f you’re thinking about selling your home in the Des Moines area, you’ve probably had this thought: “I just want to sell my house as-is.”

If you’re shopping for a home in Des Moines, especially in neighborhoods like Columbus Park, Highland Park, or other revitalizing areas, you may have come across the phrase property tax abatement and wondered what it actually means.

When you think about what makes a neighborhood truly special, it’s often the people and the sense of community that come to mind.