Addy Shea - Realtor

11/14/2024

Love this ❤️

"If one person drives by and feels happiness in their heart, you know, then I've done my job," the man said.

10/27/2024

Sometimes as a working mom, my "office" is wherever my children's activities are, but it's the best view ❤️

10/16/2024

This data is really fascinating and a good depiction of the market right now. Months of inventory is how long it would take for all the existing listings to sell at the current sales pace. Generally speaking, over 5 months is seen as a buyer's market and under 5 months is seen as a seller's market.

In August, days on market for under $250K, $250K-$400K, and over $400K was 1.6, 2.6, and 4.3 months. In September, that same data point has increased to 2.3, 4.3, and 6 months.

Long story short, the market is shifting and becoming a buyer's market. If your home is over $400K the buyer's market is already here based on this data. If your home is between $250K and $400K, you are very close to a buyer's market .. but you are still going to feel a definite slow down in time it takes to sell. If your home is under $250K, it is technically still a seller's market and those homes are moving faster, but even lower price point homes are taking longer than they used to.

How can you use this market knowledge to make informed decisions? 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫, there is more inventory than we've seen the past few years and very limited competition. Right now is your sweet spot. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, being on the MLS and good marketing is 100% your best strategy in this market. In a slower market, you want as much visibility as possible and it is also very important to be priced right.

If you have questions about the market or want to chat about how you can be successful with buying or selling in this market, reach out to one of our agents!

09/17/2024

Do you want to look at fancy homes? 😉

I'll be working at the front gate this Thursday afternoon with Iowa Realty, come say Hi!

The Home Show Expo is this weekend in Clive. Tickets are $15. These are some of the most amazing homes I have ever seen. This year all the amazing builders took it to another level!
Here is the link to the tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-homeshowexpo-tickets-936645380547?aff=Website

09/07/2024

Who are you cheering for today?!

Hay! The CyHawk rivalry is a big deal!
Kaitlyn Boyer painted two big round bales to look like an Iowa State and an Iowa Football helmet.
They’re at the Harvest Barn Marketplace in Osceola - big proof that the big game is a big deal all over our state.

08/13/2024

Several few weeks ago I had a client who lived in another country (did you know we could do that?!) and I was struggling to come up with a closing gift for them....what do I give someone who literally lives on the other side of the world? 🤔

What about the gift of making a positive difference in the community that they once called home?

So I offered to make a donation to their favorite non-profit, and that is when I learned about Iowa Project A.W.A.R.E. 🚣‍♂️

Iowa Project AWARE is the state’s largest river cleanup event. The event educates participants while improving the health of Iowa’s rivers and streams. All ages are welcome to join, making it a unique opportunity to volunteer with your children.

Here are some of their stats so far....

⭐6,223 volunteers from across the country have been part of our effort
⭐1,429 river miles have been cleaned
⭐979,480 pounds of trash have been removed
⭐81% of trash has been recycled
⭐50 additional cleanup events inspired or advised by AWARE

Their most recent effort focused on the West Fork of the Des Moines River watershed. Where they brought together hundreds of volunteers to clean up 61 river miles in north-central Iowa.

Leaving people and places better than we find them, that is the ultimate gift 🎁

Thank you to my clients for being go-givers ❤️

Check out the link below for more details on how you can be involved ⬇️

https://www.iowaprojectaware.org/the-cleanup/

08/04/2024

So very blessed to be a part of this office!

08/01/2024

Wondering what to do with your 2.9 million? This would be a sweet way to spend it 😜

Click the link below to access the full listing! ⬇️

Listed by Diane Todd Brown and Alex Shay, Iowa Realty

https://addyshea.iowarealty.com/realestate/details/27130893/3545-lincoln-place-drive-des-moines-ia-50312

07/26/2024

We finally closed on this cute little house in Chariton today!

This was a flip 🛠️ done by some local investors who not only poured their own money into it but their hearts as well.

Their goal from the very beginning was to provide people in their rural community with nice affordable housing 🏠 And they did just that!

Proving that you can make your town a better place, be kind to others, and put some 💲 in your pocket at the same time.

And I am blessed to have been a part of it ❤️

07/23/2024

Lots of fun in Indianola this week!

I'll be volunteering with RAGBRAI and the National Balloon Classic, if you're in the area hit me up. I'll buy you a drink 🍻

Here is what's happening in Indianola this week! The Warren County Fair starts on Wednesday and will continue until the 29th of July. RAGBRAI will be coming through town with festivities taking place at the Indianola Downtown on Wednesday! The National Balloon Classic begins Friday July 26th and will run through August 3rd! The Indianola Summer Arts Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday at Buxton Park. The Indianola, Iowa Elks Lodge #2814 will also be hosting a car show on the Indianola Downtown this Sunday! The busiest week of the summer here in Indianola and we can’t wait to celebrate it all! 😊

Warren County Fair Opening Day
July 24 | 6:00AM – 11:00PM | Warren County Fairgrounds

Begin Again Yoga’s 4 – Week Sunrise Series
July 24 | 6:00AM – 7:00AM | The Studio

RAGBRAI in Indianola!
July 24 | 9:00AM – 2:00PM | Indianola Downtown

Special Needs & Autism Swim Night
July 26 | 7:15 – 8:45PM | Indianola Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center

The National Balloon Classic
July 26 - August 3rd | 6:30 – 10:00PM | National Balloon Field

Float and Flow Community Yoga
July 27 | 7:00 – 8:00PM | National Balloon Field

Indianola Downtown Farmers Market
July 27 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM | Indianola Downtown

Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 27 | 10:00AM – 4:00PM | Buxton Park

Celebrate Warren County Parade
July 27 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM | Aquatic Center

Wonder on Buxton Unveiling
July 27 | 12:30PM | Warren County Administration Building Lawn

Indianola Elks Lodge 2024 Car Show
July 28 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM | Indianola Elks Lodge

US Ballooning Hall of Fame Ceremony
July 28 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM | Skyview Vineyard Events Center

Indianola Summer Art Festival
July 28 | 10:00AM – 4:00PM | Buxton Park

07/17/2024

It's County Fair week!

Make sure you stop out at the fairgrounds, grab a bite to eat, and check out all the exhibits.

I love walking through the animal barns and seeing how kids have decorated their stalls. What is your favorite thing to see at the fair? 🚜🐖🐄🌽