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Dana & Barb ChristiansenEnjoying an evening at the Louis’s Wine Dive

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Dear Country Club Residents, Hopefully all of the events from Christmas and the New Year left you with great memories and some time with family and friends. While the holidays are great, often times people feel a sense of relief they are over due to the chaos that often accom-panies them. Regardless, I hope all of you had a great time and look forward to even better days ahead! February should bring a little relief from the holidays though. As we know, February 14 is Valentine’s Day and other dates to keep in mind are February 2, which is Groundhog Day and as you very well know determines how many more weeks of winter we will have. February 15 is Presidents Day, a bank and government holiday celebrating the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. With regard to new merchants, be sure to check out the Steele Capital Management ad. They are a company that is one of

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Home Matters

My two littlest girls who are 8 (Ava) and 4 (Sophianna) years of age, love to dress alike. I am taking full advantage of this because

I'm sure it won't last long. They can never agree what games to play after school or who gets which doll, but they can always agree on wearing matching outfits. With a four year age differ-ence it is often difficult to find matching clothes in two different sizes, especially when Sophianna is still wearing toddlers sizes and Ava is wearing girls sizes. My mission ... to make matching shirts for the girls in under two hours.

First, purchase two solid colored t-shirts in the appropriate sizes and six pieces of 8" x 12" felt in three different colors at your local craft store. You will need three pieces of felt per shirt. I used a graph piece of paper to sketch out my lettering to make sure each letter is approximately the same height and width. I cut the paper letters out and pinned them to the felt and cut the felt letters out. Since the girls wear two different sized shirts, I needed to cut two sets of letters out, so that the letters were pro-portionate to the shirt.

Next I placed the felt letters on top of the t-shirts. I pinned each letter into place making sure the letters aren't too close to under their arms or too high near the collar. Using matching thread and a medium zigzag stitch on my nifty sewing machine my mother-in-law gave me (thank you Cyndy) sew around the perimeter of each letter. You could also use a coordinating thread to really make the stitching pop. For me, this was a quick project and I knew my stitching wouldn't be perfect, so I settled on matching thread keeping my imperfections less obvious. Lastly, I puckered each sleeve and sewed a tied bow in place. I dapped some Fray Check on the cut ends of the ribbon and let dry. Their new matching Waukee t-shirts are compete! To care for your stylish new t-shirts you can launder your t-shirts on a normal washing machine cycle and throw them in the dryer.

I also made a matching t-shirt for my oldest daughter Taylor, who is 16. For some reason she won't wear it and match her little sisters ... what gives???

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Molly’s MusingsA Resident’s Perspective: LEAP ON IN!

February is here and with an extra day at the end of the month (happy birthday to all those Leap babies). However, Leap Day is not the holiday that springs to mind at the mention of this month. Depending on whom you ask, most think Valentine’s Day is the biggest day of February. Of course, not everyone refers to February the 14th as Valentine’s Day. There is a growing faction of people who have reclaimed the holiday for their own purposes. These people have deemed the fourteenth of this month “Singles Awareness Day,” also known by the acronym SAD.

Partakers in the SAD festivities have forsaken most of the Valentine’s Day tra-ditions. For these singles, greeting cards, boxes of chocolates and dozens of flow-ers are a thing of the past — or rather, a thing for couples. New traditions are being forged by singles everywhere on the four-teenth of February. Some opt for a day of reflection over a pint of ice cream, a box of tissues and a sappy made-for-television movie. Other singles elect to celebrate the

holiday as any couple would: dinner and a movie and maybe even some of those terrible-tasting candy hearts made of pastel-colored chalk.

As a single girl, I cannot help but partici-pate in Singles Awareness Day. With all the heart-shaped balloons, googly-eyed lovebirds and exchanges of presents rang-ing from expensive jewelry to carefully crafted mix tapes, it is hard to not think about one’s single status on Valentine’s Day. I do, however, side with the single celebration camp for the holiday. I choose not to bemoan the fact that Prince Charming has not come my way yet. Rather than drown my sorrows over a bowl of ice cream and wait for the phone to ring, I prefer to get out into the world to show that the couples can mingle with the singles. Why shouldn’t I enjoy a steak dinner with friends? Can’t a single girl go to the movies on Valentine’s Day? I think so. As Snow White advised, some day my prince will come. I just choose not to wait around at home for him to show up.

