Category Archives: Selling Your Home

Stunning Curb Appeal! 4613 78th Street

One of a kind large brick story and a half in Urbandale. Wonderful curb appeal, large corner lot and essence of the classic Beaverdale Brick. Living room freshly painted, family room with built-ins and new carpeting. Eat in the white … Continue reading

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Start Your Home Search…on Your Phone!

As I enter the world of android on my new HTC EVO, I find myself searching for the best applications.  During my search I came across more than a few real estate applications.  I knew they were out there, but … Continue reading

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For Those Cracks In Your Life…

As I walked through my neighborhood this morning I couldn’t help but notice the cracks in the cement. Driveways and sidewalks are showing their wear from tremendous weather we’ve had this year. It’s that time of year…again. Time to seal … Continue reading

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The Pricing Game: Price Your Home To SELL

I’m not a fan of writing about the obvious…but I’m seeing home prices in the Des Moines Real Estate market that are raising a red flag in my head. You’ve heard it before. There are dangers to overpricing your home. … Continue reading

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I Feel A Project Coming On….

If you know me well…then you KNOW I like home improvement projects!  A LOT! So…what are we doing? This winter our house has a new and improved laundry room, a shiny new lower level bathroom, and NEXT in line is … Continue reading

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Your Home is a Stage!

  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 … Continue reading

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Does Your Home Need A Little Lipstick?

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 … Continue reading

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Moving? Tips For Packing Your Life

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 … Continue reading

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