Okoboji Area Real Estate News

July 2006

- Okoboji Bath & Body

Okoboji Bath & Body, located on Hwy 71 S. next to Ranch 66 is a great place for the "girls" to have a little bit of Fragrance Fun! With rows of fragrances to sample and many different types of lotions, candles, fresheners, etc., to try, this sweet little gem of a store is a MUST on your Okoboji visits. You personally select your fragrance type, lotion type and even color of the lotion! Lori is always there to help you with your selection and mixes it up "just right" for you! Take a look at their website and you'll surely want to stop in to smell each and every scent. Don't forget to check out the rest of the store as well. It's a great place to shop for yourself or stock up on gifts! Personally, I'm hooked on the Stardust lotion in Miracle-like scent colored pink! Don't take my word for it... stop in and tell Lori "Dawn sent you" then be sure to add your favorite products below. Oh, and just to be politically correct - guys are always welcome too!

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Jul. 10, 2006 - High Tech Your Home

How High Tech Is Your Home?

If the latest technology or entertainment options are important in your new home, add the following questions to your buyer’s checklist.

1. Are there enough jacks in every room for cable TV and high-speed Internet hookups?

2. Are there enough telephone extensions or jacks?

3. Is the home prewired for home theater or multi-room audio and video?

4. Does the home have a local area network for linking computers?

5. Does the home already have wiring for DSL or other high-speed Internet connection?

6. Does the home have multizoning heating and cooling controls with programmable thermostats?

7. Does the homes have multiroom lighting controls, window-covering controls, or other home automation features?

8. Is the home wired with multipurpose in-wall wiring that allows for reconfigurations to update services as technology changes?

Visit the Consumer Electronics Association (www.ce.org/techhomerating) for a complete Tech Home™ Rating Checklist.

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Jul. 10, 2006 - Market Trends 7/10/06

Here is where you will find current information on recent sales in the Iowa Great Lakes Area. I will update this information several times per month so be sure to stop back often. If you'd like more detailed information on specific properties or would like to know the current estimated market value of your property, please email me directly at:

mailto:MarketTrends@DawnLefevre.com

MARKET TRENDS 7/10//06

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET

976 total properties
Highest price $5,950,000
Average price $209,296
Average days on market 272

YEAR-TO-DATE SOLD

299 total properties
Highest price $1,975,000
Average price $235,900
Average days on market 256

WEST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*

28 properties sold for a total of $17,897,800
Average West Lake selling price $639,207

EAST LAKE SOLD (YEAR-TO-DATE)*

40 properties sold for a total of $14,811,309
Average East Lake selling price $370,282

BIG SPIRIT LAKE (YEAR-TO-DATE)*

9 properties sold for a total of $3,389,900
Average Big Spirit selling price $376,655

*Lake sales figures include condo sales & properties on

Leased Land, as well as vacant land.

(Figures based on MLS statistics on above date.)

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