Derek Veldhouse

This ultimate summer home maintenance checklist will guide you through essential tasks for both the interior and exterior of your home,...

Add budget-friendly curb appeal to your home with these upgrades you can do in a day, weekend, or month. Replace Old Hardware House...

The Market Was Strong in May As Spring begins to hit its stride, so too has the Des Moines area housing market. Metrics tracked by the...

How do I get my house ready to sell in the summer? Here are seven easy ways to prepare your house to sell in the summer. 1. Address...

Nationally, the best time to sell a house to maximize profit is early June, when school is on summer break and the largest number of...

Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it’s also one of the most significant financial decisions many people make. These tips...

Prepare to put your home on the market during the hottest selling season. Maintaining your landscaping is crucial to boosting your curb...

The Des Moines housing market began to ramp up in April. Despite an increase in the number of days home spent on the market, sales,...

Do you need spring decorating ideas? Decorating your home for spring is easy if you bring a bit of the season indoors. Get 12 favorite...

How to Unpack After Moving: 1. Purge Before and After the Move Purge on both ends of moving. Doing an edit of what you are really truly...

Not everyone dreams of living in a mansion — and even if they do live in one, there comes a time when they might consider downsizing to a...

You’ve got your packing checklist ready, your movers are booked, and you’ve forwarded your mail… but do you have a plan for your pets? If...

1 to 2 Months before Upon learning your closing date, schedule utility changes Contact your utility providers to schedule the shutdown of...

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to...

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time...

As January fell away, the cold of February set in for the Des Moines metro housing market. Despite the cold temperatures, home sales and...

From first dates to job interviews, first impressions matter. And when it comes to selling your home, that initial glimpse of its...

Selling your house this Spring? Homebuyers are on the hunt again. Follow these tips to sell your house this spring. Do a thorough spring...

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re unsure where to start. From securing...

The Des Moines-area housing market in January reflected the expected seasonal slowdown, with key metrics adjusting while maintaining...