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  • Do I Have to Leave My Appliances When I Sell My Des Moines Home?
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    Do I Have to Leave My Appliances When I Sell My Des Moines Home?

    No, you do not automatically have to leave your appliances when you sell your Des Moines home, but things attached…

  • Moving to Des Moines: Should a First-Time Buyer Live in the City or the Suburbs?
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    Moving to Des Moines: Should a First-Time Buyer Live in the City or the Suburbs?

    If you are moving to Des Moines and buying your first home, the city usually gets you more character and…

  • Is an Older Home a Smart First Purchase in Des Moines?
    Des Moines

    Is an Older Home a Smart First Purchase in Des Moines?

    An older home can be a very smart first purchase in Des Moines, as long as you buy the bones…

  • How Much Are Property Taxes on a Des Moines Home, and How Do I Estimate Them Before I Buy?
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    How Much Are Property Taxes on a Des Moines Home, and How Do I Estimate Them Before I Buy?

    On a typical Des Moines home, property taxes run roughly $1,800 a year for every $100,000 of assessed value before…

  • How Do I Spot Water and Drainage Problems in a Des Moines Home Before I Buy It?
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    How Do I Spot Water and Drainage Problems in a Des Moines Home Before I Buy It?

    Most water problems in a Des Moines home start outside, not in the basement. Before you buy, look at where…

  • How Do I Price My Home Right in Des Moines?
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    How Do I Price My Home Right in Des Moines?

    If you are getting ready to sell your Des Moines home, the single biggest decision is the price, and here…

  • Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent in Des Moines, and What Does One Cost Me?
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    Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent in Des Moines, and What Does One Cost Me?

    Yes, you want your own representation when you buy in Des Moines, and here is the honest reason. The listing…

  • What Is Earnest Money, and How Much Is Normal in Des Moines?
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    What Is Earnest Money, and How Much Is Normal in Des Moines?

    If you are about to make your first offer in Des Moines and “earnest money” came up, here is a…

  • What Are the Best Des Moines Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers?
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    What Are the Best Des Moines Neighborhoods for First-Time Buyers?

    If you are a first-time buyer wondering where in Des Moines your money goes furthest, here is the honest read,…

  • How Much Are Closing Costs for a Buyer in Des Moines?
    Des Moines

    How Much Are Closing Costs for a Buyer in Des Moines?

    If you are budgeting to buy your first home in Des Moines, here is the cost most first-time buyers forget…

  • The #1 Thing Buyers Say They’d Do Differently (and How to Avoid It in Des Moines)
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    The #1 Thing Buyers Say They’d Do Differently (and How to Avoid It in Des Moines)

    Ask a room full of homeowners what they would do differently, and the same answer keeps coming up: they wish…

  • How Much of a Down Payment Do I Really Need to Buy in Des Moines?
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    How Much of a Down Payment Do I Really Need to Buy in Des Moines?

    You do not need 20 percent down to buy a home in Des Moines. Most first-time buyers put down somewhere…

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