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HousingPermits Rise,
Starts Declinein August
READ MORE ON PAGE 12Buying a Starter HomeREAD MORE ON PAGE 16
Ground Breaker HomesNew ConstructionREAD MORE ON PAGE 8
Volume 11 • Issue 8
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KIM LAYLANDPhone: 515-669-4999 | Fax: 866-762-2921
[email protected] | www.kimlayland.com
2911 Miami St. | Osceola | $310,000 9726 Hazelwood Ave. | Johnston | $237,700
“Garrett is passionate about real estate and with his ambitious spirit I am excited to work with him!” said Layland.
He brings over five years of real estate business experience to the partnership but has been around real estate his whole life.
Garrett specializes in new construction, and through working with Kim, has also worked the construction part of the real estate business for Meadowbrook Builders.
You may remember him from the Meadowbrook Builder’s home at the Living Green Home Show in Waukee.
Garrett is taking new listings and is eager to work with new clients throughout the Des Moines Metro.
Kim Layland announces new associate,Garrett Shetterly!
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2090 Se Crabapple Ct. | Waukee | $210,0001517 W. Clinton | Indianola | $137,500
GArrett SHetterLYPhone: 515-559-6494
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INSIDe tHIS ISSueGround Breaker Homes New Construction.................... 8
Classified Ads ................................................................... 10
Housing Permits Rise,Starts Decline in August .................................................. 12
When Buying a Starter Home,Think About Your Future Needs ..................................... 16
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© 2011 Peoples Company We obtained the information above from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we have not verified its accuracy and make no guarantee, warranty or representation about it. It is submitted subject to the possibility of errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice. We include projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates for example only and they may not represent current or future performance.
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Beautiful ranch home$224,900
Description:• Walk-out ranch• Open floor plan• 4 large bedrooms• 3 full bathrooms• 2,749 finished sq ft. (1524 main level)• Finished walk-out basement• 3 car garage• Open kitchen• Mudroom/laundry room off of garage• Fireplace in great room• Bar in basement• Spacious master suite has walk-in closet, private bath w/ all the fixtures• Lot size: 63x125• Large deck• Patio wired for hot tub• Norwalk schools• Built in 2005
Kalen Eastwood, REALTOR®[email protected]
1300 50th St. Suite 106 • West Des Moines, IA 50266 • 515-222-1347 • www.PeoplesCompany.com
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In 2001, Dan Stanbrough recreated a name that is synonymous with central Iowa real estate: Stanbrough Companies - with it's familiar "black and gold" signage - is back. "When my father started Stanbrough Realty on January 1st, 1960, Des Moines was such a different place. It's changed a lot, and some of that change can be credited to the forward thinking he brought to the business."
Stanbrough Today
Today, in the surging new wave of growth and expansion in the metro area of Des Moines, Dan Stanbrough guides this transformation as head of the family realty, home building, development and property management companies. Sons Jeff and Brad hold key ownership and leadership positions in the company. Jeff is now president and CEO/owner of Stanbrough Realty and Brad is now president and CEO/owner of Stanbrough Homebuilders and Stanbrough Commercial Builders. Dan Stanbrough has acquired and totally renovated Saylorville Marina into Iowa's largest marina, and is one of the founding shareholders in the new Iowa Speedway in Newton. "I enjoy the creativity of helping shape what happens for future generations. I have pride in Iowa and Des Moines. I've lived here all my life; my kids are fourth generation in this city. So you get to know a community pretty well, and want to positively impact what's ahead. My sons are very entrepreneurial and I'm proud they are. They will continue our family tradition."
The Family Tradition
Dan said father Gene Stanbrough introduced new methods of marketing real estate to the city, sponsoring the first television show in the early 1960s dedicated to showcasing available real estate offerings. Gene was the first realtor to open a "branch" office in the city, and we were the first to market available real estate through color tabloids. Stanbrough Realty, with its distinctive gold signs and black lettering was a family-operated enterprise through the 1960s and early 1970s playing a part in Des Moines' great comeback era of the late 1970s and 1980s. And through the family name has been in the real estate market ever since the start on New Years Day 1960, the name itself is undergoing a renaissance as a business icon. Stanbrough Realty changed its name to First Realty in 1983, with Dan as president, grew to 700 sales associates in 60 offices; the family company was later merged into a regional financial institution. "In 2001, my two sons were in their early 20s and interested and already both investing and building. We decided to bring the family name back into the market, something people hadn't seen in many years. I was encouraged to see how much familiarity our name still had in the community as a real estate company." Gold and black is back!
