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May 6
3 min

Plumbing Maintenance for Summer

Summer is finally right around the corner. Your home’s plumbing is likely not topping the list of things you want to be thinking about...

Apr 28
2 min

What Home Upgrades Do You Want?

Here are some Home Upgrades Buyers Want in the COVID-19 Era If you imagined 2020 was the year you would finally list your house for sale,...

Apr 21
1 min

Sales Rise 19.5% in March

March’s real estate activity warmed up for the spring months ahead. Sales rose over 19.5 percent from March of 2020 in the Des Moines...

Apr 14
1 min

What do you believe is a better investment? Homeownership or Stocks?

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater...

Apr 7
2 min

Saving your Tax Refund and Stimulus could help you get a house this year

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best...

Mar 31
4 min

Have your tree inspected before it does damage to your house.

This spring, as the trees in my backyard began sprouting lush green leaves, one big, beautiful oak remained bare and brown—it was dead....

Mar 24
4 min

Working From Home? Don't make these Tax Mistakes

Working from home has multiple perks, not the least of which is the short commute to your home office in your PJs. (Yes, it’s a cliché,...

Mar 17
1 min

FEBRUARY SALES UP 10.4% DESPITE LOW INVENTORY

March 10, 2021 February sales increased 10.4 percent from February of 2020 in the Des Moines Metro area reported the Des Moines Area...

Mar 10
3 min

Tired of your slow internet, maybe this will help!

1. Check your signal Call the internet service provider and have them evaluate your home signal level — the decibel level of internet...

Mar 3
7 min

One Day At A Time Spring Cleaning List

Many people avoid spring cleaning simply because they don't know where to begin. But the process of decluttering and then cleaning a...

Feb 24
2 min

MONTHLY HOME MAINTENANCE COULD SAVE YOU FROM A BIGGER PROBLEM DOWN THE ROAD

When it comes to reducing repair and replacement costs for your property, there is no substitute for keeping up with your monthly...

Feb 17
2 min

DMARR Market Update

January’s real estate activity continued on the strong market trends from the fall of 2020. Sales rose over 20% percent from January of...

Feb 10
5 min

Tax Benefits for Homeowners

While this revised tax code is still in effect today, the coronavirus has thrown a few curveballs. For one, the Internal Revenue Service...

Feb 3
4 min

Tired of sitting at home, need something to do? Check out these home improvements for under $500!

1. Get A Jumpstart On Curb Appeal One of the earliest home improvement projects to undertake before the thick of winter hits is the...

Jan 27
2 min

You may not want to wait til spring to make the move.

The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the...

Jan 27
4 min

Bundle Up! Winter's Home-Buying Game Has Changed. Here's How To Win

Savvy home buyers know that winter is typically a good time to embark on a house hunt, since much of their competition stays holed up at...

Jan 20
2 min

4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021...

According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact...

Jan 19
3 min

What a Year Real Estate in Des Moines Metro Area had in 2020.

2020 turned out to be an excellent year for real estate activity in the Des Moines Metro area reported the Des Moines Area Association of...

Jan 13
3 min

Is home ownership truly a better path to wealth than renting? Read to find out.....

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership...

Jan 5
2 min

Selling Your House This Year? Here are 3 must do's...

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of...

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