Residential Resources

 Property Searches


Find a New Home
 
This site will allow you to see all listings from the various members of the local multiple listing service companies including Skogman Realty agents, the largest agency in the marketing area AND will allow you to search the entire MLS for listings in this marketing area.
http://www.skogman.com/

 
Benton County Real Estate
Property listings in Benton County and outlying areas. Also see the Johnson Auction website out of Vinton, Iowa. I can assist you with any purchase in this area. http://bentoncountyiowarealtors.rapmls.com/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=Iast&PRGNAME=MLSLogin&ARGUMENT=ifXo86KWkh4=
 
  
Johnson Real Estate & Auction, Vinton, Iowa
Contains property listings from the Johnson Real Estate and Auction Sales Company, Vinton, Iowa. I have a good working relationship with this company and can assist you with any purchase of property from this site.   http://johnsonauction.com


Iowa City Assoc of Realtors Public MLS Website
This link will access you to the Iowa City Association of Realtors public Multiple Listing Service website where you may search for properties in the Iowa City and surrounding area markets.
http://www.iowacityareamls.com/

 
Realtor.com
This site lets you search all local properties and properties across the entire United States should you be thinking of relocating. Be aware properties are not removed as quickly from this site when sale pending as they should be.
http://realtor.com/default.asp?hm=on&poe=realtorhttp

 
Here you will click on the Sheriff's Office - then on Upcoming Sheriff's Foreclosure Sales. This covers Vinton, Belle Plaine, Atkins, Newhall, Blairstown, Van Horne, Keystone, Luzerne, Mt Auburn and surrounding areas.  http://www.cobentoniaus.com/
 
 
Linn Co Sheriff's Sales 
Here you will click on the Sheriff's Office and then on Upcoming Sheriff's Sales to view all the properties. The sales are listed by date.
http://www.co.linn.ia.us/content.asp?Page_Id=773&Dept_Id=29


Cedar Rapids Assoc of Realtors-Links to Listings
View the website of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors. On the linked page, click on any of the logos shown and you will be connected to their website and may view the listings they have to offer.   http://www.crrealtors.org/CompanyLinks.htm

 
Home Mortgage Loans
 
 
Collins Credit Union
Collins Credit Union offers you the ability of on-line applications in the comfort of your own home.  Just make sure the information you provide is accurate and you have the paperwork and information to back up your numbers.  You can also see current rates -- rates quoted are without a 1% origination fee.  The rate is lower with the fee, but your closing costs will be higher.  Your real estate agent can assist you here. I have completed several business transactions with three of the five loan officers listed on their web page and I can assure you they are very qualified and capable of handling your real estate transaction. http://collinscu.mortgagewebcenter.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1
 

Hills Bank - Cindy Sveda
Cindy is ready and able to assist you with all your housing needs. Hills is so user friendly and you will be pleasantly surprised at how little your closing costs will be!! Give Cindy a call at 319-654-8003. She is located out of the Williams Blvd Branch just across from Westdale Mall. Hills Bank is known for their extraordinarly low closing costs!
http://www.hillsbank.com


Academy Mortgage- Karen Wright  3500 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Karen Wright is an excellent home mortgage lender who will go that extra mile to help you succeed in obtaining the best deal to purchase your new home. If you are a first time home buyer, I can't over emphasize Karen's ability to help you. Ask her about the IFA or FHA programs -- the Iowa Finance Authority program for first time home buyers. This program is designed especially to help you get into your first home with a minimal amount of money out of pocket. her number is 319-364-4992 
http://www.karen.wright@academymortgage.com

USDA Rural Development Guaranteel Loan Program
This link provides you information as to your eligibility to quality for the guaranteel loan program offered by the USDA. This program is NOT just for first time home buyers -- but anyone. This loan is especially for families who cannot qualify through normal loan channels. There is no mortgage insurance on these loans. They are 30 year fixed loans. There is no limit on Seller contributions toward the Buyer's closing costs etc. Stick built homes, modulars, and new manufactured homes qualify. Check out this website and then contact American Home Mortgage for more information at 319-364-4992.
 http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do
 
 
Assessor Information & Tax Information
 
New Flood Maps for Linn County & Cedar Rapids-
Just released in February, 2010, new flood maps for the area.  Check your address.

City of Cedar Rapids Assessor
This is the local Assessor's website. Obtain assessment information, parcel maps, aerial photos and comparables. 
http://www.cedar-rapids-assessor.org/pmc/


Iowa Assessors.com
This website features all the counties in Iowa that currently have their property information online. If the county you are looking for is listed in BLACK --the information will NOT be available as they have not computerized their books. All counties in blue print have. Linn County has withdrawn from this site. 
http://www.iowaassessors.com/

Iowa City Assessor
This website will supply you with information on properties within the Iowa City city limits. 
http://www.iowa-city.org/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=UserHome&tmw_current=1


Johnson County Assessor
This website will supply property information for all areas of Johnson County excepting those within the city limits of Iowa City.
http://beacon.schneidercorp.com/?site=JohnsonCountyIA

Linn County Assessor
This website will give you the property information for all areas of the county excepting the City of Cedar Rapids. 
http://www.linn.iowaassessors.com/

Iowa Taxes and Tags
Pay your Real Estate Taxes or Automobile License Fees 
http://www.iowataxandtags.com/
 
 

City Information

City of Cedar Rapids
All the local information regarding the City of Cedar Rapids
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/


Information on Benton County
This site will give you information on each of the towns in Benton County, township maps, etc.
http://www.bentoncountyiowa.com/


City of Iowa City & Links to Surrounding Communities
This is a wonderful site linking you to not only the City of Iowa City website, but containing links to all the surrounding communities.
http://www.icgov.org/noncitylinks.htm

 

  School Information

American School Directory
Find vital school information on all 108,000 K-12 schools in America.
http://www.asd.com/

Cedar Rapids School Districts by Address-
This is the newest information from the Cedar Rapids School District. Simply enter your address and you will see the School Districts serving your home. 
http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/schools/streetFinder/boundarySearch.html

Eastern Iowa Schools
This will link you to any school system in the Grant Wood Area Service Area. Grant Wood offers many types of assistance to area schools and their students needing expertise in any one of many fields as dealing with developmental problems, hearing issues, sight issues, etc.
http://www.aea10.k12.ia.us/aeadist/index.html

 
Relocation



Salary.com
Free salary information, salary and benefits advice, career and job search help. Hundreds of salary surveys, compensation reports, and useful links.
http://www.salary.com/
 
 
U.S. Census Bureau Web Site
The Census Bureau Web Site provides on-line access to data, publications, products, and programs.
http://www.census.gov/