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Explore Inside a Real Life Fairytale Cottage | 810 Roosevelt St, Iowa City
Old house lover? If you want charming, this house is CHARMING! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Queen Anne style cottage brings all the charm and style you've been dreaming of in a Longfellow neighborhood house. This 2022 Historic Preservation Award Winner has been tastefully updated with restored original wood siding and recreated trim (2021), new roof and gutters (2021), new front stoop and steps (2023), refreshed backyard with new privacy fence, brick patio, pergola and plantings (2020), custom fabricated cast iron railing (2022), new main floor oak floors, stairs and landing (2022), high end bathroom remodel with Kohler fixtures (2023) and refinished fir floors upstairs (2024). The kitchen is a showstopper blending period-appropriate cabinetry and a vintage farmhouse sink with modern amenities including a chef's Viking 6 burner/griddle stove, prep sink, granite counter tops and breakfast bar. Fantastic natural light and high ceilings create an inviting space. The oversized 1.5 stall garage with a workbench has plenty of space for parking a car, storing your bikes, tools and yard equipment. The backyard is fully enclosed with privacy fence, and includes brick patio, pergola, numerous perennials, raspberry patch, pear and cherry trees. Just two blocks from Deluxe Bakery! This delightful home is classic Iowa City to the highest degree.
📍Moving to, from or around Iowa? I can help: emilyfarber.com/
Do you have questions about real estate in the greater Iowa City area?
❤️ If you'd like to talk with me about BUYING or SELLING real estate in the greater Iowa City or Cedar Rapids areas, feel free to call/text 319-594-4455 or email me at Emily@EmilyFarber.com
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Unwritten RULES of Iowa! | Things You Need to Know
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Unwritten rules, social norms, societal expectations...whatever you call them, there are certain things you need to know about place, especially if you're living there! In this video I give you 15 unwritten rules of life in Iowa, plus one bonus tip! While many of these may be funny that doesn't mean they don't hold the truth, too. Whether you are an Iowan, or striving to become one, this is the...
House Flipper Special | 317 Church St Iowa City
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First time on the market in over 45 years! It's not often that you find a home with a location this close to downtown with a price point this low. This late Queen Anne style house was originally known as the Kurz House. Now it's ready for the next owner to appreciate the historic, solid bones of the home. Its structure is solid, but the mechanicals likely need updating. This Iowa City northside...
GAME CHANGED!! NEW ERA of Real Estate
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It's a new ERA in real estate. Uncharted territory. The rules of how the game of real estate is played have shifted under the thumb of the government, and the playing field is forever changed for sellers, buyers, and buyer agents. The real estate industry is in turmoil as agents attempt to adjust to the changes. What do you need to know? Buyers must sign a buyer representation agreement prior t...
Home Shopping Secrets--10 Mistakes to Avoid
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Watch out! Buying a home is EXPENSIVE, so don't make a mistake that could end up costing you big money or cause a lot of heartache down the road. Whether you're a first time home buyer, or someone who's been around the home buying block a few times, in this video I'll give you 10 nuggets of advice about potential home buying mistakes to think carefully about, and avoid if possible, for your nex...
Iowa on the Brink a Homeowners Insurance Crisis?!
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Is Iowa facing a homeowners insurance crisis? It seems everyone knows homeowners insurance can be expensive and difficult to obtain in states like Florida and California, but Iowa has its own homeowners insurance storm brewing. From rising homeowners insurance premiums, to reduced coverage, to some providers no longer writing new policies in the state , to some homeowners insurance providers dr...
Explore Downtown Iowa City & Campus Walking Tour
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The unique vibe of Iowa City originates in its vibrant and historic downtown. Join me on a walking tour of downtown Iowa City and the east side of the University of Iowa campus. From the Pentacrest to the Ped Mall, from Brain Rock to long-standing and well-loved downtown establishments, join me as I show you around the heart of Iowa City! 📍Moving to, from or around Iowa? I can help: emilyfarber...
Tour a Stylish Iowa City Ranch | 788 Sherwood Dr
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High quality details and upgrades make this east side Iowa City home sparkle elevating it beyond the typical. The inviting, open concept main level has beautiful walnut hardwood floors flowing throughout, high end custom plantation shutters, and an inviting sunroom awash with natural light. Classic oversized white trim and five panel doors give the home a lux, timeless style. The kitchen featur...
Should Home Sellers Pay The Buyer's Agent Commission?
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As a home seller it's an appealing thought to NOT pay the buyer's agent's commission it could save you thousands of dollars! After all, why should you pay a buyer's Realtor to negotiate against you? But, is this cost savings an effective strategy when trying to sell your home? There's several compelling reasons why, as a home seller, you may want to incentivize a home buyer with a buyer's agent...
Affordable Small Town Living | 211 Thomas Dr West Branch, Iowa
