Derek Veldhouse

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership...

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of...

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great...

Des Moines November 2020 Housing Trends Report December 10, 2020 The Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® (DMAAR) reports November...

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already...

In today’s real estate market, the buzz is all about how it’s a great time to sell your house. Buyer demand is high, and there simply...

Sometimes you need to keep a poker face when you’re buying a home. It’s not in your best interest to be totally candid with the seller...

If you have an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage, consider these factors about refinancing. The federal reserve recently raised interest rates,...

Monitoring your credit report and credit rating is important, especially if you’re considering purchasing a home. Here are five tips for...

Will staging increase your home’s value? It’s obvious that you want your home looking as good as possible when you’re trying to sell it....

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid,...

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter...

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re...

“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only...

As unfortunate as it can be when homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments and must face the possibility of losing their homes, short...

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On...

Organic food usually tastes better, and is better for you, but it can also be very expensive compared to non-organic products. Organic...

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to...