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📍Iowa | Benchmark Real Estate
🔑 Buy | Sell | Property Management
🏡 Licensed to Sell & Lease in the State of IA
👇🏼BUYER & SELLER RESOURCES
www.tawnyasellsiowa.com

06/03/2026

Iowa Homeowners 🏡 Don’t Forget Your Homestead Tax Credit!

If you own and live in your home as your primary residence in Iowa, you may qualify for the Iowa Homestead Tax Credit and save money on your property taxes.

✔️ Own the home
✔️ Live in the home as your primary residence
✔️ Occupy it by July 1 and generally live there at least 6 months each year
✔️ Can only claim it on ONE property in Iowa

Deadline to apply: July 1
Once approved, it typically continues automatically as long as you remain eligible.

Bonus: Iowa also offers an additional homestead exemption for qualifying homeowners age 65+ using the same application.

If you bought a home recently, this is one of those easy homeowner items that’s worth checking off your list.

Need help figuring out where to apply or have questions about buying in Southeast Iowa? Message me!

Follow for fun and facts about real estate in Southeast Iowa!
Tawnya Achen | Benchmark Real Estate
REALTOR® | Licensed to Sell & Lease in Iowa

06/02/2026

✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT + BUYER INCENTIVE on Adams Street! ✨

This one deserves another look!!! 👀

Packed with character, updated where it counts, and full of the charm you just can’t recreate with this beautiful Mt. Pleasant home offers the best of both worlds: timeless details with modern comfort.

🏡 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2.5 Bathrooms
🚗 2-Car Garage
🌿 Fenced Yard
📍 Convenient location close to everything Mt. Pleasant has to offer

PLUS, seller is offering a buyer incentive that can be used toward closing costs, interest rate buy down, appliances, or however works best for your move!

Picture yourself spending summer evenings on the porch, hosting friends in the spacious living areas, and making this house feel like home.

Ready to take a look? Message me to schedule your private showing before someone else calls it home!

https://tawnyasellsiowa.com/properties/302-n-adams-street-ia-52641-noc6334978

If you could change ONE thing about your current home this week, what would it be? 🏡☐ Bigger kitchen☐ More land☐ More st...
06/02/2026

If you could change ONE thing about your current home this week, what would it be? 🏡

☐ Bigger kitchen
☐ More land
☐ More storage
☐ Different location
☐ Less maintenance

Tell me below, I love seeing what people are dreaming about lately! Sometimes those “someday” ideas turn into a real plan sooner than you think.

Thinking about making a move in Iowa? I’d love to help you explore your options no pressure, just a conversation.

05/29/2026

Country living, wide open spaces, and room to make your dreams a reality.

This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,066 square feet of move-in-ready living space and sits on approximately 18 acres in the countryside.

• Completely updated home
• 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• All appliances stay
• 18 acres
• 60x120 machine shed
• Grain bins with approximately 27,000 bushels of storage
• Open-front cattle shed
• Additional lean-to building

Whether you’re looking for space for livestock, equipment, hobbies, or simply a quieter way of life, this property offers endless possibilities.

Picture yourself watching the sunset from your own piece of countryside while enjoying the freedom and space you’ve been searching for.

📞 Contact me today to schedule your private showing.

https://tawnyasellsiowa.com/home-search/listings/5099221326867228589-4001-145th-Street

SOLD in less than 3 months after sitting on the market for nearly 3+ years! 🙌🏡Huge congratulations to my sellers on the ...
05/28/2026

SOLD in less than 3 months after sitting on the market for nearly 3+ years! 🙌🏡

Huge congratulations to my sellers on the successful sale of their beautiful home! After years of little to no movement, they trusted me and Benchmark Real Estate to create a fresh strategy, stronger marketing plan, and get the job DONE.

It was truly such a pleasure getting to know them and helping guide them through this journey. Thank you for trusting me every step of the way!

Thinking about selling but wondering why your home hasn’t sold? Sometimes all it takes is the right strategy, marketing, and agent in your corner. Let’s chat about your goals and create a plan that works for YOU.

Tawnya Achen | REALTOR®
Southeast Iowa Real Estate | Buying • Selling • Property Management

05/27/2026

Most first-time buyers are chasing the wrong house.

They think they need the dream home first. The Pinterest kitchen. The forever home. Every box checked before they even get started.

But waiting for “perfect” can actually cost you more in the long run.

Your first home is not meant to be your forever home. It’s meant to get you in the game. To start building equity instead of paying rent year after year with nothing to show for it.

A smart starter home gives you:
• A good location
• Solid bones
• A layout that works for this season of life
• Big-ticket items with life left in them

What doesn’t matter as much?
Outdated light fixtures. Old carpet. Wallpaper. Cosmetic updates can happen over time.

The goal isn’t perfection on day one. The goal is ownership, stability, and building toward the next chapter.

Buy what works for you right now. Live in it. Build equity. Upgrade later.

That’s how so many families build wealth over time, one smart move at a time.

📲 Thinking about buying your first home in Southeast Iowa? I’d love to help you create a game plan that makes sense for your budget and future goals.

Home of the free because of the brave. 🇺🇸Today we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country an...
05/25/2026

Home of the free because of the brave. 🇺🇸

Today we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and honor the families who continue to carry that loss every single day. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. ❤️

Memorial Day also serves as a reminder to slow down, gather with the people we love, and be grateful for the freedoms we often take for granted.

As we head into summer, if a new home, more space, land, or a fresh start has been on your mind, I’d be honored to help you navigate that next chapter. Southeast Iowa has some amazing opportunities right now!

📲 Reach out anytime for buying, selling, leasing, or property management questions.

05/21/2026

Space. Privacy. Fresh air. And a beautifully updated home ready for its next owners.

This move-in ready property gives you the best of both worlds with modern updates inside with the freedom of country living outside.

🙌4 bedrooms
🙌2.5 bathrooms
🙌Completely updated home
🙌18acres
🙌Large machine shed + multiple outbuildings
🙌Endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, animals, or equipment

If you’ve been searching for a property where you can spread out, enjoy peaceful views, and truly have room to live then this is it.

The shop space, acreage, and updated home make this one hard to find in today’s market !

📍 Hedrick
📲 Message me today for pricing, details, or your private tour!

https://tawnyasellsiowa.com/home-search/listings/5099221326867228589-4001-145th-Street

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208 W Main Street
Wayland, IA
52654

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