1517 56th Street, Des Moines, Iowa   $110,000
Cute two bedroom bungalow in great area. Updates include fresh interior paint, new carpeting (hardwood floors under carpet), furnace and central air replaced in 2005 (yearly inspections), approximately one-third of driveway replaced and some sidewalk replaced in 2008, new garage roof in 2008, and new living room windows in [...]

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 we [...]

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 is SOLID!

Median housing costs just [...]

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 area [...]

If you live in Des Moines and you haven’t seen Jake Boyd’s photography yet, you’re missing out. We came across Jake and his photos on Twitter, and we can’t believe what we see! Mad talent!
We especially appreciate his talent shooting Des Moines architecture. We’ve never seen anything like it.  After seeing his work, we knew [...]

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 easy. Really…it is.
Your [...]

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 a [...]

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 many units are in [...]