Des Moines Area Housing Statistics
Home Sales Remain Steady Home sales in the month of June saw a slight decrease of 6.9% with 1,278 homes sold compared to the 1,371 sold...
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Aug 16, 20221 min read
July's Market Update Compared To Previous Year
"The number of homes on the market in the Des Moines metro area rose again", reported the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
Sales Dipped Slightly in May, But......
June 14, 2022 Des Moines metro home sales dipped slightly in May by 2.9% compared to May of last year, reported the Des Moines Area...
Apr 28, 20222 min read
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...
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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...
Feb 15, 20221 min read
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...
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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...
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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...
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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...
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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...
Dec 29, 20212 min read
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...
Dec 9, 20214 min read
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...
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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...
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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...
Oct 20, 20211 min read
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®...
Oct 13, 20212 min read
Waiting to buy a home may cost you
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while...
Sep 22, 20211 min read
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...
Sep 8, 20212 min read
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...
Jul 14, 20213 min read
This Summer's Housing Market may seem different
In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally...
Apr 21, 20211 min read
Sales Rise 19.5% in March
March’s real estate activity warmed up for the spring months ahead. Sales rose over 19.5 percent from March of 2020 in the Des Moines...
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