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Real Estate Agent - Prudential First Realty - 515-988-0638- LiveInDesMoines.com
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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 ...
08/31/2010
Thanks to Jake Stanton for this post today! Jake is GM/COO for Prudential First Realty located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Tax Credits Are Over, But Rates Are Lower! Earlier this year, there were a couple of fairly widespread predictions regarding what would happen to the housing market right aroun...
06/02/2010
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 extra ...
04/19/2010
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a great, family-friendly neighborhood. Beautiful four bedroom two story in move-in condition. Main floor features a formal dining room, large kitchen with pantry, center island (all kitchen appliances stay), dinette and a large family room with fireplace and buil...
03/19/2010
Today I posted the following picture on Twitter of a home I showed in Urbandale. Great home...$269,900 and has this killer master bedroom.   I see home with a tray (or trey) ceiling in almost many new construction homes I see, so this was a nice surprise! What's the difference? Coffered ceilings ...
03/19/2010
Congratulations Des Moines, Iowa! Great News! Yet another reason to celebrate....Des Moines has been honored many times this year as a great place to live, and here's the latest: According to MSN Real Estate, Des Moines, Iowa was just named the #1 "2009 MSN Real Estate Most-Livable Bargain Marke...
03/19/2010
It's not until you move away from Iowa that you realize what we have here is special.... Beggar's Night is coming...and for those of you not in Des Moines, Beggar's Night is the night that the kids take to the streets and go trick or treating. Though the 31st is Halloween, each town in the Des M...
10/27/2009
Thinking of using the $8000 tax credit? Time is running out! The media is pushing hard to let everyone know that the deadline for closing on a home is November 30, 2009 if you plan on using the $8000 tax incentive. But you need to know there is a PROCESS! CLOSING TAKES TIME To be sure you allow f...
08/29/2009
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 ...
04/30/2009
  Following up from yesterday's post titled FAQ: What Questions Should I Ask When Buying A Condo? Part 2 today includes what your lender might want to know. Thanks to Tyler Osby, of Four Legacies Mortgage, for his input on buying a condo. If you are buying a condo that is new construction or that...
04/12/2009
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