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Affordable home ownership is within reach in small town Iowa! Welcome to 211 Thomas Dr, a charming ranch with newly updated custom kitchen on a quiet cul-de-sac in historic West Branch! From a sunny living room with vaulted ceilings to the newly updated kitchen with soft green cabinets, butcher block island and bamboo flooring there's a lot to love in this home! A sliding glass door leads out t...
Surprising Ways US Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market
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Surprising ways US Presidential elections impact real estate and the housing market! Take a dive into housing market data with me as I take a look at how Presidential election years affect US home sales, home prices and mortgage rates! ❓Is the 2024 Presidential election making you question your plans to buy or sell real estate? Leave me a comment! 📍Moving to, from or around Iowa? I can help: em...
BUYER BEWARE: Before You Sign, Watch This Buyer Representation Agreement Breakdown!
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The way real estate operates in the United States is about to change! One of the new rules coming into effect July 1st 2024 is that buyers must sign a buyer representation agreement with an agent before real estate services can be provided...including before the agent can show the buyer though any properties. Another change is that the buyer representation agreement is going to outline how much...
Tour This Iowa City Ranch Home | 1123 Village Farm Ct, Iowa City
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Here's your chance to see what an updated and affordable Village Farm Neighborhood home is like! 1123 Village Farm is tucked into a quiet east side neighborhood and has to offer! Sprawling open concept kitchen, dining room and living room flow seamlessly into a gorgeous three seasons sunroom with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen features an attractive walnut butcher block island and granite counter...
Real Estate IS ABOUT Change FOREVER For Buyers!
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Buying real estate in the US is about to experience a big change come August of 2024! As a result of the Sitzer-Burnett class action lawsuit settlement, potential home buyers will be required to sign a buyers representation agreement before an agent is allowed to show them any houses. The only way to see a house without signing an agreement will be to wait for an open house or contact the listi...
The REAL Pros and Cons of Moving to Iowa
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Thinking about moving to Iowa? A lot of people have considered living in Iowa but don't know the whole truth about it. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of living in Iowa! These are things I've personally experienced or have heard from people I've helped move to Iowa from states like California, Texas, Washington and beyond! 📍Moving to, from or around Iowa? I can help: emilyfarber.com/ Hav...
End of The Sellers' Market? Iowa City Spring Housing Market Update
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End of The Sellers' Market? Iowa City Spring Housing Market Update
Check Out This Budget-Friendly Coralville Home! --1003 20th Ave, Coralville, IA
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Check Out This Budget-Friendly Coralville Home! 1003 20th Ave, Coralville, IA
Village Green Neighborhood | Iowa City Neighborhoods
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Village Green Neighborhood | Iowa City Neighborhoods
Choosing A Neighborhood -- Top Tips for Picking Your New Home Wisely
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Choosing A Neighborhood Top Tips for Picking Your New Home Wisely
Don't Buy A Home in Coralville UNTIL You Visit This One! | 565 Lincolnshire Pl, Coralville
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Don't Buy A Home in Coralville UNTIL You Visit This One! | 565 Lincolnshire Pl, Coralville
Explore this Eastside Iowa City Ranch | 107 Washington Park Rd, Iowa City
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Explore this Eastside Iowa City Ranch | 107 Washington Park Rd, Iowa City
Tour a Car Lover's Affordable Dream House & Garage | 3000 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City
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Tour a Car Lover's Affordable Dream House & Garage | 3000 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City
Inside a Downtown Iowa City Condo--Walk to Everything!
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Inside a Downtown Iowa City Condo Walk to Everything!
NAR SETTLEMENT FALLOUT for Buyers, Sellers & Real Estate Industry
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NAR SETTLEMENT FALLOUT for Buyers, Sellers & Real Estate Industry
Tour a One Level Waterfront Condo | 1459 Buckingham Pl, Iowa City
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Tour a One Level Waterfront Condo | 1459 Buckingham Pl, Iowa City
WHAT'S HAPPENING?! 2024 Spring Housing Market Forecast for Buyers and Sellers
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WHAT'S HAPPENING?! 2024 Spring Housing Market Forecast for Buyers and Sellers
Iowa City Area Hidden Outdoor Adventures! | Things to Do Near Iowa City
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Iowa City Area Hidden Outdoor Adventures! | Things to Do Near Iowa City
Tour An Executive Ranch-Style Home | 1380 Salm Dr, North Liberty, IA
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Tour An Executive Ranch-Style Home | 1380 Salm Dr, North Liberty, IA
SHOCKING Reasons People Are Moving To Iowa!
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SHOCKING Reasons People Are Moving To Iowa!
Why Are People LEAVING Iowa?
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Why Are People LEAVING Iowa?

