Derek Veldhouse

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...

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...

Des Moines metro home sales in February increased slightly compared to a year ago reported by the Des Moines Area Association of...

“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...

Although,December’s real estate activity dropped slightly with December 2021 sales falling 1.8 percent compared to the number of sold...

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...

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...

Des Moines metro home sales in September remained the same from a year ago as reported by the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...

Des Moines metro home sales in August increased slightly from a year ago and the market showed a modest slowdown from the fast pace...

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...

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

The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the...