Derek Veldhouse

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...

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...

"Looking back at every April since 2017, the only year when fewer sellers listed their homes was in April 2020, when the pandemic hit and...

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you might be focusing on previously owned ones. But with so few houses for sale today, it makes...

“A bit of a slow down in August is normal with families finishing up vacations, so many Iowans attending the state fair and school...

"The number of homes on the market in the Des Moines metro area rose again", reported the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®...

“Home sales dropped slightly compared to last June. Our sales were relatively strong considering the records set last year and the rising...

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...

If your lifestyle has changed recently and you’re ready to make a move, taking advantage of today’s sellers’ market might be just the...

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...

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...

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...

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an...

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...