To all you couples, I’ll see you soon. To the single folks, you should join me in celebrating February 14th; it’s our day too! Who knows? Maybe if more singles embrace Singles Awareness Day, I will meet my guy out on the town. Then next year, we can turn a happy SAD into a shared happy Valentine’s Day. Either way, I will be fine so long as none of those chalky candy hearts come near me. Here, you can have mine. XOXO!

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ChoColate Cake: Combine all but hot water together, mixing very well (the mixture is very moist). Add hot water (last). Bake at 350 degrees in a 10-inch round greased and floured pan until firm.

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After cake cools, cut into 2 equal layers and ice. To serve, garnish the slices with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, whipping cream, and Hershey's Kisses.

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youDid know?By Neil Shultz - Country Club Resident

Interesting Facts…

Did you know … The building that is now Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus at 19th and Grand once cranked out Model A and AA and model T Fords. In fact, Des Moines had an interest-ing history of automobile manufacturing and in 1916, Iowa was number one in the nation in automobiles per capita.

The Ford plant building on Grand and cost $420,000 to build. Cars assembled in Des Moines were shipped through-out the western states and as far east as Cleveland, Ohio. In 1924 as many as 200 cars a day were assembled. By 1926, peak employment reached 1000 people. From 1928 to 1931, nearly five million Model A fords were built. In 1933, during the great depression, Ford discontinued operations. The building was then used as a parts distribu-tion center and then was sold to Solar Aircraft Co. during WW II. The building was acquired by the Des Moines school district in 1952. I'm the early 1900's, Model T's were also manufactured in what are now the lofts at 111 10th Street, which was also the former headquarters of Look Magazine. They were all part of a vibrant automobile manufacturing history Des Moines enjoyed.

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flying our small airplane together. We both love classic cars and taking drives in the 1930 Ford Model A hotrod Mary Alice’s grandfather and uncle built when she was a child and in our 1976 Porsche 912e. We’re active in the local Schonesland Porsche group, and we also enjoy church activities at Lutheran Church of Hope, riding Dave’s Harley, good food with our gourmet dinner group, travel and volunteering.

Favorite Play Area/Park/Hang Out: Taking a walk on the beautiful nearby Clive Greenbelt. It’s a slice of nature right in the middle of our neighborhood.

Favorite Restaurants: We especially like Louie’s Wine Dive, Club Car, Biaggi’s, Cen-tro, Django and Dos Rios.

Favorite Vacation Spot: We love visiting Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, Montana, Colorado and Wisconsin, where we have many family members and friends. We have a timeshare near Bend, Oregon and head there every couple of years to hike and relax in the high desert. Dave enjoys the mountains and Mary Alice appre-ciates anywhere with a beach so we visit varied destinations for vacation. In the past Mary Alice traveled extensively in Europe and she was our trip planner and tour guide as we explored Italy last year. We’re considering a trip to Scotland in 2017 to learn more about Dave’s family heritage.

Favorite Sports Teams: University of Montana Grizzlies, University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings

How are you involved in the community? Dave is a former member of the Country Club Owners Association board. He has volunteered for 20 years with the EAA Young Eagles program, providing first airplane rides to young people. Mary Alice is president of the Des Moines Schonesland Porsche chapter and volunteers with Lutheran Church of Hope’s care ministry program.

What do you like to do to relax? Mary Alice reads and listens to music, Dave reads and watches favorite TV programs, and we both like to watch professional football and college football and basketball. We also enjoy our walks together around the neighborhood and on the Clive Greenbelt. On nice weekends we take our clas-sic cars or the Harley on day trips around Iowa, discovering great local places along the way.

Family Member Names: Dave and Mary Alice (M.A.) Hill. Our grown children are Amy and her husband, Matt, who live in the Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove MN, along with 2 ½ year old grandson Alex and a granddaughter on the way in

March. Son David and his partner Chris live on a lake in Fer-gus Falls, MN. We’re blessed!

