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Jill Budden provides the experience, connections and commitment to exceptional service you deserve.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT AGENT IS CRITICAL
Jill Budden and her team at the Real Estate Professionals Group delivers knowledgeable, honest insight to their clients. The team of full-service agents – not buyer’s agents, listing agents or showing specialists – is unique and provides a powerful advantage when negotiating one of Central Iowa’s most dynamic real estate markets.
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Jill Budden and the Real Estate Professionals Group delivers knowledge of the city, its suburbs and its neighborhoods. Contact us today to find the perfect lot for your next home.
JESTER Park
Located just west of the Jester Park Equestrian Center.
Prairie Trail
Located in south central Ankeny and close to retail, dining and trails.
Brookefield Estates
Located in north Grimes, off of Hwy 141 near Beaver Creek Golf Course.
In case you didn’t know, here’s how a buyer’s agent gets paid:
Standard practice is that the seller pays the real estate commission of both the listing agent and the buyer's agent, typically 6% of the home’s value. And while that’s true, the fee is usually wrapped up in the price of the home.
So, will you pay a buyer’s agent out of pocket? Nope 🙅🏼♀️
But will you pay towards both agents’ commissions in the price of the home? Sure will 👍🏽
Have other questions about buying this winter or spring? Want to know what it’d be like to partner up? If so, DM me! I’d love to connect! 📲
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TOMORROW! 🤩
We will be hosting 3 @kimberleydevelopment new construction open houses 🛠 from 1-4pm.
Swipe to check out what we have in store for you! →
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Happy Thanksgiving 🤎
To my client-turned friends- thank you for being the "why" behind what I do every day. Words can't describe how thankful I am for you 😊
I hope you all have a beautiful thanksgiving with loved ones.
Spend a day with me, and you’ll find yourself logging some serious time in my living room. If it’s comfy, cozy, and close to the kitchen- I’m in! 😉
And while you may say you love them all the same, I’m guessing you've got one spot you love just a tad bit more than the rest.
Does some place come to mind? I’d love to know - where is YOUR favorite spot to spend time? What do you love about it? 💭
Share in the comments below! 👇🏼
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Come with me to take a step inside The Manhattan… ✨And yes, this home is for sale!! 👏🏻
From first glance, you know this home is like no other in the metro. This @kimberleydevelopment contemporary California two story home is just simply stunning 🤍
Now come see for yourself… 🤩 DM me for details, or better yet, an in-person tour!
🗝 Listing agent: @tombutlerrealestate
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If a kitchen reno is top of mind this November, you might as well explore all your options! 🙌🏽 Here are a few smart home hacks you may want to use as inspiration from adventurous others who’ve gone before you:
✨ Consider garages for your appliances. Cabinets to hide appliances are a sleek and smart way to keep your kitchen looking and feeling oh-so tidy.
🚰 Consider installing a pot filler. You can fill pots with water right at the stove, or even install a pot filler above your pet's water bowls for ultimate convenience!
🏝 Put that island to work for all things, including as a home base for appliances like a dishwasher, especially if your sink is also on the island).
🔪 Don’t put that cutting board away — give it its own drawer right over the trash can, for Pete’s sake!
Thinking a kitchen renovation may be in your future? Bookmark this post for later! 😊
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Love the details and layouts of these 2 beautiful new @kimberleydevelopment ranch homes that are wrapping up just in time for the holidays... ✨ both available in NW Ankeny with gorgeous pond views!
📍 1921 NW 31st St & 2101 NW 31st St
DM me for details 📲
👩🏼💻 Listing agent: @valkenworthy
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New paint is nice. So is fresh mulch, seasonal color, and some DIY staging. But those? They’re the gravy on the turkey, the bacon on the Brussels sprouts, the whipped cream on the pumpkin pie...😉
What’s NOT extra when it comes to selling your home? 💭
- A roof in pristine condition
- Foundation, walls, and chimney free of cracks and separation.
- An electrical system void of short-circuiting and outdated wiring.
- Pipes and plumbing operate sans leaks, clogs, and drips.
- An HVAC humming along just as it should.
If you’re thinking of selling this winter or spring, first focus on the issues that would keep your home from passing inspection. Then, consider the extras.
Need help deciding or don’t want to invest more than you have to? 📲DM me, and let’s find a time to chat.
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That feeling when your new house actually feels like “home”, not just a mess of lumber, electrical, and plumbing ✨
There is always a point when it may seem like the house will never be complete, but then comes this moment when you walk in...all the selections and decisions, time and energy that you’ve exhausted, and the anticipation for months becomes tangible!
@kimberleydevelopment has proven time and time again that their prime goal is teaming up with you, to take all of your fabulous ideas and inspirations with their expertise and know-how, to make your dreams a reality! A huge thank you to @heidivstaging_interiors for capturing the essence of this home with your keen vision and design touch! 🤍
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Such a bittersweet day for my Sellers, Brian and Sherri 🤍
I helped them build this beautiful home a few years ago, and now they're moving on to the next chapter of their lives out of state ✈️
Wishing you all the best in your amazing endeavors! 😊
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Raise your hand if you know it’s time to upsize your house 🤚🤚
You’ve done all the decluttering and rearranging you can do, your kids and your dreams need space to grow, and you’re feeling the squeeze in your home and in your spirit ALL.DAY.LONG.
