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St. Patrick's Day is the one day out of the year that nearly everyone will be dressed in green, devouring corned beef and cabbage, and claiming to be of Irish descent.  

It's no different at Heartland Properties. This year, our lunch was catered by Tobey Jacks Mineola Steakhouse from Mineola, Iowa.  As always, they come with bubbly smiles and fabulous food!

We had plenty of festive green attire, delicious food, and cheerful conversation!

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3 Steps on Buying Your First Home in the Council Bluffs area

Buying your first home can seem like a daunting task. With all the details to consider, such as which neighborhood to choose, how may bedrooms you will need, how to finance it, and countless others, it can become overwhelming. Where to begin? At Heartland Properties, we understand what it's like to buy your first home, and that's why our agents are here to help. Here are 3 steps to help you buy your first home in the Council Bluffs area:

1. Make Sure You're Financially Ready

The first step in buying a new home in the Council Bluffs area is to make sure your finances are in order and that your credit report is in good shape. Making sure you are financially stable is essential in qualifying for loans and moving forward with a home purch...

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If there is something we have learned about our agents at Heartland Properties, it's that they like food, and they like a challenge.

We decided it would be fun to combine the two; Eat & Compete!

It's beneficial for a couple of reasons; the office gets to enjoy some great food, and friendly competition is a good character builder!

In the Fall, we like to kick off the cooler weather season with our annual Chili Bowl. 2021 marked the 14^th year of this battle, and it came with great anticipation we had never faced before.  You see, one of our agents threw a wrench into the game with the 13^th Chili Bowl when he graciously accepted his Grand Prize Trophy, and then provided the evidence that our three judges had chosen Campbells Chunky Chili as the winner! Shock & disappointment was heavy for those who had toiled (some for days) over their "pride in a pot" as they gawked at the empty cans displayed on the table!  The judges, two of which wer...

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Selling a home may be a stressful experience, especially for first-time sellers! One of the best ways to ease anxiety and reduce stress is to know what to expect. Here's a general overview of the selling process.

While everyone's experience may be different, these steps tend to be universal. Of course, once you've decided to sell your home, give us a call and we'll help you every step of the way.

~GETTING YOUR HOME READY TO SELL~
Here are some tips to hep you prepare your home for its market debut.

Start packing valuables and items you don't plan to use until after you've moved, including any personal photos displayed in the home. Removing clutter will make your home appear more spacious. While deciding what to pack, think about which appliances to take with yo...

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Diving into November and the holiday season brings all the feels - are we right? Whether you have all of the plans mapped with family and friends or you keep it simple with just a few spontaneous moments of celebration, taking time to remember that the holidays are more than a table of delicious food, football, and parades; it's a time to purposefully give thanks and appreciate everything we have. 

As you're preparing for the exciting season ahead, take time to purposefully be grateful every day. Not sure where to begin?
Here are some ideas to help you slow down and savor these special moments. 

1. Count your blessings. 
It takes up to eight weeks of practicing gratitude for the brain to start showing changes reflecting greater happiness.* Write down three to five things you're grateful for...

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