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When Charm Comes at a Cost: Loving Pella, Iowa as a Visitor and Seeing It as a Realtor

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When Charm Comes at a Cost: Loving Pella, Iowa as a Visitor and Seeing It as a Realtor

There are some places you visit that just stay with you. For me, Pella, Iowa is one of them. Yes, my son goes to school here, so I’ve spent quite a bit of time in town. But even if that weren’t the case, I think I’d still find myself coming back. There’s just something about […]

The Soundtrack of Mason City

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The Soundtrack of Mason City

There’s a phrase from The Music Man that always makes me smile: “You’ve got trouble…” – and sometimes it feels like that’s how some people react when they hear, once again, about music in our town. I get it. When something is talked about often, it can start to feel overplayed. The references to Meredith […]

From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration

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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration

Last week I found myself in Sheffield, Iowa, and like always, I had to stop at one of my favorite places: Block 10, another Locally Grown; Locally Owned business! There are so many reasons I love it. Yes, they have incredible coffee drinks, ice cream, fresh baked goods, and a constantly changing lunch menu that […]

There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

Today I met clients down in Rockwell, Iowa and I made sure to take a little extra time to stop into a locally owned business I’d been wanting to check out – Wandering Brew. I first heard about them when I saw Bakery Lane carrying their products, and I knew the next time I was […]

Progress Isn’t Always Pretty

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Progress Isn’t Always Pretty

Current Road Contruction happening at 4th SW and Monroe in Mason City (Culvers Corner).

They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

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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