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Rant about new S.E. Polk High School

A computer guru told me I need to do online "rants". So here's my rant. About a month ago the Pleasant Hill Chamber members were offered a tour of the new South East Polk High School currently under construction. The place is Huge and Amazing! Top of the line, cutting edge everywhere. There is an automotive workshop, metal woking lab, woodworking shop all with the latest technology available. Each classroom is wired for the newest form of teaching gadgets - laptop can be projected on screen for the class, whole school announcements in each classroom, no blackboards, all white boards. The Cafeteria will have different "cafe" areas so you can get a plate lunch, salad bar, a la carte, whatever suits your current mood. The gym is outstanding! It can accomodate 6 basketball games at once, or house all the fans for one big play-off. Swimming pool for the ducky - everything state of the art. Except the lockers! These are high school kids, not grade school kids and the lockers are 4' x 12"x 12". I get the 4 foot height- they want adults to be able to see over the lockers to moniter a whole block of kids at once. But why 12" wide? The top ( and only shelf) is 12" x 12". The rest is open with a couple of hooks. I know what kids take to school - books, change of clothes, not to metion the stuff they left there yesterday, last week and the week before....how is all this going to fit into 12" x 12"x 4' hole???? It is inane that this provision is so inadequate. The other thing I would question is the very luxuriously and tastefully tiled bathrooms. I think bathrooms for teenagers should be stainless steel with a power hose and a drain in the floor. When they vacate, you can spray the whole thing down from top to bottom and let the dirt swirl down the drain. The tour guide's remark was "The theory is if we give them something nice, they'll take care of it". Wasn't that the theory of all the public housing projects all over the country?? And look how well they've been tended to.

So that's What's Bugging M.E....let me know what you think.

And remember my opinion does not reflect the opinion of the management.

Bill -770-2455 and Bob - 979-2883 just want to help with your real estate needs!

Best Realtors in 2008 - WE WON!

Every year the City View newspaper publishes their "Best Of" edition. There are tons of categories, all voted on by the public. New this year was Realtor category. Here's our write-up from their current edition.

Winner of Best Realtor, The Eisenlauer Team. In these troubled times, a good realtor can be hard to find. Being a new category this year, we assumed the winner would be a single person, but we soon found out there is an "I in team," as the Eisenlauer Team took the top honors. With more than 30 years of experience, this family knows how to sell houses. But according to the votes, experience isn't everything, as the youthful, dynamic duo of Dave Welch and Seth Walker almost took the top spot.

Thanks to all of you who visited City View's site and logged a vote of confidence in the Eisenlauer Team. We appreciate you!

Bill 770-2455 Bob 979-2883

Tax Credit First Time Home Buyers

There are a lot of questions concerning the Tax Credit for first-time home buyers - signed into law 2/17/09. Here are some basic rules.
1.Buyer has to be a "first time" Buyer.

2.Buyers may not have owned a home for the past three years

3. Home was purchased by 01/01/09 thru 11/30/09.

4.Income limit restrictions are: $75,000 Singles and $150,000 Couples. Higher incomes will receive a partial credit.

5. Must live in the home for three years, or Buyer will be obligated to pay it back.

6.Credit is 10% of the home value or $8,000, whichever is less. Any purchase over $80,000 will be the $8,000 tax credit.

7.Buyers will claim the credit on their tax return

Any questions regarding the Tax Credit should be directed to the your CPA or Tax Accountant.

Any questions regarding real estate should be directed to your local Real Estate Experts - Bill Eisenlauer 770-2455 or Bob Eisenlauer 979-2883.

Grooviest Realtors Around!

Monday night was the Annual Pleasant Hill Chamber Dinner. The theme was the groovy 70's. Bill and Bob were eager to dig out their old polyester and show off their style! What do you think? Who thinks with a big red nose and rainbow hair, Bill could be a clown?? One thing we know for sure - The Eisenlauer Team loves to have fun. They want your real estate experience to be fun and exciting. They are Easy to Work with...Hard to Beat! Call to comment on their outfits, with questions about real estate, or just to say Peace! Bob at 979-2883 Bill at 770-2455.

PUZZLED by REAL ESTATE ??

Are you puzzled by what you hear in the news? Wonder what is pertinent to the local market? First - the Eisenlauer Team, your local real estate experts are always available to help you, to answer any questions you might have. 30+ years of Real Estate experience - through good years and lean years - we're here to serve you.

• All Real Estate is Local, the national news is NOT the local news.


• For 2008, the local Association for Realtors, show that the sale price declined less than 1%.


• Interest rates are at historical lows.


• First Time Home Buyers programs are available for those that qualify.


• Forbes magazine picked Des Moines as one of their "Top 10 Places to Live" in 2008.


• FHA is playing a larger role in the mortgage market.


• In the Des Moines Metro market, there are still good buys, good interest rates and a good selection.

Call your local Reator experts with any questions, with any real estate needs.

Bill 770-2455 Bob 979-2883

Predictions For 2009

Here are my Predictions for 2009.

• Oprah will reveal a NEW fitness plan.
• New amazing products like Sham-Wow will entice us on late night t.v.
  
• Yankees will spend more money than any other major league team.


• New elected officials will remind us too much of the old ones we voted out.


• Someone will be voted off the island.


• Howie Mandell will get a new game show.
  
• Des Moines Register will continue to highlight Gloom & Doom
• Foreclosures will continue to be in every neighborhood.


• Mortgage interest rates will continue to be at all time LOW.
• Current economic situation will create some amazing bargains for those watching for opportunities.
• Eisenlauer Team will be ready to serve your real estate needs.

The Eisenlauer Team continue to be your area experts in real estate. We continue to sell houses and land in Polk County, Des Moines, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, SE Polk and other nearby communities. Please give us a call, or pass our name onto friends and family looking for a professional Realtor. Bill Eisenlauer at 770-2455 or Bob Eisenlauer at 979-2883.