Pets: We lost our Golden Retriever, Bucky, in September. He was named in honor of Mary Alice’s beloved University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers.

Street: NW 135th St.

Where are you from? Dave grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles before going to school at the University of Montana. Mary Alice grew up in St. Joseph, MO and moved to Madison, WI for college and then lived there for many years following graduation.

How long have you lived in your neighborhood? We’ve lived in Country Club for more than 10 years. When Dave was transferred to Des Moines, we considered many dif-ferent residential areas and we appreciated that Country Club offers beautiful homes, a commitment to community, and out-door amenities that are important to us.

Profession(s): In 2009 Dave completed a 30 year career with GMAC Finan-cial (now Ally) and is currently in a second career as Operations Manager for DLL Finance in Johnston. Mary Alice is Human Resources Director with Telligen in West Des Moines, and has been with the employee-owned organization nearly 10 years.

Favorite Activities/Hobbies: We met through a shared interest in general aviation and enjoy

What music do you listen to? We like a variety of music and especially classic rock … favorites are Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Buffett.

What are your favorite TV Shows? Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Bluebloods, NCIS and Downton Abbey.

What is your favorite part about living in your neighborhood? We love the friendliness and caring of our neighbors. Country Club has terrific people! In warm weather we like to attend our neighborhood’s Friday Night Flamingo front yard parties. We also appreciate the green space of the Clive Greenbelt and the beauty of the lake. Country Club is a place where families are creating great memories.

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If you are among the many Americans who own a second home that you occasionally use as a vacation getaway, you may be leav-ing an important source of income untapped. It’s worth taking the time to understand the value of renting the property. Before you make any decision to become a “vacation landlord,” remem-ber that some decisions are worth careful consideration.

Do-it-yourself or hire a teamFirst, consider how much of the burden you want to take on for yourself. Renting a property may create an income opportunity, but it requires work. If you are going to do it yourself, you’ll need to advertise the property, follow-up with potential renters, collect the rent, establish expectations for your renters and make sure the property is in good shape. You may want to hire some-one for housekeeping services, yard care and maintenance work. But that comes at a cost and it still leaves work for you.

The alternative is to use a full-service management company that will handle many of the tasks related to booking and managing the property. Taking this route may cost you as much as 20 per-cent or more of the rental income generated by the property. You have to determine if that investment is worthwhile for you.

Tax considerations to keep in mind Another factor to consider is how much you plan to use your vaca-tion home. There are tax ramifications based on the amount of time you live in the home versus the time you rent it out. If it becomes a full-time rental (you don’t use the property more than 14 days in a year or 10 percent of the time it is rented), you can deduct many of the costs associated with your rented home. However, the degree to which you can write off losses in a given year will be different if you plan to spend more time in your second home.

When you rent your home for 14 days or less in a year, any income you earn is considered free of federal income tax. If you rent it out for a period that adds up to longer than 14 days in a year and use the home a fair amount of time, costs need to be allocated to determine the deductibility of expenses related to renting it. Keep in mind that state and local taxes may apply no matter what decision you make regarding the period your home is rented out. It is best to consult your tax advisor to understand all of the potential tax ramifications of your rental strategy.

Be prepared to shareWhen you rent your vacation home, the space is no longer just your own. Sharing your property with others will undoubtedly lead to additional wear-and-tear on your home. Make sure you limit the number of guests at any one time to an amount the home can rea-sonably accommodate. Spell out policies on smoking, pets and even a minimum age. The clearer your rules and expectations are for the renters, the less likely you are to encounter unpleasant surprises after renters have left the property. Do what you can to make the experi-ence a positive one for renters to build repeat business and effective word-of-mouth marketing. When you choose to rent your vacation home, you are entering the hospitality business. Be sure you are pre-pared to meet the expectations of people who will be paying to stay in your home rather than in a hotel or other establishment. Careful thought before renting will also ensure you are prepared for how the changes will affect how and when you can use your vacation home.

