Holtz Realty- Oldest North Iowa Real Estate since 1943

Iowa’s Deer Herds have Covid-19

Another busy day in real estate happened which didn't bother me a bit due to the warming trend that suddenly arrived. It didn't even freeze last night which was a blessing because I do dislike steppin … continue reading

Posted on November 4, 2021

I Will go to My Grave Wondering

It was another exceptionally chilly day which prompted me to wear a little wool, and only because my body has not yet accustomed itself to the cold. Around this time every year it happens, and when Sp … continue reading

Posted on November 3, 2021

Whenever Someone has Taken You

Without a doubt, I certainly put in a grueling twelve hour day today, and by time I made it home, I could definitely tell I was more than slap-happy, and since I had one "yell" of a time finding where … continue reading

Posted on November 2, 2021

This Weekend of All Hallows’ Eve

It was an even earlier up and out of the house this morning due to my having awakened a wee bit earlier, so I figured it best to get to office and get busy with my contemplative prayer session before … continue reading

Posted on October 31, 2021

What they Want and When they Want

After arrival at office, my first duty of the morning was to place a call to a dear friend of mine whom I've not seen in many months and all due to this pandemic. When I pulled up to her house, I was … continue reading

Posted on August 12, 2021

One Nation

"Red sky at night, is a sailor's delight." I think of that old saying every time we have sunsets like this evening's. In spite of North Iowa being a wind tunnel due to how flat it is, I dare say the p … continue reading

Posted on January 20, 2021

Psychological Vampires

I'm certain everyone was happy when finding the sun shining and our temps above freezing today, along with knowing the closer we get to the end of January, the less likely we'll have many below zero t … continue reading

Posted on January 11, 2021

Ripped Down

Oh how I wished it was the brightest of sunny days today, and simply because these heavy gray skies were reminding me of yesterday's happenings on Capitol Hill. As much as wanted it being a bad night' … continue reading

Posted on January 7, 2021

This Buying Fever

The wind wasn't as bad today as yesterday's, but still at it, which makes me wonder if that nickname given our City back in 1950's titled, "The windy city of the North" being far closer to the truth. … continue reading

Posted on November 19, 2020

Free of Sin or Crime

In spite of the wind, we ended up being blessed with another beautiful North Iowa day which had me very much busied with customers and detailed office work. I was hoping to have at least a half hour t … continue reading

Posted on November 7, 2020