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

    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...
    Pre-Approval is essential in today's market
    • Apr 20
    • 1 min

    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...
    Des Moines metro home sales in March increased 3.2% from a year ago
    • Apr 19
    • 1 min

    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...
    This Spring is the golden ticket for Sellers in the Housing Market
    • Mar 23
    • 2 min

    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...
    FEBRUARY SALES UP 3.6% AND PRICES UP BY 3.9%
    • Mar 22
    • 1 min

    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...
    January sales were up despite the low inventory of properties
    • Feb 15
    • 1 min

    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...
    Making the move could bring you happiness!!!
    • Feb 4
    • 2 min

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

    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...
    Look at house 2021 Des Moines Real Estate Market Ended.....
    • Jan 18
    • 1 min

    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...
    Two Ways Homebuyers Can Win In Today's Market
    • Jan 12
    • 2 min

    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...
    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...
    You don't want to wait until Spring to sell your house. Here is why.....
    • Dec 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
    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...
    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®...
    Home Sales And Prices Were Up In August
    • Sep 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    Home Sales And Prices Were Up In August

    Des Moines metro home sales in August increased slightly from a year ago and the market showed a modest slowdown from the fast pace...
    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...
    DMARR Market Update
    • Feb 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    DMARR Market Update

    January’s real estate activity continued on the strong market trends from the fall of 2020. Sales rose over 20% percent from January of...
    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...
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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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