Jan 52 minLet'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 minPerks 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 minThe 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 1, 20212 minThinking 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...
Nov 17, 20211 minOCTOBER HOME PRICES INCREASED, WHILE SALES DIPPED SLIGHTLY1,496 residential properties sold in October 2021, while 1,547 homes sold in October of 2020. The median sale price increased 10.6...
Nov 3, 20211 minIf you are thinking about selling or buying a house you might want to sooner than laterMortgage 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...
Oct 20, 20211 minSeptember Market UpdateDes Moines metro home sales in September remained the same from a year ago as reported by the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...
Sep 15, 20212 min5 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...
Sep 8, 20212 minSelling 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...
Jan 27, 20212 minYou 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...
Jan 20, 20212 min4 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...