Tag Archives: Amber Salmon

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  FAQ: How Do I Get Rid of Furniture Dents In Carpet?

  Posted on March 17, 2010 by Amber in FAQ

  Short and simple…but proof that you learn something new every day! Recently I had buyers close on a new home in Copper Creek, which is in Pleasant Hill.  Their home had been the model home, so it was previously furnished.  The couch hadn’t been moved for months, the chairs, tables, etc seemed to have their [...]

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  The Pricing Game: Price Your Home To SELL

  Posted on March 8, 2010 by Amber in Selling Your Home

  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. You know this, right? Let me just back up and say, “I get it.” I [...]

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  I Feel A Project Coming On….

  Posted on January 27, 2010 by Amber in Home Improvement, Selling Your Home

  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 the area that we consider “the dropping spot”.  This is the place where all bags, [...]

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• Hot New Listing: 4466 90th Street, Urbandale

  Posted on January 26, 2010 by Amber in SOLD Homes

  Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a great, family-friendly neighborhood. Beautiful four bedroom two story in move-in condition. Main floor features a formal dining room, large kitchen with pantry, center island (all kitchen appliances stay), dinette and a large family room with fireplace and built-ins. Master suite and three other bedrooms are upstairs along with [...]

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• Experience The Iowa Death Storm 2009

  Posted on December 9, 2009 by Amber in Loving Des Moines

  We’re in the middle of our first snowstorm and it is a GOOD ONE! As I write this it is 9˚ in Des Moines, Iowa, with windchill at -15˚. There are 626 closings or delays, 47 counties that are under advisories, watches, or severe weather warnings. We’ve received more than a foot of snow, and [...]

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  Need Another Reason To Move To Des Moines?

  Posted on November 18, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  Congratulations Des Moines, Iowa! Great News! Yet another reason to celebrate….Des Moines has been honored many times this year as a great place to live, and here’s the latest: According to MSN Real Estate, Des Moines, Iowa was just named the #1  “2009 MSN Real Estate Most-Livable Bargain Markets” Highlights from the article: The economy [...]

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• Hot New Listing: 2508 158th Street

  Posted on October 29, 2009 by Amber in SOLD Homes

  Very nice two story in a great Clive location. Wonderful neighborhood filled with families and close to everything! New granite kitchen counters with gorgeous white washed oak cabinetry. Open, spacious layout with staircase at the back of the home. Main level includes an office/den/formal dining room – you choose which suits your family’s needs. Oversized [...]

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  Beggar’s Night Tradition in Des Moines, Iowa

  Posted on October 26, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  It’s not until you move away from Iowa that you realize what we have here is special…. Beggar’s Night is coming…and for those of you not in Des Moines, Beggar’s Night is the night that the kids take to the streets and go trick or treating. Though the 31st is Halloween, each town in the Des Moines [...]

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