Holtz Realty- Oldest North Iowa Real Estate since 1943

Skimming Off The Top

Since I didn't have an opportunity to work outdoors yesterday, I was on double-duty getting some much needed mowing and gardening done. Fortunately the grass was dry enough to mow, but it was slower g … continue reading

Posted on June 12, 2022

Thugs And Kleptocrats

We've certainly been getting the much-needed rain today, so hopefully our sub-soil will be replenished enough to where we'll be back to normal by the time Fall arrives. Of course on the down-side, we' … continue reading

Posted on June 5, 2022

He’s Grooming His Son

As much as I don't like gray days, the gentle rain was a welcome sight because we need as much of this type we can get where they're slow and easy which allows for more soil absorption than the normal … continue reading

Posted on June 4, 2022

Scrambled And Chopped

Just about any way we looked at it, today was about as good as one could expect considering the many uncomfortable ones that'd come before. You can bet I was enjoying every moment of it while outdoors … continue reading

Posted on June 3, 2022

Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom’d

In spite of it being chilly outdoors, and of course all due to that cold north wind blowing non-stop, I'd say is was fine day by me all the way around because I was able to get more done than I'd plan … continue reading

Posted on May 22, 2022

Blanche and Freeze for Later

For whatever reason, I thought it was supposed to start snowing somewhere around mid-afternoon, but even at this hour, there's not been a flurry. Each time I was outdoors in that very damp wind, I cou … continue reading

Posted on February 21, 2022

I can See their Markings Early On

It was a dark and rainy morning when I headed off to work, but fortunately the skies cleared in the afternoon which will make our overnight frost even more likely. Oh well, it's the 21st of October an … continue reading

Posted on October 21, 2021

That Charming Senior Housing Community

Another early at office came to pass, and only because I had many things to get accomplished before the hour of eight arrived. There were also phone messages that came in after hours which I had to lo … continue reading

Posted on August 20, 2021

It’s Pickling Time Again

Pretty much the bulk of my day was spent on follow-up calls, meeting tradespeople, and showing a rental, and in between all of that, was my tending to those little office chores that always get pushed … continue reading

Posted on August 13, 2021

Hill of Cucumbers

For the strangest of reasons, not long after crawling out of bed this morning, I had to keep reminding myself from time to time that it's Saturday instead of Sunday. Just as I was pulling up to my off … continue reading

Posted on July 24, 2021