Located at 2728 Arbor Way Boulevard, the Maple is a classic home with plenty of style! This gorgeous two-story home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 3-car garage, and 1,737 square feet of living space. The main floor features a spacious family room with 9-foot ceilings, an open kitchen with lots of space and a breakfast bar. There is a dining nook, as well. Just off the kitchen is a half bath and laundry. Upstairs, the master suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath. There are also two additional bedrooms, and another full bath. And there is a finished lower level, too. This charming home has a front porch, with a touch of stone on the piers. It is priced at $273,109.

1. LOCATION. Is it close to your job? Is the commute going to be horrible? Can the kids walk to school? How close are the shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities, parks, etc? The Cedar Valley is a thriving region located in Northeast Iowa centered on the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metro area. There are plenty of shops and restaurants, and conveniently located schools. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and the quality of life is outstanding.
2. PRODUCT & PRICE. Are you looking for a single-family home on a spacious lot or a low-maintenance townhome with an HOA? Do you need flexible space? An in-law suite? A home office? How much home can you afford? What kind of mortgage are you qualified for? The Cedar Valley has a variety of homes available, in a wide range of prices. No matter what kind of home you want or can afford, you’ll be able to find something here.
3. SCHOOLS. Is it in a good school district? Are there private schools nearby? How far away are the schools? Does the school district have honors/gifted/special needs programs? Are there other resources like counseling services? Special assistance programs? The Cedar Valley schools are offer comprehensive educational opportunities, as well as special services for students who need them.
4. NEIGHBORS. Do you want a close-knit group or do you want your privacy? Are there other kids for your kids to play with? Is there someone to take after-dinner walks with and share car-pooling? The Cedar Valley has neighborhoods for everyone – singles, growing families, 55-plus. No matter what stage of life you’re in, this vibrant community has a place for you.
5. GO WITH YOUR GUT. Is your little voice telling you “YES!”, but your logical brain is only saying “Maybe”? Hard decision time. You can make a list of pros & cons, or you can listen to your gut. Chances are, if your instincts are saying this is the place, then it’s probably just what you’re looking for!

At The Arbors in Cedar Falls, we have 2 gorgeous move-in ready homes available!

Ultimately, the cost of our homes is the result of a combination of external forces, including materials and labor, and our prices reflect the status of the market. Skogman Homes will be instituting price increases in the coming weeks, and we’d like you to understand why.

MYTH #1: A 30-year fixed mortgage is always the best deal.

Knollwood offers private home sites set amid winding roads, mature trees, and a peaceful venue. Located just minutes from Kennedy School District schools, this lovely community is also near parks, shopping, entertainment and the highway.

1. Local builder with 70 years of experience. Skogman Homes is a family-owned builder with decades of experience. Over the years, we have designed and built literally thousands of new homes in Iowa. And we plan to keep doing that for years to come.

The MARION kingdoms:

Keep a lid on it. Putting a roof over an outdoor living space provides plenty of advantages, including extending the time you can spend outside. On hot days, you have shade. On wet days, you have protection. Plus you can add a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, or a feature wall.

But with the economy running on all cylinders now, the Fed has begun a series of rate hikes, with additional increases taking place throughout the year. Rising interest rates affect millions of Americans, from credit card holders to investors to homebuyers.