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Billboards along Iowa highways invite visitors to explore the state’s “fields of opportunity”. Savvy investors know the same can be said about the current opportunities available in the Iowa real estate market. With Iowa’s excellent hospital and medical facilities, collegiate athletics and picturesque landscapes, it is no wonder the “Hawkeye State” appears on so many “best places” lists. Forbes magazine recently listed Des Moines, the state capital, as one of the “best places for business and careers” and one of the “best places to raise a family”. The low-cost, business-friendly environment and highly educated labor force top other metropolitan cities nationwide. Money magazine pegged the cities of Ames and Iowa City as some of the best places to retire.

The average home price is $150,000, which makes the American dream of home ownership a reality. Whether you dream of condo high atop Council Bluffs or a single-family home in Cedar Rapids, you will find a variety of options to fit for your budget. What’s more, investors will find of attractive opportunities in Iowa as interest rates are at record lows and sellers re-enter the market. The Iowa real estate market has remained stable compared to other regional markets. Some home values have started to appreciate, further proving how Iowa continues to be a great investment. Existing home prices saw slight increases in Dubuque and select markets around Iowa City and Quad Cities, while sales of new homes remain steady.

Sales trends indicate Iowa real estate is gaining momentum. Buyers can choose from a wide array of affordable properties in some of the best performing markets. There are deals to be had in up-and-coming areas that have traditionally gone unnoticed by consumers. Now is the time to explore what Iowa’s “fields of opportunity” have to offer.

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The below chart from Zillow shows the historical Zestimates for the Iowa real estate market.