Hmm….. is housing hot or not?
If you’ve been looking around AT ALL, you’ve probably realized that the housing market is changing. This is happening nationally, and we’re seeing the first signs here in the Des…
Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you!
Oh, hello housing inventory! We’ve missed you! It seems you can’t turn on any news programs without hearing about the incipient “housing slowdown”. Are we having déjà vu? Is this…
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…
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…
Is it Time to Refinance? The Pros Respond
Interest rates have been changing, which makes us all ask, “Is it time to refinance my home?” We went to our local panel of "experts" to discuss this question and also…
Best Mortgage Rates
Based on In-Depth Reviews
Best Mortgage Rates Based on In-Depth Reviews
The following is a guest blog from ConsumerAdocates.org With mortgage rates falling to a record low, learn how to choose the right lender, and how smart mortgage decisions can pave…
Des Moines Housing Market 2019 Update
How did we do in 2019? My favorite part of real estate: the numbers! You may remember the analyses I’ve put together throughout 2019: January 2019, April 2019, July 2019,…
Buyer’s Real Estate Dictionary
Buying a home involves its own language. Thank goodness we at Home Sweet Des Moines speak fluent Real Estate. Today, we’re focusing on the ones we most commonly use with…
Why should I worry about interest rates?
Why should I worry about interest rates? If you are thinking about buying a home in the next 6 to 12 months, you've probably heard that interest rates are really…