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• The New Construction Process in Des Moines, Iowa

  Posted on June 23, 2011 by Amber in Buying A Home, Loving Des Moines, SOLD Homes

  Another fun video update for Chris and Wendy! Have you been watching? It’s fun to see how their home turns out…it’s beautiful. Be sure to check out the pantry and the master closet….so BIG!

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  Spice up those walls!

  Posted on January 28, 2011 by Amber in DIY ~ Fix it Up!, Home Improvement

  Just a quick post to let you know how much I love this wall.  If you are looking for something to fill a wall, but don’t want your sellers to cry over removing wallpaper, check this out! Love it! Emily {over at Jones Design Company} came up with this amazing paint idea! Looks like wallpaper, [...]

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  Get Organized Des Moines!

  Posted on January 27, 2011 by Amber in Featured Local Business

  I see homes ALL. THE. TIME. that need a little help in the organization department.  If you are getting ready to sell (or not) and need a little help getting organized…look no further.  There is a new organizing business in town, Forever Organized! Lindsay Carrow, from West Des Moines, will get you on your feet [...]

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  Start Your Home Search…on Your Phone!

  Posted on August 30, 2010 by Amber in Buying A Home, Selling Your Home

  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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• 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: So, What’s Up With The $15,000 Tax Credit?

  Posted on February 11, 2009 by Amber in FAQ

  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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  Des Moines Gets a Little Sunshine!

  Posted on February 6, 2009 by Amber in Loving Des Moines

  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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  Local Business Feature: Curb to Curtains, LLC.

  Posted on January 21, 2009 by Amber in Featured Local Business, Loving Des Moines

  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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