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Business
Ask the Patch Pro: Your Real Estate Questions
Last month, I sold my house and bought another. Looking back, there are several questions I should have asked. When is the best time to put a house on the market? Is it still a buyer...
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News
Top Five Most Expensive Townhomes for Sale in Ankeny
Ready to invest in your own little space to call home, but not quite ready to commit to having a huge lawn to mow or snow to shovel in the winter? If the price tag isn't an issue — o...
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Patch's House & Home
The Green Scene: What Comes to Mind for You? (BLOG)
When thinking of the Green lifestyle, what comes to mind? Woodstock? Eating weeds? Driving a Prius? For me it means tapping into vast amounts of research and technology that help us ...
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The Neighborhood Files
Frost a Definite Possibility for the Ankeny Area This Week
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for parts of central Iowa including the city of Ankeny. Tonight, Ankeny residents should expect areas of frost after 3 a.m. Ot...
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The Neighborhood Files
One of Iowa's First Green Homes is Nestled Right Here in Ankeny
A home that produces as much energy as it consumes and leaves you with virtually no utility bills. Sounds far-fetched, right? Wrong. Homes like these do exist, and while their existe...
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The Neighborhood Files
This Week's Ankeny Garage Sales, Post Yours On Patch
Ankeny Patch has gathered a complete list of Ankeny garage sales for the weekend of April 6. Whether it's clothing or furniture, these sales are bound to have someth...
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Patch's House & Home
Ready or Not....It's Time to Renovate, Redo, or Just Look for Ideas
Have you ever wanted to change the look of your home? Found a paint color sample at a hardware store and wanted to save it for when you decided to change the color of your living room? ...
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News
The Top Three Most Inexpensive Foreclosed Homes in Ankeny
Last week, we gave you a glimpse into three of the most expensive foreclosed homes in Ankeny. This week, we're switching it up. When it comes to foreclosures, homebuyers often are ab...