Derek Veldhouse

June 14, 2022 Des Moines metro home sales dipped slightly in May by 2.9% compared to May of last year, reported the Des Moines Area...

If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the...

1,331 residential properties sold in April 2022 while 1,322 homes sold in April of 2021. The median sale price rose by 9.2% when compared...

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to...

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your...

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval...

“It was reassuring to see March’s activity jump up from February, typically our slowest month of the year. We’re seeing an uptick in new...

With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have...

As the days should be getting warmer and trees begin to bloom, many homeowners will begin making plans to prepare their yards for the hot...

If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale...

Des Moines metro home sales in February increased slightly compared to a year ago reported by the Des Moines Area Association of...

With all this warmer weather and spring around the corner, you should get a head start on your spring cleaning. Here are some quick...

“A sales increase in January is a great start to 2022! With the extremely low number of homes on the market, we’re encouraging buyers to...

What Is Car Siding? The Hottest Trend Since Shiplap, Explained If reality TV shows are a harbinger of hot new trends that may soon take...

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of...

Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this...

Although,December’s real estate activity dropped slightly with December 2021 sales falling 1.8 percent compared to the number of sold...

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While...

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an...

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase...