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2008 Summary of Sales Activity for Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/08-2/17/08

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        55            $131,156          $134,177           96%          77

 

2009 Summary of Sales Activity for Northeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/09-2/17/09

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        44             $156,344         $161,745           96%          90

SUMMARY FOR NORTHEAST CEDAR RAPIDS:  Sales are down, homes are taking slightly longer to sell, the value is still there with homes selling for 96% of their original asking price, and there are more larger homes on the market, as evidence by the sales price.

2008 Summary of Sales Activity for Northwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/08-2/17/08

 

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

       31             $142,111         $144,124            98%         92

2009 Summary of Sales Activity for Northwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/09-2/17/09

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

       13             $99,515           $102,846            93          64

SUMMARY FOR NORTHWEST CEDAR RAPIDS: Sales are down, but homes are being sold quicker.  Homes are selling for less of the original asking price, but are not as expensive of homes, so difference is not as dramatic. 

2008 Summary of Sales Activity for Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/08-2/17/08

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

       27             $143,848          $152,620          93%          94

2009 Summary of Sales Activity for Southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/09-2/17/09

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

       19             $92,703          $95,187            96%           92

SUMMARY FOR SOUTHEAST CEDAR RAPIDS: Sold inventory is slightly down, homeowners with higher priced homes are waiting to see what the market will bear, value for what homes are selling for are holding, and days on the market are about the same.

2008 Summary of Sales Activity for Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/08-2/17/08

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        42            $127,208         $128,573           98%          107

2009 Summary of Sales Activity for Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1/1/09-2/17/09

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        34            $120,756         $125,099           95            105

SUMMARY FOR SOUTHWEST CEDAR RAPIDS: Sold Inventory is down slightly from 2008,  average sale prices are slightly lower, and homes are selling for 3% less than they did one year ago.  Out of all quadrants of Cedar Rapids, and Marion, the southwest side of Cedar Rapids is taking the most time to sell homes averaging 106 days between 2008-09.

2008 Summary of Sales Activity for Marion, Iowa 1/1/08-2/17/08

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        55            $180,904         $182,820           98%          101

2009 Summary of Sales Activity for Marion, Iowa 1/1/09-2/17/09

# Listings Sold  Avg. Sales Price   Avg. List Price   Sale/List Ratio   DOM

        39            $176,958         $179,523           98%          73

SUMMARY FOR MARION: Sold inventory is down slightly from 2008, average sales prices and average listing prices are relatively the same, and the homes are selling for 98% of the original list price for both 2008-09.  Homes in Marion are selling about 30% faster than 2008, which is good news if you are selling your home in Marion.


“Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community."


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Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate.

Understanding local conditions in Cedar Rapids is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.

Please feel free to browse through the complimentary Cedar Rapids information I’ve provided.

When it’s time to move, call me to get a representative on your side who has experience, Cedar Rapids market knowledge, and the confidence to help you make the best transaction possible. Enjoy!  Matt


Community Information

Cedar Rapids is more vibrant than ever!  There is always something exciting to do or see.  Whether it is taking in a show, enjoying an outdoor festival, attending a community class, or simply hanging out and enjoying Cedar Rapids’s unique culture. It is the people that make Cedar Rapids special.  This is a place to work, live and call home.
 


Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood


1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.

2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean?  Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3. Walk around in the neighborhood.  The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.

 


Contact Information


MATT SMITH

TRADITIONS REAL ESTATE

1957 BLAIRS FERRY RD. NE

SUITE 600

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

319-431-5859

traditionsrealestate@gmail.com

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Matt Smith
 
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