Holtz Realty- Oldest North Iowa Real Estate since 1943

Old-growth Weeds

It was quite the relief to have the cloud cover and cooler temps arrive, along with being accompanied by a light rain. I'm sure all of our farmers were delighted to see it raining even the slightest. … continue reading

Posted on July 30, 2021

As Good as it’ll Be

I was up, out and at 'em early this morning, as I had many little errands to run before my earlier than normal closing, and thankfully I did, as I just managed to make it to the closing office in the … continue reading

Posted on April 30, 2021

Waddling About

The last time I checked, it was 82 degrees outdoors in the Downtown. Now isn't that something for our record books? As far as I'm concerned, this is too fast of a change from Winter to Spring.Afte … continue reading

Posted on April 4, 2021

Revenue We’ve Lost

It started out chilly again today, but by the time mid-afternoon arrived, it was actually above 60 degrees which is pointing us in the direction of having a warm week ahead. Let's just keep hoping it … continue reading

Posted on November 2, 2020

Vultures Perched Above

When I looked at our local newswire early this morning, I did discover what had caused that smell of burning wood when I arrived at my yesterday. I'm sure someone must've thought it funny to set a pil … continue reading

Posted on April 24, 2020

Do Not Eat Bugs

It was a typical Monday morning, with the exception of my feeling a bit guilty for not getting my spiritual "fixing" done yesterday. It bothered me enough to where I found a dimly-lit corner in my off … continue reading

Posted on April 20, 2020

A Higher Plain

It looked a little bit more like Spring today, and glad for it because we've had quite the nasty chain of evens happening since the first of the year, and most of it surrounding the spread of the Chin … continue reading

Posted on April 19, 2020

Iowa Child

Oh how wonderful it was to have the sun out, the wind having gone down, and the temps having risen to almost 60 degrees. It's amazing when finding how our outlooks suddenly turn brighter when the sun … continue reading

Posted on March 30, 2020

The Advance of Senescence

I'm sure anyone who was outdoors today got a good biting from that exceptionally cold north wind, and actually being glad I didn't have a public open house today because of the weather. Unless there's … continue reading

Posted on December 14, 2019

Ja Way

Thank heaven we made it back from our months of afternoon darkness now that daylight saving time is on once again. I can't remember the time I didn't hate having to turn the clocks back in the Fall … continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2019