Cara Shanks - Realtor with Captivate Real Estate Team at Century 21

04/17/2026

🏠 OPEN HOUSE

Nearly 6,000 sq ft of space, character, and amenities you won't find anywhere else. Come see it for yourself! 👀

📅 Sunday, April 19th
⏰ 2:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 1306 Grandview Avenue

This exceptional 5-bed, 3.5-bath home in a highly desirable northwest neighborhood is truly one-of-a-kind. Soaring vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, a stunning sunroom, and a screened-in porch set the stage — and that's just the main level.

Work from home in a private office with built-in cabinetry, unwind in the lower-level workout room with a built-in hot tub, and entertain in a backyard complete with a cement basketball court and firepit area. 🏀🔥

Homes like this don't come around often — stop by this Sunday and see what makes it so special!

📲 Can't make it Sunday? DM me to schedule a private showing!

04/17/2026

✦ JUST LISTED ✦

Move-in ready with room to grow — and it's everything you've been waiting for. 🏡

Listed at $319,000

This beautifully refreshed 2-bed, 2-bath condo blends modern updates with incredible future potential. Enjoy a bright, open-concept layout with a spacious kitchen island, fresh carpet, updated vanities, new backsplash, and fresh paint throughout.

Love the versatility of a bonus room perfect for a home office, sunroom, or playroom — plus an unfinished walkout basement already set up for a future 3rd bedroom, bathroom, and family room.

Top it off with a 2-stall attached garage and a lower-level patio — this one checks all the boxes. 📦✅

📲 Message me for details, photos, or to schedule your private showing today!

04/04/2026

🏡✨ JUST LISTED — and this one is a SHOWSTOPPER! ✨🏡

5 beds | 3.5 baths | Nearly 6,000 sq ft | $535,000

This is not your average home — this is THE home. Tucked in a highly desirable northwest neighborhood, this one-of-a-kind property delivers space, character, and amenities that are truly hard to find.

🔥 Soaring vaulted ceilings & TWO fireplaces
☀️ Stunning sunroom flooded with natural light
🍽️ Chef-friendly kitchen with dual bartop seating
🖥️ Private office with built-in cabinetry & desks
🛋️ Walk-out lower level with a built-in hot tub & workout room
🏀 Cement basketball court, firepit area & screened-in porch
🌳 Neighborhood park just one block away!

From the moment you walk in, you'll feel the difference. The main floor flows seamlessly from the living room to the kitchen to the sunroom — perfect for entertaining or just living your best life. The primary suite is a true retreat with multiple closets, updated floors, and flex space just for you. And the lower level? It's a whole vibe of its own.

Homes like this don't come around often. This is your chance to own something truly special. 👇

📲 Schedule your showing today!
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📞 Cara Shanks: 319-505-0860
📞 Jordan Shanks: 319-230-8739

04/03/2026

🏡 SNEAK PEEK — Coming Soon to Waverly!

Some homes just feel like home the moment you walk in. 1306 Grandview NW is one of those homes.

✨ 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 5,995 Finished Sq Ft | Listed at $535,000

Modern, updated, and full of the kind of details that make everyday living feel a little more special. Soaring vaulted ceilings welcome you in and set the tone for a home that's as beautiful as it is functional. Gather around the fireplace on cozy evenings, retreat to the stunning primary suite after a long day, and enjoy the flexibility of a dedicated home office and a fully finished basement — space for everyone and everything you need.

This is the kind of home where memories are made and roots are put down.

📍 Nestled in one of Waverly's most desirable neighborhoods at 1306 Grandview NW.

📲 Full listing coming soon

04/01/2026

🏡 Welcome home to 217 1st Ave SE, Hampton, IA — listed at $225,000!

This beautifully updated two-story charmer is move-in ready and full of the details you've been dreaming about. From the inviting covered front porch to the stunning original woodwork, built-in bench, and elegant colonnades inside, this home has a warmth and character that's hard to find.

The updated kitchen features solid surface countertops, a center island with seating, and a walk-in pantry. Four spacious bedrooms upstairs — all with hardwood floors — including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath. The finished lower level adds even more living space, and all the big-ticket updates (roof, siding, windows, hot water heater & more) have already been done for you. ✅

This is the kind of home you walk into and just feel at home. 🤍

📍 217 1st Ave SE, Hampton, IA 50441
💰 $225,000

📩 DM us or reach out today to schedule your private showing — this one won't last long!

03/06/2026

Welcome Jordan!!

He has a better sales laugh than me and has dominated the IT sales world, but thought he wanted to join the fun and adventures in the real estate world.

People often joke I'm training up the 3rd generation of Realtors (our 3 kids), but dad beat them to it.

I have no doubt Jordan will take off running with this new adventure and I can't wait to show him the ropes.

Join us in welcoming Jordan Shanks to Century 21 Signature Real Estate! He will be joining the Captivate Team and serving clients out of our Waverly office. Welcome, Jordan! 🏡

03/05/2026

Let’s go back to stately. ✨

To defined living spaces instead of open-everything.
To statement-making staircases and woodwork that tells a story.
To pocket doors, walk-up attics, and rooms designed with purpose.

This Victorian-era beauty brings timeless character, craftsmanship, and charm you simply can’t recreate. If you’ve been waiting for a home with presence — this is it. 🖤

Message me for the details or to schedule your private showing!

02/10/2026

Renting isn’t bad . . . but some relationships are meant to be temporary.

For a lot of people, there comes a point when flexibility starts feeling like uncertainty, and they want something more committed, more stable.

If that sounds like you, maybe it’s time to stop renewing your lease and start falling in love with homeownership instead.

Ready to break up with renting? DM me and let’s talk it through.

12/13/2025

All wrapped up and ready for the holidays 🎄✨ Stylish updates, cozy fireplace vibes, and space for every season of life—this one-story home is the perfect place to make Christmas and year-round memories.

11/19/2025

🎉 NEW PRICE 🎉
327 E Mindy Dr., Shell Rock
$263,000

Beautifully updated ranch-style home with 3-4 🛌, 2 🛁, an oversized 2 🚗 garage, fenced in backyard, and more! Located in a quiet neighborhood close to parks and swimming pool!

09/07/2025

🎉 New Listing Alert! 🎉

🏡 OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

🌟 River views + move-in ready! 3BR, 2BA split-level in NW Waverly with open-concept living and attached garage.

09/04/2025

✨ Help make a difference! ✨
Join the Day of Caring Diaper Drive by picking up a pack of diapers or pull-ups and dropping them off at our Waverly office. Every donation supports local families through the United Way Diaper Bank! We are accepting donations through September 15th! 💙👶