Derek Veldhouse

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of...

Many members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this...

Although,December’s real estate activity dropped slightly with December 2021 sales falling 1.8 percent compared to the number of sold...

If your goal is to purchase a home this year, you might be looking for any advantage you can get in today’s sellers’ market. While...

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an...

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase...

Des Moines metro home sales in November rose 7.6 percent from a year ago while home prices increased over 17 percent according to the Des...

Winter is typically a slow time for home sales, when sellers might wonder if they have any hope of finding a buyer. But will that be the...

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to...

1,496 residential properties sold in October 2021, while 1,547 homes sold in October of 2020. The median sale price increased 10.6...

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you...

Des Moines metro home sales in September remained the same from a year ago as reported by the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while...

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on...

And Remember if you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell their home feel free to contact me, I'd be happy to help!!!!

Des Moines metro home sales in August increased slightly from a year ago and the market showed a modest slowdown from the fast pace...

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low...

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market...

According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the...

Homes sold at blistering pace in June and broke another record with an average of 24 days on the market. The median days on market was...