Derek Veldhouse

If you are not ready to say "goodbye" to Summer yet, here are a few ideas to enjoy the last bit of warm weather. Downtown Farmers' Market...

Since last October's rates hit a 23 year high, rates have plunged to 6.47% for the week ending Aug. 8, the lowest they’ve been in over a...

Just the thought of home renovations can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re on a budget. But you don’t need to make major...

July home sales saw a slight increase of 0.7% with 1,287 homes sold compared to the 1,278 sold in June. Year-over-year, July saw an...

August is a crucial month for gardeners as the summer heat can be intense, and plants require special care to thrive. This guide provides...

Some homes get listed in early spring, and by the time mid-summer hits, the home may still be up for sale. Going into the school year...

Maintaining your landscaping is crucial to boosting your curb appeal and leaving buyers with a positive first impression. If you’re...

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...

Whether you have outgrown your home or need a lifestyle change, here are ten signs that you should sell your home soon! Since your home...

1. Painting Not only is painting easy on your pocketbook, it is one of the simplest and most forgiving projects that will have a major...

Your first storage idea for getting organized is buying baskets and bins,but determine what items you need to store, measure how much...

Home sales increased from April to May by 19.95%. 7.95% more than May 2023. Active listings rose 5.77% from April to May. 23.69% more...

Get prequalified for a mortgage! Stay in close contact with your real estate agent. Your agent will be on the lookout for the newest...

Paint the Front Door Most exterior paint costs about $35 a gallon. Painting your front door can add some brightness and revive the look...

Spread some seed. Get that germination thing going fast! A deep initial watering from ole' Mother Nature is just the thing to make the...

The number of houses on the market has taken a toll since the pandemic hit in 2020. The number of houses for sale dropped drastically...

The Des Moines area housing market experienced a surge in active listings with more than 100 added from last month. Despite the influx,...

"The number of home sales in the Des Moines metro area dipped 21.46% in January with 677 homes sold compared to the 862 sold in December....

It is important to realize the damage that large amounts of snow or melting ice/snow can do to your house. A lot of people may focus on...

"While metro market experienced dips in 2023, looking forward to 2024, we are seeing encouraging signs. The Des Moines metro housing...