Garden Show Returns to Brucemore in Cedar Rapids
The Eastern Iowa Garden and Landscape Show returns to Brucemore on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm with more than 60 exhibitors, guided garden walks, and floral displays. Principal presenters include Karen Strohbeen of The Perennial Gardener and Willowglen Nurseries staff. Randy Escobedo and Family provide lunchtime bluegrass. Parking and golf cart shuttle available.
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Cedar Rapids
Garden Club
Brucemore
Irene Douglas
Karen Strohbeen
Lee Zieke
Lindsay Lee
Willowglen Nurseries
Decorah
Randy Escobedo
Jeff Smith
No worry, our lawns are fine in Cedar Rapids area
Lawn experts from Linn and Johnson County Extension Services say Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas are not in danger of lawn drought. Master gardener Barbara Schintler notes most lawns are bluegrass and stressed now, but with cooler weather and proper mowing and fertilizer, lawns should be fine by next spring. Water supplies in both cities are adequate and not expected to be strained.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Linn
Johnson County Extension Services
Barbara Schintler
Johnson County Extension Service
Young homebuyers surge as rates stay low in Cedar Rapids
Kelsie Lampe, 23, buys an 84 year old two bedroom near Roosevelt Middle School, joining a trend of younger homeowners. NA Realtors data show ownership rising for under 25s from 15 percent in 1993 to 23 percent in 2003, driven by favorable rates and new loan programs. The Oldroyds, moving from California, echo the timing of affordable financing and investment appeal.
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Kelsie Lampe
Roosevelt Middle School
Cedar Rapids
Lampe
National Association of Realtors
U.S. Census Bureau
Jason Froehlich
MidAmerican Home Services Mortgage Lenders
Brooke
Andrew Oldroyd
Coralville
California
University of Iowa
Young buyers shop online for housing
A Pew study shows younger buyers are likelier to search online for housing with 18 to 29 year olds using the web at higher rates than older groups. Marion resident April Post says online searches help view listings with pictures and prices before visiting properties. Real estate sites offer customized searches aiding buyers sellers and agents.
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ARION
Pew Internet
American Life
April Post
Marion
Realtor.com
Debra Callahan
Skogman Realty
Home ownership by age and marital status
The data shows 35.2 percent of married couples own a home today versus 26.6 percent in 1993. Single men 16.7 percent today (14.1 percent in 1993) and single women 11.7 percent today (8.3 percent in 1993). Ages 25 to 29 show higher ownership: married couples 57.3 percent today vs 50.1 percent in 1993. single men 26.7 percent today vs 23.5 percent in 1993. single women 23.3 percent today vs 15.6 percent in 1993. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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