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Aug 1, 20242 min read
Buying and Selling a Home Before School Starts
Some homes get listed in early spring, and by the time mid-summer hits, the home may still be up for sale. Going into the school year...

May 11, 20231 min read
Sell your house now while others aren't selling
"Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the pandemic hit and...

Feb 17, 20231 min read
Should you buy a Brand New Home?
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes...

Aug 16, 20221 min read
July's Market Update Compared To Previous Year
"The number of homes on the market in the Des Moines metro area rose again", reported the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...

Jul 19, 20221 min read
Even though sales slightly dropped, sales rose in June
“Home sales dropped slightly compared to last June. Our sales were relatively strong considering the records set last year and the rising...


Apr 28, 20222 min read
It's still not too late to buy a house, but don't wait much longer......
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...

Apr 20, 20221 min read
Pre-Approval is essential in today's market
Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season. That’s why pre-approval is so important today. Pre-approval...

Apr 19, 20221 min read
Des Moines metro home sales in March increased 3.2% from a year ago
“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...


Mar 23, 20222 min read
This Spring is the golden ticket for Sellers in the Housing Market
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...

Mar 22, 20221 min read
FEBRUARY SALES UP 3.6% AND PRICES UP BY 3.9%
Des Moines metro home sales in February increased slightly compared to a year ago reported by the Des Moines Area Association of...

Feb 15, 20221 min read
January sales were up despite the low inventory of properties
“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...

Feb 4, 20222 min read
Making the move could bring you happiness!!!
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...


Jan 26, 20222 min read
Just know it’s never too early to consider the benefits of homeownership over renting.
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...

Jan 18, 20221 min read
Look at house 2021 Des Moines Real Estate Market Ended.....
Although,December’s real estate activity dropped slightly with December 2021 sales falling 1.8 percent compared to the number of sold...


Jan 12, 20222 min read
Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win In Today's Market
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...


Jan 5, 20222 min read
Let's Make An Offer......
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...

Dec 29, 20212 min read
Perks of putting 20% down......
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...

Dec 16, 20211 min read
The warmer weather in November was a nice surprise to sales and the number of houses on the market.
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...


Dec 9, 20214 min read
You don't want to wait until Spring to sell your house. Here is why.....
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...


Dec 1, 20212 min read
Thinking Strategically as a Home Buyer
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to...
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