How was Real Estate in 2021 in Des Moines? If you thought 2020 was a crazy real estate year… you...
Read More
Information on Homes, Real Estate, and Des Moines Communities
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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....
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More