des moines: Cosmetic fixer in West Hill Kent. 2580 sq feet 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath. Great investment potential! - 04/09/08 11:48 AM
This Kent, Washington 2580 sq foot home has a lot of value and is priced for investment. Priced at 205,000 this 2580 sq feet sits on a 8,280 sq foot lot with views of Kent. This home is a cosmetic fixer and does need work. It should take approx 40,000-50,000 to … (1 comments)
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des moines: Forbes Ranks Des Moines #4 - 04/08/08 09:24 AM
**Click Here for the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**In case you missed it - Forbes published the 10 Best Cities for Business and Careers. Des Moines ended up being ranked #4 in the nation for best metros! It's not that surprising when you consider the numbers. We've had huge job growth (26,000 … (0 comments)
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des moines: Real Estate Market Watch for Des Moines, Iowa / Week of March 29th, 2008 - 04/08/08 08:38 AM
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Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As … (0 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 3/3/08 - 3/9/08 - 03/16/08 05:28 PM
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Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As … (0 comments)
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des moines: Two Rivers REIA hosts Ken Tharp - Iowa Equity Exchange, Wed., March 19, 2008 - 6:00PM - 03/13/08 03:57 PM
The Two Rivers REIA offers presentations on a variety of topics of interest to RE investors. This coming Wednesday, March 19th, we'll be meeting for networking, education, and mentoring and we'll be offering a timely presentation from Ken Tharp, of Iowa Equity Exchange.
Check out the Two Rivers REIA website for more … (1 comments)
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des moines: 4 Level Split minutes from downtown on quiet cul-de-sac. - 03/04/08 03:20 PM
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des moines: Condo Real Estate Staging - Des Moines, Washington - 02/28/08 11:22 PM
Des Moines, Washington
We just finished decorating the interior of this wonderful condominium that has views of Lake Washington, and I must say, I would love it for myself. We have been excited about this model home/staging project, as our Realtor mentioned it to us when we finished up her last project … (12 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 1/28/08 - 2/3/2008 - 02/10/08 11:45 PM
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Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As I continue to … (0 comments)
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des moines: Your advise is GREAT. What is the one thing that works the best?? - 02/05/08 12:14 PM
WOW you are all so awesome! THANK you ALL for your feedback... I will try to figure out how to write an individual note to all who welcomed me... not sure how to yet.
So many responses... You all seem so well versed in the pro's of the community... where would be … (3 comments)
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des moines: New to the community of active rain...now what? - 02/04/08 11:36 PM
Hey Since this is my very first day...how about suggestions from all you seasoned active rainists!!!!Being a REALTOR in the south end of King county, I feel a bit lost in the archives! THERE are over 8500 agents in this county alone... for every person I know , they know 1-2 … (14 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Market Watch 1/21/08-1/27/2008 - 02/03/08 02:17 PM
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Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week, I recieve a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week. The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As … (0 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Market Watch 1/14/08 - 1/20/08 - 02/03/08 02:08 PM
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Numbers are extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Imagine what it would be like if there was simply a national weather forecast. Crazy thought huh? (Especially since it was 6 below on my drive into work today) It … (0 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Market Watch 1/7/08-1/13/08 - 02/03/08 01:54 PM
Des Moines Market Watch 1/7/08 - 1/13/08
Numbers are extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week I receive a summary of the market activity in my email and I find these statistics very valuable. Even though I cannot personally sell or help you purchase a home … (0 comments)
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des moines: Best price in town with partial views of Puget Sound & territorial of Des Moines - 02/02/08 05:46 PM
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des moines: Get Off The Sidelines and See What You're Missing! - 01/17/08 11:14 AM
**Click here to see the original post on wealthwithmortgage.com**I want to put a stop to the wait and see mentality (not being reckless, but being strategic). Here's my beef - there is always a reason not to do something. The thing most of us miss is measuring the risk of the … (0 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Market Watch 1/7/08 - 1/13/2008 - 01/17/08 11:12 AM
**Click here to see the original post on wealthwithmorgage.com**Numbers are extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home. Each week I receive a summary of the market activity in my email and I find these statistics very valuable. Even though I cannot personally sell or help you purchase … (0 comments)
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des moines: 3bd/1.5ba North Hill Des Moines Home - by The LeFebvre Team - 01/07/08 02:04 PM
A Great Value - by The LeFebvre Team
Don't miss this comfortable 3br/1.5ba home in a great North Hill location. A beautiful new kitchen awaits with new appliances, flooring, countertops, & cabinets. Features include a newer gas furnace, beautiful real hardwood floors throughout living areas and bedrooms, 1/2ba off master, … (0 comments)
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des moines: Iowa Law on Sex Offenders: "2000 Feet" Required - 12/30/07 02:25 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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des moines: Iowa Sex Offender Registry - 12/30/07 01:00 AM
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 … (0 comments)
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des moines: "Christmas Stinks!"; Um, You're Standing in the Septic Tank.... - 12/27/07 04:56 PM
Talk about losing your Christmas Spirit! And appetite..... and lunch.... you get the idea.
