Derek Veldhouse

For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of...

One of the more tangible side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is that, with all the time we’ve clocked at home, many of us are...

April’s real estate activity warmed up for the spring months ahead. Sales rose over 13 percent from April of 2020 in the Des Moines Metro...

Summer is finally right around the corner. Your home’s plumbing is likely not topping the list of things you want to be thinking about...

Here are some Home Upgrades Buyers Want in the COVID-19 Era If you imagined 2020 was the year you would finally list your house for sale,...

March’s real estate activity warmed up for the spring months ahead. Sales rose over 19.5 percent from March of 2020 in the Des Moines...

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater...

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best...

This spring, as the trees in my backyard began sprouting lush green leaves, one big, beautiful oak remained bare and brown—it was dead....

Working from home has multiple perks, not the least of which is the short commute to your home office in your PJs. (Yes, it’s a cliché,...

March 10, 2021 February sales increased 10.4 percent from February of 2020 in the Des Moines Metro area reported the Des Moines Area...

1. Check your signal Call the internet service provider and have them evaluate your home signal level — the decibel level of internet...

Many people avoid spring cleaning simply because they don't know where to begin. But the process of decluttering and then cleaning a...

When it comes to reducing repair and replacement costs for your property, there is no substitute for keeping up with your monthly...

January’s real estate activity continued on the strong market trends from the fall of 2020. Sales rose over 20% percent from January of...

While this revised tax code is still in effect today, the coronavirus has thrown a few curveballs. For one, the Internal Revenue Service...

1. Get A Jumpstart On Curb Appeal One of the earliest home improvement projects to undertake before the thick of winter hits is the...

The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the...

Savvy home buyers know that winter is typically a good time to embark on a house hunt, since much of their competition stays holed up at...

According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact...