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Iowa REALTORS® is excited to welcome Maria Simonetti to the role of marketing & events coordinator.

Many meaningful partnerships start with a simple connection, and grow into real impact for the community. That’s exactly the story behind Together We Achieve, a non-profit in Cedar Rapids founded by REALTOR® Raymond Siddell. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a timely reminder for REALTORS® to pause and reflect on their well-being. While real estate can be a deeply rewarding career, it also comes with unique stressors: market uncertainty, inventory challenges, and economic pressures. Even if you love what you do, it’s okay to admit: this job can be stressful.

Give Where You Live. 

That’s the motto Gale Gehling ascribes to each and every day. She believes that if her community thrives, so will her family and her business. 

As communities across Iowa continue exploring solutions to housing supply and affordability challenges, lawmakers revisited accessory dwelling unit (ADU) policy during the 2026 legislative session.

Property tax reform remained one of the most closely watched and complex issues of the session. 

Although the 2026 Iowa Legislative session produced several meaningful policy changes impacting real estate professionals and property owners, a number of high-profile proposals ultimately stalled before reaching the finish line.

The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session included several meaningful updates for REALTORS®, homeowners, and property rights across the state.

For the Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®, giving back isn’t a one-time effort. Each year, the Community Outreach Committee gathers to ask a simple but powerful question: How can we best serve our community right now?

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") Residential Real Estate Reporting Requirement, which took effect on March 1, 2026, has been delayed.

When Jen Burkamper entered real estate nearly 26 years ago, she was searching for something entirely different than the corporate path she had started on after college.

For Paul, the skills and perspective he gained as a REALTOR® made the transition into local government natural. 

When Jill Hartke started her real estate journey 14 years ago, it wasn’t part of a long-term career plan, and it certainly wasn’t the first step in creating a family business. 

UPDATE: FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule Delayed

The Residential Real Estate Rule requires that a report be filed with FinCEN for all reportable residential real estate transactions.

A simple idea can often blossom into a truly impactful initiative if provided with the right support, and dedication. That is exactly the case for the Flipping for Habitat event in eastern Iowa.