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Choosing the projects to complete around the house can be overwhelming, time consuming, and expensive! In this video I’m going to share with you cool home improvement ideas you can complete this weekend. Here we go! Hi, I’m Heather Wright with RE/MAX Concepts. I’m a REALTOR in the Des Moines area and I know what improvements help sell a home. No matter what your budget is - there are upgrades you...
If you're living in Des Moines (or living in a suburb and visit frequently) and you notice something that the city needs to address, this app is great! And, the city is pretty prompt at fixing things. Watch this video where Heather shares a few personal examples and gives you a walk through of the app. It's a great way to get the city to provide service in your neighborhood - or somewhere else in the...
Your home and all the mechanicals that make it work are an expensive investment so you want to make sure you take good care of it. Recently, I was working with a first time home buyer that was feeling overwhelmed with all of his future homeowner responsibilities. One question he asked me several times was, "Should we ask the seller to cover the AC so it doesn't get damaged by the winter?"...
https://youtu.be/vcDlZ0vfq3g This was a Facebook Live to remind everyone to file for their Homestead Exemption by the end of June. Dallas county residents apply online. UPDATE: Polk County residents: You can apply in person downtown at 111 Court Ave, Room 195. OR brand new to Polk county you can apply online following instructions...
In April, many homeowners received a letter from the assessor’s office that their home value had increased significantly. Naturally, this real estate assessment is used by the count when figuring property taxes. Here’s a question I received from a client:I received a 2017 Real Estate Assessment Roll and the value of my land went from 35,900 in 2016 to 40,200 in 2017, and property went from 86,400 to...
When you’re selling your house and have taken time to clean, pick up, and clear all your counters so a buyer can tour your home - you probably want to know what they thought about your house, right? Actually, you probably want them to make an offer! But, if they don’t make an offer, it’s common for sellers to want to know WHY. The “why” is called buyer feedback. And, sometimes it can be...
One of the most essential factors that you should always consider while selling your home is the price. (Duh, right?) Remember that fairy tale - Goldilocks and the Three Bears? While we don’t recommend breaking and entering or sleeping in stranger’s beds, there’s a lesson in there that we can correlate to pricing strategy. The first bed that Goldilocks tried was too high and too hard. Similar to...
It’s tempting to fall into the crystal ball trap when it comes to home value. You know the one, where you try to determine if values will rise (and by how much). Real estate is one of the biggest investments you’ll make so it’s completely understandable that you’d wonder about the future value of your home. Still there’s a difference between making an informed decision and worrying about...
In the world of home improvement projects attic insulation is like an economy car; budget friendly but not turning any heads. Unlike a sparkling new sports car (or updated kitchen) there’s nothing sexy about improving attic insulation. Since money IS sexy we’re going to explore some reasons to consider adding this project onto this year’s “To Do” list.How Insulation Improves Energy...