Mary Beth Lawson - Real Estate Solutions

09/03/2026

Fall Open House is almost here! 🤎✨☕️

Join us in Downtown Newton on September 11 & 12 for two days of shopping local, fall fun, and exploring all that our downtown businesses have to offer!

Participating businesses will have specials, promotions, giveaways, treats, and more throughout the event. It’s the perfect excuse to grab a friend, stroll downtown, and see what’s new for fall!

📅 September 11 & 12
📍 Downtown Newton

Shop • Stroll • Celebrate 🍁

Keep an eye on the event page as we share more from participating businesses!

08/15/2026

Looking for a new home in Grinnell. Join me tomorrow to check out this charming home. Open house 12-2.

🏡 OPEN HOUSE IN GRINNELL! 🏡

Come take a look at 804 Summer Street this Saturday! With a new lower price of $179,000, this updated home offers plenty of character, a great corner lot, and a move-in-ready feel.

📍 804 Summer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
📅 Saturday, August 15th
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
💲 NEW PRICE: $179,000

✨ Highlights include:
• .26-acre corner lot
• Fully fenced yard
• 1,344 finished sq. ft.
• Major updates inside & out
• Updated kitchen & bathroom
• Plenty of charm and character

Stop by, take a tour, and see if 804 Summer Street feels like home! ❤️

📲 Colby Lawson | Broker/Owner
515-305-0743

📲 Mary Beth Lawson | REALTOR®
641-840-9270

Real Estate Solutions
Licensed in the State of Iowa

08/11/2026

Another successful closing! Congrats to all!

🎉🏡 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BUYERS! 🏡🎉

The wait is over... it's closing day! 🔑

Congratulations to our incredible buyers on the purchase of your new home! Buying a home is one of life's biggest milestones, and we're honored that you trusted Real Estate Solutions to guide you through the process.

From the first showing to the final signature, it has been a pleasure helping you find the place you'll soon call home. Today isn't just about receiving the keys, it's about the memories you'll create, the milestones you'll celebrate, and the new chapter that's just beginning.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of such an exciting journey. We couldn't be happier for you and wish you years of happiness, laughter, and wonderful memories in your new home.

❤️ Welcome home, and congratulations on your closing! 🏡

Colby Lawson
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®

Mary Beth Lawson - REALTOR®

Real Estate Solutions
Licensed in the State of Iowa.

08/04/2026

State Fair time, follow the info below to enter!

🎡🌽 IOWA STATE FAIR GIVEAWAY! 🌽🎡

We're giving away 4 Iowa State Fair tickets, and entering is easy!

Here's how to enter:
✅ Follow each of our Real Estate Solutions agents
✅ Comment below with your favorite Iowa State Fair tradition or activity! 🎢🍗🍦

Do you go for the famous corn dogs? The butter cow? Live music? Giant slide? People watching? We want to hear it!

🎟️ Prize: 4 Iowa State Fair Tickets
📅 Giveaway ends: August 11
🏆 One lucky winner will be randomly selected and announced after the giveaway closes.

Good luck, and don't forget to tag a friend who would love to head to the fair with you! 🌽🎠

Our Agents:
Colby Lawson | Evan Corey | Sarah Daehler - Real Estate Solutions | Mary Beth Lawson - Real Estate Solutions | Cassie Anderson - Real Estate Solutions | Briahna Smith - Real Estate Solutions | Tonya Link - Realtor - Real Estate Solutions | Homes With Andrea Goldsmith | Caitlyn Vigil Realtor

08/03/2026

Lots of fun events in Newton this week!

07/20/2026

Join us tomorrow from 4:00–7:00 PM at the Legacy Plaza Green Space for an evening packed with local shopping, delicious food, family activities, and live music!

Food & Drinks:
🌮 Kiki's Taco Truck
🍖 Frankie's BBQ
🍧 Tropical Sno
🍭 Suikerspin Cotton Candy
🥤 2nd Ave Dirty Soda

🎶 Live Music: Bugz Benson

Special Attractions:
🏎️ Sprint Car Simulator
🏁 Iowa Speedway
🏆 Knoxville Raceway
🏈 Hope Church Football Throw & EZ Up
⛳️ Rustic Greens Puttin' Around
🥇 Pella Motors Bomber Fabrication
🚗 Newton Kart Klub

