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Progress Isn’t Always Pretty
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Progress Isn’t Always Pretty

April 7, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Current Road Contruction happening at 4th SW and Monroe in Mason City (Culvers Corner).
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

March 24, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
There’s something people don’t always realize about working with a Realtor… we’re not limited to just one town/area. While my brokerage is based locally in Mason City, I’m licensed to show and list properties anywhere in the state of Iowa. That means whether you’re looking in Clear Lake, Ventura, Northwood, Rockwell, or beyond, I can […]
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If You Don’t Like the Weather… Just Wait a Minute
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If You Don’t Like the Weather… Just Wait a Minute

March 20, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
There’s a sign I once saw outside a local business that has always stuck with me: “Welcome to Iowa… if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute, it will change” And honestly? It couldn’t be more true. Just this week alone, we’ve experienced a little bit of everything. Monday brought blizzard conditions and school […]
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The Music Man Comes Home – 76 Trombones and a Whole Lot of Pride
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The Music Man Comes Home – 76 Trombones and a Whole Lot of Pride

March 10, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
There are some things in a community that never lose their magic. For those of us in Mason City, one of those things is The Music Man. Recently,  NIACC welcomed the national tour of  as part of its Performing Arts Series, and I was lucky enough to attend both nights. The performances were fantastic, but […]
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Lake Life, Just in Time for Summer
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Lake Life, Just in Time for Summer

March 9, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
Every once in a while a property comes along that just makes you smile and relax the minute you walk in – and that’s exactly how I felt when I stepped into my newest listing in Ventura. If you’ve ever dreamed about living on the lake but didn’t want the work of a big house […]
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A Portrait of a Building – and the Community Around It
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A Portrait of a Building – and the Community Around It

March 8, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
When we purchased our building in downtown Mason City, we knew we wanted to do something special to honor it. Historic buildings have a way of telling stories. The architecture, the details, the way they’ve stood through decades of change — they become part of the identity of a community. This building is no exception, […]
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