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10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
14 tips to keep you safe during fireplace season
2 critical home price influences
2 important factors that determine the market value of a home
2 Surprising Things That Boost Home Values
2 ways to quickly smarten up your home and save money
2022 Baby nursery trends
3 Big To-Do’s Before You List Your Home
3 critical steps to a successful home sale
3 critical tips when selling your home during a market transition
3 critters that invade homes in fall and winter
3 easy ways to live a greener life
3 FAQs from home sellers and the answers you need
3 home selling myths BUSTED!
3 home upgrades that are good for the environment
3 plants that will bloom indoors for you in fall and winter
3 Real estate deal killers and how to avoid them
3 reasons to consider a pre-marketing home inspection
3 reasons to never garden without gloves
3 Things to consider before going FSBO
3 things to know about the appraisal process
3 Things to know about the home appraisal
3 Things you absolutely must do before the open house
3 things you can do this week to get closer to buying a home
3 things you must know about buying a newly-built home
3 things you must know about buying a newly-constructed home
3 things you must know before selling your home
3 tips to help you profit from the sale of your home
3 tips to keep your dog safe this Independence Day
3 Ways to buy a home with little cash out of pocket
3 Ways to get your credit ready for buying a home
3 ways to make your home attractive to buyers (that have nothing to do with staging and curb appeal)
4 Hard-to-kill houseplants
4 Homes in Des Moines That’ll Blow You Away
4 reasons to sell your house a.s.a.p.
4 Things to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
4 things to do if your home isn’t selling
4 Things You Should Know Before Applying for a Mortgage
4 Tips to Get the Best Offers When Selling Your Home
4 tips to sell a condo in a changing market
4 Ways to save money on insurance when you buy a home
5 hot features home sellers frequently forget to mention
5 Things to consider before becoming a landlord: What they don’t tell you
5 things to look for when buying a new built-in dishwasher
5 things you need to know about your credit score
5 ways to save money on a home loan
6 Critical Must-Dos when Selling a Vacant Home
7 ways to protect your privacy while your home is on the market
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A Guide to Moving For Seniors
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
A Guide to Homebuying: Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
A Homebuyers Guide to Financing Options and Mortgage Rates
A new roof is expensive. Take care of the one you have
AC on the blink? How to hire a HVAC company
ADVANCED SEARCH | FIND THE RIGHT HOME.
Alternatives to granite kitchen countertops
Ames
Ames Home Search
Appraiser coming? How to make a brilliant first impression
Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?
Are you ready for the next hurricane?
Ashley Acres
Avoid these 7 common mistakes when hiring an exterior home painter
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Balancing the Pros and Cons of a Home for Sale
BASIC SEARCH | FIND A HOME YOU LOVE.
Be a rebel and break those area rug “rules!”
Bed bug basics and how to get them out of your home
Beginner’s Guide: How to Calculate Budget for Buying a Home
Best Times to Buy Real Estate in Des Moines
Big ideas for a small bathroom “remodel” on a dime
Budget-friendly home security tips
Buying a home before the wedding
Buying a house with bad credit: Is it possible?
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Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house?
Can’t make the payments on your VA home loan?
Check Out The Hottest Homes in Des Moines
Check out the plumbing before you put in an offer on that home
Clogged drains? Check out these DIY fixes!
Company coming? 4 must-do easy home improvements to get done now
Concerned about home security? What to look for when buying a home
Could your dream home be the worst home in the neighborhood?
Creepy Movies to get you in the Halloween Mood
Current Builder Promotions
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Dealing with Mother Nature’s Aftermath
Dear Baby Boomer: Aging in your current place may not be such a great idea
Deciphering the mortgage process
DIY solutions to a sticking sliding glass door
DIY tips to increase curb appeal
DIY Water Heater Routine Maintenance
DIY: Clean out that dryer vent
DIYs for instant impact in your garden
Do I have to include my appliances in the home sale?
Do open houses help sell homes?
Does flooring have an impact on your home’s value?
Don’t believe these 2 common mortgage myths
Don’t call the exterminator until you try these three easy DIY tricks
Don’t go house hunting without a wish list
Don’t let cosmetics keep you from the home of your dreams
Dreaming of a gourmet kitchen?
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Eagle Vista Homes For Sale
Easy spring home maintenance chores
Easy tips to secure your home in one weekend
Easy ways to increase your property value before selling
Easy ways to update your kitchen and wow homebuyers
Embracing Openness: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Open Floor Plans
Energy efficient windows can help sell your home
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Fall: Time to plant those mums!
Featured Properties
Feeling anxious about buying a home? There’s a cure for that
Financial aspects to consider before deciding to rent out your house
Finding Your Property Line: A Guide for Homeowners
First-time home seller? Take these 3 critical steps first
For Realtors and Sellers: The Must-Keep Documents Post-Home Sale
From Tenant to Homeowner: A Guide for Young Renters
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Garden flowers that thrive in summer sun
Get started with smart home technology
Get Your Wood-burning Fireplace Ready for Fall
Going FSBO? Don’t make these mistakes!
