New England Style Homes

There are many different styles of architecture in the Des Moines area. Three styles in particular reflect the New England style of architecture. They are:

- Salt box
- Cape Cod
- Colonial

Iowa’s Real Estate with RE/MAX Show – November 21

Tax Credit Expanded & Home Staging – November 7, 2009

Modern Style Homes

Two modern styles of home building are known as “contemporary” and “shed.” The styles originated in the 1950’s. Architects were quite fond of these styles and designed many homes to reflect this. Contemporary and shed styles break away from the traditional home designs of the past. Many of these homes were designed by architects. This quality is appealing to homebuyers in the Des Moines area today.

U.S. Tax Credit Extended, Expanded

The homebuyer tax credit expansion measure includes these provisions:

FAQ – Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes

Q:  Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house?
A:  No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from a high cost area to a lower cost area who meet all eligibility requirements will qualify for the $6500 credit.

Basic Facts about Obama’s Homeowner Plan – How It Affects Homeowners

Obama found himself caught in the middle of an economic crisis immediately upon being elected to office, and one of his first tasks was to address the housing problem in America. At the end of 2008 there were approximately one out of every ten mortgages in delinquency. The housing act was introduced to lessen the amount of foreclosures in the foreseeable future. Here are a few main points of the act that can help homeowners in Des Moines keep their homes.

New Construction Tricks Save on Energy Costs

Let nature help pay your energy bill each month.

How to Pick a Builder

Finding a good builder in the Des Moines area is vital if you want to make sure that you are buying a high quality property. There are a few important points you can research to help you feel more comfortable about dealing with a Des Moines builder.

How a Real Estate Agent Gets a License

If you have been considering buying or selling real esate in the area you may have been wondering why you need a real estate agent, and how they get their qualifications. It is important to know how trained and educatd this person who is sitting in front of you really is. You are, after all , about to engage in a serious financial decision. Maybe the biggest one of your life.

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