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2012
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I get a lot of questions about the 14,000-square foot home with a football field (including goal posts), 1,000-sq ft pool, and guesthouse that was lived in for only 2 years. Well, the West Des Moines home, formerly owned by Dave Walter’s, that was built for more that $5 million in 2005-06 sold l...
01/30/2012
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Popular Des Moines neighborhood, Beaverdale, is planning to spruce up it’s business district with a roundabout on the corner of Urbandale and Beaver Avenue. This is designed to draw residents with bigger sidewalks, slow down traffic, and make the business area more attractive. Supporters have ...
01/26/2012
According to Manpower, an employment services firm, Des Moines companies will be hiring in 2012. Who’s hiring, firing and maintaining their staff during this first quarter? The firm surveyed more than 18,000 employers in 100 metro areas to find out, and the results were posted online at Forbes,...
01/23/2012
Many cities across the country are showing signs of an improving real estate market, and Des Moines, Iowa, has joined the list. The National Association of Home Builders’ released new information this week, which brings the rebounding real estate markets to 76, up from 41 in December. Ames, Iow...
01/23/2012
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Are you looking for other ways to help with that New Year’s Resolution to get in better shape? DIY (do-it-yourself) projects can burn calories. This list may just help you get off the couch the next time a chore needs to be done. Interior painting: 136 calories per hour Building a fence: 340 c...
01/23/2012
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Just what you need: Another New Year’s resolution. Don’t stop reading. Instead of a new diet fad or workout, this list is for one of your largest investments--your home! HouseLogic, an online resource for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors, put together a fun top 10 list of th...
01/23/2012
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Central Iowa received a harsh winter mix of rain, sleet and snow over the last 12 hours. This type of accumulation oftentimes is easier to shovel rather than using snow blower. It is important to remember to be careful on slippery surfaces and with your shoveling technique to help save your bac...
01/23/2012
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