Iowa State Profile

Iowa's economy continued to gain strength in fourth quarter 2005. Iowa's economy gained nearly 8,000 jobs in the fourth quarter, contributing to an increase of more than 25,000 jobs for the year. Year-over-year employment growth increased to reach 1.8 percent in the fourth quarter...

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Finding Opportunity in the Iowa Real Estate Market: Pre-Foreclosures

Now with pre-foreclosure listings available online, opportunities can be found across the U.S. For example with San Diego, California's median home prices topping at $500K+, a couple might not be in a position to afford a home of their own. Yet, might be able to purchase a pre-foreclosure property in another area or state with lower housing prices but in a faster growing market or with better future appreciation growth potential; when the property increases it's value in a few years time, sale of the property could provide the necessary capital to purchase their home in the San Diego area...

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