Deniz Franke, CFP®, APMA®, CLTC, is a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 28 years. To con-tact her, call 515-309-0043, 2600 Westown Pkwy. Ste. 110 W. Des Moines, IA 50266 www.denizfranke.com

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Come See What Everyone is Talking About…Pursue your passions, make new friends and embrace a healthy, vibrant life at Edgewater. Are you or someone you know ready for worry-free independent living in a resort-style environment? Our signature villas and spacious apartments (up to 1,800 sq. ft.) are only steps from our unsurpassed amenities.

• Exceptional restaurants• Bar• Salons/spa• Saltwater pool and hot tub• Fitness center with personal trainers • Performing Arts Center• Health and wellness activities

• Medical clinic• Bank • Social clubs• Trips and classes• Walking paths• Concierge service• Workshop

9225 Cascade AveWest Des Moines, IA

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• Availability – Independent Living - Villa Home - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath, Sunroom, Unfinished Lower Level

- Apartment Home - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath • Availability - Assisted Living (no entrance fees) - 1 bedroom, 1 bath

Call for details or to schedule a tour… before THEY ARE TAKEN! 515-978-2982 or e-mail [email protected].

An Edgewater Expansion Feasibility Study is underway; let us know if you have an interest in an Apartment Home in 2017.

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Tuesday, Jan. 26 Caucus the MusicalWhere: Stoner Studio Theater, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IAWhen: 7:30p.m.When an Iowa farmer and his family are dubbed "the typical cau-cus-goers" by the national media, the candidates prove that they will do anything to win their votes. An irreverent look at the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses and the oversized role this undersized state plays in the presidential election process.For more information: www.catchdesmoines.com

Friday, Jan. 29 Soup SupperWhere: Iowa Arboretum, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid, IAWhen: 4p.m.-7p.m.Warm up at the Arboretum with a hot bowl of soup, bread and fix-ings. Finish with a delicious slice of pie or cake. This is a great way to connect with the Arboretum during the colder months. Bob Oliver from Legacy Tour & Travel will talk about Historic Homes and Gardens of the Scottish Highlands.For more information: www.iowaarboretum.org

Saturday, Jan. 30 Des Moines Symphony’s Masterworks 4: Gerard Schwarz con-ducts BrahmsWhere: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IAWhen: 7:30p.m.Conductor Gerard Schwarz is world-renowned for his leadership at the Seattle Symphony and at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festi-val, and he has earned international acclaim for his more than 100 orchestral recordings. He is joined by his son, Julian Schwarz, in Shostakovich’s impassioned First Cello Concerto – a unique father and son collaboration.For more information: www.dmsymphony.org

Tuesday, Feb. 2 A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderWhere: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IAWhen: 7:30p.m.A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary. All the while,

he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the con-stant threat of landing behind bars!For more information: www.agentlemansguidebroadway.com

Wednesday, Feb. 3 Gregory PorterWhere: Drake University Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IAWhen: 7:30p.m.Gregory Porter, who has been compared to artists such as Joe Wil-liams, Nat Cole and Marvin Gaye, is a disarmingly sincere perform-er with a groove that never quits and a voice of incredible virtuos-ity. This Grammy winner, called “Jazz’s next great male vocalist” by Jazz Times, has developed a worldwide following based on moving performances of self-penned originals and a style that slides confi-dently between jazz and R&B.For more information: www.star1025.com

Friday, Feb. 5-7 Antique SpectacularWhere: Iowa State Fairgrounds - Animal Learning Center, E 30th Street & E University Ave., Des Moines, IAWhen: Fri. 5p.m.; Sat. 10a.m.; Sun. 11a.m.This antique show is brimful with a wonderful selection of fine antiques and vintage collectibles for sale. Featured will be select antique dealers with unique merchandise from around the world. With Antique Spectacular, there is always something to interest every collector including: furniture, art, pottery, stoneware, books, prints, primitives, jewelry, silver, antique glassware, china, post-cards, coins, quilts, dolls, toys, advertising, rugs, vintage textiles and period pieces. Shop for a timeless treasure that is new to you!For more information: www.iowastatefairgrounds.org

