Cathy DeValk, Realtor

11/07/2025

Well the weather outside will be frightful 🥶But inside it will be delightful!! Stop by the open house at 809 Old Mill Lane in Solon on Sunday from 1 to 3pm. Beautiful home, quality upgrades throughout, and an improved price with motivated sellers--See you on Sunday! https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/L9PF_qCg-XR

10/29/2025

New listing in Solon! Looking to move to this vibrant community, or know someone who is--please share this awesome home with them. Located at 809 Old Mill Ln, this home still shines like new, with a long list of upgrades, including premium quartz countertops throughout, an expanded deck and patio area, upgraded SS appliances, well-organized laundry and mudroom area, and a spacious primary bedroom ensuite, custom blinds and much more! Open House on Saturday, November 1st from 1-3pm, stop to see it yourself!!

01/24/2025

935 Prairie Ridge Rd, North Liberty, newly listed at $220,000. This is a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer, a down-sizer, or an investor. Featuring a wonderful location backing up to Quail Creek Park, this home is convenient to both Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, schools and shopping! Both bedrooms are nicely sized, several updates have been completed, and the backyard shines with a deck, extensive plantings and a new garden shed. Open House on Sunday, January 26th, from 11 to 1 - make plans to stop by!

Backing up to Quail Ridge Park, this well-kept and updated home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and is perfect for first time buyers, down-sizers, or as an investment. The kitchen boasts a built-in pantry with room for a small table. Enjoy the outdoors with a cozy backyard with extensive landscaping...

01/03/2025

For more information, contact https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/

The VA offers housing grants for Veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to buy, build, or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently.

01/02/2025

Take a moment to see if you can quickly get to your fire extinguisher. Does everyone in the household know how to use it? Fire blankets are also a great option!

Keep fire extinguishers accessible on every floor, particularly in the kitchen.

11/22/2024

https://s.paragonrels.com/goto/ZMGe8xuwVmU
Act now and take advantage of a $5000 Seller credit to buyers towards closing costs and prepaids, with accepted offer by 12/1/24. Stop by the open house on Sunday, 11/24 from 11AM to 1PM. This beautiful home boasts a great location near a city park and the bike trail, and features a new roof, newer flooring, appliances, HVAC, the list goes on! College Community School District and the charming City of Ely - what more could you want? Stop by 1105 Parkview on Sunday and see for yourself!

Buyer alert! Sellers are offering $5000 toward Buyer's closing costs and prepaids with accepted offer by Dec 1, 2024. This wonderful layout features 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths, along with convenient laundry on the upper floors, kitchen/LR/DR on main, with a bonus family room, storage and half bath in th...

11/17/2024

1105 Parkview Ln, Ely is open on Sunday, November 17th from 1 to 3pm - stop by and check out this beautiful two-story in a wonderful neighborhood, very near a city park and the bike/hiking trail. 3 BR and 2 BA on second level, along with the convenience of a washer and dryer, and and updated kitchen and main level. More room downstairs, both finished and storage--and many updates have been taken care of already, including a brand new roof, and newer HVAC and reverse osmosis water system. Check it out today, or call for more details, 319-359-6595. Priced at $348,000.

Ely alert! This wonderful layout features 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths, along with convenient laundry on the upper floors, kitchen/LR/DR on main, with a bonus family room, storage and half bath in the LL, all located on a large corner lot in Ely. The expansive primary bedroom has an ensuite bath and separ...

09/02/2024

Are you looking for a home in Solon, or know someone who is? Please spread the word on this incredibly well-cared for home! This 3 Br 2.5 Ba townhome condo is ready for new owners. Updates make it better than new, including window blinds, washer and dryer, water softener, upgraded closets and a fenced-in backyard. Make plans to see it today! 365 Aspen Ct, Solon

08/23/2024

Sunday open house, first time open!
Stop by from 2-4pm on 8/25/24 to see this well-maintained and updated 2 BR condo. Great location in Ely, close to the Hoover Bike Trail, and minutes from Lake MacBride and Cedar Rapids. Call me at 319-359-6595 if you'd like to see it ahead of the open house.

Enjoy small-town living in this fantastic Ely location, minutes from CR, and even closer to Lake MacBride, the Hoover Trail and Dan & Debbies! This functional and charming condo is ready for a new owner. The main floor features an open floor plan with combo kitchen and dining room with breakfast bar...

08/23/2024

Open house on Sunday, August 25th from 2 to 4. Stop by and take a look at this well-maintained and updated 2 BR condo in Ely. Close to Cedar Rapids, Lake MacBride-the location is awesome, plus it's right on Hoover Trail! Call me at 319-359-6595 if you'd like to take a look before Sunday!

Enjoy small-town living in this fantastic Ely location, minutes from CR, and even closer to Lake MacBride, the Hoover Trail and Dan & Debbies! This functional and charming condo is ready for a new owner. The main floor features an open floor plan with combo kitchen and dining room with breakfast bar...

08/21/2024

Contact your real estate professional to schedule an annual real estate review and receive an estimate of your home's equity based on a current market evaluation at no expense or obligation. If you don't have one, we'd be happy to help.

Homeowners should assess their home equity at least once a year to stay aware of it as an asset and to explore opportunities for refinancing and accessing part of that equity.

08/13/2024

Even if the seller hasn't offered a home warranty, your agent can help you get one. And, existing homeowners can purchase and renew them for peace of mind coverage.

A home warranty can attract buyers and boost marketability while offering the seller limited coverage during the listing period.