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Design, Maintain or Purchase A New Home in Des Moines

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Zillow Study Shows Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers, Influencing Purchase Decisions

Although we have witnessed this trend first hand. New Zillow data finds pet ownership is soaring among home buyers, which is also...

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How to Design Your Dream Master Bath

Are you ready to upgrade from a shared bathroom or a small single vanity bathroom to a more spacious and elbow friendly double vanity!...

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How to Choose the Right Floor Plan

Building a new home gives you the freedom to design your home to your personal tastes and lifestyle. You get to choose your...

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What to Look For When Comparing Neighborhoods

Before you even begin the process of finding a new home, you’ll need to consider location. Location, location, location! Make a list of...

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Financing Checklist

Being prepared for your mortgage appointment will help you feel prepared, informed and in control of the conversation when discussing...

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Buying a New Home When You Have a Home to Sell

Buying a new home or selling your existing home can be full of unknowns and stress, but it doesn’t have to be. Before you even decide to...

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How to Choose a Home Builder

When you begin building your dream home, one of the most important things is choosing the right home builder. There are many options out...

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Energy Efficiency Tips with Big Savings

Heating and cooling accounts for a large percentage of the energy use in a typical home. Whether you are living in one of our brand new...

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Why a New Home is Better

A new home today in Des Moines built by a quality home builder has better components, materials and construction practices. New homes...

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Flooring Basics

Carpeting: Given proper care, the carpeting in your home will provide years of use. You should vacuum at least once a week using a...