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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...