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Do you watch Flip this House or any of the cable shows where people buy houses at an unbelievable low price – do some basic improvements and make a profit of $50,000 for a month’s work? I’ve seen them and wondered -“Why can’t I do that?”  Well, maybe because it’s reality TV, but not a reality I can duplicate. First the definition of Flipping? RealtyTrac, a housing data firm, defines it as a house that is purchased and re-sold in a 6-month period.  According to that criteria, there were 322 flips in Des Moines area in 2012. That number dropped to 226 in 2013. So, you might ask,  is that a good thing or a bad thing for our local economy?  I think it’s a good thing and reflects the strength of our local economy.  Our local real estate market has not had the extreme fluctuations that other parts of the country have had. A few things to learn from this.

• The local inventory of houses for sale is low.
• There are qualified buyers ready to purchase a house.
• If you’re thinking of flipping – fewer bargain-basement prices means you might need to flip more houses with a smaller profit on each.
• If you’re a “regular” buyer or seller – this is a great time to act.

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