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...
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Sara Hopkins
Nov 28, 2018
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 7, 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
Sep 19, 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 11, 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
Jun 25, 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 20, 2018
Tour Des Moines Parks
The City of Des Moines is celebrating National Parks and Recreation month with yet another awesome activity to participate in: 31 Parks...
Sara Hopkins
May 31, 2018
What to Expect with Your Home Inspection
Completing a home inspection is a crucial step in the purchase of your new home and honestly it can make or break the experience and...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 15, 2018
Bold Colors of 2018
Ultra Violet, Oceanside and Deep Onyx are a few of the bold colors of 2018 that will dominate. This year, designers are expecting...
Sara Hopkins
Mar 12, 2018
Des Moines Public Works - Free Tiny Trees!!
Trees and other landscaping can benefit the value of your home AND help reduce your energy bill. According to the USDA Forest Service,...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 26, 2018
Golden Oak, No Problem!
One of my regular pieces of advice to potential homebuyers when we are out searching for their new home is “don’t sweat the small stuff”....
Sara Hopkins
Feb 12, 2018
Home Improvement Projects for the Best Return on Investment
Unless you bought a brand new home, it is likely that your home could use some (or a lot of) improvements. Buying an older home is...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 2, 2018
February 2018 Giveaway
We are doing a giveaway this month and it is perfect timing for a Valentines Day treat! (Or let's be honest... to use any time you want...
Sara Hopkins
Jan 22, 2018
Iowa's First-Time Home buyers Savings Account
Exciting news for first-time homebuyers! In May of 2017 the Iowa Legislature approved into law the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts...
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