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  • @elmerfudd516
    @elmerfudd516 4 дні тому

    Great eyes and personality 😊

  • @jesusxcaroify
    @jesusxcaroify 5 днів тому

    Hello great video! Quick question when using the machine should I crack open the windows, or not necessarily? TIA

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 5 днів тому

      @@jesusxcaroify I’d leave the windows shut in order to help the ozone concentrate in the area you’re treating. Remember, it is not safe for people or pets to be in a house with an ozone machine running for extended periods of time.

    • @jesusxcaroify
      @jesusxcaroify 5 днів тому

      @EmilyFarber Gotcha, so a fast response thank you! So should probably leave it running for a day or so while I'm out of the house?

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 5 днів тому

      @@jesusxcaroifyYes! It is not safe for you to breathe a lot of concentrated ozone. Turn the machine on and leave. When you come home, turn it off and leave again for a while to give the house time to air out (use fans, open windows, etc to speed this part up).

  • @charlesb7019
    @charlesb7019 5 днів тому

    Pro - it’s cheap. Con - it’s cheap for a reason.

  • @randaldavis8976
    @randaldavis8976 8 днів тому

    never live in a blue city again.

  • @momiowa9509
    @momiowa9509 9 днів тому

    You must live in Iowa City because a few "rules " are right but not many of them. Or they are just common sense. Just looking at you makes me realize Iowa City people are not the same as the rest of the state.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 9 днів тому

      What rules do you agree with and what do you disagree with? What is it about me that makes you feel I am somehow different that other Iowans?

  • @lennarthagen8730
    @lennarthagen8730 10 днів тому

    People of iowa got Left Behind.

  • @charlesb7019
    @charlesb7019 10 днів тому

    Iowa is horrible. Boring, right wing, and unwelcoming people. RUN away!!!

  • @cameronstolhand7149
    @cameronstolhand7149 10 днів тому

    I think the reason you guys have trouble with roundabouts is because you guys don’t yield properly in this state. Iowa is the only state I know of where people on the freeway have to yield the right of way to people merging into the freeway. In all other states the person merging onto your lane is responsible to adjust their speed. It took me a while to get used to this.

  • @thomasskadow3983
    @thomasskadow3983 10 днів тому

    Don't drink or swim in the water.

  • @fredworthmn
    @fredworthmn 11 днів тому

    Iowa is not for everyone. Mostly very busy farmers! Takes a lot of know how to run a farm! But all that acreage doesn’t leave a lot of space for non farm businesses. Not a lot of opportunities for non farm loving people. If you don’t fit in ya gotta move to where you do! Nothing wrong with Iowa.

