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| Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
| Timberview Estates |
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Special pricing through November 1! It’s a great time to build your dream home in the country! 2 to 20 acres, ranging in price from $48,900 to $159,900. Dream home sites for the hunter or naturalist just off pavement. These lots are directly across the street from Lake Ahquabi State Park. Tons of wildlife in the area - with close access to the park trails for snowmobiling, hiking, plus fishing, boating, and more at the 770 acre park. Also, only 1/2 mile from Annett Nature Center, 160 acre County Park with wetlands, trails and fishing. Rare rural access to natural gas - no need for propane tanks! Just 6 miles South of Indianola, with other lots available from 2 to 20 acres - whether you are ready to build today or want to save towards your future, this type of location doesn't come every day! www.TheLotsAtTimberviewEstates.com
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| Summerset Winery Tunes Sunday August 1st, 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Summerset Winery is a "best kept secret" for a great place to go on a Sunday afternoon - they feature different artists throughout the summer, in a great setting! This week's featured artist is "Ashanti". www.summersetwine.com
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| Indianola Farmers Market Sat. July 31st, 8:00am-Noon |
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I am so glad to see that it is Farmers Market time again - the Indianola Market, at the Warren County Fairgrounds, features produce, baked goods, kettle corn, and more! Every time I go I am glad to see what kinds of items are featured - be sure to check it out!
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| RE/MAX Innovations sponsors the RE/MAX balloon at the National Balloon Classic July 31 ' August 7 |
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For the 3rd consecutive year, RE/MAX Innovations is excited to sponsor pilot Gene Elsasser from Omaha, NE, bringing the RE/MAX balloon. Flights will be at 6:30am and 6:30pm every day, weather permitting.
If you have any interest in General Admission tickets, or would like to help crew for the balloon, give me a call or send me an email!
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| 7/28 - 8/2 Warren County Fair |
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Fair time is here! Whether it is the animal barns, horse shows, fairway, or 4-H building, there is a lot to see and do at the Warren County Fair! Check out the complete schedule at: www.warrencofair.com
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| Senate OKs new tax credit closing deadline |
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Backers of amendment cite backlog of 180K homebuyers
By Inman News, Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Inman News
The Senate has amended a bill to give homebuyers who were under contract on a home purchase by April 30 an additional three months to close the deal and claim the federal homebuyer tax credit.
Extending the deadline for closing from June 30 to Sept. 30 would allow lenders more time to clear a backlog of 180,000 homebuyers nationwide, said amendment sponsor Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
The amendment to HR 4213, the "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010" -- which primarily extends unemployment insurance benefits -- was approved in a 60-37 vote Wednesday. The vote was mostly along party lines, with only four Republicans in favor and one Democrat opposed.
"While I am disappointed that more Republicans did not support this common-sense measure to strengthen the economy and reduce the deficit, I am committed to ensuring that more Nevadans and Americans can become homeowners and that this amendment becomes law," Reid said in a statement.
The House passed an earlier version of the bill in December, and the Senate approved its own version in March. The Senate is currently working on resolving differences between the two bills.
The National Association of Realtors supports the amendment, saying Realtors have reported that as many as one-third of qualified applicants have been told by lenders that their loans will not close before June 30 because of the sheer volume of loan applications in the pipeline.
The amendment does not extend the deadline for homebuyers to qualify for the tax credit, NAR said in urging lawmakers to approve it, but simply extends the deadline for closing transactions already in contract.
"Since these applications were already in the pipeline and figured into the program's cost, the extension of the closing deadline should not incur any further government costs," NAR President Vicki Cox Golder said in a statement.
There has been some speculation that some homebuyers will attempt to submit fraudulent claims for the tax credit by backdating documents showing they were under contract by April 30, and that extending the deadline for closing would expose the government to more fraudulent claims.
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| Summerset Winery Tunes Sunday 6/13 3:00 - 6:00 |
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Summerset Winery is a "best kept secret" for a great place to go on a Sunday afternoon - they feature different artists throughout the summer, in a great setting! This week's featured artist is "Big Daddy Blues". www.summersetwine.com
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| Indianola Farmers Market Sat. June 12th, 8:00am-Noon |
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I am so glad to see that it is Farmers Market time again - the Indianola Market, at the Warren County Fairgrounds, features produce, baked goods, kettle corn, and more! Every time I go I am glad to see what kinds of items are featured - be sure to check it out!
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6/9/2010
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| Open Sunday 2:30 ' 4:30pm ' The Victorian Ranch on 150th! |
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Come check out this truly unique and spectacular gem – on nearly 6 acres with a beautiful pond – over 320 acres around it available for sale as well.
