I have spent a lot of time helping a new buyer find a home.  To buy their new home, they must rely on the proceeds from the sale of their current home.  This is very common.  Most of us cannot purchase a new home without selling our current home.  The problem is that due to […]

I have written about what buyer’s can expect during the home inspection, but it’s important to clarify what happens for a seller. (Again, ChatGPT helped me write this blog, I modified it to reflect what happens in the Des Moines real estate market)   A home inspection is a crucial part of the home buying […]

Last week Iowans received their updated tax assessments from their local county assessor’s office.  This stirred a lot of conversation because many residents saw BIG increases in their property tax assessments.  Can you imagine how many phone calls the local assessor’s office received last week?Many residents were upset, and I wanted to break down what […]

It was very timely that this month I mailed to clients a helpful cheat sheet about tips for buying a home and selling at the same time – this is often the number one stressor I hear from clients. This can be challenging, but with proper planning and guidance from a trusted real estate agent, […]