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Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Greater Des Moines
Homes for sale, new construction, neighborhoods, buyer and seller tips, market reports and real life things to do in Des Moines, Iowa. Real Estate in the Des Moines, Iowa area including Johnston, Clive, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee, Altoona, Ankeny, and Central Iowa.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
How long it takes for a home to sell in Des Moines can vary from month to month  based on many factors, including interest rates, the amount of inventory in the market and sometimes even weather.The start of 2007 brought anxious Des Moines home sellers some of the longest marketing times in over ...
12/30/2007
2007 was a year of constant change in the Des Moines Iowa Real Estate market...Des Moines Iowa Real Estate, Homes for Sale, 2007 vs. 2006by Brian Wentz, RealtorInventory levels during the first half of 2007 remained higher than the first half of 2006. But as this chart shows, the slowdown which b...
12/30/2007
As 2008 rolls in, it is a good time to take a moment for a quick "Home Safety Check".Des Moines Iowa Home Buyers and Sellers... Your Safety is Important!by: Brian Wentz, RelatorSmoke DetectorsThose little doo-dads have been going about keeping you safe all year now. So FEED THEM!  They need a fre...
12/30/2007
When moving to a neighborhood, many buyers want to ensure a safe neighborhood. And one of the concerns some buyers have is "Are there any Registered Sex Offenders in This Neighborhood?" In case you did not already know, in the State of Iowa, it's illegal for a registered sex offender to live with...
12/29/2007
When moving to a new neighborhood, many clients are now checking the Iowa Sex Offender registry to see who might be lurking in a potential neighborhood. In Iowa, you can check the registry by searching the registry records at www.iowasexoffender.com. The service lets you search by an address, sho...
12/29/2007
A Closer Look at Creating Wealth Through Real Estate InvestingIn Part 1 of this series, I discussed the benefits of owning residential investment property. In Part 2, lets explore the benefits of owning rentals in more detail by meeting my friend, Jack.How can owning rental properties create weal...
12/28/2007
Investing in Real Estate in Des Moines as A Vehicle to Wealth How would you like to have an extra $1,000,000 socked away for your retirement? For most, the answer would be "Heck Yes! Well, you might be surprised to learn you can accomplish this goal by investing in residential rental properties r...
12/28/2007
To All Our Current and Past Customers, Thanks for a Great 2007!by Brian Wentz, Realtor Beth and I just wanted to take a moment to say "Thank You" for a great 2007! It has been another exceptional year, thanks to the support and business of our customers and vendors! We are always amazed at the wo...
12/23/2007
Des Moines, Iowa Real Estate Market Update: November 2007by Brian Wentz, RealtorWell, the sales numbers are finally in for November 2007. This is the first month the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors (DMAAR) is reporting stats from a new Multiple Listing Service database, which went live on...
12/23/2007
You likely didn't see it in the news, but Congress renewed a key piece of legislation that could help to add some ballast to the already unstable mortgage markets. The legislation, similar to a bill first passed in 2007, gives home buyers an itemized deduction for the mortgage insurance paid in c...
12/22/2007
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