But then, the naysayers swoop in, gabbing about rising interest rates, soaring home prices, and bad timing.
💡Here's the gentle truth: Only you know what’s right for you and when it’s right for you.
That said, listen to your gut and, at the very least, get the information you need to make a decision based on facts, not on fear ❤️
Ready to explore what’s out there and crunch real numbers with no strings attached? DM me today. I think you’ll be surprised at what you see. 📲
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The temperature in Iowa isn't the only thing taking a dip... so are interest rates!! 📉
I thought with everyone going into hibernation this weeked, it would be a good time to showcase a very beautiful home right here in Ankeny ❤️
Imagine cozy night at the outdoor fire 🔥 with friends (swipe to see 👉🏼)
Step inside this custom built 2-story walkout home with a 4-car garage offers 4,667 sqft of living space, sitting on over an acre lot, just minutes to Ankeny schools, Prairie Trail, and Saylorville Lake 📍
Listed at $840K with 5 beds, 5 baths, and 3,167 sqft.
🛠 A home built with families in mind with the primary suite on the main level, 3 generous bedrooms with large closets upstairs: 2 connected by a Jack 'n Jill bath and the third with its own ensuite bath.
There are SO many unique features in this home. DM me for a private showing! 📲
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💥 Mortgage rates are rising, but you can lower yours! 💥
Mortgage interest rates have been rising throughout 2022. That’s bad news for home buyers, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the line 🙅🏼♀️ There’s a lot you can do to fight rising interest rates and get a better deal on your mortgage loan 💸
Here are the best strategies to beat the market and secure a lower rate for your new home loan 👉🏼
Bottom line, I want to let you know I'm on top of today's market and the challenges buyers are facing with rising interest rates. It's not as scary or unattainable as it may seem...and I will guide you through it! 😊
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Here’s the thing: Buying a home is super exciting. It’s arguably the largest financial investment you’ll make, and it tells the world you’re officially adulting! 👏🏼
Once you’ve signed on the dotted line, follow these 10 tips for homeowning like a pro 🏡🗝
What’d I forget? Drop your advice for new homeowners in the comments! 👇🏼
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A surprise trip to Disney? Go for it! A surprise move away from all your kids know and love? Not so much.
Let's talk about selling your home and moving with kids - here are my 5 do’s and don’ts! 👉🏼
Have you moved with kids before? Do you have something you’d add? Comment your thoughts below! 👧🏼📦
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Happy Closing Day! 🎉
So excited for my clients, Nate and Katie starting this new chapter in their beautiful new home! 🏡 Thanks for trusting me to guide you through the process. Congratulations!
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Looking for a little more square footage? Here’s how much that’ll cost you in 2022:
- The average range for a home addition is $20,000 - $100,000 in 2021 with most homeowners spending around $55,000 on a 240 sq.ft. addition on the first floor (Fixr.com)
- The low-end cost is $7,000 for a first-floor bump out, while the highest is around $200,000 for a 1,000 sq. ft. second-floor addition with a roof.
- In general, expect to pay roughly $200 a square foot for a finished addition.
Additions come in all shapes and sizes so it’s a good idea to get several estimates and talk with multiple contractors before taking the plunge 💸
If you’re considering resale value as you plan, let me know. I’d love to share the additions and renovations I see having the greatest impact right here in our area 😊📐
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Let’s take a virtual step inside 8735 NW 26th St… ✨
This beautiful custom built 2-story walkout home with a 4-car garage offers 4,667 sqft of living space, sitting on over an acre lot, just minutes to Ankeny schools, Prairie Trail, and Saylorville Lake.
💸 Listed at $840K with 5 beds and 5 baths.
DM me for a showing today! 📲
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Look no further...
Have you heard about this beautiful home yet?
I mean the character and detail speak for itself in this pristine 2-year old custom walkout ranch home 🤩
With just over 4,000 sq ft of living space...topped off with views of your private saltwater pool, sun deck, & professionally landscaped yard backing to the mature tree line 🌳
📍8520 NW 33rd Ct in Ankeny is listed at $1,150,000 with 4 beds and 3 baths.
DM me for a private showing today 📲
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Look no further! 🤩
📍8735 NW 26th St in Ankeny is listed at $840K with 5 beds and 5 baths
This beautiful custom built 2-story walkout home with a 4-car garage offers 4,667 sqft of living space, sitting on over an acre lot, just minutes to Ankeny schools, Prairie Trail, and Saylorville Lake 🙌🏽
A home built with families in mind with the primary suite on the main level, 3 generous bedrooms with large closets upstairs, 2 connected by a Jack 'n Jill bath and the third with its own ensuite bath 🛁
The double front doors welcome you in to the 2-story great room with gas fireplace & floor to ceiling windows bathing the space with natural light. A cozy hearth room off the kitchen with a 2nd fireplace 🔥
Plenty of space for prep in the kitchen with gas stovetop with custom hood vent, double oven, center prep island and pantry. Great for entertaining with a formal dining room in front & breakfast dining in back 👩🏼🍳
I could go on and on... but swipe left and see for yourself 👉🏼
DM me for a showing today! 📲
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