Category Archives: Des Moines

Selling your house in Des Moines? Where are the buyers at!?

Des Moines housing market statistics show a decline in home buyer’s in 2010. We here at S & G Real Estate are still actively buying. Continue reading

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Rising number of Short Sales and Foreclosures in Des Moines?

Short Sales on the Rise in Des Moines, Iowa. Continue reading

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Foreclosure Options in Des Moines: Bankruptcy, Loan Modification or Short Sale?

Ways to Stop Foreclosure in Des Moines Continue reading

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H.A.M.P. Updates for Short Sales in Des Moines

Update on the Directive issued about HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program) under President Obama’s HAMP plan. Continue reading

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PowerPoint for Realtors working Short Sales in Des Moines

Here is a presentation on power point with nationwide foreclosure statistics and information for realtors and homeowners alike. Continue reading

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Help! My Rental in Des Moines is Being Foreclosed on!

What to do when the house you are renting in Iowa is getting foreclosed on. Continue reading

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The problems with Loan Modifications

The ups and downs of Loan Modifications Continue reading

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High End Foreclosures in Des Moines

The Wall Street Journal recently ran the following article about high end foreclosures. While subprime mortgages sparked the first round of housing problems two years ago, now “troubles are lurking further up the food chain,” says Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. … Continue reading

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Thanks to Kathy Davis and the entire Iowa Realty Jordan Grove Office!

I wanted to extend my thanks to Kathy Davis and the great team of agents at Iowa Realty’s Jordan Grove office! You all really made me feel welcome for my presentation today on “Doing Short Sales in Des Moines”. I … Continue reading

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Bank of America Short Sales in Iowa

Short Sales with Bank of America Continue reading

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Are you a Realtor doing Short Sales in Des Moines? ….. Hope your E&O is up to date!

Pitfalls to working in Short Sales and Foreclosures for Realtors Continue reading

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Fannie Mae Stops “Commission Cutting” on Short Sales in Des Moines

Fannie Mae Guidelines for Commissions require lender not to cut commissions to lower than 6% in Des Moines, IA and nationwide. Continue reading

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Five ways to Stop Foreclosure- Iowa Edition

5 ways to Stop Foreclosure- Iowa Edition Continue reading

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Will Bankruptcy Stop My Foreclosure in Des Moines?

Does Bankruptcy Stop My Foreclosure in Des Moines, IA. Continue reading

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