Zak Jenn, Realtor at Vine Valley Real Estate

Zak Jenn, Realtor at Vine Valley Real Estate Realtor at Vine Valley Real Estate

That was quick! 😅💨733 Home Park Boulevard is officially pending after three days on the market with a full price offer.C...
08/03/2026

That was quick! 😅💨

733 Home Park Boulevard is officially pending after three days on the market with a full price offer.

Congratulations to my sellers on a great start. There is still more work to be done before reaching the closing table but could not have asked for a better first three days!

If you have been thinking about making a move, let’s talk about what a plan could look like for you!

07/25/2026

1337 Partridge Lane just dropped to $499,900

so let’s talk about what that could actually look like from a payment standpoint.

Using one example structure:

10% down
30-year fixed loan
Rate around 6.25%
Estimated taxes around $785/month
Estimated insurance around $166/month

That puts the estimated total payment around $3,715/month before utilities.

Depending on the lender, your credit, debts, and how the loan is structured, that could put the rough income range around $115K–$130K/year.

And this is the part people miss: the price tag is only one piece of the conversation. The loan structure, down payment, rate, taxes, insurance, and your personal debt picture all matter.

There may be more than one way to structure a loan on a home like this, including options that could look different than the example above.

So before you rule out a price range completely, it may be worth running the numbers.

Every transaction has a story.This one reminded me that buying a home isn’t always a straight path.There were moments wh...
07/22/2026

Every transaction has a story.

This one reminded me that buying a home isn’t always a straight path.

There were moments when it felt like everything was moving in the right direction, and then just days before closing, we hit a major obstacle. For a while, it genuinely looked like this purchase might not happen.

Instead of accepting that outcome, we slowed things down, asked more questions, requested another review, and worked together with my broker and the lending team to make sure every possible avenue had been explored.

It took a two-week extension and a lot of conversations behind the scenes, but those extra efforts made all the difference.

Not only did my client get to the closing table, but the financing was ultimately reworked into terms that were even more favorable than originally expected.

Moments like these are a reminder that real estate isn’t just about finding the right house. It’s about having people in your corner who are willing to advocate for you when things don’t go according to plan.

Congratulations again to my client, and thank you to everyone who stayed committed to finding a solution. That’s what teamwork looks like.

07/22/2026

Before you buy a home, ask yourself this about the neighborhood.

A home can be remodeled.

A neighborhood can’t.

One of the simplest pieces of advice I give buyers is to drive through the neighborhood at different times of the day before writing an offer. You’ll learn things that a 30-minute showing simply can’t reveal.

☀️ Morning: How does the neighborhood wake up?
Is there heavy traffic? School drop-off congestion? Do people walk their kids to school or take morning walks? Is it the pace you’re looking for?

🚗 After work: How does it feel?
This is when you’ll see how the neighborhood functions. Are people outside walking their dogs? Kids riding bikes? Neighbors talking? Or is it busier and louder than you expected?

🌙 After dark: Would you feel comfortable coming home?
Pay attention to lighting, noise, traffic, and the overall atmosphere. Ask yourself if you’d feel just as comfortable pulling into the driveway at 9 PM as you did during your afternoon showing.

The house might be perfect.

Just make sure the neighborhood is too.

If you’re buying a home this year, don’t just shop for the house. Shop for the lifestyle.

07/16/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see is people assuming the national housing market tells the whole story.

It doesn’t.

Yesterday, I had buyers in two completely different price ranges who both found themselves in competing-offer situations.

Does that mean every home is selling with multiple offers? No.

Some homes are sitting longer than they would have a few years ago. Others are selling quickly with strong interest. The difference often comes down to location, price, condition, and how well the home is positioned.

That’s why I always encourage people to look beyond the headlines.

The national market gives you context. Your local market gives you answers.

If you’ve been waiting because you’re unsure what the market is actually doing here in the Cedar Valley, let’s have a conversation. You may find your opportunities are different than you expected.

What have you been hearing about the housing market lately? I’d love to know.

07/14/2026

Behind every “we will figure it out.” Is an agent making 12 more phone calls

Saturday mornings…The days first cup of CoffeeSunlight through the windowsA slow start before the weekend begins Shoes o...
07/13/2026

Saturday mornings…

The days first cup of Coffee
Sunlight through the windows
A slow start before the weekend begins

Shoes off
Backpacks Hung
One less thing to think about before heading out the door

Friday nights

Movie Marathons
Game day watch Parties
Sleep overs

A blank canvas of possibilities

Summer evenings

The smell of food on the grill
laughter fills the air
nights you never want to end!

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200 State Street Unit 202-R
Cedar Falls, IA
50613

Telephone

+13198300865

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