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Home Closing Timeline in Iowa | The Lofty Lender

Home Closing Timeline in Iowa | The Lofty Lender

Home Closing Timeline in Iowa | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 17/04/2026

Closing timelines in Iowa typically run 30–45 days — but the details matter. Learn what affects your timeline and how to keep your loan on track.

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Single Buyer Home Guide | Des Moines | The Lofty Lender

Single Buyer Home Guide | Des Moines | The Lofty Lender

Single Buyer Home Guide | Des Moines | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 10/04/2026

Single buyers are a growing segment of the Iowa market. Learn the financial considerations, loan options, and strategy for buying a home on your own.

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Blake Shaffer of RE/MAX Concepts | The Lofty Lender Podcast

Blake Shaffer of RE/MAX Concepts | The Lofty Lender Podcast

Blake Shaffer of RE/MAX Concepts | The Lofty Lender PodcastTeam Chedester
Published on: 03/04/2026

Blake Shaffer of RE/MAX Concepts shares how relationships drive real estate success in Iowa — and what buyers and sellers can learn from his approach.

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First-Time Buyer Tax Tips | Iowa | The Lofty Lender

First-Time Buyer Tax Tips | Iowa | The Lofty Lender

First-Time Buyer Tax Tips | Iowa | The Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 27/03/2026

Tax season and mortgage approvals can collide in stressful ways. Learn how Iowa first-time buyers can file taxes correctly without delaying their loan.

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Brad Johnson: Discipline in Real Estate | Lofty Lender

Brad Johnson: Discipline in Real Estate | Lofty Lender

Brad Johnson: Discipline in Real Estate | Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 20/03/2026

Brad Johnson shares how the discipline that took him from addiction to Ironman competitor is the same mindset that drives his real estate success in Iowa.

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Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty Lender

Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty Lender

Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 13/03/2026

Worried a mortgage application will hurt your credit? Learn how credit inquiries actually work and whether mortgage applications are public record in Iowa.

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