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Dec 16, 20211 min read

The warmer weather in November was a nice surprise to sales and the number of houses on the market.

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...

Dec 9, 20214 min read

Winter is typically a slow time for home sales, when sellers might wonder if they have any hope of finding a buyer. But will that be the...

Dec 1, 20212 min read

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to...

Nov 17, 20211 min read

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

Nov 3, 20211 min read

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...

Oct 13, 20212 min read

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...

Sep 15, 20212 min read

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...

Jan 20, 20212 min read

According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact...

Jan 13, 20213 min read

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