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.

Christmas Shopping - Stocking Stuffers - Snacks -Movies

Do you do stocking stuffers?? I was doing last minute Christmas shopping today, mainly stocking stuffers. If you want to share some ideas, suggestions...would love to hear some of yours. I had a coupon for Borders. They were swamped, but very efficient with their checkout. Even tho there was a looong line of customers, the wait was surprisingly short.

Our family's favorite Christmas movie is the Christmas Story with Ralphie, the Red Rider B-B gun, the leg lamp delivered in the Fragile box, etc. Last year I was lucky enough to buy a leg lamp at Hope Ministries Thrift Store. My friend, Tina, does displays at Denny's Gift Den. She borrowed the leg lamp to display with the Dept. 56 village pieces from Christmas Story. She did a very innovative display. She found a 50's era T.V. set, with the convex glass, wood case - took the insides out and used it for a display for the village pieces. The picture above is of the display - not the best picture, you'll have to go to Denny's to see and appreciate the real thing.

Office Max had a few good stuffers for me. Learning Post is a favorite stop. I could browse there for hours. Naturally I found some good small items there.

If you like a bit of chocolate for someone special or other imported grocery items, try European Flavors at the intersection of 73rd and University (Sam's Club neighborhood). The owners are originally from Russia. They are very helpful and knowledgeable about their inventory. If you're not sure about an item, they are happy to offer a sample. Good sales people!

So that was a rambling post, but hope you're finding everything you need for a Merry Christmas. And I hope you know that "everything you need" is Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. And everything you need for real estate is the Eisenlauer Team. Call Bill 770-2455 or Bob 979-2883. Merry Christmas!

FROSTY SIGHTINGS

Frosty was in Olde Town Altoona with the Eisenlauer Team last Friday. He posed for pictures with children (and adults) while the rest of us were busy working. We served pumpkin bars and had a craft station set up. After the kids had their picture taken, they could decorate a frame for the picture and make an ornament. Wed. night Frosty showed up again at the Pleasant Hill HyVee. The Eisenlauer Team was scheduled to ring bells for Salvation Army. Frosty encouraged them in the cold weather and even led them in some songs while he was there. Let us know if you'd like Frosty to show up anywhere. We have a special line of communication with him. Just one of the talents of the Eisenlauer Team, your real estate experts in Des Moines, Pleasant Hill and the rest of Polk County. Bill 770-2455 or Bob 979-2883.

TRYPTOPHAN - Action Photos

This is tryptophan in action. Turkey has in it an amino acid called tryptophan. It is an essential amino acid, the body can't manufacture it. So we must (over)eat turkey in order to get tryptophan, which in turn helps our body produce serotonin which acts as a calming agent in the brain and plays a key role in sleep. Just study these photos if you don't think it works.

Kick off the Christmas Season in Olde Town Altoona

Christmas in Olde Town Altoona - Friday Nov. 28

There will be Fun for the Whole Family! This will be so much more fun than spending time at the mall with the masses. Some of the activities:

• The Eisenlauer Team will be hosting Frosty the SnowMan from 1:00 - 5:00. You can have your picture taken with Frosty, then decorate a small frame to put it in!
• Visit Santa Claus in his house.


• Enjoy Cocoa and Cookies.


• Get a Tatoo.


• Do the Cake Walk.


• Have fun with Spin Art.


• 1:00-8:00 Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides.


• 1:00 Chili cook-off serving.


• 5:00 Christmas Parade


• 5:45 Light the Christmas Tree.


• Just for Kids - Visit Angel Hall 1:00-5:30 and 6:30 - 8:00. Kids can find the perfect present for Family & Friends - Fine Gifts only $1.00 each!


• Location of Olde Town -At the Hyvee on 8th St. go north to 2nd St. SE. That's where the activities will be.


• And don't forget if you need a Professional Realtor call the Eiesenlauer Team. Easy to work with...Hard to Beat! Bill 770-2455 or Bob 979-2883