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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR)

A real estate trade organization that sets the standards for integrity and honesty within the real estate profession nationwide

Negative amortization

A gradual increase in the balance of a loan or mortgage which occurs because the monthly payments made are too small to cover the entire principal and interest charges; this shortfall amount is added to the remaining balance, resulting in negative amortization

Net listing

The advertisement of the price of property for sale in terms of the net price the seller will receive, once the property is sold, a type of listing which is illegal in many states

Net worth

The total value of all of an individual's assets, minus all liabilities or debts

No cash-out refinance

A transaction for refinancing a mortgage in which the new mortgage amount is limited to the sum total of the remaining balance of the first mortgage, points, closing costs, whatever is required to satisfy any liens that are more than one year old and other funds for the borrower's use (as long as the amount is one percent or less of the principal amount of the new mortgage)

Notary

An individual authorized by law to certify documents and signatures

Note

A legal document that obligates a borrower to repay a loan or owed sum of money at a stated interest rate over a designated period of time

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Real Estate Tips

Cosmetic Improvements >Cosmetic Repairs

The better your home in looks while it is on the market, the more likely it is to sell quickly, and for the best price. When you have a listing appointment with a real estate agent, the agent will provide a detailed market analysis along with the advantages of listing with their company. He or she will then go through your home with you and make suggestions about cosmetic repairs that will help to present your home at its best.

The real estate agent's recommendations can make some sellers uncomfortable and a little defensive because they are reminders of all the "little" projects they have postponed. Real estate agent's occasionally encounter a homeowner who "has it all together", but such people are rare! Most sellers need suggestions about repairs that will make their home show well, and providing these ideas is an important part of a real estate agent's job.

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Real Estate Trivia

Q	What was the longest distance a building has ever been moved?
A	Detroit's five-story Gem Theater, built in 1927, was moved 1,850 feet (5 blocks) to make way for two new sports stadiums.
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Celia Simmer & Elke Simmer Gerdes, REALTORŽ, real estate agent and broker for Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa home listings, property and land for sale

Celia Simmer and Elke Simmer
TRAPP REALTORS
3321 Cedar Heights Dr.
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Cell: 319-240-4337 or 240-3034
Toll Free: 877-292-2121
Office: 319-277-2121 ext 204
Fax: 319-277-2127
Email: Celia@CF4Sale.com
Email: Elke@cfu.net
Are you interested in buying or selling real estate in Waterloo or Cedar Falls, Iowa? If so, you've come to the right place! My name is Celia Simmer, and for the last 15 years, I've specialized in helping my clients find the perfect home or commercial space in beautiful Black Hawk County. Elke Gerdes, my daughter, and I would like you to allow us to be your guides.

Want to invest in housing for your University of Northern Iowa student? Need school information from this area? As a life-long residents and graduates of UNI, we know the town and its market. We've worked with buyers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls; Denver, Dike, Hudson, and Wavery.

Introducing people who are relocating to this area is easy for us, having been raised here ourselves and raising our children here. We take great pride in providing top quality real estate service and first class performance.

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