Tis the Season to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of Des Moines. Whether you are enjoying some...
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Information on Homes, Real Estate, and Des Moines Communities
Time to get out and take in some activities this holiday season.
By noracrosthwaite
/ December 3, 2021
Giving Back 2021
By noracrosthwaite
/ November 5, 2021
If you’ve followed Home Sweet Des Moines for a little while, you may have noticed that Tawnia, Jeannie, and I...
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Is the market starting to calm down?
By noracrosthwaite
/ October 5, 2021
Maybe! If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that the last few market updates have been...
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Extra Market Update… Coming in Hot!
By noracrosthwaite
/ August 3, 2021
Normally, I run a detailed market update once a quarter. But I can feel the market shifting… as can most...
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Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete!
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 5, 2021
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete! You might remember from last quarter’s update that 2021’s real estate...
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Guide To Securing Your Home
By noracrosthwaite
/ June 21, 2021
The following is a guest blog from writer, Aurora Springfield with Product Review Lad. Product Review Lad gives reviews for...
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Budget-Conscious Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
By noracrosthwaite
/ June 17, 2021
The following article is a guest writer for Home Sweet Des Moines, Ted James. Ted writes for tedknowsmoney.com Ted shares...
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By noracrosthwaite
/ June 9, 2021
The following is a guest blog from Daniel Evans with GH Clark. GH Clark is a roofing and construction contractor...
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What’s Wrong with Love Letters?
By noracrosthwaite
/ June 8, 2021
In this increasingly competitive market for homes, you hear of buyers doing some crazy things to get their offers accepted....
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How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value and Your Bottom Line
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 25, 2021
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above...
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Why is New Construction So Expensive?
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 16, 2021
If you’re trying to buy a home right now, you may be watching the prices of brand-new homes go up...
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3 Essential Questions That Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 12, 2021
The following is a guest blog from TedKnowsMoney.com. Ted's blog site shares money tips and helps people take control of...
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How to Create a Safe Household Environment On a Budget
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 4, 2021
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above...
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Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete!
By noracrosthwaite
/ April 5, 2021
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete! So far, 2021 has proven to be a year of competition...
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Lynn’s Top 10 Exterior Things to Do Before Listing Your Home
By noracrosthwaite
/ April 1, 2021
The following post is from a guest writer and friend of Home Sweet Des Moines, Lynn Kuhn. Lynn is the...
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Tips for Buying in this Hot Market
By noracrosthwaite
/ March 5, 2021
Interested in buying or selling a home? Then you should know the exact market conditions at that moment. Here in...
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How to Become a Landlord
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 9, 2021
The following post is from the guest writer, Dan Hall freelance writer and the author for dadschange.com. Dads Change is...
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Having It All: Starting a Business and Moving To A New House
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 9, 2021
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above...
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5 Ways the Pandemic Changed What People Look for in a Home
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 9, 2021
The following post is from the guest writer, Victoria Standridge. Victoria writes for Broadband Search to help others search their...
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Meet Jeannie Crosby
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 1, 2021
The Home Sweet Des Moines Team is shifting and changing this year. Jeannie Crosby who has been our "behind the...
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