Sunday, Feb. 7 Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to MagicWhere: Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center, 833 5th Ave., Des Moines, IA When: 3p.m. & 6p.m.Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the comical duo of Donald and Goofy as 25 of your favorite Disney characters surprise and captivate at every turn of the knob! See the Fairy Godmother trans-form Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; the Toy Story gang defy the dimensions of Andy’s toy box with the help of the green army men; and the spectacular stage debut of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as they rise into the sky amidst the float-ing lanterns. For more information: www.iowaeventscenter.com

Saturday, Feb. 13 Peter and the WolfWhere: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IAWhen: 1p.m.Peter and the Wolf is the most beloved children’s classic in all of music and the very best way to introduce your child or grandchild to the wonder of hearing a live symphony orchestra. Join Joseph Giunta and the Des Moines Symphony in our fifth annual collab-orative Family Concert as we transform the Civic Center into a live version of Prokofiev’s famous musical story. The orchestra brings each character to life: the flute as a bird, the oboe as a duck, the bassoon as the grandfather, and the French horns as the wolf.For more information: www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

Tuesday, Feb. 16 Shen YunWhere: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA When: 7:30p.m.There was a time when the world was full of magic and splendor, and all on Earth existed in harmony with Heaven. You could see it in the

arts, feel it in the air, and hear it in the beat of a drum. This was a land of heroes and sages, dragons and phoenixes, emperors and immor-tals. Shen Yun brings the profound spirit of this lost 5000-year civiliza-tion to life on stage with unrivaled artistic mastery. Every dance move-ment, every musical note, makes this a stunning visual and emotional experience you won’t find anywhere else.For more information: www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

Friday, Feb. 19 Wine and Food ShowcaseWhere: Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA When: 5:15p.m.-8:30p.m.Featuring more than 40 of the finest restaurants, caterers, winer-ies and breweries, the Wine & Food Showcase has become the premier event of its kind in Des Moines and has become Des Moines Metro Opera’s signature fundraiser. Patrons will partake in a silent auction filled with packages that can only be found at Wine & Food Showcase. For more information: www.desmoinesmetroopera.org


NEWCONSTRUCTION/REMODELINGLegacy HomesTed Reeve(515) 238-7145

NON FOR PROFITDress for Success Des MoinesJody White(515) [email protected]/desmoines

PHOTOGRAPHYSusan Austin PhotographySusan Austin(515) 554-4272www.saustinphotography.com

REALTORBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices First RealtyDon & Pat Lutz, CRS(515) 979-0066plutz@bhhsfirstrealty.comwww.donandpatlutz.bhhsfirstrealty.com

Keller Williams Greater DesMoinesGwen Conte(515) [email protected]

RECRUITINGDiane Quirk RecruitingDiane Quirk(515) [email protected]

REMODELING/3DCOMPUTERDESIGN/CABINET SALESFleishman Construction &CabinetsPaula Schnoor(515) [email protected]

RESTAURANT/CATERINGThe Radish Dining andCateringMike and Peggy McGuigan(515) 986-1900www.theradishcatering.com

SENIOR HOME CAREHome Instead Senior CareAnne Peters(515) [email protected]/117

SPECIAL EVENTS, MEETINGS& INCENTIVESConference EventManagementMichelle DeClerck, CMP(515) [email protected]

VETERINARYWaukee-Clive VeterinaryClinicDr. Jamie Bunn(515) 987-4552www.waukee-clivevet.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENTRBC Wealth ManagementShane Percival(515) [email protected]

YOGA CLASSESRadiant Om YogaRobin Bourjaily(515) [email protected]

ResidentBusiness

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Attention Residents of Country Club: Are you a business owner? To find out how to list your business for free,email Thomas F. Fitzgibbons at [email protected].

