Derek Veldhouse

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...

Buying a house comes with a lot of excitement and emotion. Use this new homeowner checklist to remind yourself what to do as you move in....

Tax season: Everyone’s favorite time of year has just begun. For homeowners, there is an added layer of complexity when filling out your...

New homeowners take heart. Experienced DIYers share their tips about what to do — and not do Scout the Neighborhood We went scouting on...

Every year when January rolls around you vow to lose weight, save money or spend more time with family and friends. But what goals do you...

A dynamic market characterized by balanced sales and median prices was revealed as the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® looks...

As the real estate market evolves, so do the tactics used by scammers. Fraudulent schemes are becoming more sophisticated, making it...