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Stunning Curb Appeal! 4613 78th Street

Amber — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:28:41 +0000

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 kitchen with oak hardwood flooring or the formal dining room. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Laundry is currently in the lower level but there are hook ups on main floor. Master bedroom is on the main floor and there are two large bedrooms and full bath in the upper level. Lower level features a rec room and office. New Anderson slider and windows (most locations), custom built lawn shed, large 24 x 26 heated garage with attic storage. Nice courtyard between garage and home and you will love the secluded seating areas with park-like views. HSA Warranty is being offered. Wonderful home, beautiful setting, Johnston schools, convenient location and priced to sell.

Are you looking for a tech saavy realtor in the Urbandale, Iowa area who puts your needs on top? We’d love the opportunity to earn your business! Give us a call, shoot us an email, use our contact page, or comment below! We’d love to help you with your real estate needs.
Amber Salmon and Jan Page, Realtors 515-453-7635

Start Your Home Search…on Your Phone!

Amber — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:35 +0000

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 I started thinking about consumers and how they might really use these apps. Hmm….this has got me spinning!

So…my question today is:

Would you search for a new home on your phone? Better yet…have you already?

Des Moines Local Tweeps jumped right in:

@kateschneider: absolutely… I search for everything on my phone.

@mipo777: all the time. Love the location feature on realtor app. Makes it fun to look at lake properties

@ksteinkamp: definitely would on my phone

@ketelson: I would search on my phone

@edmoran77: if you can search for a love interest… Why not a home?! LOL

So…what apps are out there?

Here’s a test drive of a few that I went through…

SMARTER AGENT REAL ESTATE BROWSER

This app is very user friendly and easy to look at.
It shows homes for sale, for rent, and even homes that have recently sold (Sold homes are a bit behind…maybe a year out?)
You can use GPS to search for homes close to your location (might work well for that lake search!)
You can email the homes to yourself or a friend
You can limit search to a city, neighborhood, or even school
You can SAVE your favorites!

REAL ESTATE DROID

Font is a bit small, but functions very well
Acts like an internet search, plug in your criteria…and you’re off
You can add a home manually
Includes a loan calculator
Includes live neighborhood info with nearest property for sale, and comparable homes in the area

This is a start…there are so many more apps out there. Here is a great blog post about the Top 10 Real Estate Apps for Droid Phones. Most of these apps, if not all, are available for the iPhone as well!

Do you have another favorite? I’d love to hear about it!

Have more questions about Des Moines? There are definitely more answers.

Feel free to connect with me via Facebook, Twitter, Text, Email, or by cell. I’m happy to help.

*Photo Credit: wenzday01

Are you looking for a Des Moines area Realtor who puts your needs on top? We’d love the opportunity to earn your business! Give us a call, shoot us an email, use our contact page, or comment below! We’d love to help you with your real estate needs.

Amber Salmon and Jan Page, Realtors 515-453-7635

For Those Cracks In Your Life…

Amber — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:45:01 +0000

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 them up!

I’m no cement expert, but I do know that cement hardens constantly. It never stops. It moves, shifts, cracks, and sinks. When it cracks, the weather can cause your sidewalk to change…so sealing it will slow the process. (Anyone a cement expert out there? Feel free to chime in!)

With What?

So…are you asking yourself “What do I use to seal the driveway?” When clients have home inspections I constantly rely on a favorite inspector here in the Des Moines area. If you are looking for a Des Moines Home Inspector…connect with me and I’ll pass his name on. He always recommends Vulkem sealent, which you can purchase at the local hardware store.

So get out there, get your sealant, and delay your cement from moving further…

Have more questions about Des Moines? There are definitely more answers.

Feel free to connect with me via Facebook, Twitter, Text, Email, or by cell. I’m happy to help.

Are you looking for a Des Moines area Realtor who puts your needs on top? We’d love the opportunity to earn your business! Give us a call, shoot us an email, use our contact page, or comment below! We’d love to help you with your real estate needs.

Amber Salmon and Jan Page, Realtors 515-453-7635

Photo Credit: Lee Coursey