Derek Veldhouse

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...

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...

"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...

“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...

As the days should be getting warmer and trees begin to bloom, many homeowners will begin making plans to prepare their yards for the hot...

“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...

What Is Car Siding? The Hottest Trend Since Shiplap, Explained If reality TV shows are a harbinger of hot new trends that may soon take...

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...

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...