As I enter the world of android on my new HTC EVO, I find myself searching for the best applications.  During my search I came across more than a few real estate applications.  I knew they were out there, but I started thinking about consumers and how they might really use these apps.  Hmm….this has [...]

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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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I got a phone call yesterday from a client that started like this: “So what’s up with the $15,000?”. Nice. Let’s see if I can help… First, it’s important to note that this is a PROPOSED tax credit. Many of us are following the new stimulus package carefully as we strain to learn the details about [...]

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So I get a little excited when I see the sunshine and the temperature is above 50 degrees in February.  No, my tulips aren’t coming up yet…but I’m ready! Once that sun shines on Des Moines, you can’t help but see the charm of living in Iowa. Neighbors are outside, friends are walking by, children [...]

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It’s our first local business feature!  Since spring market is just around the corner, you should know about this local company.  I spoke with Andrea Hansen of Curb to Curtains and below is a summary of what she had to say: Have You Heard? Curb to Curtains Home Services, LLC   How long have you [...]

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