Tag Archives: Des Moines

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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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• Charming, Cute, and Clean as a Whistle!

  Posted on January 29, 2010 by Amber in SOLD Homes

  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 [...]

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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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  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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  Local Business Feature: Jake Boyd Photography

  Posted on May 13, 2009 by Amber in Featured Local Business, Loving Des Moines

  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 [...]

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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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