  • @thomasrobinson182
    @thomasrobinson182 12 днів тому

    Always be boring? Always be bored?

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 12 днів тому

      lol. I’m sure your mama told you, “Boring is as boring does.”

    • @thomasrobinson182
      @thomasrobinson182 12 днів тому

      @@EmilyFarber Like your mom.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 12 днів тому

      @@thomasrobinson182

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber 12 днів тому

    What "unwritten rules of Iowa" surprised you? Did I miss any? Tell me about it in the comments!

  • @Gemini_Samura1
    @Gemini_Samura1 13 днів тому

    Moving from Baltimore to Dubuque. Kind of excited.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 13 днів тому

      @@Gemini_Samura1 Wow! That’ll be a big change! Welcome.

  • @TheEnsakz
    @TheEnsakz 19 днів тому

    It is a good looking house. Why the price is so low for downtown location? Cause seems like it's a 40% discount.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 19 днів тому

      Price was based on home's mechanical condition and market dynamics. There are several major improvements that the future buyer will likely need to immediately undertake. The property is now in contract. Thanks for watching!

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber 19 днів тому

    Are you looking to buy or sell a home in the greater Iowa City area? Reach out to me! 319-594-4455.

  • @edmundohillary
    @edmundohillary 26 днів тому

    I think this is just a big advantage to buyers. They can offer to broker their own transaction and sellers agent doesn't have to offer anything to the buyer. Which is a win win for the selling agent and seller. Buyer will hire a law firm for 1/8 of the cost and everyone is happy. But yes, a disadvantage for buyers agents.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 26 днів тому

      That scenario only works for the buyer if the transaction is completely mundane and without any challenges in a buyer’s market. A real estate attorney is not going to negotiate remedy issues, meet with contractors, work out a complicated change of plans due to the dominos not falling in expected time upstream for the other properties in associated transactions. A real estate attorney is not going to take a buyer’s panicked calls at 10 pm and talk them off the ledge and show them the path forward towards their goal. A real estate attorney does not have the boots on the ground market knowledge to guide a buyer with the best strategy for writing an offer for the particular dynamics of the situation. A real estate attorney is not going to show a buyer 27 houses over the course of 6 weeks and give up family time to do so. A real estate attorney doesn’t have access to off market properties. A real estate attorney won’t birddog for that buyer to get them into places before everyone else knows about them. But, you do you.

    • @edmundohillary
      @edmundohillary 24 дні тому

      ​@@EmilyFarberyou sound like a really good agent who adds value to the process. Unfortunately, most in the profession treat it like a hobby or second job. This has led a push to move away from using a percentage based intermediary in place of a flat fee company like FSBO, which is I think where things are headed long term. Keep adding value and you will be even more successful. No disrespect intended. I will trust myself and only myself for the biggest transaction of my life.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 24 дні тому

      @@edmundohillary I appreciate your kind response. 🩷 I am a good agent. I also recognize that there are bad eggs in real estate…just like every profession. It frustrates me that Realtors, as a whole, are getting absolutely drug through the mud right now because most of the agents I know are really good people who take their job seriously. I think there will be a lot of unintended negative consequences for a lot of buyers when they find themselves in messy transactions without professional guidance.

    • @HarryMoore
      @HarryMoore 24 дні тому

      @@EmilyFarber well put!!

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber 26 днів тому

    What do you think of the new rules of how real estate operates in the US? Is preventing sellers from stating the amount of compensation they're willing to offer buyer's agents on the MLS a violation of their rights of free speech? Are you willing to write what you want in an offer without having advance knowledge of what the seller is likely to accept?

  • @patriot-wf1er
    @patriot-wf1er 27 днів тому

    I tried living in iowa for 7 yrs. Bad weather. Bad food. Bad architecture. People are fake. Its freezing cold for 5 months out of the yr. If you want to do anything fun and interesting involves a plane ticket to another state. There is no cool or sexy there. And its expensive to live there.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 18 днів тому

      Jeeze. Tell us how you really feel. I guess I just take my fake self out to a bad dinner and go home to my ugly house to stay out of the crap weather.