Grow avocado like a boss
Guide To Buying a Home
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Have you considered a newly-built home? Maybe you should
Have Your House Sold by Professionals!
Hello world!
Here’s what you need to know about private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Here’s what’s happening in the current real estate market
Hey condo owner: Do you know what your HOA is up to?
Hey homeowner: Are you ready to downsize?
Hey Veterans: Learn all about the VA Construction Loan
Home buying 101
Home interior trends that entice homebuyers
Home Maintenance Checklist for Every Season
Home Staging for the Holidays: Maximize Your Home’s Worth
Home Staging Guide
Homebuyer incentive ideas
Homebuyers: find out if a property is in a flood plain
Homeowners insurance basics every first-time homebuyer should understand
House feeling a bit cramped?
House Hunting: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
House hunting? What to inspect outside that home you have your eye on
House or Condo: How to decide
How Can We Improve?
How Do Late Payments Impact My Credit Reports?
How long will it take to sell my home?
How much can I borrow for a loan on a house?
How much payment assistance can I get with a USDA direct home loan?
How nearby schools impact your home’s value
How pets can impact your home’s value
How schools impact property values
How to save money when you buy a home
How to avoid being the homebuyer from heck
How to buy a home after bankruptcy
How to choose a buyer’s agent
How to choose your perfect neighborhood
How to compete against cash homebuyers and win
How to Cover a Hole Left By Removing Recessed Lighting
How to find and hire a professional home inspector
How to find the right real estate agent for your needs
How to Fix a Stuck Garbage Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to get rid of fungus gnats in the home
How to grow better roses this summer
How to handle a pet emergency when you can’t afford it
How to know when it’s time for a price reduction
How to pay off a 30-year mortgage in 15 years
How to remove a lien on your home
How to sell a house during a divorce
How’d they come up with THAT price?
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Inexpensive fall home maintenance projects to do this weekend
Information you need if you’ve got your eye on a condo
Inspect your deck to keep family and friends safe this summer
Interested in buying a maintenance-free home?
Investing in Real Estate: A Beginner’s Guide
Iowa New Homes
Is it time to replace your windows?
Is spring the BEST Time to List My Home for Sale?
Is staging a home for sale worth the expense?
Is this a good time to sell your home?
It’s almost spring – let’s add some color to your landscape
It’s homebuying season and here’s what’s happening in the market
It’s important to know who will most likely buy your starter home
It’s storm season: Protect yourself and your home from lightning strikes
It’s the perfect time to weatherproof those windows
It’s winter – Here comes the mold
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Knowing When to Hire a Real Estate Attorney: A Guide for Home Buyers and Sellers
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Landscape your way to additional home value
Let’s transform that unused closet
Low income? Yes, you can buy a home
Lowball offer on your home?
Lure homebuyers with an amazing patio/backyard
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Make your spring/summer garage sale the talk of the neighborhood
Mastering Competitive Bidding Wars in Real Estate
Maximize Your Home’s Appeal: 5 Staging Tips for Impressing Potential Buyers
Meet 2022’s Plants of the Year
Money is tight. Struggling to make your mortgage payment?
Mortgage loans for medical professionals
Mortgage rates too high? Check out 3 government-backed loan programs
Mortgage terms every first-time homebuyer needs to know
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Navigating Multiple Offers: A Seller’s Guide
Navigating the Current Real Estate Market: A Buyer’s Guide to Success
Navigating the offer to purchase a home
Need a new water heater? Consider a tankless version
Need an electrician? Avoid these 4 common mistakes when hiring
New homeowner? Common home repairs and what they cost
Not all home upgrades are potential budget busters
Now is the ideal time to aerate your lawn
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On the fence about selling your home?
Open house? How to prepare your home for the big day
Open Houses
Our Builders
Our Home Selling System
Outdoor entertaining? Get rid of mosquitos naturally
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Pets have accidents: Here’s how to clean them from carpet
Pick a project to get a head start on your spring home sale
Planning on selling in spring? Remember what they say about the early bird
Post-holiday storage and cleaning hacks
Privacy Policy
Pros & Cons of Buying a Home in an HOA
Pros & Cons of Offering More Than Listing Price
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Real Estate Glossary for the First Time Homebuyer
Real Estate Market Predictions for 2024: Navigating the Path Ahead
Renting vs Buying a Home
RET Iowa Listings
Retirees: Check out the benefits of downsizing
Retiring? Sell that house and buy a condo
Rising interest rates and how they impact the home sale
Rising Trends in Interior Design
ROB ELLERMAN TEAM NATIONWIDE EXPANSION
Roof problems don’t need to keep you from the house of your dreams
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Sample – Auburn Homes For Sale
Selling a Home is NOT a DIY Project
Selling your home when it’s hard to let go
Selling your home? Avoid these 3 popular renovation projects
Selling your home? Check out the 5 best home fixes for the money
Selling your home? How to prepare it for the photographer
Selling your home? Take these 3 steps to an irresistible garage
Selling your home? What to look for in a listing agent
Selling your house? Decluttering can pay off big with the perfect garage sale
Shopping for a home? Pay attention to the neighborhood
Should I buy a home with a septic system?