Robert Schoff, of Des Moines, Iowa, has officially claimed 2007 to be the worse Christmas he ever had. You can't really blame him for feeling so grinchy, though. After all, he did spend part of Christmas … (5 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Metro Market - 12/21/07 09:15 PM
Funny thing is happening this last week in my market. I have been very busy I have buyers that are ready to look and buy. With more homes on the market we do look at more homes and work harder but, I have decided to take it and enjoy the experience … (1 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines, Iowa, In the National Spotlight of the Caucuses - 12/08/07 11:47 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. … (1 comments)
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des moines: 2007 "Cost vs. Value Report" Released for Des Moines Iowa Real Estate market - 12/07/07 12:05 AM
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 … (1 comments)
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des moines: New Construction, Des Moines Iowa: Local Builder Will Unlock Your Frozen Equity - 12/06/07 01:08 AM
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 … (4 comments)
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des moines: There is good news... But did your hear it? - 12/04/07 08:44 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 … (2 comments)
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des moines: Waukee Iowa Real Estate: 2BR Main level condo! - 11/30/07 12:00 AM
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des moines: Urbandale Iowa Real Estate: What a view! - 11/29/07 11:55 PM
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des moines: Two Rivers REIA hosts Attorney - Kristine Corcoran Frye - Dec 1, 2007 - 8:00AM - 11/23/07 09:22 PM
Check out Two Rivers REIA for more a map to the location, and more info.
The Two Rivers REIA meets on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of each month. We are an affiliate of the National Real Estate Investors Association, offering programs for a wide variety of RE investors.
Kristine … (2 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines, WA Home for Sale 3bd/1ba by The LeFebvre Team Real Estate - 10/28/07 11:29 PM
$264,950- 3bd/1ba Des Moines Rambler Home for Sale - by The LeFebvre Team Real Estate
Don't miss this charming home on a large lot, nestled at then end of a quiet dead end street. This very private rambler has a new roof and new siding within the last 3 years. The … (2 comments)
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des moines: Two Rivers REIA hosts Blue Moon Capital Webinar - Wed., Oct 17th - 6:00PM - 10/13/07 09:02 AM
The Two Rivers REIA offers presentations on a variety of topics of interest to RE investors. This coming Wednesday, Oct 17th, we'll be meeting for networking, education, and mentoring but we'll be offering a different kind of a presentation, from Blue Moon Capital.
Check out the Two Rivers REIA website for … (0 comments)
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des moines: John Sweeney, CPA - Senior Tax Manager, LWBJ - Speaks at Two Rivers REIA - 10/13/07 08:56 AM
The Real Estate Investor Association, Two Rivers REIA of Central Iowa, hosted John Sweeney for a presentation to our REIA meeting on Oct. 6th, at 8:00-10:00AM.
