Derek Veldhouse

SALES DECLINED WHILE PRICES REMAINED STEADY The number of homes on the market in the Des Moines metro area rose again this past month, to...

DO Set Ground Rules If you have an older child who is trick-or-treating with a group of friends, or if your child is going around with...

“The number of homes on the market is increasing in almost every price range. This is a welcome sign to our buyers and helps move us...

“A bit of a slow down in August is normal with families finishing up vacations, so many Iowans attending the state fair and school...

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to...

"The number of homes on the market in the Des Moines metro area rose again", reported the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...

“Home sales dropped slightly compared to last June. Our sales were relatively strong considering the records set last year and the rising...

June 14, 2022 Des Moines metro home sales dipped slightly in May by 2.9% compared to May of last year, reported the Des Moines Area...

If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the...

1,331 residential properties sold in April 2022 while 1,322 homes sold in April of 2021. The median sale price rose by 9.2% when compared...

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to...

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your...

Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval...

“It was reassuring to see March’s activity jump up from February, typically our slowest month of the year. We’re seeing an uptick in new...

With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever. They have...

As the days should be getting warmer and trees begin to bloom, many homeowners will begin making plans to prepare their yards for the hot...

If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale...

Des Moines metro home sales in February increased slightly compared to a year ago reported by the Des Moines Area Association of...

With all this warmer weather and spring around the corner, you should get a head start on your spring cleaning. Here are some quick...

“A sales increase in January is a great start to 2022! With the extremely low number of homes on the market, we’re encouraging buyers to...