Two things you need to know about what's happening in our market right now. Here's a market update: As I mentioned above- interest rates...

I posted a video a while back about quantifying the value of your home and talked about how your home’s value isn’t just a reflection of...

Greater Des Moines has no shortage of amazing things to do this summer and it is not too late to put together your summer bucket list. ...

The City of Des Moines has several programs that are a big benefit to homeowners and definitely worth taking advantage of. Many are...

Some people are green thumbs and gardening comes natural to them and well, some people are not. (I'm in the latter category but I'm...

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...

This is a great start to the spring market, low interest rates. Despite all the predictions of raising interest rates throughout 2019,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...