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Sara Hopkins
May 31
Have You Checked Out Easter Lake in Des Moines Recently?
Have You Checked Out Easter Lake in Des Moines Recently?
Kari Stone
Mar 18
Decoding the "Seller's Market": What Your Realtor Is Trying to Tell You
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...
Kari Stone
Feb 14
Answering the Question "How Much Is My House Worth?"
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...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 2
H.O.W.- Home Ownership for Women
Sara Hopkins Real Estate Team announces the launch of a groundbreaking course designed to empower women in their journey towards...
Katey Farrell
Nov 9, 2023
When will housing prices go down?
But first...who remembers the episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" about the luggage on the staircase? Ray and Debra had gone to...
Katey Farrell
Nov 8, 2023
Staging To Sell
It's Katey here popping in to share some knowledge as the busier months of real estate settle down. This tip is for the sellers. Winter...
Kari Stone
Oct 25, 2023
Creating Generational Wealth With Real Estate
Hi there, it's Kari here with my first blog post on our new website! The topic of this post is near and dear to me and I thought it would...
Sara Hopkins
Oct 13, 2023
Do you have to disclose if your house is haunted?
Every year, especially around Halloween, I get hit with a recurring question: "Do you have to disclose if your house is haunted?" The...
Sara Hopkins
Jul 2, 2023
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...
Sara Hopkins
Jun 22, 2023
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, 2023
$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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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...
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