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You have found the realtor you want to work with, you have toured homes, you even got pre-approved for a home loan, and now you are ready to make an offer on the house of your dreams. One of the most stressful parts of buying a new house is the time right after you you make an offer on the house ...
01/19/2017
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The Des Moines housing market remains extremely active and the trends are pointing to even more opportunities for buyers and sellers into 2017, and beyond. As expected, median costs have been steadily rising while there hasn't been much fluctuation from a sellers asking price to what is actually ...
01/04/2017
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Realtors in Des Moines seem to be on every street corner and office park, ready to help you find the house of your dreams. Despite that, you should not just pick a Realtor because they have an office in your neighborhood. Buying a house is a very personal experience and you’re going to be working...
12/13/2016
If you’re shopping for a home and aren’t sure if you should go to an open house, Space Simply wants you to know that the open house still has a place in the home buying process, so don’t count it out just yet. While it is no longer the primary method many shoppers use to find their dream home, on...
11/21/2016
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If you’re thinking of buying a house in the next few months, you are in luck. Even though inventory across the Des Moines area remains historically low, as the season changes from fall to winter, buyers can take their time in finding their dream home. According to DMAAR, the Des Moines Area Asso...
11/12/2016
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Do you work with first time home buyers? Share this blog post with them to help the process!So, you’re thinking of buying your first home? That’s great! Home ownership is an exciting experience and, when complete, you will be able to put your feet up, relax, and celebrate an incredible life miles...
10/24/2016
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As the seasons change, many people start to wonder if it is time to move into a new home. There are many questions you have to ask and answer before you decide to list your home and put an offer in on your next dream home.First, you have to ask, is it time to sell my home?If your family has grown...
09/26/2016
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One question many homeowners and home buyers ask is “When is the best time to buy a house?” This past summer has seen a historically low number of homes available for sale across Des Moines. Couple that with the rapid pace of home purchases and the low-time-on-market for many of those same homes,...
09/12/2016
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Over the past decade, buying a home in cities like Johnston, Waukee, Urbandale, Clive, and West Des Moines has increasingly been the popular choice for families -- new and growing. Just as it was in 2015, the housing market all around Des Moines is hot. Homes are staying on the market for less th...
08/29/2016
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One of the best things about living in Des Moines is that there is a home for every type of person and family. We have condos. We have ranch homes. We have two-story homes. We have homes with pools. We have homes with large backyards. We have homes with small back-yards. To top it off, we have so...
08/04/2016