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Information on Homes, Real Estate, and Des Moines Communities
Location, Location, Location!
By noracrosthwaite
/ September 4, 2018
You’ve heard this before when it comes to real estate: Location, Location, Location! Why is Location so important? Two reasons:...
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Should I sell my house in the fall?
By noracrosthwaite
/ August 7, 2018
Are you questioning whether it’s time to sell your home, even though school is starting soon and it’s getting close...
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Altoona
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 11, 2018
AltoonaThe Altoona community is the northeastern suburb of the Des Moines metro area, located directly off the Interstate 80 and...
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Grimes
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 10, 2018
Grimes Grimes is located on the northwest side of Greater Des Moines area. It offers the amenities of city living...
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Beaverdale
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 10, 2018
The Beaverdale neighborhood is one of the largest of the recognized neighborhoods in the city of Des Moines. It extends...
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How is the Real Estate Market doing in 2018?
By noracrosthwaite
/ July 2, 2018
Do you remember the analysis I put together in January of this year, looking at 2017 and comparing it to previous years?...
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Reminder: Lower your Property Taxes!
By noracrosthwaite
/ June 26, 2018
If you purchased a home in 2017 or this year 2018. Please make sure to sign up for the homestead...
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Costs of Buying a Home
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 31, 2018
Last month we shared all the costs that home owners should be prepared for when selling a home. This month...
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Costs of Selling a Home – Don’t be Surprised!
By noracrosthwaite
/ May 2, 2018
In the current Des Moines seller market, home prices are on the rise. It can be a great time to...
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Why should I worry about interest rates?
By noracrosthwaite
/ April 2, 2018
Why should I worry about interest rates? If you are thinking about buying a home in the next 6 to...
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Johnston
By noracrosthwaite
/ March 14, 2018
The city of Johnston is another fast-growing Northern suburb of the Des Moines Metro area. Johnston is home to numerous businesses...
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How to Stay Sane while Moving with Dogs
By noracrosthwaite
/ March 1, 2018
Moving is stressful for everyone, including your family dog(s). This month, my technology assistant Jeannie Crosby is taking the reins...
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What is so special about new construction?
By noracrosthwaite
/ January 31, 2018
As we get into springtime, more and more buyers and houses will be coming out of the woodwork. You may...
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Des Moines Housing Market: 2017 Update
By noracrosthwaite
/ January 4, 2018
Last January, I reported that the number of home sales annually continued to increase year-over-year (see full report for 2016 here). ...
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Tax Reform – Times Are Changing
By noracrosthwaite
/ December 12, 2017
For this post, we have Stephanie Majeran, a CPA and owner of WellRun Results, LLC, explaining some of the provisions of...
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Urbandale
By noracrosthwaite
/ November 20, 2017
Urbandale Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35,...
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Best Home Improvement Returns
By noracrosthwaite
/ November 8, 2017
Now that you’ve bought a house and moved in, naturally you want to begin making the house your “home”. And,...
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West Des Moines
By noracrosthwaite
/ November 8, 2017
YES! WEST DES MOINES When clients ask – I say “Yes! West Des Moines!” West Des Moines is the...
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Waukee
By noracrosthwaite
/ November 8, 2017
Waukee Waukee, the western most suburbs of Des Moines is one of the areas fastest growing communities. Located west of...
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