Vibrant Living | Preparing Your Home to Sell This Summer
Summer is peak season for the housing market, which means competition will be sizzling. If you're selling this season, strike while the iron (like the weather) is hot by getting your home into tip-top shape before you even list it. How? Follow these tips and make your house the stand-out property of the season.
Vibrant Living | 6 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
The thermometer may still be showing winter, but spring will be here before you know it! Get a jump on these home maintenance tasks now (or as soon as weather allows), and you'll be ready to relax and enjoy the return of sunshine and warm breezes when Mother Nature sends them our way.
Vibrant Living | These Eco-Friendly Features Can Help Your Home Sell Faster
Saving the planet is a good reason to make your home more environmentally friendly, and so is lowering your energy and water bills. Now you can add a third benefit: A faster home sale and higher asking price when it's time to move on.
Vibrant Living: Money-Management Tips to Help You Combat Inflation
Inflation may be pinching your budget, but it doesn't need to derail your long-term financial plans. Instead of waiting and worrying about economic factors beyond your control, feel more empowered by focusing on these fundamental tips for managing your money.
Don't Let Rising Rates Derail Your Homebuying Plans
Inflation is surging at its highest level in 40 years, and mortgage rates have already risen by roughly 2% since the beginning of this year. The Federal Reserve recently hiked interest rates by a whopping 75 basis points, and more increases are on the way. Combined with record-high home prices, many homebuyers are starting to feel like their dream home is out of reach.
Vibrant Living: Should You Rent Out Your Home as a Vacation Rental?
There's an old (and very rude) saying that guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days. But what if the guests are paying, and you don't have to be around them? For most people, that suggests the sweet, sweet smell of success. But is renting out your home to vacationers really that easy? And is it right for you?
Northwest Bank Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Local Students
Northwest Bank employees are truly committed to the communities we serve, and it is our privilege as bank leaders to have the opportunity to share our knowledge and teach our youth the value of becoming lifelong savers. We encourage financial responsibility at a young age, which in turn will strengthen and maintain our thriving communities for years to come.
John Taets, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce Matt Dutcher has accepted the position as Bank President in Fort Dodge. Matt's responsibilities will include business development and bank leadership, providing career development for our team and coordinating community involvement.