FAQ

22 Tax Breaks As we are getting ready for taxes, we have rounded up 22 tax deductions you'll want to have on your radar as you gather receipts and ...

What's Happening with Home Prices?  Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? ...

Do you have an emergency home kit packed with essentials? One way to improve your household's safety is to be prepared for anything that may come ...

Once we're under contract, keep in mind that we still must clear any contingencies on the contract before we close.  A contingency is when ...

How it works:  We will decide together on how to handle showings. We can set parameters as to the hours and days those showings are allowed, ...

"Buyers decide in the first 8 seconds of seeing a home if they're interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes, and see what ...

Appraisal: The appraiser makes sure you aren't overpaying. An appraisal is an estimate of the value of the property by a licensed professional ...

Here are a couple of our recommended inspectors:  Imperial Home Inspections 515-218-5674 www.imperialia.com Amerispec ...

What is earnest money? The escrow deposit is also known as "the good faith deposit". It is typically 1-2% of the purchase price that you put down ...

They say that home equity is often an owner's greatest asset. Being fully aware of how this process works will help realize the advantages of owning ...

A question we are being asked right now is whether or not we will soon see another market crash. Last March, many people in the housing induestry ...

Refer to the following checklist to make sure you are 100% ready for open windows, fresh air & possibly a time to sell: 1. Check the roof. If ...

I heard these useful tips about decluttering a home, and I thought I'd share them. I'm using them as well! Use the 12 month rule This is simple; set ...

Maybe you've heard some real estate jargon thrown around about something called the MLS and wondered what it is. I get asked all the time about what ...

Realtors are being advised to take precautions to help keep themselves and others safe from COVID-19. We are all in this together, right? Therefore, ...

Americans have just decided our President for the next four years. That decision will surely impact many aspects of life in this country, but the ...