Please… Tell me this housing market is calming down?
Please… Tell me this housing market is calming down? So far in the first quarter of 2022, we’ve had more of the same trends from 2020 and 2021, but more…
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Ask the Lenders
As agents we have worked with many different lenders here in Des Moines. We also have some preferred lenders that have proven to us that they will go the extra mile…
Our Favorite Des Moines Coffee Shops
If you’ve met with us to discuss real estate, life, kids, or anything really, you probably know that we love our coffees and teas. One of the questions we get…
2021 Des Moines Home Sales in Review
How was Real Estate in 2021 in Des Moines? If you thought 2020 was a crazy real estate year… you may not have buckled up from the insanity that was…
How to Purchase a Profitable Investment Property
The following is a guest blog from Katie Conroy, the creator of Advice Mine. Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle topics and created the website to share advice she has…
Time to get out and take in some activities this holiday season.
Tis the Season to get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of Des Moines. Whether you are enjoying some shopping, viewing the holiday lights, or getting some outdoor exercise,…
Des Moines, Iowa Charities
Giving Back 2021
If you’ve followed Home Sweet Des Moines for a little while, you may have noticed that Tawnia, Jeannie, and I are huge believers in the saying that “a rising tide…
Is the market starting to calm down?
Maybe! If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that the last few market updates have been talking about an extreme seller’s market (see July’s update here). …
Extra Market Update… Coming in Hot!
Normally, I run a detailed market update once a quarter. But I can feel the market shifting… as can most of the other REALTOR®s with whom we talk regularly. Given…
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete!
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete! You might remember from last quarter’s update that 2021’s real estate market started with a bang. This second quarter has proven…
Guide To Securing Your Home
The following is a guest blog from writer, Aurora Springfield with Product Review Lad. Product Review Lad gives reviews for home, electronics, and outdoors. Graphic provided from productreviewlad.com Keeping your…
Budget-Conscious Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
The following article is a guest writer for Home Sweet Des Moines, Ted James. Ted writes for tedknowsmoney.com Ted shares money tips and help people take control of their life.…
What’s Wrong with Love Letters?
In this increasingly competitive market for homes, you hear of buyers doing some crazy things to get their offers accepted. Some of what we’ve heard have included: ordering pizzas or…
How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value and Your Bottom Line
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
Why is New Construction So Expensive?
If you’re trying to buy a home right now, you may be watching the prices of brand-new homes go up weekly. Trust me, I’m seeing this too. But why? Why…
3 Essential Questions That Can Help You Buy Your Dream Home
The following is a guest blog from TedKnowsMoney.com. Ted's blog site shares money tips and helps people take control of their finances. He is a professional financial counselor and coach…
How to Create a Safe Household Environment On a Budget
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete!
Buying a home this year? Be prepared to compete! So far, 2021 has proven to be a year of competition for buyers. I’d like to share a story: Last week,…
Lynn’s Top 10 Exterior Things to Do Before Listing Your Home
The following post is from a guest writer and friend of Home Sweet Des Moines, Lynn Kuhn. Lynn is the founder of Outdoors Transformations here in the Des Moines area.…
Tips for Buying in this Hot Market
Interested in buying or selling a home? Then you should know the exact market conditions at that moment. Here in Des Moines, we’re in an extreme seller’s market in almost…
How to Become a Landlord
The following post is from the guest writer, Dan Hall freelance writer and the author for dadschange.com. Dads Change is a community of dads who want to show our support…
Having It All: Starting a Business and Moving To A New House
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their communities…
5 Ways the Pandemic Changed What People Look for in a Home
The following post is from the guest writer, Victoria Standridge. Victoria writes for Broadband Search to help others search their areas for the best Internet Services. Photo: Canva They say…
How was Real Estate in 2020 in Des Moines?
How was Real Estate in 2020 in Des Moines? 2020 will live on in our minds as the year no one predicted. And the Des Moines real estate market was…
How to Set Your Rental Property Up for Success
The following post is from the guest, Curtis Fisher from TradesBright.org. Tradesbright highlights the many stories of tradespeople who’ve gone above and beyond by using their skills to better their…
Nonprofits in Des Moines / Central Iowa
Des Moines / Central Iowa nonprofits – A Giver Mindset
2020 has been challenging in so many ways, for so many people. But we still try to help local organizations; not only do these organizations benefit, but we emotionally and…
As 2020 nears its end, I have been reflecting on all the challenges the year brought in its wake. Despite all of this, however, I am focusing this month on finding the good in our world. When the storms are gathering, I have a few simple steps to let the sunshine break through.
Surviving 2020
As 2020 nears its end, I have been reflecting on all the challenges the year brought in its wake. The pandemic, the derecho, economic instability, hard discussions about race and…
2020: Be kind to your realtor friends: We are still busy!
And the real estate market here in Des Moines is still hopping. While fall has brought cooler temperatures to our lives, it hasn’t appreciably cooled the real estate market yet.…
Fall Maintenance
Summer months are finishing up, so this is the perfect season to get our homes ready for the cooler weather in our future. Contractors and service industries are busier than…