ACCOUNTINGThe Vroman Group, LLPJeffrey J. Vroman, CPA(515) [email protected]

ADVERTISING/MARKETING/PUBLICRELATIONSPixley CommunicationsLinda Pixley(515) [email protected]

AUTOMOBILEToyota of Des MoinesKen Bright(515) [email protected]

COUNSELINGWest Des Moines Psychologyand CounselingDr. John B. Dilley, P.L.C.,Licensed Psychologist(515) [email protected]

DIGITAL MARKETINGThink Digital (DigitalMarketing Agency)Justin Wise, CEO(515) [email protected]

EDUCATIONKumon Math & ReadingCenters of WDM &JohnstonKay Sinha(515) [email protected]

FINANCIAL PLANNINGCONSULTANTSFranke and AssociatesDeniz Franke, Certified FinancialPlanner, Private Wealth Advisor(515) [email protected]

Franke and AssociatesMichael Franke, CertifiedFinancial Planner(515) [email protected]

FINANCIAL SERVICESNorthwestern MutualTim Derouin, CFP¨ ,CLU¨,ChFC¨, CASL¨, RICP¨, ChSNC¨(515) [email protected]

FITNESSOrangetheoryJulie Bautista(515) [email protected]

FLOORING - CARPET, TILE,HARDWOOD, LAMINATELouies Floor CoveringBeth Mehalovich(515) [email protected]

GRAPHIC DESIGNmeydesignsHeather Meyer(515) [email protected]

HEALTH WELLNESS &FITNESSInspired Health Consulting& CoachingKerry Juhl(515) [email protected]

HOME DŽCOR - FLOORING,LIGHTING, DESIGN,REMODEL WORKSpace Doctors InteriorsGail Boothe(515) 777-1025www.spacedoctorsinteriors.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYFord Engineering &Consulting - Specializing insmall business LAN/WAN& CitrixMike Ford(515) [email protected]

INTERIOR DESIGNDesigning Women interiors& AccentsMary Capobianco(515) 222-0510www.designingwomeninc.com

Karen Lantz InteriorsKaren Lantz, Designer(515) [email protected]

INVESTMENT ADVISORVW AdvisorsPaul Hassebroek(515) [email protected]

INVESTMENT ADVISORYCore Captial StrategiesBrian Clark(515) 225-1220www.corecapitalstrategies.com

INVESTMENTS &FINANCIAL PLANNINGWeissenburger InvestmentsTom Weissenburger(515) 978-2082tom.weissenburger@raymondjames.comwww.weissenburgerinvestments.com

MATH TUTORINGGrades 6-12Jenny Conner(515) [email protected]

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Address Neighborhood List Price Sale Price Sold Date DOM Beds Baths SqFt Parking Status

2049 137TH Country Club $315,000 60 5 2.5 3,712 Active

14131 LAKE POINTE DR Country Club $519,000 70 5 3.5 5,354 Active

14001 LAKE VIEW DR Country Club $415,000 65 5 3 4,944 Active

14162 LAKEVIEW DR Country Club $525,000 87 5 4 4,555 Active

14101 LAKE POINTE DR Country Club $575,000 177 4 4 6,043 Active

1555 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD Country Club $584,900 129 5 4.5 6,172 Active

1640 NW 132ND ST Country Club $490,000 275 6 6 4,896 Active

13651 BAY HILL DR Country Club $589,000 101 3 2.5 3,240 Pending

13190 CEDAR CREST LN Country Club $419,900 66 4 2.5 2,948 Pending

13533 LAKE SHORE DR Country Club $340,000 140 4 3 2,995 Pending

13890 LAKE SHORE DR Country Club $545,000 92 3 2.5 4,501 Pending

2092 NW 134TH ST Country Club $625,000 75 4 3.5 3,343 Pending

14049 LAKE SHORE DR Country Club $425,000 $407,500 11/30/15 74 5 3.5 3,831 Sold

13551 VILLAGE CT Country Club $449,900 $445,000 11/09/15 29 3 3.5 1,674 Sold

1443 POMPANO DR Country Club $200,000 $195,000 10/23/15 150 2 2 1,368 Sold

13599 BAY HILL DR Country Club $560,000 $546,000 09/30/15 94 2 2.5 3,380 Sold

1397 NW 141ST ST Country Club $284,000 $282,000 09/29/15 58 3 2.5 2,618 Sold

Featured properties may not be listed by the office/agent presenting this brochure.Source Multiple Listing Service. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.Supplied by Timothy Schutte of EXIT Realty Capital City

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