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Smart business practices can go a long way toward reducing, even eliminating, the chance of legal trouble. With that in mind, here are some key dos and don’ts that will go a long way in [READ MORE]

Whether self-employed or a W2 employee, you probably qualify for a tax deduction on your home mortgage interest. You may also be able to deduct the points you paid on your home mortgage. If you [READ MORE]

Homebuyers are getting older; their incomes are growing; and more of them are investing in second homes, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The association’s survey of [READ MORE]

2014 saw 1,299 NEW single family homes sell through brokerage in the Des Moines market, with 312 new condos and townhomes as well. Ankeny led the way for single family sales with 314 homes, followed [READ MORE]

National color expert Kate Smith predicts that gray will be the rising color choice for roofs across America in 2015. Working with DaVinci Roofscapes, Smith believes aging baby boomers and their complete comfort with growing [READ MORE]