Sweeny offered tips and insight into tax issues that specifically affect RE investors for buy & hold, flips, 1031 issues, with emphasis on cost segregation. … (4 comments)
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des moines: We now have 5 offices in Des Moines Metro! - 09/14/07 03:54 PM
To better serve our clients, we now have 5 offices in the Des Moines Metro! West Des Moines - Mills Civic ParkwayBeaverdale - Douglas AvenueSouthside - Fleur DriveDowntown - Kaleidescope / HubAND OUR NEW BRANCHAltoona - West of Wal-MartCall me at (515) 321-8094 for all your real estate needs. … (0 comments)
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des moines: RE/MAX has Premier Market Presence in Des Moines - 08/28/07 08:47 PM
Way to go RE/MAX Agents! Another town where we have a lot less agents than the largest local company and yet again we have premiere market presence!
Based on Listing and Selling Units
32.3% - RE/MAX - 1523 Units
31.3% - Iowa Realty - 1476
11.3% - Coldwell Banker - 530 … (0 comments)
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des moines: Citi Mortgage 80/20 loans - 08/28/07 08:46 PM
So, it seems the screw tightened a little more last week! If you want a full doc 80/20 loan and have a 720 or higher credit score, then your 2nd mortgage rate will be AT LEAST 10.5%!! HELOCS are not allowed. If your credit score is less than 720, you will … (1 comments)
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des moines: Realtors, Lenders, Investors, Loan Officers - You may not get a loan! - 08/28/07 08:44 PM
If you are a Realtor, Lender, Builder or investor - read this! This is an excerpt from Citi Mortgage Wholesale Division's recent bulletin. As always, I am sure other lenders will follow suit!
Real Estate Professionals - Applies to InterFirst CES Only
Loans to Real Estate Professionals are subject to the … (7 comments)
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des moines: Hard-Money Lending - Wosmansky to Speak at Two River REIA - July 7th - 07/03/07 11:03 AM
"Hard-Money Lending - Preparing the Construction Narrative" - will be the topic on Saturday, July 7th at 8:00 AM for the Two Rivers REIA monthly meeting. Meeting details can be found at Two Rivers REIA.
Kevin Wosmansky is an Owner and Manager of Heartland Mortgage Group (HMG) here in Des Moines, Iowa, and has extensive … (3 comments)
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des moines: 25107 8th Pl South Des Moines, Washington - 06/29/07 03:27 AM
A light breeze blows across the skin on your face, a perfect contrast to the warm sun that illuminates the shimmering Puget Sound in front of you. To your left a small flock of seagulls whistles into the wind, flirting with an eagle from Saltwater State Park. This is what welcomes … (2 comments)
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des moines: Why investing in one rental per year is the right pace for many... - 06/18/07 09:06 AM
From Chris Lengquist's blog - he makes the case that REALTORS can build a good investment portfolio by investing in one property per year. All that follows basically supports this advice, so if you're in a hurry you can skip this blog entry. :^)
In our Two Rivers REIA we spend a lot of time … (8 comments)
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des moines: What a great company!!! RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts - 06/07/07 02:12 PM
Can I take a brief moment and brag about the company with which I recently became affiliated? Not that my old one was bad, it's just that this new one is soooo good! They treat agents like we are the customer and that's like a breath of fresh air!
