How to Winterize Your Home in 10 Easy Steps
No matter where you live, fall is the ideal time to prep before the temperatures, rain, and snow make it too difficult (and miserable!)...
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- Sep 5
- 1 min
Things to Do in Greater Des Moines in September
If you are not ready to say "goodbye" to Summer yet, here are a few ideas to enjoy the last bit of warm weather. Downtown Farmers' Market...
- Aug 29
- 3 min
Lower Rates Could Unleash More Homes on the Market!
Since last October's rates hit a 23 year high, rates have plunged to 6.47% for the week ending Aug. 8, the lowest they’ve been in over a...
- Aug 20
- 3 min
Small Home Improvements that make a Big Impact
Just the thought of home renovations can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re on a budget. But you don’t need to make major...
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Home Sales Remain Steady
July home sales saw a slight increase of 0.7% with 1,287 homes sold compared to the 1,278 sold in June. Year-over-year, July saw an...
- Aug 8
- 2 min
August Gardening Maintenance Guide
August is a crucial month for gardeners as the summer heat can be intense, and plants require special care to thrive. This guide provides...
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Buying and Selling a Home Before School Starts
Some homes get listed in early spring, and by the time mid-summer hits, the home may still be up for sale. Going into the school year...
- Jul 25
- 4 min
Summer Tips for Selling Your Home
Maintaining your landscaping is crucial to boosting your curb appeal and leaving buyers with a positive first impression. If you’re...
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Des Moines Area Housing Statistics
Home Sales Remain Steady Home sales in the month of June saw a slight decrease of 6.9% with 1,278 homes sold compared to the 1,371 sold...
- Jul 11
- 6 min
10 Signs That You Should Sell Your Home Soon
Whether you have outgrown your home or need a lifestyle change, here are ten signs that you should sell your home soon! Since your home...
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Just bought a home? What projects should you tackle first?
1. Painting Not only is painting easy on your pocketbook, it is one of the simplest and most forgiving projects that will have a major...
- Jun 27
- 1 min
Storage Ideas to Combat Clutter
Your first storage idea for getting organized is buying baskets and bins,but determine what items you need to store, measure how much...
- Jun 20
- 1 min
Des Moines Area Market Stats
Home sales increased from April to May by 19.95%. 7.95% more than May 2023. Active listings rose 5.77% from April to May. 23.69% more...
- Jun 13
- 1 min
How to buy in a tight market
Get prequalified for a mortgage! Stay in close contact with your real estate agent. Your agent will be on the lookout for the newest...
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Ways to Get Instant Curb Appeal for Less Than $100
Paint the Front Door Most exterior paint costs about $35 a gallon. Painting your front door can add some brightness and revive the look...
- May 23
- 1 min
Don't let the rain keep you from caring for your lawn
Spread some seed. Get that germination thing going fast! A deep initial watering from ole' Mother Nature is just the thing to make the...
- May 17
- 1 min
Housing Inventory May Be Low, But It's On The Rise!
The number of houses on the market has taken a toll since the pandemic hit in 2020. The number of houses for sale dropped drastically...
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Look what February brought to the table...
The Des Moines area housing market experienced a surge in active listings with more than 100 added from last month. Despite the influx,...
- Feb 27
- 1 min
The cold weather put a wrinkle into the homes sold for January in the Des Moines area housing market.
"The number of home sales in the Des Moines metro area dipped 21.46% in January with 677 homes sold compared to the 862 sold in December....
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Not only do you prepare for snow fall but you should prepare for when it melts.
It is important to realize the damage that large amounts of snow or melting ice/snow can do to your house. A lot of people may focus on...
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