Home Improvements
1260 WILLIAMS DRIVE FORT DODGE
Must See to Appreciate
Quality brick home sitting on nearly 2/3 of an acre lot. This home offers an oversize living room, beautiful oak kitchen with lots of cabinets, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, family room with gas replace, 4th bedroom or craft room, nice size laundry room, attached double garage. Outside o ers a large yard, patio which o ers lots of privacy, and a gazebo. Priced at $249,900. Call Gery Cook @ 515- 570-6209. MLS #25912
Don’t miss out on this lovely split foyer in Knollcrest! This home is on a cul-de-sac near the aquatic center and middle school. You will like the oversize living room, dining room with french door leading to a deck and the fenced in back yard, eat-in oak kitchen, main oor bath has dual entry, 3-bedroom, large family room in LL with laundry and 1/2 bath. Replacement windows, and shed. Priced at $229,900. Call Gery Cook @ 515-570-6208. MLS #25940
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Marcie Welter
515-269-7907 Cell Licensed in State of Iowa
$1,050,000
800 13th Street • Humboldt • $249,900
Unlock the potential of this 13,757 SF facility, previously operating as a licensed nursing home. Situated on 3.5 acres, this property offers a versatile layout ideal for senior housing, rehabilitation center, assisted living, multi-family. Conveniently located, this site is ready for redevelopment or repurposing. Don’t miss this rare investment opportunity-schedule a showing today!
MLS#26067 • Jamie Lara 515-408-2265
B Beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath split-foyer home is in a fantastic neighborhood! This property features a modern , open-concept design with a with newer ooring, fresh paint, and stylish nished throughout. The updated kitchen boasts sleek countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet space. In addition the bathrooms have new quartz counter tops. Enjoy the fenced in backyard, with a large patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located near
Style 3 bedroom This home is entered through a large front porch that opens to a family room, formal dining room with original built-in’s and a large eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is tucked behind with ample amount of cabinet space, overlooking the deck area & over sized 4 car garage. The bedrooms are located on the upper level with a full bathroom & walk-up attic. The lower lever has a partial nished living space with a gas replace. Hardwood ooring under all carpet
NEWLISTING
Tastefully updated 2 Story, 3 Bedroom Home. Custom Cherry Kitchen Cabinets. Quartz countertops. Newer ooring throughout, 3 Panel Solid Oak doors. Main oor family room with vaulted ceiling and gas replace. Generous sized formal dining. Large living room. Master bedroom, bath w/heated oors and walk-in closet. New windows throughout. Cement board siding. Nicely landscaped yard. Deck off family room.
• Craig Patterson 515-570-0804
Welcome to this spacious and updated four-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch home, ideally located in the Kennedy Brown area on a private street. With a thoughtfully designed open oor plan, this home is perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. The large living area provides ample space to relax, while the bright, fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing meals with ease. The four bedrooms offer plenty of room for family. Both bathrooms are updated, adding to the home’s overall appeal. Enjoy the generous
or extra storage. The private backyard offers plenty of
Discover this charming 3-bedroom home tucked away on a private dead-end street, located 1 block south of Dodger tennis courts. Featuring a spacious 2-car garage, this home boasts an inviting living layout with bright living spaces. This home comes with new quartz counters, shower surround & newer ooring on main level. The large fenced in backyard comes with a shed for more outdoor storage space. Enjoy the quiet surroundings while still being conveniently close to schools, parks & local amenities. Don’t
the opportunity to own a home as the interest rates lower.
charming 3+ bedroom ranch is ideally located near Cooper School, offering
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How to boost home value before selling
People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow.
The Mortgage Bankers Association is projecting that 30-year mortgage rates will level out to 6.5 percent for the forseeable future. That means that people who have been waiting for changes in the real estate market could be disappointed, and hesitant buyers may finally just bite the bullet and buy even if mortgage rates are not where they hoped they’d be in 2025. Homeowners with properties they are considering listing for sale would be wise to make certain changes that will help garner the best prices from buyers.
Make kitchen and bath improvements
The kitchen is the heart of many homes. Real estate agents may recommend that homeowners make minor to moderate kitchen upgrades like resurfacing cabinets, upgrading countertops and changing fixtures or hardware to give the room an overhaul.
Homeowners also should look to bathroom updates as smart investments that can improve home value. Katie Severance, author of The Brilliant Home Buyer, characterizes kitchens and baths as “money rooms” that add the most value to a home.
Declutter the home
Homeowners should clean out items they no longer need. Decluttering can make a space feel bigger, which is beneficial in a market where open concept floor plans remain popular among home buyers.
When buyers walk through a prospective home, they want to envision themselves living there, something that is more easily done if the home isn’t overrun with the current homeowner’s belongings.
Get to painting
Painting a home is a cost-effective renovation with a lot of oomph. Freshly painted rooms appear clean and updated, says HGTV, and that can appeal to buyers. Homeowners should choose neutral colors to accommodate the widest array of potential buyers.
Improve the landscaping
The exterior of a home is the first thing potential buyers will see as they roll up to view a property or look at a listing online. Homeowners should start by evaluating and enhancing the landscaping. Ensure the lawn is well-maintained and add plants that provide color without a lot of maintenance.
Expand usable space
Homeowners can think about adding to the usable space in a home. This translates into finishing basements or attics or even converting garages to rooms. Or it may involve adding a three-season room.
Homeowners can consider a number of improvements to increase the resale value of their properties.
