Grant Wood Area Abstract, Inc.

07/09/2026

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06/17/2026

Most Iowa homeowners have an abstract.

The surprising part? Many don't know what it is, where it is, or why it matters.

An abstract is the recorded history of your property, often passed from owner to owner for decades.

So we're curious...

📖 Do you know where your abstract is?

Tell us below:
🏡 Yes, I know where mine is.
🤷 No idea.
❓ What's an abstract?

05/19/2026

“If I Were An Abstracting Barbie…” 💚📚

She’d come equipped with county records, coffee, color-coded notes, a sharp eye for detail, and probably a few decades of title knowledge. 😉

Meet Sharon Minger: part abstracting expert, part problem solver, part local legend.

At Grant Wood Area Abstract, we know every property has a story — and Sharon helps make sure it’s told correctly, clearly, and completely.

Closing dreams, one abstract at a time. ✨

03/05/2026

Our new website is live, check it out!

Specializing in accurate property research and historical context.

02/11/2026

01/28/2026

Co-Buying, or pooling your money with a friend to buy a home, is trending. Do you or someone you know own a home with this type of arrangement? If so, we're curious - comment on the experience and recommendations.

Co-buying is rewriting homeownership, and romance is no longer required. Here's a look at the growing homebuying trend.

01/27/2026

Iowa DNR will host Take It Outside State Park Camps for families living near Waterloo, West Des Moines, Anamosa, Vernon, Madrid, Maquoketa, Palo and Polk City.