Saturday, May 11, 2013
Vaulted ceilings, large windows letting in an abundance of natural light and two-level deck add distinction.
A bank-owned property at 4824 64th St. offers a great chance for a buyer interested in building equity – and at $134,900, it’s priced to sell right now for well below the assessed value of $209,000. The large split-level home is located on a wooded lot near bike trails and parks. Every room is of generous size, and the deck is accessible from both the dining room and family room, extending the living space to the great outdoors. A photo gallery and complete property description are found on Aol Real Estate. By the Numbers Size: 2,162 square feet Price: $134,900 Price per square foot: $62 2012 taxes: $3,662 Valuation: $200,000 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Year built: 1989 The property is brokered by Re/Max Real Estate Concepts and Maria Balac is …
Friday, May 10, 2013
The West Des Moines businessman says central Iowa can support a second casino in addition to Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Urbandale residents said no to plans last fall.
While 60 percent of Warren County voters on Tuesday rejected plans for a Wild Rose casino near Norwalk, developer Gary Kirke says his company is still pursuing plans for a luxury casino in central Iowa. The central Iowa market is underserved, Kirke told the Des Moines Register, noting Council Bluffs has three casinos, and Dubuque has two. Central Iowa can support Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino as well as a second gambling operation Kirke told the newspaper. "Our goal is to have a central Iowa casino, and we’re not going to stop with that goal,” said Kirke, chief executive of Wild Rose Entertainment, in the Register story. “Where that is, I can’t tell you today.” LINK UP WITH PATCH: Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Have …
Priced at $685,000, this house doesn't just say elegance. It shouts it.
Located on a one-acre, timber-backed lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home at 3517 131st St. oozes pure elegance. The main level features a huge gourmet kitchen with an island, breakfast bar and dining area with a large sliding door that opens to a large composite deck. Included appliances include a sub-zero refrigerator and stove with double-wall ovens and warming bins. The first floor also features a large formal dining room, family room with two-story cathedral ceilings and a fireplace, and an incredible mudroom. Upstairs, you’ll have to see the master bedroom suite to fully appreciate it. Some features: a fireplace, full his-and-her private bathrooms and a walk-through closet. The finished lower level include a great room, bedroom…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Marketplace Fairness Act was approved in the U.S. Senate, and is headed for the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would require merchants to collect sales taxes on online purchases.
Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, a Democrat, voted in support of a bill that would require merchants to collect sales tax for online purchases, while Sen. Chuck Grassley, a Republican, cast a vote againt the bill. The Marketplace Fairness Act passed the U.S. Senate 69-27 on Monday. Next up, the legislation goes to the GOP-led House. President Barack Obama has previously said he supports the bill. Supporters say the bill would level the paying field for traditional retailers, while opponents include anti-tax activists and retailers who say it will be overly burdensome. TELL us in comments: Do you support a sales tax for online purchases? Statement from Harkin: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Almost 300 teachers attended the recent Educator's Appreciation Reception in Urbandale. A shout out from the chamber to the businesses that supported the event.
From an Urbandale Chamber of Commerce email: Our Educator’s Appreciation Reception was a great success! We had over 270 teachers in attendance! We want to thank each and every one of our sponsors for our 2013 Educator’s Appreciation Reception! You helped us make this a very successful event and we couldn’t have done it without your investment in the Chamber and support of our teachers! Thank you! Thank you to all our volunteers that helped before, during and after the event! To pull an event off this big and fantastic, it takes many hands and many hours. We sincerely can’t thank you all enough for the time you put in for this event. Special thank you to Kurt Mumm and Michael Carver with NAI Ruhl and Ruhl Commercial Company for allowing…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Investment groups are pitching casino projects all over Iowa. Warren County voters will consider a Norwalk casino on Tuesday. Linn County voters already said "yes" to a casino.
Gamblers have 21 casinos to choose from across the state of Iowa, and seemingly every few weeks some investment group is making a play to grow that number. Talk of a new casino in Ankeny and Urbandale came and went. Over in eastern Iowa, Linn County voters approved building a casino in Cedar Rapids. Now a West Des Moines casino group, Wild Rose Entertainment, is putting money towards a campaign for a casino in Norwalk. Warren County residents vote on Tuesday. Even if Warren County voters approve the casino the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will still have to decide whether to grant a license. It's the same case in Linn County. There's 18 active casino gaming licenses through the Iowa gaming commission, and there's three additional …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
These houses aren't free, but looking and dreaming is.
Compiling the list of real estate listings across Iowa is a fun job, although it's easy to get caught daydreaming while clicking through the pictures. From the mansions to the stroll through the 1950s homes to the practical, this compilation has a bit of everything. Are you looking for pool, a big yard, great finishes or a starter home? On that note, take a peek inside some of the homes for sale in Iowa. Just click on the links below to see what's for sale in some of our 9 Patches around Iowa. What a Steal: Motivated Urbandale Seller Willing Consider Trade on Home Looking for Executive Housing? Price Reduced by $40,000 on This Stunner WOW HOMES: Four Iowa City Homes for Sale Built in the 1950s WOW Home For Sale: $1M Ankeny Mansion Looks …
Home can be yours for $28,200 below assessed valuation.
A three-bedroom home at 7117 Maple Drive is a fixer upper, but it’s ready for a new family – and at $120,000, it’s priced to sell. The split-level home sits on a green lot with plenty of grass and mature trees. It’s located minutes from the services you need – grocery stores, parks and more. 3 bedroom 3 level split fixer upper waiting for a new family. Green lot with plenty of grass and mature trees. Minutes from highway access, grocery, parks, and more. See a photo gallery on Aol Real Estate. Want more real estate listings? See the latest from our partners at Zillow. By the Numbers Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 1,309 square feet Price: $120,000 Price per square foot: $92 Valuation: $148,200 2012 taxes: $2,650 Stories: 1.5 Year built: …
Friday, May 3, 2013
An auto parts plant is celebrating opening in Urbandale.
Sign up for Urbandale Patch's free newsletter | Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter An auto parts supplier is celebrating the opening of its Urbandale plant. DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Iowa Plant at 11323 Meredith Drive in Urbandale is part of Denso Corp's three-quarters of a billion dollars of investment in domestic production. There will be a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday with speeches by company executives. Denso also has a plant in Waterloo. The Urbandale plant assembles cooling modules for the agricultural and construction industries, as well as handles pass-through products, such as radiator assemblies and cooling modules for the construction, agriculture and electric power industries, the company said in a …
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You read that right. The owner will trade. So if you’re ready to make a move, but need to sell your home, consider this classic in the heart of the Timberline development.
The owner of a classy brick ranch at 3607 131st Street is willing to make a trade on custom-built home with a huge kitchen that opens to a four-season porch that opens to an incredible view of hardwood forest on a .635-acre lot. This is a must-see property with an incredible master bedroom suite. Think floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the woods, two walk-in closets, and a master bath with a heated tile floor, double vanity, walk-in tile shower and jetted tub. There’s more: See a photo gallery and the full property description on Aol Real Estate. Want more real estate listings? See the latest from our partners at Zillow. Prudential First Realty Westown in West Des Moines is the broker of this property. To see it, call 800-870-7692. By …
Joe Stutler
10:23 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
An interesting take on the issue I heard recently (can't remember where) would be for retailers to collect and submit sales tax in the jurisdiction where they are located. For example, assume I run a business here in Iowa selling taxable goods. I'd collect the sales tax and submit to the state of Iowa. My business is located here, it benefits from the infrastructure here, police and fire here, … more ›