    • @patriot-wf1er
      @patriot-wf1er 18 днів тому

      @EmilyFarber lol sorry it's just not for me. Iowa is a great place to visit and raise a family. Out side of that I stand by what I said.

  • @timolson6168
    @timolson6168 28 днів тому

    Can't say much,gotta live here.

  • @richheffel459
    @richheffel459 Місяць тому

    😢 much. I'm trying to figure why move. IowA. Bitter cold. Them waiting. For. Spring your. In fear of. A. Horrible. Tornado. No. Thank. You. Life. Is. Hard .as it. Is. Bitter cold. Tornadoes. I. Wouid. Get in. My. Motorhome. And. Be. Gone. Heading. West. Toward. Arizona. Pedow. To the. Metal at. Least. You can. Sleep. In. .peace. Not. Blood. Pressure. Nerves. Worrying. About. Freezing. To death. Or. I am. Glad. It's. Spring. Oh. Oh. Now. Comes. The deadly. Tornadoes. And. What. No. House. Insurance. There. Al.l. Leaving ld. Be out. The. Door if. A. Tornado. Hasent. Took. It. To yhe

  • @JackSon-cs5vk
    @JackSon-cs5vk Місяць тому

    ok nay saying libtard karen

  • @billking3923
    @billking3923 Місяць тому

    I’m just curious about Iowa. A quiet place to retire is on my radar. Also. What are the religious and spiritual demographics across the state?

  • @billking3923
    @billking3923 Місяць тому

    Yes, chain links are better for the wind. In Reno NV we have big wind and the wood fences take a beating.

  • @jonmo2694
    @jonmo2694 Місяць тому

    Ottuma IA made it first, loose meat sandwich, maid rite copied it

  • @KevinKidwell-v3c
    @KevinKidwell-v3c Місяць тому

    Steering your customers to sellers homes who provide the buyers commission??? New rules just made this supposed illegal action a silent reality????

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      I’m not sure I’m following you. My buyers sign an agreement a before ever even looking at homes in which my rate for my real estate services is specified. They know how much it costs to hire me. As of Aug 17th the field in the MLS that states the amount of compensation offered to the buyer’s brokerage will be gone, and as such, if my buyer wants to know if there is anything being offered, I will try to find out if there is compensation offered prior to scheduling a showing. The buyer makes the decision if they want to see the home or not and/or at that point, and write an offer or not. We can always write the request for my fee to be covered by the seller into the purchase agreement, and if the seller says no…well, then at that point the buyer makes the decision to move forward with the deal or not knowing they will be paying my fee. The buyer is the one “steering” themselves towards or away from properties. I am not steering anyone.

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

    What unsolicited advice do you have for home buyers about things they should try to avoid in a home? 🤨 Bonus points if you tell us the story about how you learned your lesson!

  • @timcostanzo370
    @timcostanzo370 Місяць тому

    Ah yes, Ragbri. Where naked slip and slide was invented :)

  • @timcostanzo370
    @timcostanzo370 Місяць тому

    and never, never, never say sloppy Joe or even think about using Manwhich :)

  • @nikbadshah
    @nikbadshah Місяць тому

    This was a very helpful video. Thanks a lot...So i did end up using the UV flashlight and it was an eyeopener, there are many pee stains in every bedroom. Is it still worth trying the Enzyme based cleaning from carpet cleaning company? OR it would be waste of money if there are several stains? I wouldnt know how old these stains are since the tenants were in the property for 7yrs. Hopefully you can help answer this. Thanks again.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      Hi there. I guess you could look at this two ways: 1. Cleaning the specific spots with an enzyme cleaner and then overall carpet cleaning is a lot cheaper than ripping out the flooring, sealing the sub flooring and putting in new flooring, so you might as well try it first. 2. If the carpet is cheap/builder grade, that stuff really doesn’t last much longer than about 5 years with normal wear and tear anyway, and you’ve got 7+ years on it plus animal pee, so…time for new carpet (but seal the subfloors before you reinstall)!

