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Market Update: Inventory & Interest Rates Rising
Affirmations for Home Buyers & Sellers
Prepping a Home for Aging in Place
Buyer FAQ: What is a rent-to-own property?
Tips for Organizing the Kitchen
Are Short-Term Rentals Profitable?
If I Can Sell My Home Alone, Why Hire an Agent?
FAQ: How much can I afford?
The Hardest Part of Selling your Home
Summer 2022 Design Trends
June Home Maintenance
Memorial Day
Three Must-Haves in a Home
How much will I make if I sell my home?
Prepping Your House for Sale
Buying New Construction: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Elements to a Relaxing Space
Top Home Buying Apps
Tax Advantages of Owning a Home
What did you Love Most About your Home?
What to Know Before Buying New Construction
A Great Resource When Deciding About Assisted Living
Happy Mother's Day
Quiz: Real Estate Myths
The Costs of Selling your Home
May Home Maintenance Checklist
Expectations vs. Reality
Stop Refreshing Zillow!!
PSA: Not all Agents are the Same
Tips for Organizing your Home
Mortgage Rate Predictions
When Touring A Home
Inspections
Don't Get Bugged This Spring!
How To Navigate a Market Where Multiple Offers Is the New Normal
The most important repairs for selling
Why FSBOs Fail!!
What to look for when buying an investment property
Does curb appeal still matter in a hot market?
Pros & Cons of Short-Term Rentals
Hidden Costs Associated with Buying & Owning a home
Difference Between Assessed Value and Market Value!
Why you Should Work with a Buyers Agent
Why Inflation Shouldn’t Stop You from Buying a Home in 2022
Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move
Why Having A Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
It is time to downsize?
Top Winter Interior Design Trends
How To Hit Your Homebuyer Goals
Top Family Games
Tax Breaks
Know The Rules On Write-offs
Festive & Fun Family Activities
Make This Year The Year Of The Emergency Fund
What's Happening with Home Prices?
4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity
Legal Requirements For Real Estate Sales
Buying Your Dream Home In Retirement
Emergency Home Kit
10 Horrifying Home Trends of 2021
Preparing to close!
How Does The Showing Process Work?
Behind The Scenes
Strategic Marketing
Price It Right
Let Us Stage Your Home!
Preparing To Sell Your Home
Inspection Periods
Financing Period
Our Recommended Inspectors
Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Your Purchasing Power
What is Earnest Money?
How To Write An Offer
Questions To Ask When Searching For A Home
How Will You Finance Your Home?
A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025
Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent!
Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand
Don't Leave Closing Costs out of Your Budget
The Do's and Don'ts after Applying for a Mortgage #5
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
The Do's and Don'ts after Applying for a Mortgage #4
Why Selling Your House on Your Own in 2021 Is a Mistake
Should You Buy a Retirement Home Sooner Rather then Later?
6 Graphs Proving This is Nothing Like Last Time
Millennials: Is it Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
Is it Still a Good Time to Buy with Interest Rates Rising?
Are You Ready to Write a Winning Offer on a Home?
Designers Share 5 Dominant Color Trends in 2021
Read This Before Getting Your Home Ready To Sell!
Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers
How to Clean Hard Wood Floors Without Ruining the Finish
The Do's and Don'ts after Applying for a Mortgage #3
Trestle to Trestle Bridge to be Replaced in 2022
Selling Your Home? Here's How Our Team Can Help You!
47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today!
Home Mortgage Rates by Decade
Expert Home Organization Hacks That Will Actually Clear Clutter
Springtime Home Maintenance Checklist
The Luxury Market is Attracting Buyers in 2021
3 Super Helpful Tips on Decluttering
Did you know?
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! The Don't Forgets :)
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! Day 5: Home Office :)
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! Day 4: Kitchen :)
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! Day 3: Living & Dining Room :)
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! Day 2: Bathroom :)
Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks! Day 1: Bedroom :)
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year
What Does MLS Stand For, Anyway?
The Do's and Don'ts after Applying for a Mortgage #2
3 Reasons We're Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble
Thinking About Building a New Home? Your Agent is Critical
How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
If You Are a Seller... Do NOT Stress!
What's the Difference Between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
Valentine's Date Ideas - Des Moines area
Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?
Owning a Home is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
What Record-Low Housing Inventory Means For You
Does a Remodel or Renovation Add Value to My Property?
Prequalified vs. Preapproved
3 Steps to Downsizing
What Does Your Door Say About You?
Boost the Mood of Your Space!
Is the Home Inspection Really That Important?
Why Not to Wait Until Spring to Make a Move
The Do's and Don'ts after Applying for a Mortgage
Home Design Trends for 2021
Why It's Important to Price Your House Right Today
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021
If You Are Taking the Time to Recycle at Home, Are You Sure You're Doing it Right?
Housing Market Forecast: What's Ahead in 2021?
5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer
Turning a House into a Happy Home
Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season
Don't Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home
A Starting Point When You're Choosing Between Price, Size & School
Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? 'About Zero Percent.'
Why It's Important Now More Than Ever to Shop Local!
Thinking of Moving?
Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?
Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market
Why Working From Home May Spark Your Next Move
CORONAVIRUS Precautions for House Showings
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Home Buying Process?
Three Ways Low Inventory is a Win for Sellers
4 Reasons Why the Election Won't Dampen the Housing Market
Rent vs. Buy
Central Iowa Utility Info!
Homebuyer Q&A!
How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership...
6 Reasons You'll Win by Selling with a Real Estate Agent This Fall
A Homeowner's Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter's
Things to do in Des Moines- this weekend!
Why Pricing Your Home Right Is Essential!
Low Inventory May Impact the Housing Market This Fall!
Homes across the country are selling FAST!!
The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price!
2020 Fall Photo Fest with Real Advantage Partners!
Have you ever seen the housing market like this?
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War!
Pre-Approved? Why Is It so Important the Homebuying Process!
No foreclosure BOOM on the Horizon?
Did you know lots of builders do not do this...
6.30.2020 FSBO graohic
Will Increasing Mortgage Rates Impact Home Prices?
Common Things to Look Out for Before Buying Your Dream Home
Why You Should Consider Selling in the Winter
Is Getting a Home Mortgage Still Too Difficult?