Ask the Lenders
As agents we have worked with many different lenders here in Des Moines. We also have some preferred lenders that have proven to us that they will go the extra mile…
Friends of Home Sweet Des Moines contribute articles and stories that we like to share.
How to Purchase a Profitable Investment Property
The following is a guest blog from Katie Conroy, the creator of Advice Mine. Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle topics and created the website to share advice she has…
Guide To Securing Your Home
The following is a guest blog from writer, Aurora Springfield with Product Review Lad. Product Review Lad gives reviews for home, electronics, and outdoors. Graphic provided from productreviewlad.com Keeping your…
Budget-Conscious Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
The following article is a guest writer for Home Sweet Des Moines, Ted James. Ted writes for tedknowsmoney.com Ted shares money tips and help people take control of their life.…
How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value and Your Bottom Line
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
3 Essential Questions That Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home
The following is a guest blog from TedKnowsMoney.com. Ted's blog site shares money tips and helps people take control of their finances. He is a professional financial counselor and coach…
How to Create a Safe Household Environment On a Budget
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
Lynn’s Top 10 Exterior Things to Do Before Listing Your Home
The following post is from a guest writer and friend of Home Sweet Des Moines, Lynn Kuhn. Lynn is the founder of Outdoors Transformations here in the Des Moines area.…
How to Become a Landlord
The following post is from the guest writer, Dan Hall freelance writer and the author for dadschange.com. Dads Change is a community of dads who want to show our support…
Having It All: Starting a Business and Moving To A New House
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
5 Ways the Pandemic Changed What People Look for in a Home
The following post is from the guest writer, Victoria Standridge. Victoria writes for Broadband Search to help others search their areas for the best Internet Services. Photo: Canva They say…
How to Set Your Rental Property Up for Success
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their…
3 lessons learned while searching for a new home
My husband Alan and I recently
Dream Home — 3 lessons learned while searching for a new home
The following is a guest blog from caretokeep.com Karen Mary is the creator and keeper of caretokeep.com. The site is dedicated to helping others find out how to take care…
Broadband Search, has an in-depth blog page dedicated to the best internet providers in the Des Moines area
Best Internet Providers in Des Moines, IA
The following is a guest blog from Broadband Search | Photo: Canva Broadband Search have put thousands of hours into our extensive research and our rankings are completely unbiased. They…
Best Home Security Based on In-Depth Reviews
The following is a guest blog from ConsumerAdocates.org | Photos: Canva Check out a shared blog article from Consumer Advocates. They have created a comprehensive guide to modern home security…
Healthy Home Upgrades for the DIYer (And How to Hire a Good Professional When Necessary)
Healthy Home Upgrades for the DIYer
The following is a guest blog post from Curtis Fisher who writes for tradesbright.org Tradesbright, an online blog site to highlight the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and…
Best Practices for Packing Up and Moving
Best Practices for Packing Up and Moving
The following is a guest blog submitted by Mark Zappia. He writes for Clearskymoving.com, an online moving resource. Putting your life or business in a box can be a stressful…
Best Mortgage Rates
Based on In-Depth Reviews
Best Mortgage Rates Based on In-Depth Reviews
The following is a guest blog from ConsumerAdocates.org With mortgage rates falling to a record low, learn how to choose the right lender, and how smart mortgage decisions can pave…
how to buy and move smoothly
How to Make Buying and Moving into a New Home Go Smoothly
Guest Blog submitted by George Miller writes for Securablilities.com, an online resource for fraud prevention, home security, and online safety. As exciting as the prospect of purchasing and moving into…