Category Archives: Buying A Home

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  FAQ: How Do I Find FHA Approved Townhomes or Condos in Des Moines?

  Posted on April 19, 2010 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  As we near the end of the tax credit deadline buyers are scrambling to get their contracts written by the April 30, 2010. Buyers are pre-approved and are ready to roll. Don’t waste time by looking for a home that you can’t purchase because you are limited by your loan.  Be sure to take the [...]

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  FAQ: How Soon Do I Need To Write an Offer if I want the $8000 Tax Credit?

  Posted on August 29, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  Thinking of using the $8000 tax credit? Time is running out! The media is pushing hard to let everyone know that the deadline for closing on a home is November 30, 2009 if you plan on using the $8000 tax incentive. But you need to know there is a PROCESS! CLOSING TAKES TIME To be [...]

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  FAQ: What Questions Should I Ask When Buying A Condo?

  Posted on April 8, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  If you’re thinking of buying a condo you might want to check this out. PS..grab a beverage, it’s a LONG one! You Must Know In my personal opinion, buying a condo is HARDER than buying a single family home.  The details are endless and you need to be prepared. Let’s Dig In: The Questions How [...]

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  Moving? Tips For Packing Your Life

  Posted on March 4, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ, Selling Your Home

  I love it when people I follow on Twitter have great information, but this “tweep” had such great info that I had to share. My twitter friend @dustinson, emailed me about his great ideas for packing his home. I’ve seen a LOT of people move, but never quite like this. Enjoy! The Decluttering Process One [...]

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  FAQ: What Do I REALLY Need To Know When I Buy a Home?

  Posted on February 25, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  So, you’re moving. Maybe you’ve done this before, maybe you haven’t. Are you confused?What do you REALLY need to know? While emailing yesterday with a friend I realized that my super duper buyer packet may be a bit “boring”.  Buyers need more than checklists, things to look for, and more exciting information about buying a [...]

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• $15,000 Tax Credit gets Scaled Back

  Posted on February 12, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home

  If you have been following the stimulus package that I blogged about yesterday, you may notice that things have already changed.  Here’s what I’ve been hearing today: The tax credit is scaled down fro $15,000 to $8,000. This is a true tax credit and does not have to be repaid. This credit is for First [...]

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• Many will profit from Fannie Freddie failure – Will you?

  Posted on September 9, 2008 by Amber in Buying A Home

  Mortgages are in the news again today…but this time, the news is good! Especially for people looking to buy or refinance a home, as interest rates have dropped to the lowest levels seen since April. You”ve probably heard that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were taken over or “bailed out” by the Federal Government over [...]

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• 8 Quick Fixes to Increase Value

  Posted on September 3, 2008 by Amber in Buying A Home, Selling Your Home

  With buyers scarcer, sellers must up the ante to convince them that their property offers what many want most — top value for dollar expended. Here are eight fast fixes: 1. Buff up curb appeal. You’ve heard it before, but it’s critical to get buyers to want to look on the inside. Be objective. Check [...]

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