Derek Veldhouse

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next....

The Des Moines metro housing market delivered a mixed message in July: more homes to choose from, but a slower sales pace. Steady pricing...

The Questions to Ask Before You Decide If you’re thinking about pulling up stakes and moving, let’s be clear it’s for the right reasons....

As we near that time of year when kids head back to the classroom, the American Red Cross offers this checklist you can follow to help...

Even though your home may be clean, it can still look cluttered. Having too much clutter in your home can be stressful for some people. ...

The Des Moines housing market is heating up this summer with fresh signs of buyer opportunity and shifting trends, according to metrics...

Interview prospective agents and choose one who will represent your interests through the entire process. Hiring a professional real...

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...