

Iowa Housing Prices Remained Even, Sales Slowed in February

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:34:20 -0000

The most recent housing statistics from the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) show that home prices across the state remained even in February, while the number of sales slowed slightly.

Iowa Home Sales Increased in January

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:16:54 -0000

Iowa home sales and prices increased in January, according to the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).

Iowa Association of REALTORS® Donates $4,500 to Iowa Dollars for Scholars

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:00:38 -0000

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) has donated $4,500 to Iowa Dollars for Scholars. The contribution will go toward nine $500 Community Volunteer Service Awards (CVSA) for students in Dollars for Scholars chapters statewide.

REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa Donates $25,000 to Housing Assistance Program for Domestic Violence Survivors

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:00:26 -0000

The REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa (RFI) recently donated $25,000 to support a housing assistance program for domestic violence survivors. The gift, which was part of the Foundation's three-year $75,000 commitment, was presented to Children & Fa...

Iowa Home Sales Increased in December

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:20:49 -0000

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) reports that home sales across Iowa increased in December, while prices decreased slightly.

Iowa Housing Prices Increased Slightly, Sales Slowed in November

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:00:33 -0000

Home prices across the state increased slightly in November, while number of sales slowed, reports the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).

Quad City Area REALTOR® Association Receives Fair Housing Award

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:00:17 -0000

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) presented the 2010 Fair Housing Recognition Award to the Quad City Area REALTOR® Association (QCARA) at the IAR Annual Awards Luncheon held this fall.

Iowa Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) Names Farm & Land Broker of the Year

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:22 -0000

The Iowa Farm & Land Chapter of the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) presented the prestigious 2010 Iowa Farm & Land Broker of the Year Award to Coon Rapids REALTOR® Jonathan Wiltsie Cretsinger. Cretsinger received this honor at the 2010 Iow...

REALTORS® from Across the State Receive Highest REALTOR® Honor

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:00:54 -0000

The Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR) inducted five REALTORS® from across the state into the Omega Tau Rho Fraternity at the IAR Inaugural Gala this fall in Dubuque.

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