Our Philosophy
"We try to spend our time understand out customers desires. We ask, 'What do people really want?', 'Where do they want to live?' We know people want nature and amenities such as trees and water; they don't want just buildings, they want quality recreation and lifestyle aesthetics. We're very conscious of conservation. We work around nature. Our new neighborhoods reflect our commitment to developing in harmony with nature." As developers, realtors, homebuilders, investors, the Stanbrough Companies contribute at every turn in central Iowa, from high-end residential communities, neighborhood shopping centers, office complexes to downtown and urban
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Two-story Style Setter Plan by Ground Breaker Homes in Waukee’s Stone Prairie Development. 1,631 square feet with 4 bedrooms
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2420 Se Stone Prairie Dr.Waukee, IA | $199,900
Two-Story Style Setter II Plan in Waukee’s Stone Prairie Development. 1,748 square feet with 4 bedrooms. Many upgrades including
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2440 Se Stone Prairie Dr.Waukee, IA | $215,000
Two-story Style Setter Plan in Orchard Hills Development! Lots of space with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Also an option to finish the lower level. Spacious living room with gas fireplace. Kitchen has a large dining area, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances
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3319 NE Renaissance DriveAnkeny, Iowa
Offered at $299,900
4 bedrooms3.5 baths
2294 square feet
3130 SE Cherry Blossom DriveAnkeny, Iowa
Offered at $169,900
3 bedrooms2.5 baths
1428 square feet
JEAN SIlvER, Realtor®
2425 N Ankeny Blvd.Ankeny, IA 50023(515) [email protected]
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Homeownership Contributes to Household Wealth
For most home owning households, the home is a primary source of wealth and financialsecurity. And even though many homes have lost value in recent years, the nation’s homeowners have more than $6 trillion in home equity and they still believe in homeownership.
Home owners often tap the equity in their homes to pay for education, to cover health expensesand to help fund retirement. They also use the equity to help pay for improvements that increasethe value of their homes and make them safer and more resource-efficient. Homeownership alsocan shield households from the risk of large increases in housing expenses.
HOUSEHOLD INCOMEOF FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
PROFILE OF A FIRST-TIMEHOME BUYER
(Home buyers are owner-occupantswho reported moving in the
preceding two years.)
Source: NAHB tabulation of data from the 2009 American Housing Survey, Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Average Age 34
Average Household Size 2.58
Average Household Income $67,342
Average Price of Home $184,091
� More than $200,000
� $100,000 to $199,999
� $80,000 to $99,999
� $60,000 to $79,999
� $40,000 to $59,999
� $20,000 to $39,999
� Under $20,000
9%13%16%
19% 19%21%
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For most home owning households, the home is a primary source of wealth and financial security. And even though many homes have lost value in recent years, the nation’s home owners have more than $6 trillion in home equity and they still believe in homeownership.
Home owners often tap the equity in their homes to pay for education, to cover health expenses and to help fund retirement. They also use the equity to help pay for improvements that increase the value of their homes and make them safer and more resource-efficient. Homeownership also can shield households from the risk of large increases in housing expenses.
Homeownership Contributes to Household Wealth
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2180 North river School road $574,000Century old Victorian restored farm house sitting on 37 acres. Four bedrooms including master suite with skylight and cathedral ceiling. Kitchen has modern appliances and granite countertops. Original wood flooring. Includes two outbuildings.
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2065 NW 155th Street $194,900Beautiful 2 story home with over 2,100 square feet! Vaulted entry way, formal dining/sitting room, a beautiful kitchen that has been upgraded with granite! The basement has been finished. Located in Country Club West.
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Kim Layland, reALtOr®515-669-4999www.kimlayland.com
9726 Hazelwood Avenue $237,700Meadowbrook Builders 4 bedroom Allison II Plan. Over 1900 sqft above grade. Beautiful entry way leading to den or large dining room. Large bedrooms including master suite. Formal dining room that could be used as office. Spacious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances.
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209 elm Avenue $224,900Beautiful, walkout, ranch home. Open floor plan with 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths. 2749 finished sq. ft. Mudroom/laundry room off of garage. Fireplace in great room. Bar in basement. Spacious master suite.
Kalen eastwood, reALtOr®515-402-3169www.PeoplesCompany.com
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17376 Berkshire Parkway $344,900Quality built, 4 bedroom home on walkout lot with executive features and beautiful finishes. Granite, hardwood, tile, executive trim and irrigation. Large deck and stylish exterior will complete this new home!