Vendors & Community Partners:
• DMACC
• Newton Village
• Confections by Berry
• Baked with Brooke
• 78 Pottery
• Foggy Bottom Farms LLC
• Mama B's Homestead
• Crandell Honey
• Kat's Krystal Jewelry
• Pop's One Stop Seasoning
• Upstream Gardens
• Steinberger's Garden, Bakery & Oasis
• Rose's Art Stand
• C & T Gardens
• Cardinal Kettle Corn
• TS Van Manen Family Farms
• Newton YMCA- Wooden Race Car Decorating
• Roots & Roosts
• Crafted with Love
• Crazy Hartz Bloom LLC
• Vene's Garden
• Yang Home Grown
• Habitat for Humanity
• B & J Vegetables
• John's Sweet Corn
• First Interstate Bank
• Dawn Troutner
• Public Works
• Red Radio KNIA/KRLS

📍 Legacy Plaza Green Space
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM

Bring your friends, support local businesses, and enjoy a great evening in downtown Newton. We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

06/27/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY! 🏡

Looking for a move-in ready home with modern updates and no HOA? Make plans to stop by and tour this beautifully updated Newton home!

📍 524 E 3rd St S, Newton, IA 50208
📅 Saturday, June 27th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✨Some Features You'll Love:
✔️ 2 Bedrooms
✔️ 1.5 Bathrooms
✔️ Quartz Countertops
✔️ Vaulted Living Room
✔️ Major Upgrades Throughout
✔️ No HOA Fees

Offered at $199,900

This home is even better in person! Come see the spacious living areas, updated finishes, and all the charm this property has to offer.

Hosted by Mary Beth Lawson - Real Estate Solutions
Licensed in the State of Iowa

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06/25/2026

Still time to come and check this out I’ll be here till 6:30.

🏡 Open House This Thursday! Charming Updated Home in Grinnell

You’re invited to explore 804 Summer Street, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 this Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM!

💰 Listed at $189,000

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home nestled on a spacious 0.26-acre fenced corner lot in the heart of Grinnell. This property effortlessly blends timeless charm with modern comforts, offering 1,344 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space.

✨ Key Highlights:
✔ Fully updated plumbing and electrical systems for peace of mind
✔ Abundant natural light and functional living areas for everyday comfort
✔ Major exterior upgrades completed in 2023: new roof, siding, and windows
✔ Storage shed for extra outdoor convenience
✔ Fully fenced-in yard—perfect for pets, gardening, entertaining, or relaxing
✔ Oversized corner lot offering privacy, flexibility, and proximity to local amenities, schools, parks, and downtown Grinnell

This move-in ready home is a rare find, combining character, modern updates, outdoor space, and incredible value. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Grinnell’s charm!

📅 Open House Details:
📍 804 Summer Street, Grinnell, Iowa 50112
🗓 Thursday, June 25, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Can’t make it? Contact us to schedule a private tour or ask any questions!

🔗Check out the full listing here! https://www.resiowa.com/real-estate/804-summer-street-grinnell-ia-50112/741542/197007567

Mary Beth Lawson | Realtor
📞 (641) 840-9270

Tonya Link | Realtor
📞 (641) 990-3317

🏢 Real Estate Solutions
📍 113 1st Ave W, Newton, IA
✔️ Licensed in the State of Iowa

06/15/2026

I can’t say enough about this property. Beautiful home with lots of space inside and out!

🚨 BACK ON THE MARKET IN 24 HOURS! 🚨

And now with a $40,000 PRICE REDUCTION!

This stunning acreage at 3404 S 12th Ave W, Newton is returning to the market at $549,900 after a major price improvement, creating an incredible opportunity for buyers looking for space, privacy, and quality updates just minutes from town.

🏡 5 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Bathrooms
📐 3,756 Finished Sq Ft
🌳 1.42 Acres
🔥 Wood-Burning Fireplace
🎬 Custom Theater Room
🍹 Full Wet Bar
🚶 Walkout Basement
🌅 500+ Sq Ft Deck
🚗 Heated 2-Car Garage
🐾 Invisible Pet Fence
💰 County Taxes

This custom-built two-story offers the perfect blend of acreage living and modern convenience with extensive updates including Hardie siding, Gerkin windows, newer HVAC, new driveway, and a brand-new septic tank and distribution box installed in 2026.

If you've been waiting for the right acreage to hit the market, this may be your chance. Opportunities like this—with this much space, this many updates, and a $40,000 reduction—don't come around often.

📲 Showings begin in 24 hours. Contact me today to schedule your private tour before it goes active!

Colby Lawson | Owner/Broker
📞 (515) 305-0743

Mary Beth Lawson | Realtor
📞 (641) 840-9270

Real Estate Solutions | Licensed in the State of Iowa