$158,900, MLS #1001389, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,012 Sqare Feet, Ranch, Built in 1987.

SHARP RANCH WITH 2 BEDROOMS AND 2 BATHS IN GREAT MARION LOCATION.  PLASTERED WALLS WITH COVED CEILINGS.  PLUS A PATIO.  OAK TRIM THROUGHOUT.  NEW CERAMIC TILE FLOORING IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM.  NEW FURNACE-2009 AND AIR CONDITIONER-2008.  NEWER ROOF.  OVERSIZED 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.  FENCED IN PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH MANY PERENNIALS.  VERY WELL MAINTAINED HOME AND READY TO MOVE INTO.  SQUARE FOOTAGE IN BASEMENT IS APPROXIMATE AND BASEMENT IS PARTIALLY FINISHED. 

School District:  Linn Mar Schools

Elementary:  Indian Creek

Middle School:  Excelsior

High School:  Linn Mar

Offered by Dennis Petersen/Skogman Realty.

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$214,750, MLS #1001153, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2,415 Square Feet, Ranch Home, Built in 1996.

ENJOY MANY HOURS OF FISHING FROM THE STOCKED POND ON 2.27 ACRES MORE OR LESS. FANTASTIC VIEW, WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 3BATHS. OAK CABINETS IN KITCHEN. 1ST FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. LOWER LEVEL IS A WALK-OUT AND FEATURES A REC ROOM WITH BUILT-IN STONE FIREPLACE, PLUS CHERRY CABINETS. 2 1/2 CAR-ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE.

School District:  Anamosa Community Schools

Elementary School:  Strawberry Hill

Middle School:  West Middle School

High School:  Anamosa High School

Offered by Dennis Petersen/Skogman Realty

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$218,000, MLS #1000712, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,418 Square Feet, Ranch Home, Built in 1988

THIS HOME WITH 1668 SQ. FT. ON THE MAIN FLOOR FEATURES 2 BEDROOMS UP AND 2 DOWN.  IT HAS 2 FULL BATHS, OAK KITCHEN CABINETS, NICE WALL COLORS, FAMILY ROOM WITH BUILT IN GAS FIREPLACE DOWNSTAIRS. SLIDERS TO A PATIO WITH FIREPIT.  DETACHED 26 X 30 GARAGE WITH OFFICE ROOM.  WOODED IN BACK AND A SMALL CREEK BEHIND GARAGE.  AWESOME LOCATION, PRIVATE AND CLOSE TO I380.  MARION ADDRESS, BUT ALBURNETT SCHOOLS.  WON’T LAST LONG!!! MUST SEE!!!  OWNER HAD HOME BUILT! NO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS!!!

School District:  Alburnett School District

Elementary School:  Alburnett

Middle School:  Alburnett

High School:  Alburnett

Offered by Barb Feld@ Iowa Realty.

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$179,900, MLS #1001033, 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms, 2,267 Square Feet, ‘L’ Foyer Home, Built in 1979

THIS HOME OFFERS A VERY OPEN FLOOR PLAN ON THE MAIN LEVEL AND LOTS OF SPACE AND OPTIONS. THIS IS A WELL MAINTAINED HOME HAS AN UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHS. BRAND NEW DECK, LARGE WALKOUT PATIO OPENS UP TO AN EXTRA LARGE YARD.

School District:  Linn Mar School District

Elementary School:  Echo Hill

Middle School:  Oak Ridge

High School:  Linn Mar

Offered by:  Diona Carpenter@ Skogman.

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POPULAR ROBINS LOCATION MAKES THIS A RARE FIND- 0.92 Acres

$194,900, MLS #1001107, 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, 1,783 Square Feet, 2 Story Home, Built in 1916

IN TOWN ACREAGE ON HARD SURFACED ROADS!  OLDER TWO STORY HOME THAT HAS BEEN REMODELED COMPLETELY INSIDE.  NEW CUSTOM MAPLE KITCHEN WITH MANY OTHER MATCHING BUILT-INS, KIDS LOCKERS AT THE DOOR WAY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, CUSTOM TILE FLOORS, BEAUTIFULLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, DOUBLE VANITY SINK, SOME NEWER WINDOWS.  YOU MUST SEE INSIDE THIS HOUSE TO APPRECIATE!  LARGE TWO CAR GARAGE.  ABUNDANCE OF WILDLIFE SURROUNDS THIS HOME.  BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE!  THIS IS A SHORT SALE.  SUBJECT TO LENDER APPROVAL.  BARN AND METAL BUILDING ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PROPERTY.  DRIVEWAY IS SHARED.

