Sara Hopkins
Could a USDA loan be for you?
As the housing prices have increased the ability for buyers to get into an affordable home has become a challenge. Could a USDA loan be...
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Sara Hopkins
- Jun 22
Do You Qualify for One of Iowa’s New Tax Exemptions?
There is a new tax exemption for Iowans 65 years or older. Iowa seniors have until July 1 to apply for a new property tax exemption that...
Sara Hopkins
- May 2
$30,000 Down Payment Assistant for Eligible Polk County Homebuyers
Good news for aspiring homebuyers in Polk County! 🎉 The Polk County Down Payment Assistance program is now available for households...
Sara Hopkins
- Apr 20
What’s on the Horizon? Lower Housing Prices or Patient Buyers?
Anything to take advantage of the low rates has simmered. Now buyers are waiting to see what is going to happen next. The media has...
Sara Hopkins
- Apr 11
5 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A Home
Preparing to buy a home is very exciting! Trust me, I will be your number one fan rooting for you. But there are a few things to keep in...
Sara Hopkins
- Mar 31
Protesting Your Property Tax Assessment How To
So, you received your property tax assessment in the mail and you your first thought is “woah, this can’t be right. My house is not worth...
Sara Hopkins
- Mar 6
What Does An Increase in Assessed Value Mean For You? (spoiler alert..its not as bad as you think!)
You may have seen the billboards around town, taxes are DUE. Each September and March your property taxes are due on your home. If you...
Sara Hopkins
- Oct 22, 2022
Wondering if You Should Buy a Home?
Research shows that homeowners not only build wealth simply by owning the home they live in, but they also feel higher levels of joy as a...
Sara Hopkins
- Oct 5, 2022
Nothing is Permanent- Market Changes
Market changes are happening. For the first time in over two years the market is peaking and we are seeing things return to a more...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 25, 2022
What’s An Abstract?
Selling property in the state of Iowa?? You need to know that we are an abstract state. This is a full and complete documentation of...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 12, 2022
Top Pinterest Worthy Moving Tips
Need some moving tips? Save this post for PINTEREST WORTHY HACKS for a smooth move ⬇️ 1. While clothes are still hanging, rubber band...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 10, 2022
The Housing Market is Changing But What Does That Mean?
The question I’m getting on repeat: what’s happening with the housing market? I have many things to say on this so I will try to keep...
Sara Hopkins
- Aug 1, 2022
Ultimate Guide to the Iowa State Fair
As recently discovered on a totally official and highly sophisticated Instagram poll of my followers… you either love the Fair or you...
Sara Hopkins
- Jun 11, 2022
How to Manifest Your Dream Home
Want to manifest your dream home? Step 1: Have a vision – If I told you to close your eyes and picture your future home, how would you...
Sara Hopkins
- May 12, 2022
Should I Stay or Should I Sell??
Should I stay or should I sell?” This is on the mind of so many homeowners right now that are wondering if they should take advantage of...
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