Summer Activities in Ames

Ames has some really great family friendly things to do during the summer. I've compiled a list of my favorites. What are your favorite summer activities?

1. Ames Main Street Farmers Market
Whether you're looking for organic veggies, live music, or just a reason to stroll around downtown Ames, every Saturday from 8am to 12pm, the Ames Main Street Farmers Market is a great place to spend time with your family and community.
 


2. Furman Aquatic Center
This pool has it all: a lazy river, intertube slides, high boards, and an interactive small children section.



3. Downtown Thursday Night Music
Every Thursday Night there is live music at the Bandshell and Tom Evans Park at the end of Burnett Ave.




4. Live at the Vineyard
Each Sunday afternoon from 3pm-6pm, Prairie Moon Winery hosts a musical performance. The cost is $3 per person but includes sangria for all adults of age and you're invited to bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy as you listen to the music and walk around the vineyard.




5. Octagon Art Festival
Sunday, September 23rd, 10am to 5pm, the Octagon Center for the Arts and the Ames Multicultural District host the Annual Octagon Art Festival in Downtown Ames. It's completely free and has great street vendors and artist featured every year.

Featured Listings: June 14th

3838 Marigold Dr. Ames, IA
3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

Beautiful, large townhome in West Ames. Close to Franklin Park, McFarland Clinic and shopping. Tile and carpet throughout. Storage in attached 2 car garage, basement, and several 3' deep closets. Built in 2004 with updated finishes. Crown molding in upstairs bedroom. All appliances included. This is a beautiful, spacious townhome that is move in ready! Lawn, snow & exterior maintenance included in HOA.

1323 Illinois Ave

3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom

Nearly 2000 finished squaure feet in this lovely home in NW Ames. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac this home features: main floor living room, spacious dining and kitchen, upper level with 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bathroom, 3rd level has an inviting family room with extra deep closet, 3rd bedroom and 3/4 bathroom, 4th level has an office/den/rec room with storage as well as a play room and mechanicals. One of the nicest features is the huge fenced-in backyard with mature trees, patio, and pond feature.

4109 Toronto St

3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom

Quaint split foyer in NW Ames. Close proximity to ISU Campus and Sawyer Elemetary. 3 bedrooms on upper level, possible 4th bedroom in lower level. Oak hardwood floors, updated countertop, sink and faucet in kitchen, all appliances included. Large fenced-in backyard with mature trees. Pick this one up as a great starter home or investor special!

Market Update: Buyers Are Buying

Buyers are making their move on the Ames real estate market now that summer is here. This is definitely a unique time in the market as it is both a buyers market and a sellers market in Ames. This last week, I had 8 sales in 48 hours. Even Stephanie and I bought a new house a few weeks ago. The only problem I'm finding with so many sales all at once, is that inventory is getting low. Ames needs more sellers and it's a great time to sell your home. Buyers are out and about looking and buying, taking advantage of the historically low interest rates and great prices.  We need more listings to support the buyer demand we are seeing.


If you know anyone thinking about selling their home, I'd love to be referred to them by you. For anyone who wants to upsize, downsize, move to another state, relocate….it's a great time to find a motivated buyer.