28 Feb 2023
My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
Brenda Charlson epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. Brenda grew up in the Midwest and has resided in Dubuque, Iowa for the past 25 years. She started a full time career in real estate 18 years ago. Brenda has continued rising early, working hard and has since built a successful career in real estate. She has worked many aspects of the industry representing sellers, buyers, investors, home builders and banks in both the residential and commercial market.
Aside from her real estate life, Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband, children and their families. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading, boating and motorcycle riding.
Brenda has been trained and inspired by some of the best in the business. She flies the country to continually learn and stay on top of the latest trends so she can offer the tri-state area the best real estate services. Brenda uses her experience and foresight to proactively address details before they become a problem. She will initiate communication in every detail of the transaction, from the first phone call all the way to close. Five words you can count on from Brenda Charlson, integrity, commitment, passion, reliability and authenticity.
28 Feb 2023
When it comes to listing their home, most home sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But...
31 Jan 2023
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of...
01 Jan 2023
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump...
30 Nov 2022
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still...
31 Oct 2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market...
30 Sep 2022
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging...
31 Aug 2022
Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting where rates are...
01 Aug 2022
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to...
30 Jun 2022
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to...
01 Jun 2022
The last two years caught many of us off guard—and not just because of the pandemic. They also ushered in the hottest housing market on record, with home prices rising nationally by nearly 19%...
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Active | 2 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,040 sqft
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