A March like no other on record. There are few times in life that a turning point is as poignant as the one we are currently experiencing. What had been a swift start to 2020 with a strong economy and positive job growth, low unemployment and a healthy (unhealthy?) dose of politics has turned into […]

Homes for sale counts started off with a brief rise but the buyers started coming out from their winter rest and bought up homes at a quick pace leaving inventory levels close to 3,400. This is evident by the steady rise in sale pendings during the month. With an average days on market in February […]

This January was a much better weather month than a year ago. Where it is really noticeable is the Pending Sale count. As of January 31st, we had 989 homes in Pending status compared to only 856. Homes for sale count was 3,526 homes for sale (dropping quickly to below 3,500) and the median list […]

Activity slowing overall as October arrives but still plenty of time and more homes available to sell! Des Moines Residential Real Estate 3 Quarters Down & 1 To Go Fall has officially arrived, and the Des Moines real estate market is also entering the final three months of the year. Overall, the 2019 real estate […]

// There’s still time to buy or sell your home and enjoy ice cream too! Where did the phrase “Dog Days of Summer” come from? The ancient Romans called the hottest, most humid days of summer “diēs caniculārēs” or “dog days.” The name came about because they associated the hottest days of summer with the star Sirius. Sirius was known as the “Dog Star” because it was […]

// Price Your Home Right To Sell Quickly Or Pay The Price Des Moines Home Sale Strategy – Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer The two most often asked questions on the streets this month have been “How is the real estate market?” and “Have we missed the busy part of the market if we […]

// Phrase of the Month: Price Reduction The first six months of the year is over and Des Moines real estate closed sales are very close to this time last year lagging only 72 sales behind. Not bad considering the first three months were snowy and cold and the second quarter has been rainy… Sellers […]