des moines: Iowa Law on Sex Offenders: "2000 Feet" Required
- 12/29/07 06:25 PM
When moving to a neighborhood, many buyers want to ensure a safe neighborhood. And one of the concerns some buyers have is "Are there any Registered Sex Offenders in This Neighborhood?" In case you did not already know, in the State of Iowa, it's illegal for a registered sex offender to live within 2000 foot of a school or a registered day care facility. The "2000 Foot Rule" law, as it has come to be known, first passed in 2002 in an overwhelming vote. The law stemmed from a concerned citizen, who contacted their State Legislator. They were uncomfortable knowing a convicted sex offender was living in a property that overlooked a school … (0 comments)
des moines: Iowa Sex Offender Registry
- 12/29/07 05:00 PM
When moving to a new neighborhood, many clients are now checking the Iowa Sex Offender registry to see who might be lurking in a potential neighborhood.
In Iowa, you can check the registry by searching the registry records at www.iowasexoffender.com. The service lets you search by an address, shows you an interactive map of offenders place of residence, and lists the class of offense the offender was convicted on, such as minors or adult victims. You can also receive updates by e-mail if an offender moves to your neighborhood! The registry has been in effect since 1995. As of November, 2007 the registry includes 6,007 individuals … (0 comments)
des moines: Des Moines, Iowa, In the National Spotlight of the Caucuses
- 12/08/07 03:47 PM
I admit, Des Moines has sometimes had an image with "outsiders" as being "fly over country"- but not really somewhere to stop and visit. Those of us who live here, know how unique, and wonderful this community really is, which is why we choose to be a part of this great city. With the caucuses just a few weeks away, Des Moines is in the national spotlight once again. And as Des Moines plays host to many of those very "outsiders", who in some cases have not been here since 2004, it is fun to see their thoughts on far Des Moines has come! This … (1 comments)
des moines: 2007 "Cost vs. Value Report" Released for Des Moines Iowa Real Estate market
- 12/06/07 04:05 PM
We all know that when we make improvements to our homes, we don't typically get 100% of our investment back when we move. And certainly, we make improvements to our homes for more reasons than just the return on investment. We do it to enjoy the time we spend in our home, to keep it up to date with current trends, and to personalize it to our individual tastes. But how much a typical project return? Knowing that can help you properly plan and budget. Otherwise, a project stands to drain your wallet both now, and down the road at resale time. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released … (1 comments)
des moines: New Construction, Des Moines Iowa: Local Builder Will Unlock Your Frozen Equity
- 12/05/07 05:08 PM
Local Builder Will Unlock Your Frozen Equity, Pay For The Sale of Your Current Home! This week, the Mills Family of Home Builders announced an incentive program called "Thaw Out Your Frozen Equity". The program is aimed at current home owners who want to move to new construction, who are either looking for an incentive to make their move now, or who might not have enough equity in their home to make a move possible, without this program. Under this program, the builder will actually pay the commission on the sale of your current home (up to $14,000), when you purchase one of theirs. The … (4 comments)
des moines: There is good news... But did your hear it?
- 12/04/07 12:44 PM
Most mornings I read the local newspaper while listening to the National TV news, and more often than not I am bombarded with messages from the media about how bad the real estate market is right now. Stores seem endless about sellers who cannot get their homes sold, about how values are unstable, and how you be "crazy" to be a buyer in this market. (Yes, the guest on one morning program actually used the word "Crazy".) And admittedly, there are many markets experiencing major corrections. But with values in some markets rising 20... 30....50% annually in recent years... Well, we … (2 comments)
When moving to a neighborhood, many buyers want to ensure a safe neighborhood. And one of the concerns some buyers have is "Are there any Registered Sex Offenders in This Neighborhood?" 
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