I just learned that I don't need to … (1 comments)
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des moines: We Finally Caught Our Bear! Update - 05/31/07 12:42 PM
I wrote a few days ago that a bear was on the loose in Des Moines, Washington. Well, it took a while but it has now finally been caught. KIRO TV News just sent an update. "The bear was caught late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning in a trap baited … (0 comments)
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des moines: Bear looking for love in all the wrong places--Bear loose in Des Moines, Washington - 05/26/07 03:51 PM
Yesterday, May 25th, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., KOMOTV.Com reported a bear on the loose in Des Moines, Washington. They are saying the bear "began on Point Robinson on Maury Island -- about two miles across Puget Sound. The bear then jumped in the water and took off. The caretaker at … (0 comments)
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des moines: Des Moines Anti-Bubble Research - From NAR - 05/12/07 11:50 AM
Here is link to my favorite links page, and from there, if you select the entry for Des Moines Anti-Bubble Research, you can open a PDF document published about RE values in Des Moines. It's for the analytical types who want more info than what will be available in the local newspapers. I … (0 comments)
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des moines: Foreclosed Home For sale in Des Moines, Iowa - 04/30/07 02:08 PM
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des moines: Our BNI "Business Masters" Chapter -- rocks! - 04/06/07 06:50 AM
Recently, several business people in the City of Des Moines have been making their way each Wednesday morning to the Cub Club for a great meeting to create word-of-mouth referrals.
As many of us in the Real Estate Industry know, the best type of business lead that you can receive is … (3 comments)
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des moines: Two Rivers REIA Discussion Forum - 04/06/07 06:30 AM
The Two Rivers REIA is a Real Estate Investors association which meets on the 1st Saturday of each month all year long. We add the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May. In addition to the many benefits we gain from networking among like-minded peers at meetings, there is a discussion forum at http://tworiversreia.org/Discussion_Forum.html .Saturday meetings are at … (0 comments)
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des moines: 7 steps to selling your home - 03/27/07 12:19 PM
Realtor.com is great source of information for all types of transactions when buying a home or selling your home for the first time. If you've never sold a home before and need a little help with the process, THIS should help you out. If you still have more questions, give me … (0 comments)
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des moines: Thinking about Relocating to Des Moines? - 03/27/07 11:59 AM
Here are some great links that I pulled off of Trulia! Find everything Des Moines here.
Call me when looking to buy or sell in Des Moines and central Iowa. Until next time.
Adam Forney, Realtor
515.865.6000 www.YourDesMoines.com Adam@YourDesMiones.com
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des moines: Is E 85 going to increse your property taxes ? - 03/17/07 06:22 PM
The use of the ethanol blend of gasoline known as e-85 has increased 200%. Ethanol is made from corn in Iowa. The due to the demand for e-85 corn prices have gone up. In reading The City Of Des Moines 2006 performance report I read "In Iowa, the price of corn is … (0 comments)
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des moines: Newer south side home In Des Moines - 03/14/07 01:06 PM
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des moines: Des Moines West Market Report for 2006 - 02/27/07 03:04 PM
The First Realty's Westown Office is the # 2 Real Estate Office in the MLS area Des Moines West. The 2006 Des Moines Area Association of Realtors' Statistic show that Westown had a 12.04% market share. The average sales price was $185,132. The average sales price for the #1 ranked … (0 comments)
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des moines: Just Listed!! - 02/23/07 04:56 PM
Quiet Country Living, In the City!Beautiful 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and an unfinished basement; sitting on a one-acre lot. This home is located in the SE Polk school district and is just minutes from the HWY 5 By-pass. This home has a large kitchen; including oven, … (0 comments)
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des moines: My Answers to What's My Answers - 02/20/07 12:25 PM
Okay, as they say in Missouri, Progress as Promised. Here are my answers to the e-mail.If you choose to be a Realtor, you will be choosing one of the most challenging and most rewarding careers you can find. If you love dealing with people, both good and bad, real estate will … (0 comments)
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des moines: Times are Bad....what?? - 01/31/07 11:52 AM
Another article in the Des Moines Business Record shows that even though some things have been declining, the economy's looking better and better for 2007 in Des Moines and central Iowa. FORECAST FOR 2007: Things are looking up. "A solid year" - Carl Tannenbaum.
"Home sales have declined steadily since 2004," … (1 comments)
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des moines: Thinking about joining RE/MAX in Des Moines Area? - 01/24/07 07:08 AM
About Us: At RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS we are focused on providing you with the best results and service in the industry. We listen carefully to understand your real estate goals and work hard to create solutions that make sense for you. Whether you are new to the market or an … (1 comments)
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