Category Archives: FAQ

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  Your Home is a Stage!

  Posted on October 15, 2009 by Amber in FAQ, Selling Your Home

    TRYING TO SELL? Home staging, which has entered the vernacular in large part because of cable television’s HGTV channel, is kind of like decorating in reverse. Instead of personalizing a home with the owners’ tastes in furniture, artwork and accessories, staging involves depersonalizing rooms, removing any clutter, rearranging the furniture and accessories to showcase [...]

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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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  I Love MY area of Des Moines…

  Posted on June 24, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  I talk to people from all around Des Moines on a daily basis. I have friends, family, coworkers, and clients that cover the different areas from Downtown to the suburbs. As a Realtor, I’m always curious why people are living where they are. What brought them there? Job? Family? Community? I posted a simple question [...]

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  Does Your Home Need A Little Lipstick?

  Posted on April 27, 2009 by Amber in FAQ, Selling Your Home

  Yes, I said lipstick. You know, a quick fix to look prettier? I “borrowed” that from someone a few years ago. Can’t remember who, but I’ve used it since. It works out perfectly in the real estate world. Pretty houses sell…. I often hear the question…what does my home need to sell? The answer is [...]

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  FAQ: What Should My Lender Know If I Buy A Condo?

  Posted on April 9, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  Following up from yesterday’s post titled FAQ: What Questions Should I Ask When Buying A Condo? Part 2 today includes what your lender might want to know. Thanks to Tyler Osby, of Four Legacies Mortgage, for his input on buying a condo. If you are buying a condo that is new construction or that is in [...]

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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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  FAQ: What is Des Moines, Iowa like?

  Posted on March 13, 2009 by Amber in FAQ, Loving Des Moines

  If you have ever been to Des Moines, Iowa, then you know it’s a great place to be. You know that this is a fun spot for singles, . You know that the size is just right, there are four seasons, and that it takes 15 minutes to get everywhere! Des Moines also offers plenty [...]

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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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