Country Club in Clive is the setting for this very nice four bedroom two story home. Features of this popular center hall plan include a first floor office/den, formal living room and dining room, beautiful kitchen completely remodeled in 2008 with granite, counters, tile floor, new cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. There are two family [...]

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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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I’m not a fan of writing about the obvious…but I’m seeing home prices in the Des Moines Real Estate market that are raising a red flag in my head. You’ve heard it before. There are dangers to overpricing your home. You know this, right? Let me just back up and say, “I get it.” I [...]

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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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  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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