des moines: Start Searching For Your New Home...On Your Phone! - 08/31/10 02:36 AM

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 got me spinning! So...my question today is: 
Would you search for a new home on your phone? Better yet...have you already? Des Moines Local Tweeps jumped right in: @kateschneider: absolutely... I search for everything on my phone. :) @mipo777: all the time. Love the location … (0 comments)

des moines: FAQ: How Do I Find FHA Approved Townhomes or Condos in Des Moines, Iowa? - 04/19/10 01:58 AM

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 time to research and be ready! Looking for an FHA approved condo or townhome? Many buyers are choosing a loan with FHA terms and therefore need a condo or townhome that is FHA approved.  You can find what you need by going to the US … (0 comments)

des moines: Beggar's Night Tradition in Des Moines, Iowa - 10/27/09 12:26 AM

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 Moines area picks what night will be "Beggar's Night". Around the country kids are saying "Trick or Treat!" and claiming their candy prize, but we do things a bit differently here. We do things right....
New to Des Moines? Be prepared:
1) Kids in … (0 comments)

des moines: FAQ: What Should My Lender Know If I Buy A Condo? - 04/12/09 02:02 PM
 
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 is in a newer community you should know:
With condos, it's always important to lenders what the entire project looks like. The reasons they take consideration into the entire project is because it impacts resale value (so, it's a good thing they care about it).
Here … (0 comments)

des moines: FAQ: What Questions Should I Ask When Buying A Condo? - 04/09/09 02:16 PM
If you’re thinking of buying a condo you might want to check this out. PS..grab a beverage, it’s a LONG one!

You Must Know In my personal opinion, buying a condo is HARDER than buying a single family home.  The details are endless and you need to be prepared.
Let’s Dig In: The Questions How many units are in the building?
Is the building large with so many tenants coming and going that you’ll get lost in the shuffle?
Is there a building manager? What is he/she responsible for? Do they live on site?
How much are the association … (2 comments)

des moines: Iowa Legalizes Gay Marriage - 04/03/09 08:32 AM
Today marks a progressive day in the state of Iowa. I've invited Tanya Keith, owner of Simply For Giggles, to join us with a guest blog on her experience today. For more info on this ruling, click here. It's just one more reason it's great to Live In Des Moines.
I'll admit it, when I moved to Iowa in 1992, it was a little against my will. I was excited to be together with my soon-to-be fiance, but Iowa? Let's just say growing up in New Jersey, I didn't give Iowa a whole lot of thought, but if I had, "progressive … (1 comments)

des moines: FAQ: What is Des Moines, Iowa like? - 03/17/09 02:00 PM
If you have ever been to Des Moines, Iowa, then you know it's a great place to be. You know that this is a fun spot for singles, . You know that the size is just right, there are four seasons, and that it takes 15 minutes to get everywhere!
 

 
Des Moines also offers plenty of entertainment (think Iowa Cubs, Iowa Energy Basketball, DM Bucs, or Civic Center performances). You'll appreciate how “friendly” Des Moines is to every generation.
 
WHY DES MOINES?
 
If you've followed the news at all, Des Moines has been featured a few … (1 comments)

 
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