Tag Archives: First Time Buyer

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

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 … Continue reading

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Charming, Cute, and Clean as a Whistle!

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading

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FAQ: Details on the Home Buyer Tax Credit

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 … Continue reading

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FAQ: Where do I start?

  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.  … Continue reading

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