Monthly Archives: October 2013

Two Weekend Open Houses

Two Weekend Open Houses Scheduled in Mason City for Saturday and Sunday October 12 -13th   On Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Holtz Realty will be offering 217 - 6th St. SW, Mason City, IA This grand 4 bedroom home has been “clicked on” and viewed more times than I have ever seen since my office has been internet friendly. The craftsmans … continue reading

Credit Careful

Since the rapid decline in the long term interest rates dropped to historic levels these past few years, I have noticed how much more people are spending on not only homes and home improvements, but also consumer goods. Yes, the lower interest rates have given borrowers more of a comfortable payment level but on the flip side, the larger unpaid bal … continue reading

A Woman with Drive and Know-how

I consider myself very fortunate to have been introduced to a young buyer today who is moving into this area from out of State. She is one of the few 30ish females that has made many strides in learning so much in so little time about homes as well as what to do and not do in making improvements to them. The first home I showed her, I soon discover … continue reading

Stealing the Spotlight

Sometimes if we think about something long enough, and in time, view it from all angles, we come up with a solution that has been staring us in the face all the time. With that said, I have come to the personal conclusion that after all the homes have been removed in the Oak Park area due to the damage done from the Flood of 2008, there should be … continue reading

The “C” word is really not that far off

At this time of year we begin to experience Fall with all our senses. From the smell of drying leaves and the crispness of the Fall air, to the low angles of the sun creating more visual angles to the world around us. I vividly remember Fall's light when I was visiting Finland and the Baltic countries in late September. It's truly amazing how the s … continue reading

Looking for that secret site you can call home?

This in-town acreage has privacy and location written all over it. One of the biggest assets this 4.45 acres has to offer are the old growth trees that create a “hidden garden” atmosphere. A person has the opportunity to restore and update the existing structure or scrape it and build whatever size or style home in the middle of this wanna be p … continue reading

Changing Tastes

I am encountering more and more upwardly mobile younger couples that are looking for older well cared for homes in the $100,000 to $150,000 price range. What is interesting is that they usually want at least four bedrooms and prefer to have at least a ½ bath on the main floor. It seems there is becoming more of an attraction to homes that have nat … continue reading

An Afternoon well spent in Mitchell Iowa…

The photos I present to you were taken during my most wonderful time spent in this town. I went out there today to take new photos of the 1 acre home I have listed but I couldn't help myself taking other photos of this charming village. I will say without resign, if I wasn't working so many hours in a day, I would live there without resign. I know … continue reading

Open House Weekend for Holtz Realty

On Saturday Oct. 05th 1:00 – 3:00 PM... We offer to you 823 N. Jefferson Ave. This home was owned for many years by the Hamilton family who were the owners of Hamilton Business College. I have ALWAYS loved this home since I was a child. The improvements that were made at the time during Hamilton's ownership were extensive and expensive. Yes, t … continue reading

Harmonic Colors

These past months I have been called upon to help clients and customers in choosing colors for their homes and businesses that they are either renting or selling. I would be the first to admit that I am not an expert in color coordination and will never purpose to be such, but the people whom I have helped in color choices seem to think that I have … continue reading