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Read more about the article Hmm….. is housing hot or not?

Hmm….. is housing hot or not?

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:October 9, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Market Update/Real Estate/Seller Resources

If you’ve been looking around AT ALL, you’ve probably realized that the housing market is changing. This is happening nationally, and we’re seeing the first signs here in the Des…

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Read more about the article Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you!

Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you!

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:July 13, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Market Update/Real Estate/Seller Resources

Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you! It seems you can’t turn on any news programs without hearing about the incipient “housing slowdown”. Are we having déjà vu? Is this…

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Read more about the article Ask the Lenders

Ask the Lenders

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:February 28, 2022
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Guest Blog Posts/Interest Rate/Market Update/Real Estate/Seller Resources

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…

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Read more about the article 3 Essential Questions That Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home

3 Essential Questions That Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:May 12, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Guest Blog Posts/Interest Rate/Real Estate

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…

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Read more about the article Is it Time to Refinance?  The Pros Respond

Is it Time to Refinance? The Pros Respond

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:July 31, 2020
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Real Estate

Interest rates have been changing, which makes us all ask, “Is it time to refinance my home?”  We went to our local panel of "experts" to discuss this question and also…

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Read more about the article Best Mortgage Rates Based on In-Depth Reviews
Best Mortgage Rates Based on In-Depth Reviews

Best Mortgage Rates Based on In-Depth Reviews

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:July 8, 2020
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Guest Blog Posts/Interest Rate/Real Estate

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…

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Read more about the article Des Moines Housing Market 2019 Update

Des Moines Housing Market 2019 Update

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:January 6, 2020
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Market Update/Real Estate/Seller Resources

How did we do in 2019?  My favorite part of real estate: the numbers! You may remember the analyses I’ve put together throughout 2019: January 2019, April 2019, July 2019,…

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Read more about the article Buyer’s Real Estate Dictionary

Buyer’s Real Estate Dictionary

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:May 6, 2019
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Real Estate

Buying a home involves its own language. Thank goodness we at Home Sweet Des Moines speak fluent Real Estate. Today, we’re focusing on the ones we most commonly use with…

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Read more about the article Why should I worry about interest rates?

Why should I worry about interest rates?

  • Post author:noracrosthwaite
  • Post published:April 2, 2018
  • Post category:Blog/Buyer's Resources/Interest Rate/Real Estate/Seller Resources

Why should I worry about interest rates? If you are thinking about buying a home in the next 6 to 12 months, you've probably heard that interest rates are really…

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