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    Let's Make An Offer......
    • Jan 5
    • 2 min

    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...
    Perks of putting 20% down......
    • Dec 29, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    The warmer weather in November was a nice surprise to sales and the number of houses on the market.
    • Dec 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    Thinking Strategically as a Home Buyer
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    OCTOBER HOME PRICES INCREASED, WHILE SALES DIPPED SLIGHTLY
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    OCTOBER HOME PRICES INCREASED, WHILE SALES DIPPED SLIGHTLY

    1,496 residential properties sold in October 2021, while 1,547 homes sold in October of 2020. The median sale price increased 10.6...
    If you are thinking about selling or buying a house you might want to sooner than later
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    If you are thinking about selling or buying a house you might want to sooner than later

    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...
    September Market Update
    • Oct 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    September Market Update

    Des Moines metro home sales in September remained the same from a year ago as reported by the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...
    5 Tips to making the best offer.......
    • Sep 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    5 Tips to making the best offer.......

    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...
    Selling your home this fall......
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Selling your home this fall......

    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...
    You may not want to wait til spring to make the move.
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    You may not want to wait til spring to make the move.

    The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the...
    4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021...
    • Jan 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    4 Reasons People Are Buying Homes in 2021...

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

    Derek Veldhouse

    ABR, RCC, CNHS

    515-770-4100

    dveldhouse@dsmhomes.com

    https://www.derekveldhouse.com

    www.dveldhouse.com

    Licensed in Iowa

    Re/Max Concepts

    6600 University Ave.

    Des Moines, IA 50324

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