Buying a Home

Find the right home with someone local in your corner.
The best home search is not just about seeing what is online. It is about understanding which homes fit your needs, how each property compares, and what steps to take when the right one appears.
Cathy helps you narrow your search, compare homes, understand pricing, and prepare for showings and offers. If you are new to the area or moving across the Iowa/Illinois border, she can help you ask better questions and stay focused on what matters most.
Clarify your goals, timing, and must-haves
Search homes in the Dubuque area and nearby communities
Review property details before showings
Talk through offer strategy and contingencies
Keep the process organized through closing
Use the search page to browse current listings, adjust filters, and save homes that look like a fit. When you want to see a property or compare options, contact Cathy directly.

You don’t need pre-approval to start browsing, but getting pre-approved early helps you understand your budget and puts you in a stronger position when you find the right home. Cathy can connect you with a trusted local lender to get the process started.
The first step is a quick conversation with Cathy. She’ll help you clarify your goals, connect you with a trusted lender if needed, and set up a home search tailored to your priorities. Reach out through the contact form or call 815-541-1945.
Cathy is licensed in both Iowa and Illinois and helps buyers throughout the Dubuque area, including Asbury, Peosta, Dyersville, East Dubuque, Galena, Platteville, and surrounding communities.
A buyer-broker agreement (required by Iowa law as of July 2024) is a signed contract that establishes the working relationship between you and your real estate agent. It outlines roles, responsibilities, and terms of representation before Cathy can show you a property.
It varies by situation, but a typical Dubuque-area purchase takes 30–60 days from accepted offer to closing. The search period before that depends on your timeline and how quickly the right home comes available. Cathy will help you stay organized and prepared at every step.
Yes. Cathy works with first-time buyers regularly and enjoys helping people navigate the process for the first time. She’ll explain each step clearly, from your first conversation to closing day, so you always know what to expect.