Cedar Rapids has been hit by two major disasters in recent memory. The 2008 Cedar River flood damaged about 5,400 homes. Then on August 10, 2020, a derecho swept the entire city, leaving more than 1,000 housing units with major damage or unlivable. Many homes were repaired, but some still carry hidden damage, patched roofs or foundation problems. If yours does, we'll make you a cash offer as-is.
We buy houses in all 50 states. These are just some of the areas we serve. Don't see your city? We still want to hear from you.
Cedar Rapids neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across the city, including Time Check, Czech Village, New Bohemia, Kingston Village, Wellington Heights, Oakhill Jackson, Taylor, Noelridge and Bowman Woods, and neighborhoods on every side of the river. We also buy in nearby Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Ely and elsewhere in Linn County.
What we see in Cedar Rapids houses
- Flood history. Homes near the river with past water damage, flood-zone insurance costs or buyout-area questions.
- Derecho repairs. Roofs, siding and trees that were patched instead of fully fixed.
- Older homes near downtown. Early-1900s homes with original systems and basements that take on water.
- Rentals. About a third of Cedar Rapids households rent, according to Census estimates.
Why Cedar Rapids owners sell to us
We hear from owners who never fully recovered from storm or flood damage, families settling an estate, landlords ready to stop, and people who've moved away.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate and foreclosure in Cedar Rapids
Estates for Linn County residents are opened in the Linn County District Court, which handles probate. Iowa foreclosures usually go through the court and give owners a redemption period after the sheriff's sale. Iowa's inheritance tax no longer applies to deaths on or after January 1, 2025. See our Iowa page.
Questions Cedar Rapids sellers ask
Will you buy a house that was flooded or has unrepaired storm damage?
Yes. We buy as-is and factor it into our offer.
Can I sell an inherited house with Iowa's small-estate affidavit?
No. That affidavit only covers personal property when there's no real estate. A house usually needs an estate opened. We can work around that timeline.
Do I have to clean it out?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest.