Rusty Rasmus Broker Associate at Rasmus Realty

09/15/2026

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09/14/2026

🏡 FOUR OPEN HOUSES. ONE SATURDAY. LET’S HIT THE ROAD! 🚗💨

Start your morning with us in Holstein, then follow the open-house trail to Cherokee for three more opportunities to find the home that fits you!

📍 107 S Lena St, Holstein
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM

📍 401 Centennial Dr, Cherokee
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 1200 Iowa St, Cherokee
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM

📍 411 Ash St, Cherokee
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM

📅 Saturday, September 19

From timeless two-story character to spacious ranch living, these four homes offer different layouts, features, and price points. Visit one—or make a day of it and tour all four!

Come take a look, ask questions, and see which front door feels like it could be yours. We’ll start in Holstein and finish the day in Cherokee!

Rusty Rasmus
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

09/14/2026

🏡 THIS COULD BE THE WEEK YOU FINALLY SEE 1200 IOWA STREET IN PERSON!

Some homes simply cannot be appreciated through a few photos—and this impressive executive ranch is one of them.

With more than 5,500 finished square feet, 1.57 acres right inside Cherokee, and a substantially adjusted price, 1200 Iowa Street offers an amount of space and value that is difficult to find anywhere else.

✨ WHAT’S WAITING INSIDE?

🏡 5,500+ sq. ft. of finished living space
🛏️ 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
🌳 1.57 beautiful acres in town
🔥 3 fireplaces
🍽️ Custom kitchen with plenty of gathering space
🚪 Finished walkout lower level
🚗 Oversized garage with room for 3 vehicles
🦌 Mature trees, wildlife and a backyard water feature
🥳 Incredible room for entertaining, relaxing and making memories

Even better, this home is currently priced at UNDER $95 PER FINISHED SQUARE FOOT!

Imagine spending this fall hosting Hawkeye games downstairs, enjoying cool evenings beside the fireplace, and welcoming family for Thanksgiving and Christmas without ever worrying about running out of room. 🍁🏈🔥🎄

The backyard provides the peaceful, private feeling of an acreage—while keeping you close to everything Cherokee has to offer.

And here is what buyers need to know: THESE SELLERS ARE MOTIVATED AND READY TO TALK.

If you love the property but have questions about price, terms, timing or selling your current home first, let’s have a conversation. A workable opportunity may be closer than you think.

Don’t spend another week simply scrolling past this one. Schedule a private showing and experience just how much property—and possibility—is waiting here.

📍 1200 Iowa Street | Cherokee, Iowa

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

Know someone searching for a truly special home in Northwest Iowa? Tag them below or hit SHARE. Let’s get this remarkable property in front of its next owner! 🏡🍂

09/14/2026

🏡 MAIN FLOOR LIVING WHERE IT COUNTS — WITH EXTRA SPACE UPSTAIRS!

If stairs are something you’d rather not HAVE to deal with every day, 125 S 7th St in Cherokee has a layout worth checking out.

📍 125 S 7th St | Cherokee, IA
💲 $139,000

One of my favorite things about this home is the flexibility of the floor plan. You have a bedroom AND a full bathroom on the main floor, meaning your everyday living can stay on one level. 🙌

But when you need more room, head upstairs where you’ll find:

🛏️ 2 additional bedrooms
🚽 A convenient modern ½ bath

That gives you 3 bedrooms and 1½ baths total — a setup that could work especially well for a first-time buyer, someone downsizing, a small family, or anyone wanting a main-floor bedroom with extra space for kids, guests, or an office upstairs.

And there’s more:

✨ Eat-in kitchen
🛋️ Living room + additional dining/computer area
🪟 Newer windows
🏠 New shingles in 2021
💧 Thrasher water & foundation mitigation system already installed
🍽️ Refrigerator & stove included
🧺 Washer & dryer included
🚗 Garage stall
🌳 Lower-traffic street

And here’s something I keep saying about this house: don’t judge its size from the curb! There is more usable living space inside than you might expect.

At $139,000, this continues to be an excellent option for someone looking to make that first move into homeownership without needing a huge house payment.

🍂 September could be the month you find it. Fall could be when you move in. And the holidays could be celebrated in a home of YOUR OWN. 🔑❤️

📲 Let’s get you inside and take a look!

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
🏡 Rasmus Realty
📱 Cell: 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

09/14/2026

🏡 BUYERS — CHEROKEE COUNTY HAS OPTIONS AGAIN! 👀

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for more homes to choose from, it might be time to get back in the game.

As of start of day today ( September 14, 2026), there are 44 ACTIVE homes on the market in Cherokee County, ranging from just $55,000 all the way up to $575,000. The average active listing is around $219,886, while the median is only $192,000. September 13 Active Listings.pdf

That’s 44 different opportunities for buyers right now.

And THAT is what feels different.

For quite a while, one of the biggest frustrations I’ve heard from buyers has been:

“There just isn’t anything to choose from.”

Well… take another look. 👀

Whether you’re looking for your first home, need more room for the family, want to downsize, have been dreaming about an acreage, or simply want something different — having this much inventory means you have a better opportunity to find a home that actually fits your needs.

The typical home currently available is around 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,452 square feet, based on the median of these active listings. September 13 Active Listings.pdf

Does that mean you should rush out and buy something just because there are more houses available? Absolutely not.

It means that if you’ve been wanting or needing to make a move, NOW is a really good time to start looking again.

More inventory = more choices.
More choices = a better chance of finding the RIGHT home. 🏡

You may be surprised by what is available right now.

📲 Give me a call or shoot me a message. Let’s figure out what you’re looking for, what fits your budget, and start narrowing those 44 choices down to the one that feels like home.

