Urbandale
Urbandale Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. Urbandale is in both Polk…
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Best Home Improvement Returns
Now that you’ve bought a house and moved in, naturally you want to begin making the house your “home”. And, you’ve heard that remodeling bathrooms and kitchens can add value…
West Des Moines
YES! WEST DES MOINES When clients ask – I say “Yes! West Des Moines!” West Des Moines is the largest suburb just west of Des Moines, straddling the junction…
Waukee
Waukee Waukee, the western most suburbs of Des Moines is one of the areas fastest growing communities. Located west of Interstate 35 and straddling Interstate 80. Waukee is a great…
Ankeny
AnkenyAnkeny is north of the metropolitan area it has one of the areas fastest growing housing markets. Many successful businesses have settled in Ankeny, attracted by its highly skilled and…
Fall Events and Pumpkin Patches 2017
Fall is a great time to get out with the whole family, young and old alike. Here are some sites to check out for good ole fall fun in and…
Timing a Sale and Purchase
If you're like most people, you're probably concerned about selling your house before having one lined up to buy. You don't want to sell your house first, not having somewhere…
Des Moines Real Estate Market: First Half of 2017
How is the Real Estate Market doing in 2017? Do you remember the analysis I put together in January of this year, looking at 2016 and comparing it to previous…
Farmer’s Markets
Now that summer is finally here, it’s time to start sampling the various farmers’ markets all over the Des Moines area. Which one is your favorite? Let me know! Downtown…
How do I make sure my home stays in tip-top shape?
Springtime is here, and it has brought its normal swarm of home sales. Even if you're not looking to sell your home, now is a great time to check these…
Selling Your Home, Part 3
In Selling Your Home, Part 2, I reviewed how to show your home, and how to receive and negotiate offers. The final part of selling your home will cover inspections, appraisals,…
Selling Your Home, Part 2
In Selling Your Home, Part 1, I reviewed how to recruit your REALTOR®, prepare your home for sale, and list your home. Once it’s been listed, now it’s time…
Selling Your Home, Part 1
So you’ve decided now is the time to sell your home. What should you do? How do you get from “For Sale” to “SOLD”? Recruit Your REALTOR® One of the…
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners in 2017
2016 is coming to a close, and with the new year just around the corner, people across the world are gearing up to set their intentions for the upcoming year…
Getting ready for the holidays in Des Moines. Get some help and great finds.
Ideas for the Holidays
Hello Fall! Holiday Ideas for You We’re all starting to feel a little nip in the air, and the holidays are drawing near. Are you starting to think about gifts…
How is the Real Estate Market doing in 2016?
How is the Real Estate Market doing in 2016? Now that we are six months into 2016, it's time to see how we're doing so far this year! Here are…
Buying a Home, Part 3
You have found your home and you and your REALTOR® have successfully negotiated with the seller. Now what? First, pat yourself on the back for making it this far through…
Buying A Home, Part 2
By now, you’ve found your ideal REALTOR® and lender, and you’ve worked through the initial financial process, so you know how much home you can afford. Great! The next step…
Buying a Home: Part 1
So you’ve decided now is the time to buy a home. What should you do? How do you get from “For Sale” to “Welcome Home”? Recruit Your Team:…
State of the Des Moines Housing Market: 2015 vs. 2016
You may remember last year's report, stating that both 2014 and 2015 were stellar markets for home sales in Des Moines. In 2016, the market continued to show homes selling…
State of the Des Moines Housing Market: 2014 vs. 2015
It’s about that time of year when we look at the past year and assess how we did. How did the Des Moines area housing market do? Compared to 2014…