School District:  Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Elementary School:  Hiawatha Elementary

Middle School:   Harding

High School:  Kennedy 

Offered by Cory Barnard@ Skogman Realty

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$269,500, MLS #1000490, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,735 Square Feet Ranch Home, Built in 1994

IN-TOWN ACREAGE IN NEWER DEVELOMENT WITH A UNIQUE PRIVATE SETTING. LARGE BEDROOMS THROUGHOUT. FIRST FLOOR DEN COULD BE CONVERTED TO BEDROOM. ROOM TO BUILD ADDITIONAL LARGE GARAGE.

School District:  Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Elementary School:  Jackson

Middle School:  Franklin

High School:  Kennedy

Offered by Doug Lemon @ Skogman Realty

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$235,900, MLS #1001028, 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms, 3,501 Sq. Ft., Ranch Home, Built in 1992

HURRY THIS IS A RARE FIND AN IN TOWN ACREAGE WITH BEAUTIFUL LEVEL WOODED LOT. ALL NEW CARPET IN 2010 ON BOTH UPPER AND LOWER LEVELS. MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NEW HARD WARE IN RUBBED BRONZE FINISH 2010. MANY UPDATED LIGHT FIXTURES. THE LOWER LEVEL OFFERS A FORTH BEDROOM, FULL BATH, AND A BONUS ROOM. THE SELLERS SCRAP BOOKING ROOM IS THE PERFECT IN HOME OFFICE OR HOBBY ROOM.

School District: Cedar Rapids Community Schools

Elementary School:  Viola Gibson

Middle School:  Harding

High School:  Kennedy

Offered by Robyn  Meister/Skogman Realty.

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$254,900, MLS #1000164, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,146 Square Feet, 0.59 Acres, Ranch Home, Built in 1996

NEW SHINGLES (FULL TEAR OFF) SEPT 2008, CATHEDRAL CEILING IN GREAT ROOM, 599 SQ FT GARAGE WITH NEW INSULATED DOOR, BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/ FRENCH DOORS TO OFFICE AND 6 PANEL DOORS. OVER 3,000 SQ FT FINISHED! HUGE DECK AND PATIO AND OVER 1/2 ACRE LOT, 10X12 SHED AND SO MUCH MORE!

School District:  Marion Community Schools

Elementary School:  Starry & Francis  Marion Intermediate

Middle School:  Vernon

High School:  Marion High School

Offered by Tom Davis @ Skogman Realty.

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GREAT RANCH HOME IN LINN MAR SCHOOL DISTRICT–0.29 ACRES

$144,900, MLS #1000694, 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms, 1,840 Square Feet, Ranch Home, Built in 1975

GREAT RANCH HOME WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 1/2 BATHS.  MASTER BEDROOM AND EAT-IN KITCHEN HAVE ACCESS TO 9 X 28 DECK.  KITCHEN HAS UPDATED CABINETS.  MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM FEATURES A WHIRLPOOL TUB.  ROOMY LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM HAS WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, PLUS HALF BATH, AND PLENTY OF STORAGE OR WORKSHOP AREA.  HEATED 4-CAR DETACHED GARAGE IS 26 X 38, WIRED FOR 220.  GREAT LOCATION TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING.

School District:  Linn Mar Community Schools

Elementary School:  Novak

Middle School:  Excelsior

High School:  Linn Mar

Offered by Dennis Petersen @ Skogman Realty.

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As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that:

Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.

Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Here is more information about how the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. If you have specific questions or need additional information, please contact a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.

Recent news:

IRS Releases Revised Tax Forms, Instructions for Claiming Tax Credit (Jan. 25)

Economists’ Podcast: Lawrence Yun Discusses Market Recovery, the Tax Credit, and Employment (Jan. 12)

Economists’ Commentary: Existing-Home Sales and the Tax Credit (Dec. 22)

Who Qualifies for the Extended Credit?

First-time home buyers who purchase homes between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Current home owners purchasing a home between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.

To qualify as a “first-time home buyer” the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.

If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see: 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Which Properties Are Eligible?

The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?

The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.

The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.

How is a Buyer’s Credit Amount Determined?

Each home buyer’s tax credit is determined by two additional factors:

The price of the home.

The buyer’s income.

Price

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, credit may only be awarded on homes purchased for $800,000 or less.

Buyer Income

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, which is effective on November 7, 2009, single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000—may receive the maximum tax credit.

These income limits have changed from the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit limits. If you or your client purchased a home between January 1, 2009 and November 6, 2009, please see 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

If the Buyer(s)’ Income Exceeds These Limits, Can He/She Still Get a Credit?

Yes, some buyers may still be eligible for the credit.

The credit decreases for buyers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000 for single buyers and between $225,000 and $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as his/her income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income—over $145,000 for singles and over $245,000 for couples are not eligible for the credit.

Can a Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?

Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Will the Tax Credit Need to Be Repaid?

No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.