Jen Stanbrough515-371-4814www.Iowarealty.com
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4752 Candlewick Drive $124,900Move-in ready home located in a private lake community just 2 blocks from the beach. Many updates done to this home since 2005.
Jon Niemeyer515-490-4675www.DarwinSmithRealty.com
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Kim Layland, reALtOr®515-669-4999www.kimlayland.com
1517 W. Clinton $137,500Nearly 1500 SF of very nice finish in this move-in condition family home available for quick possession! Located on a quiet street, in a great neighborhood this home offers an oversized living room and eat-in kitchen. Lower level has two generous bedrooms and 3/4 bath. Generous fenced backyard!
Horse Farm in Winterset
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3945 12th St. | Des Moines 3904 10th St. | Des Moines
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Alices Rd. | Waukee57.0 Acres M/L
8026 NW 86th St. | Johnston9.7 Acres M/L
$144,500 $144,500 $135,000
$73,000 $114,900
$250,000 $1,800,000
2180 North River School Rd. | Winterset
Century old Victorian restored farm house sitting on 37.6 beautiful acres of rolling woodlands and pastures. Beautiful overlook of North River Valley. Five stall horse barn with heated tack room, fly system, hot water, and roomy 12x12 stalls. Insulated indoor riding arena with limestone base, modern footing, and dressage mirrors. Two outbuildings with water and all wood fencing. Four bedrooms including master suite with skylight and cathedral ceiling. Eat-in kitchen with Hickory mission style cabinets, large pantry, modern appliances and granite countertops. Charming front parlor and formal dining room both with original wood flooring. Family room with very ornate antique mantle fireplace. Large deck, beautiful front porch, two car detached garage with additional 1900s carriage house.
$574,000
norm olson
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Nationwide housing starts declined 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 571,000 units in August, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department today. The decline was primarily on the more volatile multifamily side, with single-family housing production edging down just 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, permits for new construction posted modest gains in both sectors.
“At this point, most builders are only looking to replenish their depleted inventories of new homes for sale, but otherwise holding off on new projects,” said National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev. “While we would like to get more crews back on the job, we need to see solid improvement in consumer demand, greater access to credit for both builders and buyers, and a reduction in the number of foreclosed properties on the market before we can ramp up new production.”
“Today’s numbers are completely consistent with NAHB’s forecast for the quarter, and are in keeping with the anemic economic and job growth we are seeing across most of the country,” said NAHB Senior Economist Robert Denk. “That said, we continue to anticipate modest gains in new-home production through the end of this year with greater momentum building into 2013, and some pockets of improvement are already evident in about a dozen metros nationwide.”
Press Release from National Association of Home Builders
Single-family housing starts declined 1.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 417,000 units in August, while multifamily production – which tends to display greater volatility on a month to month basis – declined 13.5 percent to a 154,000-unit rate. Regionally, combined starts activity was mixed in August, with the Midwest and West posting gains of 2.6 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively, and the Northeast and South posting declines of 29.1 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively.
Building permits, which can be an indicator of future building activity, rose 3.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 620,000 units in August, their highest level since last December. Single-family permits gained 2.5 percent to 413,000 units, while multifamily permits gained 4.5 percent to 207,000 units.
Permit issuance rose in three out of four regions in August. The South was the only region to post a decline, of 1.3 percent, while the Northeast, Midwest and West posted gains of 3.3 percent, 6.3 percent, and 11.3 percent, respectively.
Des Moines Metro Housing Permits rose from 194 in July to 395 in August.
The year to date statistics from 2010 to 2011 are up as well at 1930 in 2011 versus 1797 in 2010.
Housing Permits Rise, Starts Decline in August
“... we continue to anticipate modest gains in new-home production through the end of this year with greater momentum building into 2013 ...”NAHB Senior Economist, Robert Denk
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Buying a starter home is the big first step in home ownership. However, today’s volatile financial climate means your starter home may remain your residence longer than intended. You could spend up to a decade in this first home, so shop with an eye toward the future.
Get as much house as you can afford, and the key word here is afford–don’t overextend yourself. Stick with an amount that’s reasonable.
When Buying a Starter Home,
Think About Your Future Needs
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Needs Outweigh Wants
Forgo the fancy amenities and direct those dollars toward features that will serve you over the next ten years. If kids could be in your future, choose a home with extra bedrooms. If you’re buying your first home later in life, secure a home with an in-law suite to prepare for a resident elder parent. The square footage won’t be wasted, as these rooms can serve as exercise, craft or office spaces until your household expands.