    • @nikbadshah
      @nikbadshah Місяць тому

      Thanks For the response. Actually This was a brand new home from builder. So ya std builder carpet grade :) The carpet in bedrooms however is not too bad (minus the pee stains n smell) but stairs and main livingnroom carpet looks beaten down, so have decided to change that to vinyl. And maybe try cleaning the bedrooms 1st and hopefully I get lucky 😊

    • @nikbadshah
      @nikbadshah 11 днів тому

      So I decided to remove all carpets rather than waste time in cleaning I picked up Kilz Max Restoration Primer for Stain/Odor blocking, but can i apply this directly on the subfloor Or do i need to first clean the sub floor with vinegar/soda/Enzyme,etc. Before paint? Thanks

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber 10 днів тому

      @@nikbadshah I'd just apply directly to the subfloor since it is supposed to be odor blocking. Attempting to clean a semi-absorbent surface like a subfloor for old, soaked in urine is a loosing battle....hence the need to just seal/block it!

  • @timcostanzo370
    @timcostanzo370 Місяць тому

    Thank goodness for the Omadome protecting Nebraska from many of these storms

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      lol! What’s the Omadome?

    • @timcostanzo370
      @timcostanzo370 Місяць тому

      @@EmilyFarber If you live in Western Iowa you may have noticed a pattern over the last several years where a ton of snow will fall in Western Nebraska, a small amount In Omaha, then dump a ton in Western Iowa. The conspiracy theory is that the Air Force controls the weather so snow doesn't interrupt flight operations at SAC which is a few miles south of Omaha. Theorists have dubbed this protective dome over Omaha the Omadome :)

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      @@timcostanzo370 Fascinating! 🧐

  • @timcostanzo370
    @timcostanzo370 Місяць тому

    Insurance companies just want you to pay and pay premiums and never pay a claim

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      It sure feels like it often times!

  • @nikbadshah
    @nikbadshah Місяць тому

    Isnteas of changing the carpet & underlay, Could you just run the ozone machine for few days? Will it suck off the odor off the carpet underlay?? ps-there is strong odor through emtire house and likely many pee areas neglected by my tenant over the last 7 years

  • @jacobrodricson1554
    @jacobrodricson1554 Місяць тому

    Its about breaking you. And getting rich doing it. Dollar will inflate tiĺ the economy stops, and foreigners are coming to pay your debt and make you their slaves. You will be a slave or die. You will worship their God or die.

  • @KM0AGA
    @KM0AGA Місяць тому

    I was born and raised in Georgia. Ended up in California (Bay Area) after the Marine Corps. I moved to Iowa for work in 2002 from California. It is the best thing I ever did. You get used to the winters and the summers are not as bad as Georgia. I rarely wear a jacket when doing daily activities in the winter (even in January). I have winter clothing and use it when it is needed. I lived in Mt. Vernon for my first 15 years. It is a small college town (3500 people). All of my kids went to school there. Now, I live out in rural Iowa on 35 acres and am 10 miles from anything in any direction. I have been fortunate through my work to travel all over the US and the world, some for extended time frames (2 months or more). Iowa is a great place to live and raise a family. I'm never leaving.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      @@KM0AGA Mount Vernon is a beautiful town. I’m glad you found a place that makes you happy. I love living out in the country...although I don’t have as much land as you. Elbow room makes me happy, too.

  • @lakotaphillips5324
    @lakotaphillips5324 Місяць тому

    Looking to moving to fort dodge . Any suggestions?

  • @illinoisan
    @illinoisan Місяць тому

    Beware of political agendas behind the presentation of statistics. For instance, the states with the most people leaving also happen to be the larger states, so maybe a more useful stat would be numbers of people leaving *per capita*. In Illinois we have a propaganda mill called the Illinois Policy Institute whose agenda is to lower taxes for very rich people. They drive hysterical claims about people leaving the state for lower taxes and ignore or deny any nuance.

