Tag Archives: First Time Buyer

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  FAQ: How Do I Find FHA Approved Townhomes or Condos in Des Moines?

  Posted on April 19, 2010 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  As we near the end of the tax credit deadline buyers are scrambling to get their contracts written by the April 30, 2010. Buyers are pre-approved and are ready to roll. Don’t waste time by looking for a home that you can’t purchase because you are limited by your loan.  Be sure to take the [...]

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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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  FAQ: What Do I REALLY Need To Know When I Buy a Home?

  Posted on February 25, 2009 by Amber in Buying A Home, FAQ

  So, you’re moving. Maybe you’ve done this before, maybe you haven’t. Are you confused?What do you REALLY need to know? While emailing yesterday with a friend I realized that my super duper buyer packet may be a bit “boring”.  Buyers need more than checklists, things to look for, and more exciting information about buying a [...]

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• FAQ: Details on the Home Buyer Tax Credit

  Posted on February 18, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  8000 Reasons You Should Buy A Home A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for first-time home buyers purchasing a home on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid. If you’ve been looking [...]

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  FAQ: Where do I start?

  Posted on December 15, 2008 by Amber in FAQ

    Thinking of buying your first home?  Not sure where to start? How about a simple checklist to get you started… 1) MEET WITH A LENDER – A lender will sit down with you and go through your current finances.  They are highly qualified to help you understand what your financial obligation of owning a [...]

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