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2019 - Are we headed for a crash?
This is a great start to the spring market. Despite all predictions of raising interest rates throughout 2019, rates for 30-year fixed...
Sara Hopkins
Apr 28, 2020
Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.
Market Conditions Show A Strong Housing Market, Not a Housing Crash I’ve had many people ask me since the Covid-19 crisis started “is now...
Sara Hopkins
Apr 27, 2020
Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying about Economic Impact of Coronavirus
THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS As our lives, our businesses, and the world we live in change day by day, we cannot help but wonder...
Sara Hopkins
Apr 15, 2020
Creative ways to support local!
As you know, I love supporting local businesses. They are the heart of our community and what makes Des Moines such an amazing place to...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 18, 2020
Social distancing - things to do while you're stuck at home
For me and my family, we are taking social distancing very seriously. That means a lot of time together indoors and out, but not...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 17, 2020
How is COVID-19 affecting the Des Moines real estate market
As the world nervously watches the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the pandemic has begun prompting responses from every industry, and...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 16, 2020
What to do if your home appraises low
What should you do if your home appraises low? This is something that can happen to you whether you are the buyer or the seller since...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 5, 2020
How to begin the process of building a new home
So what is it like to build a home from the ground up? This is my favorite type of build to do because you get to customize everything...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 8, 2020
3 important things to consider if you want to buy a home
If you are considering buying a house I have three important things to focus onto considering before becoming a homeowner. 1) Know your...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 4, 2020
How much below asking price should you offer?
One of the most common questions I get when working with clients is "how much below asking price should we offer?" when writing on a...
Sara Hopkins
Jan 21, 2020
What you need to do if you want to sell in the next year
If you are considering selling in the next year or two, the best advice I can give you, to make sure your home sells as fast as possible,...
Sara Hopkins
Jan 14, 2020
Getting your home show-ready in 15 mins
If your home is listed or you are getting ready to list, you will want to check out my expert tip for getting your home show-ready in...
Sara Hopkins
Jan 7, 2020
Seven Reasons Your Home Might Not Be Selling
Selling your house should not be a frustrating process. But sometimes - it can take longer than expected to get an offer. Part of my job...
Sara Hopkins
Oct 19, 2019
Importance of Property Disclosures
Today I want to talk to you about some potential legal issues that could come with selling your house. There are rules put in place to...
Sara Hopkins
Oct 13, 2019
Old homes vs New homes
Older homes.. they’re not for everybody! I have a unique perspective as a Realtor because I sell a lot of older homes here in Des Moines....
Sara Hopkins
Oct 4, 2019
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