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Positioning your home to be the next to sell
"A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be." -Wayne Gretzky
Positioning your home to be the next one sold is a function of knowing the competitive properties currently on the market for sale. While a
market analysis is often reflective, and backward looking, positioning is forward looking. Reviewing the events and happenings of the local
real estate market three months ago is not nearly as relevant as answering the question, "where is the real estate market likely to be three weeks
from now?" Positioning is entirely about understanding the existing supply, rate of sales, turnover, and other key indicators of market strength
or weakness. At Hunziker & Associates, REALTORS, we know the market like no one else. We understand that providing the best client-level services
requires that we have the best, most current market data available. Positioning a home to be the next one sold, is for home sellers who are truly ready
to sell their home. When the property is properly positioned for sale, the home seller maximizes the likelihood of the best possible sale price while
minimizing the numerous risks associated with prolonged, overexposure in the marketplace.
Call today to learn more about the proper positioning of your home in tomorrow's market.
Ames Residential and Rural Subdivisions
| Price |
Total Active |
July Sales |
1mo AR* |
| <125 |
25 |
8 |
3.1 |
| 125-175 |
30 |
14 |
2.1 |
| 175-225 |
15 |
7 |
2.1 |
| 225-300 |
27 |
18 |
1.5 |
| 300-400 |
24 |
4 |
6.0 |
| 400+ |
25 |
2 |
12.5 |
| Totals |
227 |
69 |
3.3 |
1mo AR* - 1 month Absorption Rate. If no new homes are listed for sale and sales continue at the current pace, then all the homes in a price range would sell in the specific # of months.
Based on Sales information as reported to the Central Iowa Multiple Listing Service for Ames - Ames Residential and Rural Subdivisions.
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My Homefinder
In the fast paced real estate market it is crucial to be informed as soon as properties are listed. At Hunziker & Associates we strive
to make that as simple as possible. Our Homefinder service makes it easy to save a property search and get notified if new properties meeting
that criteria come on the market. Homefinder in conjunction with our mobile site allows for on the go access to home photos, information, and
the ability to contact a Realtor.
Don't miss out, go to HunzikerRealty.com and sign up for a Homefinder account now!
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Continue Learning with OLLI
All individuals who are aged 50 or older and desire to continue to expand their knowledge in a wide variety
of topics may attend classes organized by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University.
This is a program to enjoy - no tests and no grades. You earn the satisfaction of knowing you are doing something
for yourself. Classes are held in the fall for 6-8 weeks (mid-September to early November), winter for 4 weeks
(January-February), and in the spring for 6-8 weeks (mid-March to early May). The cost of the classes depends on
the length of the class and currently varies from $45 to $60. For more information or to be placed on the mailing
list, contact OLLI at ISU at olli@iastate.edu.
For online information or to register follow this link to the OLLI registration page.
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Click the image above for the OLLI brochure.
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August Area Events
Zoo Brew
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines
Iowa State Fair
August 7-17
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
ARL Puff & Fluff Dog Wash
August 9 from Noon to 2pm
ARL Main, 5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines
Star Party - Perseid Meteor Shower
August 9 at 6pm
Ewing Park, 5300 Indianola Road, Des Moines
Foodies and Brew
August 15 from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Downtown, Ames
DSM Restaurant Week
August 15-24
Des Moines
Huxley Prarie Festival
August 22
Huxley
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| Ames |
2014 |
2013 |
| 8/1/2014 Active listings |
146 |
127 |
| Homes SOLD YTD |
370 |
384 |
| Average Sale Price |
$203,972 |
$200,070 |
| Average Days on Market |
46 |
58 |
| Sale Price to List Price Ratio |
97.5% |
96.7% |
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| Story County |
2014 |
2013 |
| 8/1/2014 Active listings |
138 |
102 |
| Homes SOLD YTD |
169 |
217 |
| Average Sale Price |
$140,852 |
$140,739 |
| Average Days on Market |
71 |
114 |
| Sale Price to List Price Ratio |
93.6% |
94.8% |
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Based on Sales information as reported to the Central Iowa Multiple Listing Service as of 8/1/2014
Ames - Ames Residential and Rural Subdivisions
Story County - Residential, excluding Ames Residential and Ames Rural Subdivisions
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