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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

April 23, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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 […]
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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration
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From Vacant to Vibrant; The Power of Restoration

April 13, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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 […]
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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road
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There Are Perks To A Day On The Road

April 9, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
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 […]
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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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A New Door Opens: Our Next Chapter at Lee Realty
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A New Door Opens: Our Next Chapter at Lee Realty

March 6, 2026
Abigail Lee
Abigail Lee
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Mason City, you’ve probably noticed a beautiful old building that seems to hold a story in every brick. It’s hard to miss the strong pillars that greet you at the top of the stairs. Well… my family and I recently bought it. The building was originally constructed in […]
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