Kevin Howe - Des Moines real estate - Des Moines Iowa homes for sale - Des Moines IA homes for sale» Des Moines real estate – Des Moines Iowa homes for sale – Des Moines IA homes for sale http://kevinhowe.com Tue, 25 May 2010 19:33:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New listing in Kings Valley – 291 S 61st in West Des Moines ]]> http://kevinhowe.com/new-listing-in-kings-valley-291-s-61st-in-west-des-moines/ New Listing – 5414 Longview Court #4 in Johnston

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/new-listing-5414-longview-court-4-in-johnston/ Des Moines is named #1 most livable city MSN just released an article on the top Most-Livable Bargain Markets. Des Moines was named #1. The article sited the number of jobs available in financial and agribusiness, the stable economy and the low median price of housing ($150,000).

While…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/des-moines-is-named-number-one-most-livable-city/ Where are the Des Moines real estate bargains? As the Des Moines real estate market continues to pick up steam, one of the questions that gets asked frequently is “Where are the best buys?”. Typically when most people think of bargains, they think short sales and foreclosures. While…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/where-are-the-des-moines-real-estate-bargains/ Golf course lots at River Valley Golf Community I wanted to share a video that Julianna Cullen and I recently did for the Open House Television show. The video shots do a great job at highlighting these one-acre homesites located at River Valley Golf in Adel. You really…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/golf-course-lots-at-river-valley-golf-community/ Nicely updated home in Urbandale IA with character I just recently listed a home in Urbandale that has some unique qualities. It was built in 1954 so the style is more reminiscent of Beaverdale. It is a 1.5 story plan with a lot of original features such as…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/nicely-updated-home-in-urbandale-ia-with-character/ Who pays the lowest central Iowa property taxes? A question that often comes up when working with buyers is “How do property taxes compare across different cities in the Des Moines area?”. It’s a relevant question when considering areas to live in, particularly if you are not tied…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/who-pays-the-lowest-central-iowa-property-taxes/ Want to buy a home but concerned about your job? Anyone who is paying even a little attention to real estate knows that in most areas and price points, we continue to remain in a buyers market. There many good reasons to buy a home right now:

1. Interest rates remain close…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/want-to-buy-a-home-but-concerned-about-your-job/ The Yin Yang of the Des Moines Homebuilder Show I had an opportunity to tour the annual Des Moines Area Homebuilders show last weekend. As usual there was an impressive selection of homes priced yinyangfrom the $500,000 to $1,000,000+. It’s…

]]> http://kevinhowe.com/the-yin-yang-of-des-moines-homebuilder-show/ Planning to sell? Have a septic tank…? If you currently have a septic tank and are planning to sell your home, you should be aware of the the new state regulations that go into effect on 7/1/09. The new law that will be enforced b