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Game Day Food in Iowa City: 3 Local Spots + Hosting Tips
There is a particular kind of panic that hits around 9 a.m. on a Hawkeye Saturday, when you have already promised eight people there will

Ready for Anything: A Homeowner’s Preparedness Checklist
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme from FEMA’s Ready campaign is Americans Stand Ready — the idea that preparedness starts at home,

Building the Perfect Entryway for Back to School
Summer has a way of taking over the house. Pool bags pile up by the door, sunscreen and sunglasses colonize every flat surface, and nobody

Everyone Needs a Third Place. Here’s How to Find Yours in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sociologists have a name for the spot that isn’t home and isn’t work: the third place. It’s the coffee shop where the barista starts your

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think

Ready for Anything: A Homeowner’s Preparedness Checklist
September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme from FEMA’s Ready campaign is Americans Stand Ready — the idea that preparedness starts at home,

Building the Perfect Entryway for Back to School
Summer has a way of taking over the house. Pool bags pile up by the door, sunscreen and sunglasses colonize every flat surface, and nobody

Everyone Needs a Third Place. Here’s How to Find Yours in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sociologists have a name for the spot that isn’t home and isn’t work: the third place. It’s the coffee shop where the barista starts your

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges
Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think