Derek Veldhouse

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...

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...

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...

1,496 residential properties sold in October 2021, while 1,547 homes sold in October of 2020. The median sale price increased 10.6...

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help 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...

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on...

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...

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...

Homes sold at blistering pace in June and broke another record with an average of 24 days on the market. The median days on market was...

In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally...

Homes in May sold at a record-setting pace with an average of 31 days on the market. The median days on market was only 3 days. Sales...

For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of...

One of the more tangible side effects of the coronavirus pandemic is that, with all the time we’ve clocked at home, many of us are...

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...

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best...