Nigel Chapman's (nigelc) Blog

We are excited to announce we are opening an Altoona office September 10th.Tracy Adams who is the owner of RE/MAX Qualities has decided to sellher franchise to Real Estate Concepts & Nigel Chapman. Nigel haspartnered with Real Estate Concepts with our Managing Partnershipprogram. The Managing Par...

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 10.7% - First Realty - 505 1...

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 only get a mortgage for 95% Loan to Value...

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...

Hi allIf anyone anywhere has any friends in the Des Moines area that may have in fill lots or spare land that can be divided off a residential parcel, please let me know. I have 3 builders all looking for this type of land with the view to build affordable homes - to service an increasing demand ...

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 experienced inves...

 Wow! I sold many of these homes new, and this is the best! No builder grade flooring here! Buyers have installed quality carpet and hardwood. All appliances stay. Mud room off garage, 3 beds 2 baths.Excellent tastefull interior decor.Yard has been reseeded due to city drainage work on street.CLI...

If anyone has any friends or family members moving to or from the Greater Des Moines area, please call me. I am never too busy for my friends at Active Rain Network! To search the local listings, please click here. Note - not all area listings are on here due to certain companies not wishing to s...

First a little about me. The only time I ever watch a movie twice is after enough time has elapsed that I have forgotten most if it. I am currently re-watching movies from the late 1980's!That being said, it is even more amazing that I have just returned from watching Triple Expresso at the Templ...

I am conducting some research about agents likes and dislikes about real estate brokerages. PLEASE do not talk specifically about YOUR brokerage and DO NOT name any brokerage. I would like to know (in general terms), the good and bad things brokerages do for their agents. Is forced floor duty nor...