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Information on Homes, Real Estate, and Des Moines Communities
Meet Jessica Shanley
By noracrosthwaite
/ August 5, 2022
Jessica has been licensed as a Real Estate Agent since 2020. Her passion for Real Estate has flourished over the...
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Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you!
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 13, 2022
Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you! It seems you can’t turn on any news programs without hearing about the...
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Townhomes vs. Condo What is the Difference?
By noracrosthwaite
/ June 13, 2022
Over the past few months, we have seen an influx of buyers who are interested in looking at townhouses (townhomes)...
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Please… Tell me this housing market is calming down?
By noracrosthwaite
/ April 7, 2022
Please… Tell me this housing market is calming down? So far in the first quarter of 2022, we’ve had more...
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Ask the Lenders
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 28, 2022
As agents we have worked with many different lenders here in Des Moines. We also have some preferred lenders that have...
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Our Favorite Des Moines Coffee Shops
By noracrosthwaite
/ February 6, 2022
If you’ve met with us to discuss real estate, life, kids, or anything really, you probably know that we love...
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2021 Des Moines Home Sales in Review
By noracrosthwaite
/ January 4, 2022
How was Real Estate in 2021 in Des Moines? If you thought 2020 was a crazy real estate year… you...
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How to Purchase a Profitable Investment Property
By noracrosthwaite
/ January 3, 2022
The following is a guest blog from Katie Conroy, the creator of Advice Mine. Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle...
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Time to get out and take in some activities this holiday season.
By noracrosthwaite
/ December 3, 2021
Tis the Season to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of Des Moines. Whether you are enjoying some...
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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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