A Bit of Kalona Iowa History
Kalona, Iowa is home to the Kalona Historical Society. Established in 1969, the society serves to promote the history and culture of the area. Their original plan was to acquire land for the historic depot from the Rock Island Railroad site. So, the depot moved to its current site [...]
Coralville Hosts Community Garage Sale
The City of Coralville is offering Earth-friendly events throughout the month of May. There are opportunities to repurpose, upcycle, or discard your unwanted items throughout the month. Sell First up is the city-wide garage sale on May 1, 2021. Taking place from 8:00 AM to Noon, you [...]
Live the Outdoor Life in Tiffin, IA
With a plethora of things to do outdoors, the City of Tiffin, Iowa Recreation Department is the go-to place for information. And, outdoor activities are just beginning for Spring 2021. From its very first season of youth and adult T-Ball, softball, and baseball to AYSO soccer, you have access to [...]
What’s Happening in Iowa City Today?
Iowa City is a creative, collaborative community. And, living here means enjoying a full and exciting life with vibrant events, activities, and opportunities. To do: The calendar is filled with festivals and concerts. With venues such as the iconic Englert Theater, Gabe’s, or First Avenue Club, there is [...]
What a Blank & McCune Buyer’s Agent Can Do For You
Buying a home is a momentous decision. Whether you're hoping to land your first home, expand your property holdings, or downsize, few emotions compare to holding that set of keys in your hand. And, Americans are buying more homes than ever. For Gen Xers, millennials, and younger Baby Boomers (below [...]
Phoebe Martin Joins Leadership Team
Blank & McCune is pleased to announce Phoebe Martin has joined the brokerage leadership team as a co-owner with the four current owners: Teresa Morrow, Alan Swanson, Tim Conroy, and Leslie Fitzpatrick. In addition to continuing her successful real-estate business assisted by the Phoebe Martin team within the firm, [...]
2020 Parade of Homes
The 2020 Parade of Homes (New and Remodeled) August 1, 2020 marks the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Associations' 53rd Parade of Homes AND the 23rd Remodelers Parade. Visit the 2020 Parade of Homes website to view all the wonderful homes, schedules, and procedures for this year's parade. Blank [...]
Blank and McCune’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Being Mindful of COVID-19 The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is on the forefront of our minds at Blank and McCune. Brokers and Realtors are intently monitoring COVID-19 developments internationally, nationally, and on the local level. The health and safety of our community, clients, Realtors, and staff are of utmost concern. The [...]
Selling Your Property: Why You Should List With Blank & McCune
Thinking of selling your home? If so, choosing the right seller's agent is a critical part of the selling process. Many people attempt the DIY route when selling a property. They try to facilitate an FSBO sale in the hopes of avoiding broker fees. Meanwhile, others want to work with [...]
Phoebe Martin and Allison Hall Join Blank and McCune
Welcome Aboard [su_youtube_advanced url="https://youtu.be/kml7fqUQ7a0" autoplay="yes" title="Phoebe Martin and Allison Hall Join Blank and McCune"] Experienced Realtor and longtime Iowa City resident Phoebe Martin has joined BLANK & McCUNE, The Real Estate Company in downtown Iowa City. Blank & McCune is thrilled to have the 2018 and 2019 "Most Trusted Realtor" [...]
2019 Iowa City Winter Activities
Emily Maxwell, a former resident of Iowa City, competed in the Iditarod in 2018 and 2019. To date, she's the first Iditarod musher to list Iowa as her home state. Despite her current Alaska residency, Emily still considers herself an Iowan. Like her, you know there's something special about Iowa [...]
Iowa City Real Estate Trends For 2020
The new year is on the horizon, and 'tis the season for those never-ending predictions about the future — job growth, GDP, housing, and geopolitics. Economists and think-tank experts are, as they say, cautiously optimistic. Undeniably, the intertwining of domestic policies and global trade conflicts will continue. We predict, however, [...]
