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Buying a Home Should You Sell First or Buy First? A Move-Up Buyer’s Guide for Central Iowa “Should I sell first? Or buy first?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear from move-up buyers, and I get why. You love your home, but you’ve outgrown it. Maybe you need another bedroom, a bigger yard, a shorter commute, or a different stage of life is calling. But the thought of being […]
General Before Winter Hits Iowa, Have You Done These 10 Things to Your Home? Iowa homeowners know the drill. One day you’re enjoying 70-degree afternoons, and the next you’re wondering where you put the snow shovel. Winter has a way of showing up quickly in Iowa, which is why fall is one of the best times to take care of a few home-maintenance items before the temperatures really drop. […]
Buying a Home Iowa’s Homestead Tax Exemption: What Homeowners Need to Know If you own a home in Iowa, there’s a property tax benefit you should know about—and in 2026, it got an upgrade. For years, Iowa homeowners have been able to apply for the Homestead Tax Credit. Beginning with the 2026 assessment year, Iowa replaced that credit with a Homestead Tax Exemption. The idea is still […]
Des Moines Metro Des Moines Homeowners Could Get Up to $1,500 for These Home Improvements If you own a home in the City of Des Moines, there’s a program you may want to know about, especially if your home has experienced water or sewer issues. The City of Des Moines offers a Private Property Protection Program that can reimburse eligible homeowners for certain improvements designed to protect their property and […]
Buying a Home Des Moines Just Got an A+ for Homebuilding and Affordability. Here’s Why That Matters Every once in a while, a national real estate report comes out that makes me think: “Yep. This is one of the reasons I love living and working in the Des Moines area.” The latest Realtor.com Metro Report Cards ranked the Des Moines metro as the top-performing metro in the country for a combination of […]
Buying a Home Is Buying a Home Still One of the Best Long-Term Investments in 2026? If you ask Americans what they believe is the best long-term investment, one answer continues to stand out: Real estate. According to Gallup’s 2026 annual survey, 38% of Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment, putting it well ahead of stocks and mutual funds at 20%, gold at 18%, and savings accounts or […]
Buying a Home How to Buy Your First Home in Iowa: A Step-by-Step Guide If you’ve decided that you’re ready to buy your first home instead of continuing to rent, you’re probably wondering one thing: Where do I even start? Buying a home for the first time can feel overwhelming. There are mortgages, down payments, inspections, appraisals, offers, closing costs, and a whole lot of paperwork. The good news? […]
Des Moines Metro If I Wanted to Sell My Home Before the End of the Year, Here Are the 3 Things I’d Do If I wanted to sell my home in the Des Moines metro before the end of the year, I wouldn’t start by calling a contractor. And I wouldn’t start by putting a “For Sale” sign in the yard. I’d start with three things that can have a much bigger impact on how buyers see the […]
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Buying a Home Moving to Des Moines, Iowa? Housing, Suburbs & Relocation Tips Thinking about moving to Des Moines, Iowa? You’re not alone. The Des Moines metro continues to attract families, professionals and individuals looking for a combination of career opportunities, housing options, growing communities and a high quality of life. Recently, I had the opportunity to join the Let’s Move to Iowa Podcast to talk about what […]
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