If you’re shopping for a home in Des Moines, especially in neighborhoods like Columbus Park, Highland Park, or other revitalizing areas, you may have come across the phrase property tax abatement and wondered what it actually means.

Thinking about buying and selling a home at the same time in Des Moines? This step-by-step guide explains how to avoid costly mistakes, protect your equity, and move with confidence. One of the most stressful conversations I have with clients sounds like this: “We want to move… but we don’t know how to sell our house and buy a new one at the same time.” You’re not alone. This is hands-down one of the most confusing parts of the real estate process, especially in a market wher

You’ve probably already seen the headlines: “The new 50-year mortgage could make housing more affordable!” Sounds great, right? Until you actually do the math. And guess what…the math is not mathing. It is a “slightly” cheaper payment but trust me when I tell you it’s a much much bigger problem.  Here’s the idea: stretch your mortgage out over 50 years, and your monthly payment goes down. Simple. Attractive. Supposedly the answer to affordability. Except it’s not. Because tha

Adverse possession might sound like a legal buzzword, but it’s something every landowner should understand—because if you're not careful, someone else could claim ownership of your property without paying a dime. 

When searching for the perfect home, many buyers dream of finding a property that checks every single box on their list. Reality check:...

It usually follows a 10-year pattern through four key phases: expansion, peak, slowdown, and recovery. From 2010 to 2019, we saw a solid...

Ok.. you may be totally ready to find your dream home and I am here for that as well! 🙌 But… if your dream home isn’t within reach right...

As a realtor passionate about helping you find not just a home, but a smart investment, I can confidently say that Union Park stands out...

When you think about what makes a neighborhood truly special, it’s often the people and the sense of community that come to mind.

As the vibrant fall leaves begin to fall and the crisp air settles in, Halloween enthusiasts gear up for one of the most exciting times...

In today’s competitive real estate market, many buyers are finding themselves in bidding wars, even at different price points

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Have You Checked Out Easter Lake in Des Moines Recently?

If you've recently dipped your toes into the real estate market in the Des Moines metro or have been considering buying or selling a...

As a REALTOR, “how much is my house worth” is one of the most popular questions we receive. Determining the value of your home is a...