Derek Veldhouse

Since last October's rates hit a 23 year high, rates have plunged to 6.47% for the week ending Aug. 8, the lowest they’ve been in over a...

"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...

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...

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

"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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...