Amber Salmon's (ambersalmon) Blog

If you’re thinking of buying a condo you might want to check this out. PS..grab a beverage, it’s a LONG one! You Must Know In my personal opinion, buying a condo is HARDER than buying a single family home.  The details are endless and you need to be prepared. Let’s Dig In: The Questions How many ...

Today marks a progressive day in the state of Iowa. I've invited Tanya Keith, owner of Simply For Giggles, to join us with a guest blog on her experience today. For more info on this ruling, click here. It's just one more reason it's great to Live In Des Moines. I'll admit it, when I moved to Iow...

If you have ever been to Des Moines, Iowa, then you know it's a great place to be. You know that this is a fun spot for singles, . You know that the size is just right, there are four seasons, and that it takes 15 minutes to get everywhere!     Des Moines also offers plenty of entertainment (thin...

I love it when people I follow on Twitter have great information, but this "tweep" had such great info that I had to share. My twitter friend @dustinson, emailed me about his great ideas for packing his home. I've seen a LOT of people move, but never quite like this. Enjoy! The Decluttering Proc...

So, you're moving. Maybe you've done this before, maybe you haven't. Are you confused?What do you REALLY need to know? While emailing yesterday with a friend I realized that my super duper buyer packet may be a bit "boring".  Buyers need more than checklists, things to look for, and more exciting...

8947 Kingman Drive West Des Moines, IA $289,900     You'll love this lot! No home directly behind means more privacy for you and your family! This home features beautiful maple cabinetry including built-ins, mantle, gorgeous pillars in the family room. French doors lead to the huge master suite w...

8000 Reasons You Should Buy A Home A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for first-time home buyers purchasing a home on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid. If you've been looking for detai...

If you have been following the stimulus package that I blogged about yesterday, you may notice that things have already changed.  Here's what I've been hearing today: The tax credit is scaled down fro $15,000 to $8,000. This is a true tax credit and does not have to be repaid. This credit is for ...