I will have market info and tips for buying and selling your home, stop by and visit!
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5/13/2010
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| Misty Soldwisch has earned the NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification |
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Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales
Indianola, Iowa, May 10, 2010 — Misty Soldwisch with RE/MAX Innovations has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.
According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction. REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.
“While our area is fortunate enough to not have been affected like more volatile housing markets, declining market values and economic factors have put many central Iowans in the position of negative equity and foreclosure risk.” says Soldwisch. “Banks prefer to negotiate sales when a homeowner is still living in the home, rather than to take the home into their inventory and risk the deterioration that comes from vacancy and lack of care. I am glad to have the tools to lead people through these situations – it is not something that every REALTOR® likes to do, but I find it very satisfying to help community members attempt to preserve their credit and move on.”
The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.
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5/10/2010
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| I received this info from the Iowa Association of REALTORS this morning in response to some concerns that have been rumored on the internet: |
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CORRECT Information about Real Estate sales tax
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The IAR has received several e-mail regarding a sales tax on real estate transfers over the past week. NAR sent the following information in order to clarify the issue:
No 4.0% "Sales Tax" on Home Sales In Recently Enacted Health Reform Bill
Contrary to reports that are circulating widely on the Internet, there is not a 4.0% "sales tax" or "transfer tax" on the sale of a home included in the recently signed health care reform bill. The analysis underlying these reports is incorrect and fails to take into account the interplay of the bill's provisions with already existing real estate tax laws that remain unchanged.
What was included in the health bill is a provision that imposes a new 3.8% Medicare tax for some high income households that have "net investment income." Any revenue collected by the tax is dedicated to the Medicare hospital insurance program. This new tax will only apply to households with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of more than $200,000 for individuals or more than $250,000 for married couples. Since capital gains are included in the definition of net investment income, an additional tax obligation might result from the sale of real property.
In the case of the sale of a principal residence, the existing $250,000/$500,000 exclusion from capital gains on the sale of a principal residence remains unchanged. Consequently, even when the AGI limits are met, the new tax would not be applied to all capital gains that result from the sale of a home. The new Medicare tax would only apply to any home sale gain realized in excess of the $250K/$500K existing primary home exclusion that pushes the filer's AGI over the $200K/$250K adjusted gross income limit.
The new Medicare tax will not take effect until January 1, 2013.
For more information on the new Medicare tax, please consult NAR's Health Reform Q&A on this and other provisions of the new health reform law located at www.realtors.org/healthreform.
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| Posted By
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5/7/2010
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| What's New |
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Just Sold – 1902 South E Drive – This 3BR ranch on the South edge of Indianola just closed – thanks so much to Jeff Rogers at Iowa Realty – South Office for helping with a successful sale!
Relisted – 15461 200th Ave, Milo is back on the market! This 4BR ranch has beautiful hardwood floors and is on almost 4 acres with 3 outbuildings and a 4+ car detached garage. A real deal at 119,900, including a brand new septic!
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3/25/2010
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| 130 Park will have an Open House on Sunday from 2:30-4:30pm |
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This brick ranch is great, complete with professionally finished basement and huge 1/3 acre yard.
I have great new listings coming on soon – give me a call if you are thinking of buying or selling your home or investing in a rental property!
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| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
| Friday, February 12, 2010 |
| 4 Reasons to Sell Now |
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Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.
1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he’ll be in better shape.
2. Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search online for “down-payment assistance programs” and the name of your region.
3. Your uncle has money to share. Besides the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and the $6,500 move-up credit, there are an array of energy tax credits that can make home improvements pay off in cash.
4. Good help is available. Really talented real estate practitioners, contractors, and designers are available and eager for business.
Source: McClatchy Tribune, Kate Forgach (02/07/2010)
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| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
| Open Sunday ' 2:30-4:30pm |
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Just in time for Valentines Day – A sweetheart home that you will truly love! This 1 ½ story home is located just east of Indianola on Highway 92 in Academy Oaks. It includes an amazing floorplan with tons of room - including a main floor master suite! I will be holding this home open from 2:30-4:30 Sunday – stop by and check it out! I always bring market information and real estate tips that I am happy to share!
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| A HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR |
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RE/MAX Innovations & Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Present:
A HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR
Renters-
Want to Buy a Home?
Want to Use the $8000 in FREE MONEY from the TAX CREDIT?
Current Homeowners-
Looking to Move Up?
Do you qualify for the $6500 TAX CREDIT to help you move to your DREAM HOME?
