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Want to Buy a Foreclosure? Ask These Questions First!

02-16-12
Cy Phillips

Right now, foreclosures in the Des Moines metro area are selling at a higher rate than traditional homes. Foreclosures can offer big bargains, but buyers need to be careful.

Most foreclosures are sold as-is and may have been left vacant a long time. This could result in a lot of maintenance problems that could offset any deal.

Things to ask and consider:

1. How long has the home been vacant? Remember, things break down when the utilities have been shut off for a long time.

2. How old is the home? Think outdated plumbing and electrical wiring.

3. What is the condition of the exterior of the home? If it looks bad on the outside, it's probably worse on the inside.

4. Is there anything missing? Sometimes valuable items --heaters, fixtures, etc.--may have been removed.

It may also be a good idea to have a home inspector look at the property as well.


New Grimes Listing

02-11-12
Cy Phillips
Cy Phillips | RE/MAX Innovations, Inc. | (515) 422-4731
2503 NE Destination Cir, Grimes, IA
Amazing 5 Bedroom Ranch in Grimes! Call Cy for a private tour
today! 515-422-4731
5BR/3BA Single Family House
offered at $375,000
Year Built 2005
Sq Footage 3,420
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 3 Car garage
Lot Size 17,505 sqft
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Over 3400 square foot of finish in this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom ranch home with an oversized 3 car garage. This home is in a prime Johnston/Grimes location with a walkout basement and a back yard opening to an undeveloped field and future greenbelt! Some of the features of this home include: Hardwood floors, stainless appliances (all kitchen appliances included), granite countertops, wet bar in basement, large outdoor entertaining area with flagstone firepit, garage with epoxy floors/built in storage/workshop area, central vac, formal dining room with butler's pantry, 2 fireplaces, jet tub in master bath, pantry area, large eat in area, security system, surround sound on both levels, oversized deck, storage shed under deck area, laundry room with cabinets, workout room, and incredible attention to detail throughout. Call today for a private tour of this homes. Please note that there will not be any open houses at this address, to set a showing please Cy at 515-422-4731 for a private tour. Email Cy for more info.

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor
- Tile floor - Family room - Living room
- Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room
- Breakfast nook - Dishwasher - Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop
- Stainless steel appliances - Attic - Basement
- Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside
- Laundry area - garage - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard
- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


Front

Entry

Entry/Office/Dining

Dining/Office

Living

Living 2

Living 3

Eat-in Area

Kitchen

Kitchen 2

Kitchen 3

Living 4

Laundry

Lower Level

Wet Bar

Master Bedroom

Back of Home
Contact info:
Cy Phillips
RE/MAX Innovations, Inc.
(515) 422-4731
For sale by agent/broker

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Foreclosures and delinquencies drop in Greater Des Moines

02-07-12
Cy Phillips

Good news from data just released from CoreLogic. Check out the decreases in foreclosure rates and delinquent mortgages for the Des Moines-West Des Moines area:


Foreclosure rate:Nov. 2011: 2.48%Nov. 2010: 2.69%

  • Year-to-year rate dropped 12.48%
  • National average was 3.41% in Nov. 2011

Mortgage delinquency (90+ days):Nov. 2011: 4.71%Nov. 2010: 4.81%

  • Year-to-year rate decreased 7.27%%

Intriguing luxury home finally sold!

01-30-12
Cy Phillips

I get a lot of questions about the 14,000-square foot home with a football field (including goal posts), 1,000-sq ft pool, and guesthouse that was lived in for only 2 years. Well, the West Des Moines home, formerly owned by Dave Walter’s, that was built for more that $5 million in 2005-06 sold last week for $2.5 million. The property was turned over to the bank in 2008 and Northwest Bank has been trying to sell it since early 2009. If you’re interested, here’s the property link.

http://iow.mlxchange.com/DotNet/Pub/EmailView.aspx?r=704494457&s=IOW&t=IOW

Do Roundabout’s Attract or Detract?

01-26-12
Cy Phillips

Popular Des Moines neighborhood, Beaverdale, is planning to spruce up it’s business district with a roundabout on the corner of Urbandale and Beaver Avenue. This is designed to draw residents with bigger sidewalks, slow down traffic, and make the business area more attractive. Supporters have raised over $1 million to help pay for the project, but plans still need to be approved by the Des Moines City Council.

What do you think? This new trend of creating roundabouts has proponents and opponents.