Iowa REALTORS® is now accepting nominations for the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year Award, one of the Association's highest honors. 

Iowa's housing market continued to deliver encouraging results in June as inventory expanded and buyer activity remained strong, signaling a healthy summer market with more choices for buyers and continued price appreciation for sellers.

We know how important it is to you to have the most up-to-date and accurate information to be successful in your business. With this in mind, Iowa REALTORS® recently revised a number of standard forms made available to members. 

At Iowa REALTORS® School, we're committed to providing real estate professionals with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed. That's why we're excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new online learning platform on June 30. 

Several new laws impacting property owners and real estate professionals will take effect on July 1, 2026, following action by the Iowa Legislature during the 2026 session.

Iowa’s housing market gained momentum in May as rising inventory and strong buyer demand signaled the arrival of a healthy summer market. 

The most successful REALTORS® understand that earning a license is just the beginning of their professional journey. In an industry shaped by changing laws, evolving technology, shifting market conditions, and consumer expectations, continuing education is one of the best investments you can make in your career.

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. 

Iowa’s housing market continued to gain momentum in April as growing inventory, rising pending sales and faster-moving properties signaled a strong and competitive spring market across the state. 

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. 

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.

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