Should I buy a new or an existing home?
Should you buy a house before you sell the current one or wait?
Should You Skip the Home Inspection to Win a Bidding War?
Should you Use the Seller’s Agent when Buying a Home?
Simple ways to save money on cooling costs this summer
Smart Home Technology Trends: Creating a Future-Ready Living Space
Smart Strategies to Save for a Down Payment on Your Dream Home
Spiff up your home’s landscaping for an Autumn sale
Spruce up your patio this weekend
Step-by-step guide to a successful move
Stop the Drip! A Simple Guide to Fixing a Dripping Kitchen Faucet
Struggling to buy a home? Consider multi-gen living
Sustainable Home Upgrades: Eco-Friendly and Energy-Efficient Ideas
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Thank You
The 3 Most Important Real Estate Documents You’ll Sign
The 4 basics of spring cleaning
The 4 most common mortgage mistakes that homebuyers make
The Answers To All Of Your Real Estate Questions
The Best Ways to Get a Shine on a Laminate Floor
The costs and benefits of staging a home for sale
The dangers of relying on first impressions when shopping for a home
The gardening season starts now!
The HOA: Get to know the basics
The home inspection: which repairs are mandatory?
The home shopping wish list for families
The Impact of Interest Rates on the Real Estate Market
The Impact of Remote Work on Housing Choices
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality: How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Eco-Friendly
The key to understanding the housing market: There is no such thing as a stupid question
The lead based paint disclosure
The number one reason you should take more interest in your condo’s HOA
The nuts and bolts of the home inspection
The nuts and bolts of the mortgage process
The Pitfalls of Automated Home Values: Why They Often Get it Wrong
The Process of Getting Your Dream Home Built For You
The Pros and Cons of Adjustable-rate Mortgages
The pros and cons of gas vs. electric ranges (and the best time to buy them)
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home in the Winter
The Real Estate Commission: A detailed explanation
The Rob Ellerman Team Scholarship
The Savvy Homebuyer’s Guide: Performing a DIY Home Inspection (in Addition to Hiring a Pro)
The smart way to shop for a mortgage lender
The truth about air duct cleaning
There’s a reason it’s called a ‘starter home’
Things to consider when you want to buy a house with a pool
Think you can’t buy a home? Think again
Thinking about home renovations? Read this first
Thinking of buying a home? This is the perfect time to work on your credit score
Timber Ridge
Time to downsize? Check out the incredible advantages
Tips for National Preparedness Month
Tips to close your pool
Tips to consider when it’s time to purchase homeowners insurance
Tips to find amazing used furniture deals online
Top 4 Reasons to Buy Real Estate in Des Moines
Top Home Selling Myths Debunked
Torn Between two houses: how to choose?
Tour homes for sale like a pro
Types of Mortgages
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Uh-oh – not the foundation! What to look for, who to call and what you’ll pay
Understanding foreclosure rates and their impact on the housing market
Understanding Pre-Listing Inspections: What Sellers Need to Know
Understanding the Closing Process: What Every Homebuyer Should Know
Understanding Umbrella Insurance Policies: Who Needs Them and Why?
Unlocking the Doors to Financial Freedom: The Benefits of Owning vs. Renting in Today’s Real Estate Market
Use your senses to detect problems with your home’s pipes
Use your VA benefits to purchase a home
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Virtual Home Tours: A Window Into Your Dream Home
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Wait! Don’t leave for vacation until you follow these tips to secure your home
Watch out for the latest scams!
Ways to lower your house payment
Welcome To My Real Estate Blog!
What are loan origination fees?
What are the disadvantages of a home loan modification?
What color should I paint my house before selling?
What happens if your offer on a home is rejected?
What is a 1031 Exchange?
What is due diligence when buying a home and why it’s so important
What is PMI (or MIP) and how do I get rid of it?
What Makes a Perfect Luxury Condo?
What questions should I ask real estate agents?
What to consider when buying a used refrigerator
What to do if your mortgage application is denied
What to do when the power goes out
What to expect in the 2022 housing market
What to Expect When Downsizing: Tips for a Smooth Transition
What to pay attention to in a neighborhood
What you need to know about your home warranty
What you need to know about a home warranty
What you need to know about buying a home during a recession
What you need to know about home generators
What you need to know about homeowner’s associations
What you need to know about mortgage interest rates
What you need to learn about a home before committing to buy it
What’s a conforming loan?
What’s behind rising home prices?
What’s going on in the real estate market?
What’s happening there between the curb and your home’s front door?
When shopping for a new home, consider location carefully
Why is my smoke detector making noise?
Why NOW is the time to make your real estate move
Why Some Homes Sell Faster than Others
Winter Home Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Investment
Work With Us to Find a Des Moines Home You Love
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Yes, you can love it AND leave it
You may not notice them, but your home has eyesores
Your 6-step early spring lawn schedule