Decoding the "Seller's Market": What Your Realtor Is Trying to Tell You
If you've recently dipped your toes into the real estate market in the Des Moines metro or have been considering buying or selling a...
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Sara Hopkins
May 2, 2023
$30,000 Down Payment Assistant for Eligible Polk County Homebuyers
Good news for aspiring homebuyers in Polk County! 🎉 The Polk County Down Payment Assistance program is now available for households...
Sara Hopkins
Apr 20, 2023
What’s on the Horizon? Lower Housing Prices or Patient Buyers?
Anything to take advantage of the low rates has simmered. Now buyers are waiting to see what is going to happen next. The media has...
Sara Hopkins
Apr 11, 2023
5 Secrets No One Tells You About Buying A Home
Preparing to buy a home is very exciting! Trust me, I will be your number one fan rooting for you. But there are a few things to keep in...
Sara Hopkins
Oct 22, 2022
Wondering if You Should Buy a Home?
Research shows that homeowners not only build wealth simply by owning the home they live in, but they also feel higher levels of joy as a...
Sara Hopkins
Aug 10, 2022
The Housing Market is Changing But What Does That Mean?
The question I’m getting on repeat: what’s happening with the housing market? I have many things to say on this so I will try to keep...
Sara Hopkins
Jun 11, 2022
How to Manifest Your Dream Home
Want to manifest your dream home? Step 1: Have a vision – If I told you to close your eyes and picture your future home, how would you...
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
Feb 4, 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
Jan 21, 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
Oct 5, 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
Jul 10, 2019
Market updates- 2nd half of 2019
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...
Sara Hopkins
Feb 25, 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 20, 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 6, 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
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
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
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...
Sara Hopkins
Dec 14, 2017
Want to be a Homeowner in 2018?
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...
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