Smart Move Des Moines | Senior Downsizing & Probate Real Estate
Expert REALTOR® for Senior Downsizing, Probate & Out-of-State Estate Sales in Des Moines
Sarah Ingles 
Vacant home insurance Iowa requirements are one of the first surprises out-of-state heirs run into after inheriting Iowa real estate from out of state in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or anywhere across the state. Standard homeowners policies were written for owner-occupied homes — once a property sits empty for 30 to 60 days, most carriers … Read more
Selling an inherited house in Iowa starts with one question: who has the legal authority to sign? Until that question is answered, nothing else can move forward. Most families in Polk, Dallas, and Warren Counties find the full process takes four to six months at minimum, and often longer when there are title issues, multiple … Read more