Empty Nesters/Retirees
Thinking of Downsizing?
What better time than now with the $6500 TAX CREDIT to do so?
We will discuss options and strategies for each of these types of buyers – with a reputable, experienced team of professionals to answer your questions!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
6:00PM – 7:00PM
at RE/MAX Innovations
126 W. Ashland Ave., Indianola, IA
Have questions? Contact us at 515.962.5555 or christine@innovations-realty.com
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| Thursday, January 07, 2010 |
| Happy New Year We welcome 2 New Agents! |
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2010 has begun – and I am feeling optimistic about the New Year! It is always great to have a fresh start, and there are exciting things happening:
This week RE/MAX Innovations welcomes two great agents: Cy Phillips and Ronna Cross.
Cy is in his 3rd year of real estate and was awarded the impressive “2008 Rookie of the Year” by DMAAR. Cy specializes in residential real estate in the Des Moines western suburbs including Waukee, West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale.
Ronna has been a REALTOR since 2007 and brings her experience in Des Moines and Warren County real estate to our office.
Please welcome them to the RE/MAX Innovations team!
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| Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
| Friday, December 11, 2009 |
| Open Houses Sunday December 13 |
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I am featuring 2 great homes this weekend on open house:
17119 Hwy 92
12-2pm
Now $329,900
Website
5BR Acreage 1 ½ story
1007 E Franklin Ave
2:30-4:30pm
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$142,500
3BR Ranch near Emerson Elementary
Stop by and visit – I will have info on other properties on the market right now, as well as real estate tips and news.
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| Thursday, December 10, 2009 |
| Friday, December 04, 2009 |
| New Listings in Carlisle and Indianola |
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I just listed two great new ranch homes this week –
1007 E Franklin, Indianola - $142,500
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3BR, updated kitchen and bath, great décor throughout! This ranch has a unique mudroom with bench and hooks, finished basement plus tons of storage! Huge fenced yard, in great neighborhood near Emerson Elementary. http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2058380&prt=10003
130 Park, Carlisle - $158,000
3BR brick ranch home that has quality you just don’t find in today’s homes – nice updates, including professionally finished lower level and beautiful hardwood floors. HUGE 1/3 acre lot plus nice storage building. http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2059601&prt=10003
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| Wednesday, December 02, 2009 |
| Holiday Open House at RE/MAX Innovations |
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Join us for a little cheer, a little bit of food and to check out our new office space on Indianola's town square!
Thursday December 3rd, 4pm - 6pm
126 West Ashland Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 |
| New Foreclosure Listings |
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It is a great time to be looking for an investment property! I just listed one with great potential for a rental property at 6200 Welker, Des Moines. 1400 sq ft ranch on a double lot, just east of Valley Junction off of 63rd, for only $49,900. Needs work, but priced to sell!
If you would like to find out more about investment properties, give me a call and we can discuss your needs!
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| Saturday, November 14, 2009 |
| Open Houses - Sunday November 15 |
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This Sunday I will be holding open two different homes in Indianola:
Come by and visit! I always have information with me on all of the homes in the area market, and can give you tips and information on financing, selling your home - - anything about real estate!
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| Friday, November 13, 2009 |
| Great Price Reduction on a Foreclosure in Osceola |
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Looking for an investment property or a winter project? This 1 ½ story home at 128 W Logan in Osceola is PRICED TO SELL at only $29,999! 5+ Bedrooms, large lot, lots of original woodwork and character. 1 car tuck under garage, updated electrical panel, higher-efficiency furnace. Last sold in the high $80s – take advantage of the buyers market to build your investment portfolio with real estate!
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| Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
| New Listing 1902 South E Drive, Indianola |
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Just listed – a great 3BR, 2BA ranch for $112,500! Brand new carpet, fresh paint, and beautiful laminate flooring! HUGE 2 ½ car garage is a handyman’s dream – all with the countryside views just across the street. Visual Tour at: http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2044315&prt=10003
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| Monday, November 09, 2009 |
| Wednesday, November 04, 2009 |
| Updates and New Sales for November 4, 2009 |
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It has been a busy week so far!
I am pleased to have just turned in an accepted offer on my listing at 808 North T Court, Indianola (www.808NorthTCourt.com) as well as a sale for an investment new construction condominium in West Des Moines.
Prices are great now for buyers, have you ever thought of buying an investment property? I am the regional agent for INVESTORLOFT.COM, a great investment property listing service that gives you tools to determine cash flow and rate of return on properties.
Signup for Your Free InvestorLoft.com Account
http://www.investorloft.com/signup.php?R=MISTYSOLD
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