Things Are Finally Turning Around
It took a while but it looks like winter has finally arrived. Oh and Happy New Year by the way! In case you haven’t heard the sales number are in for 2011 and they look pretty good. According to The Des Moines Ares Association Of Realtors (DMAAR) 7,877 homes were sold in 2011, compared to 7,677 sold in 2010. When you think about it 2010 was a big year for incentives to buy a house. Many people got $8000 to buy a home that year. In 2011 there were no incentives just the best rates we have ever seen.With jobless rates going down and the...
read moreHad Enough Rain Yet?
I heard that the National Weather Service is predicting a pretty wet month of June. Well so far they are right on the money. I’m already hearing stories of wet basements and ruined personal belongings. Just because you have a sump pump doesn’t mean you are safe from Mother Nature. I know I lost power a few times the other night so I’m sure others did as well. If you don’t have power you don’t have a sump pump pushing out that water trying to creep into your basement. Of course there are options like a battery backup sump pump....
read moreCredit Protection: Do it Yourself or Call in the Pros?
Luke Landis Mortgage Banker Lincoln Savings Bank Phone: (515) 222-0123 Cell: (515) 491-9161 License: NMLS #32580 lukel@mylsb.com www.iowamortgageman.com Credit Protection: Do it Yourself or Call in the Pros? There seems to be a lot of credit protection companies popping up recently that promise to help you lock down your credit information and protect your identity. And while these services can be valuable and worth the subscription fees and cash guarantees, there are steps proactive...
read moreSpring Is In The Air
I think we can all agree that spring time in central Iowa is the best time of year. Not only does it bring the warmer weather and all other glorious things it also causes many people to come out of their shell. Being stuck in our homes for the last 5 months will do strange things to many of us. So along with the flowers and the frisky birds comes the beautiful sound of our phones ringing. Yes it’s time for the yearly ritual of the over anxious home buyer and seller. There is nothing better than getting that call from eager buyers ready to...
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