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So you think you want to sell 'For Sale By Owner'? Read this first
Buying and/or selling a home can be quite the process. There are a lot of rules, regulations, and processes that you need to follow and...

Sara Hopkins
Apr 28, 2019


Interest Rates at their lowest since February 2018!
This is a great start to the spring market, low interest rates. Despite all the predictions of raising interest rates throughout 2019,...

Sara Hopkins
Feb 27, 2019


7 Things all New Homeowner’s Should do ASAP When They Move In
Becoming a homeowner is taking on a lot of responsibility. You’re now in charge of the safety and security of your home. This is likely...

Sara Hopkins
Feb 25, 2019


5 Rookie Mistakes by First-Time Homebuyers
Buying your first home is a big deal. There is no doubt about that. There is a lot to consider before even beginning to search for your...

Sara Hopkins
Feb 20, 2019


Nobody Wants to Be Homeless!
One of the most common concerns I hear from my clients is “Sara, I really want to sell my house. We’re ready to move but there’s nowhere...

Sara Hopkins
Feb 6, 2019


How much of a down payment do you really need to buy a home?
The only way to avoid PMI (private mortgage insurance) is to have at least 20% for a down payment. For a long time buyers thought they...

Sara Hopkins
Feb 6, 2019


Declutter CRAZE!
I am not one to make resolutions but I did make one for 2019 – and that is to declutter my life. I know I am not alone in this new craze...

Sara Hopkins
Jan 29, 2019


Home Sellers May Have you on Camera
More and more sellers with their homes on the market are using surveillance cameras when it is being shown by agents to potential buyers....

Sara Hopkins
Jan 29, 2019


Winter Home Buying 101: Why Winter may be the Perfect Season to Buy
Yes, the spring house hunting season may have more inventory, but don’t discount winter as a perfect season to find your next home! Here...

Sara Hopkins
Jan 2, 2019


Sellers: It’s Risky Pricing High to ‘See What Happens’
Every seller wants to get the best deal for their house. So why not just price your house to the moon? After all, you can just bring it...

Sara Hopkins
Nov 28, 2018


Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal this Winter
Just because its cold and snowy outside doesn’t mean you can’t up your game and make your home an eye-catcher on the street. Also, a...

Sara Hopkins
Nov 28, 2018


Exciting improvements coming to Water Works Park!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Des Moines has some of the most AMAZING parks! And one of my favorites is on its way to...

Sara Hopkins
Nov 7, 2018


Ask an Expert: Planning for Spring Flowers
Many of you may not know this but I have a plant and gardening expert on my team! My assistant, Whitney Bouma, was transitioning away...

Sara Hopkins
Sep 18, 2018


Your September Local Guide
Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, but there are hopefully a few weeks left to soak in the good weather before the cold creeps...

Sara Hopkins
Sep 10, 2018


Current Design Trends
Design trends in your home can be a fickle thing. What's in one month, can quickly be out the next. But I do know that there are some...

Sara Hopkins
Jun 24, 2018


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