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...

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...

The City of Des Moines is celebrating National Parks and Recreation month with yet another awesome activity to participate in: 31 Parks...

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...

Ultra Violet, Oceanside and Deep Onyx are a few of the bold colors of 2018 that will dominate. This year, designers are expecting...

Trees and other landscaping can benefit the value of your home AND help reduce your energy bill. According to the USDA Forest Service,...

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”....

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...

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...

Exciting news for first-time homebuyers! In May of 2017 the Iowa Legislature approved into law the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts...

I know firsthand how intense buying a home can be and I was STILL overwhelmed when I bought I became a homeowner. Sign this…provide...

"Nobody is going to be buying a house this winter so I’ll just wait until spring, right?" Wrong! While spring is the typical real...

I love picking out and decorating the Christmas tree. It is one of the best parts of the holidays and this year I want to cut down my own...

Your winter ready checklist and tips for home efficiency savings!! Ready or not…winter is coming! Get ahead of the cold and get your...

Getting ready for the spring real estate market? Start now by learning what you can do to help your home’s curb appeal. First...