Rusty Rasmus | Broker Associate
Rasmus Realty
📱 712-261-1965
☎️ Office: 712-225-4911
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

09/14/2026

New to the area? Be sure to hit up Country Pines Tree Farm for your real Christmas Tree and greenery!!

🌲 SMELLS LIKE CHRISTMAS 🌲

There’s nothing quite like the smell of a real Christmas tree filling your home!

A fresh-cut tree brings the natural scent of pine, spruce, or fir—the unmistakable aroma that instantly takes you back to Christmases past. 🎄❤️

Sure, one of those “plastic trees” can look like Christmas… but a real tree smells like Christmas.

✨ Why choose a real tree?
🌲 Fresh, natural evergreen fragrance
🏡 Brings the outdoors—and a little Christmas magic—inside
❤️ Creates memories and traditions that last for generations
🇺🇸 Grown by American Christmas tree farmers
🎄 Every tree is unique, just like every family tradition
Nothing compares to the scent of a real tree!
Make the smell of Christmas part of your family tradition this year at Country Pines Tree Farm!

09/14/2026

If your littles need shoes or you have shoes that don't fit your littles anymore be sure to stop by The Little Closet Co. and talk with my daughter! Payton will be sure to get you all set up!!

👟👢 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 👢👟

As you can tell… our shoe wall is looking a little EMPTY! 😳 And that means we need SHOES!

We are especially needing kids’ shoes in sizes 6–12 right now! 👟🩷

If you have clean, gently used shoes your kiddos have outgrown, we’d LOVE to get them on our shelves and into the hands of another family! 🙌

Check those closets, mudrooms & shoe bins—you might be sitting on exactly what we need! 😉

09/14/2026

Check out our listing in Galva, IA!

WELCOME!!! Step into the charm and character of this inviting two-story home! The attractive exterior features classic architecturaldetails such a welcoming covered front entry, and a spacious yard with mature landscaping. The main level offers a comfortable layout with plenty ofnatural light and character throughout. Outside, you'll appreciate excellent parking area. This home has the classic appeal of an older property whileoffering the space and practicality today's buyers are looking for. A great opportunity to make this Galva home your own! Additional Photos will beprovided soon!

09/13/2026

🏡 WHAT IF THE BIG-TICKET ITEMS WERE ALREADY DONE? 👀

If you’ve been searching for a home in Holstein, it’s time to take a fresh look at 107 S Lena St.

This charming 4-bedroom home offers over 2,100 finished square feet, tons of character, plenty of room for the family — AND several of those expensive updates buyers love to see have already been taken care of!

✅ BRAND NEW ROOF!
✅ Permanent vinyl siding
✅ Most wiring has been updated
✅ Newer HVAC
✅ 4 bedrooms
✅ 1.5 bathrooms
✅ Custom kitchen with maple cabinetry, concrete countertops & large island
✅ Main-floor laundry
✅ Fully fenced backyard
✅ 2-car detached garage with additional storage/workspace
✅ Full walk-up attic offering even MORE possibilities
🚌 Close to a school bus pickup zone

And here’s the part that should really get your attention…

🔥 CURRENTLY LISTED AT $240,000 — BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! 🔥

A new roof, permanent siding, updated mechanicals and electrical, plenty of living space, and a price below assessed value — there’s a lot here to feel good about.

Beyond the updates, this is simply a home that feels like a family home. ❤️ Big bedrooms, a kitchen made for gathering, room for the kids, a fenced backyard, and plenty of space to make your own memories.

📍 107 S Lena St. | Holstein, IA
💰 $240,000
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 1.5 Baths
🏡 2,100+ Finished Sq. Ft.

Don’t let this one get overlooked. If Holstein is where you want to be, come see how much home $240,000 can get you!

📲 Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty
📞 712-261-1965
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.rasmusrealty.com

Let’s get you through the door! 🔑🏡

09/13/2026

🍂🏡 Fall in Cherokee just feels a little better when everything you enjoy is close to home.

Cooler mornings. Friday night football. An afternoon at the golf course. A walk through the park. And before long, those crisp evenings when coming home and relaxing by the fireplace sounds pretty darn good. 🔥

That’s the lifestyle waiting at 311 N 11th St in Cherokee.

This classic two-story sits in a fantastic location near some of Cherokee’s favorite amenities:

🌳 City Park
🏊 Aquatic Center
🏫 Cherokee High School
⛳ Cherokee Golf Course
🏢 Community Center

And once you’re home, there’s plenty to love there too!

Imagine friends and family gathering outside on a beautiful fall afternoon, grilling something good, watching the game, and enjoying the changing colors. When the temperature drops, head inside and enjoy the cozy gas fireplace from two different living spaces. 🍁🔥

Then there’s one of my favorite things about this property…

ALL. THAT. EXTRA. SPACE. 🙌

Multiple garage and storage areas, a workshop, and extensive concrete give you room for vehicles, projects, tools, a boat, motorcycles, recreational toys—or maybe finally creating that hobby space you’ve always wanted.

And with winter eventually coming, having all that indoor storage starts looking even better! 😉

🏡 4 Bedrooms
🔥 Gas Fireplace
🚗 Multiple Garage/Storage Spaces
🔧 Workshop Potential
🌳 Great Cherokee Location
🛡️ One-Year Home Warranty Included

💰 $239,000
📍 311 N 11th St | Cherokee, Iowa

This home has been waiting for the right person to see the possibilities. Maybe fall is the perfect time to take another look. 🍂

Want to see it in person? Give me a call or text and let’s walk through it together.

Rusty Rasmus | Rasmus Realty
📲 712-261-1965
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.rasmusrealty.com

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