Make Quality a Top Priority
A well-maintained property with strong structural integrity is a smarter choice than a lesser-quality property sporting crown molding or other decorative details. Choose a house that is built to endure the years without putting you through an expensive re-roofing job or other pricey task. Big-ticket items like plumbing, wiring and the home’s water heater should all be in good repair and up to code, as should fire safety features. A professional home inspection will reveal the true condition of a property and help provide a forecast of what to expect in coming years.
Think About LocationOver the Long-term
Investigate the local schools and services available to make sure you’ll have what you need nearby for the long haul. Research the neighborhood for the ratio of owners to renters, determine the number of foreclosures filed over the last few years and note the overall maintenance levels of homes in the area. Consider homeowner association fees and whether a delinquency in homeowners’ payments of those fees is an issue.
If you choose to improve the property, focus on updating rooms that pay back the most when reselling. Kitchens and bathrooms are the top spots for recouping investment dollars, especially when renovated for energy efficiency.
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515-222-1347 • www.PeoplesCompany.com1300 50th St. Suite 106 • West Des Moines, IA 50266
#1840 Van Meter 80.0 Acres $1,000,000
#1866 Winterset 510.2 Acres $2,500,000
#1820 Indianola 22.0 Acres $215,000
#1870 St. Charles 39.5 Acres $221,200
#1865 East Peru 51.1 Acres $164,000
#1850 Norwalk 108.2 Acres $280,800
#10012 Waukee 64.3 Acres $869,130
#1885 Osceola 30.0 Acres $145,000
#1880 Iowa City 113.0 Acres $1,320,900
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AuCtiOn#1905: 42.6 Acres M/LN Ankeny Blvd/Hwy 69, Ankeny, IowaEstate of Martha Pauline Larson Thursday November 17th, at 10:00 am
Prime Polk County farm land situated on the north edge of Ankeny. Land borders the incorporated city limits and sits on hard surface road. Land carries an outstanding CSR of 87.2. Excellent potential for future development as property sits on a main corridor through Ankeny.
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#1716 Bondurant 73.0 Acres $584,000
#1744 Van Meter 40.0 Acres $360,000
#1552 Prole 222.0 Acres $640,000
#1790 New Virginia 61.5 Acres $278,125
#1755 Martensdale 55.0 Acres $536,250
#1717 Bondurant 52.0 Acres $416,000
#1829 New Virginia 10.0 Acres $27,500
#1845 Polk County 36.2 Acres $434,760
#1855 Pleasant Hill 32.8 Acres $623,400
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515-222-1347 • www.PeoplesCompany.com1300 50th St. Suite 106 • West Des Moines, IA 50266
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#1915: 80.0 Acres M/LPershing St & 240th Ave, Milo, IowaWarren County Land AuctionSaturday November 12th, at 10:00 am
80 acres m/l of productive Warren County farmland located east of Milo, Iowa. Includes approximately 66 crop acres with a tillable CSR rating of 63.5. Includes 1 1/2 story home with 1,654 sq. ft. of living space and three bedrooms with updated septic system and roof.
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#1895: 154.0 Acres M/LHwy R63 & Inwood St, Indianola, IowaEstate of Richard N. CambronSaturday October 29th, at 10:00 am
154 acres m/l of recreational land located northwest of Indianola in Warren County. Offered in 3 separate tracts. Development land, recreational land, and building sites. Mature timber, ponds, views, and CRP income. Tract 1: 80 ac, Tract 2: 40 ac, Tract 3: 35 ac
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PARKVIEW NORTH PLAT 5, GRIMESBuilder and custom home lots now available in nW Grimes. 12 of 22 home sites still available including 4 walkouts that back to a park and recreational trail. Start a home now and be in by Spring! From $41,900.
17366 BERKSHIRE PARKWAY, CLIVEAnother brand new Shadow creek start! Homes exceeding $500k will surround this beautiful 4 bedroom home with den/ office on a large walkout lot. All the upgrades are standard, call agent to personalize your finishes! $325,000
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8470 PARKSIDE CIRCLE, WEST DES MOINESFraming underway on this 4 bedroom, 2 story in Robel century Run. Lot backs to Valley View Regional Park and Aquatic center, 2 blocks from Brookview Elementary! contact agent now to customize this house and make it your new home! $325,000
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17376 BERKSHIRE PARKWAY, CLIVEShadow creek Plat 2 now open! Quality built 4 bedroom home on walkout lot with executive features and beautiful finishes. Granite, hardwood, tile, executive trim and irrigation. Large deck and stylish exterior will complete this new home! $344,900
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