The average days on the market in the Carroll area were 84 days which has remained steady over the past three years. Over half of the Realtor boards in the State of Iowa reported decreases of days on the market. 

Sold price comparison from the first quarter in 2011 to 2012 shows a 11.8% decrease in the average sale price. The average sale price was around $105,000 in the Carroll area. 

Overall the health of the Carroll Iowa Real Estate Market is excellent. The supply of houses is low compared to other years. Currently there are 26 single family homes on the market. This number excludes condos. 

If you have been thinking about selling your home the time is right. Make the call to the Realtor of choice in the Carroll area...Your Mid Iowa Real EstateTeam. 

Mike Franey

Broker/owner

Mid Iowa Real Estate

712-830-0942

Natalie Bruggeman began her career at Mid Iowa Insurance in Carroll, Iowa in February of 1987. She is a licensed insurance agent who handles personal lines insurance and specializes in helping clients with their health, life and Medicare supplement insurance needs. Natalie also handles all of the claims for the agency. 

In addition to her insurance roles she assists in the agency accounting. She does all of the book work for Mid Iowa Real Estate including the real estate trust account and property management.

Congratulations to Natalie on 25 years of service at Mid Iowa Insurance. 

For more information on insurance or real estate in the Carroll County Iowa area feel free to call

1-712-792-4324 or at www.midiowateam.com. 

The activity levels in the Carroll Iowa real estate market remained steady from 2010 to 2011 showing only a 1.2% increase in sold listings. 

Average days on the market saw a slight increase from 92 to 93 days. 

Overall the Carroll Iowa real estate market is strong! The combination of the low unemployment, a robust farm economy and historic low interest rates makes real estate in Carroll County, Iowa a great investment. 

If you are interested in buying or selling in the Carroll, Iowa area give me a call at 1-712-830-0942. 

Mike Franey, CRS, GRI

Mid Iowa Real Estate 

He thought he was coming to support his daughter! But what he did not know was his grandson Kyler would take the podium and on behalf of the thousands of people whose lives he has impacted it was his time to be recognized. Larry “Coach” Clark has influenced us all around these parts. Colin Hackett nominated Coach for the award based on his dedication to the youth.  

In his heartfelt nomination Kyler looked out to the crowd of over 250 with a sense of pride as he told us why his Grandpa deserved the 2011 Carroll Chamber of Commerce Public Service Award. From his 31 years of service to the Social Security Administration, his volunteering efforts for the Carroll area Kiwanis, Meals on Wheels, his numerous golf clinics and his 22 years leading the Kuemper golf team it was clear that this award fit him well. 

In his nomination Hackett stated “Larry didn’t just make the teams successful he made the people successful as well!”

Kyler continued to tell the audience that Coach always preached about keeping a positive attitude and no matter what your successes are always remain humble.

What a great award given to a great recipient! Congratulations Coach!