  • @SymphoniasStories
    @SymphoniasStories Місяць тому

    Maybe it is time for insurance companies, banks, and builders to work together to change the kind of housing that is permitted to be built - like monolithic domes or concrete, and making sure it's safe from flooding and wind and fire...

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      In a way, that is starting to happen. For instance, when you put a new roof on a house, most insurance companies will give you a bit of a discount if your new shingles are class-4 impact resistant (which, unsurprisingly, cost more).

  • @edennis8578
    @edennis8578 Місяць тому

    My homeowners insurance went up about 8% since last year, with no claims. We had gutter damage when the derecho took down some big tree limbs, but our system was old and rusty anyway, so we just replaced everything with a new, updated system out of pocket. The gutters weren't new when we moved in 30 years ago, just to give you an idea. Our homeowners insurance premium is about 0.8% of the value of our house+garage. 0.7% if you include the value of the land. I live in Story County.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      I was feeling a little salty about my own 15% increase, but after doing the research for this video, I realized that increase was actually on the low side compared to what many people were facing. What is frustrating, though, is feeling like you can’t make a claim unless the issue is “really bad” for fear of your insurance company dropping you. We had an upstairs toilet leak. In the process of fixing that, we discovered it had been leaking for quite a while, and the subfloor under it was rotted. To fix THAT, the tile in the bathroom had to be ripped out and replaced. To fix what happened between the floors, we had to cut a huge hole in our kitchen ceiling, remove the insulation, treated for mold, and then put it all back together. We did not make a claim with our insurance because it didn’t seem completely“worth it” once we would have paid our deductible. Good times, good times…

  • @SymphoniasStories
    @SymphoniasStories Місяць тому

    I hope it's not facing an insurance crisis! My husband and I have been considering moving to Iowa to be near family. But higher insurance on top of the high property taxes? Not happy about that.

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      Gah! Its no fun. But, 90% of the country is facing homeowners insurance hate hikes. It’s a problem in a lot of areas!

  • @user-gy9tk9su9j
    @user-gy9tk9su9j Місяць тому

    After I used odor ban cause it smelled so good cats wilds cats excedra attacked the house inside and even outside where air came out windows. The ammonia in the ban cleaner I guess they were trying to cover it up with their own amonia

  • @gardeninggoddess
    @gardeninggoddess Місяць тому

    My realtor told me an amazing price then when I go to sign up on the paperwork it say 125,000 less than she said verbally and from that moment on it has just gotten worse and worse im up to 2 months with her and I can tell you that even if she did get a buyer i wouldn't sell it she doesn't deserve the money

  • @PZDirtyBeard
    @PZDirtyBeard Місяць тому

    More and more Muslims and Aficans every day

  • @WolfgangMotif
    @WolfgangMotif Місяць тому

    Background music is annoying and too loud.

  • @WolfgangMotif
    @WolfgangMotif Місяць тому

    Basements flood. Stuff ruined. Thanks for mentioning tornados. 👍

  • @rocketyourenglishconversat7955
    @rocketyourenglishconversat7955 Місяць тому

    Grateful to share some online conversations with you to get to know more about the Iowan Sound system and pronunciation.

  • @chrysvest4746
    @chrysvest4746 Місяць тому

    I have so many family members moving here from Illinois. I do have to admit it’s too cold in the winter and housings costs are ridiculous.But it’s a great place to raise a family and we like the political atmosphere.

  • @traceywestfield
    @traceywestfield Місяць тому

    I soooooo love Iowa City's downtown, especially the ped mall

    • @EmilyFarber
      @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

      💯! Iowa City’s downtown is wonderful!

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

    Have you spent time in Iowa City? What are some of your favorites in downtown?

  • @EmilyFarber
    @EmilyFarber Місяць тому

    📍Interested in buying or selling real estate in the greater Iowa City area? Reach out to me at 319-594-4455.

  • @AFellowCyberman
    @AFellowCyberman Місяць тому

    ? Iowa's population, especially in the cities are growing in population.