The Silver Home Team

06/05/2026

Buying or selling a home is one of the bigger moments in a person's life and getting to be part of that is what makes this work feel worthwhile.

I genuinely love what I do. 🏡🫶

If you're thinking about making a move, send me a DM and let's start the conversation.

Jamie Silver
Realty One Group Impact
(515) 991-4919 | [email protected]
Licensed in IA.

06/03/2026

Timely maintenance, repairs and improvements help protect your home, provide your family with greater comfort and even enhance your home's value.

Timely maintenance and repairs help protect your home, provide your family with greater comfort and even enhance your home's value.

06/01/2026

Moving forward almost always requires letting go of something comfortable.

A familiar neighborhood.
A home full of memories.
A version of life you once knew.

But new chapters are where growth lives.

Sometimes the bravest decision is simply choosing the next step.

Share this with someone starting a new chapter.

05/29/2026

A few things most buyers wish they had known earlier. 👇

🔑 Your rate isn't based on credit score alone. There are more factors in play than most people realize going in.
🔑 Not all pre-approvals carry the same weight. Who issues it and how thoroughly your finances were reviewed both matter when a seller is comparing offers.
🔑 Your agent and lender should be working together, not in separate silos. When that relationship is strong, things move faster and with fewer surprises.
🔑 Sometimes a slightly higher rate can actually strengthen your offer. It sounds counterintuitive but there are situations where it makes strategic sense.
🔑 And the right lender feels like an advisor, not someone trying to close a transaction.

When all of that is in place, the process feels genuinely different. If you're getting ready to buy in Central Iowa and want a list of trusted local lenders I recommend, send me a message.

Jamie Silver
Realty One Group Impact
(515) 991-4919 | [email protected]
Licensed in IA.

05/27/2026

Small outdoor fixes that make a big difference.

From clogged sprinkler heads to hidden foundation issues, experts share the easy-to-miss outdoor chores that can prevent costly damage and set your yard up for a healthy season.

05/25/2026

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day from my family to yours. 💛

05/22/2026

🌟 SOLD IN ANKENY! 🌟

3206 SW Woods Court, Ankeny, IA

Congratulations to my amazing buyers on closing on this beautiful home! So grateful to have been part of your journey from start to finish.

Jamie Sheldahl Silver
Realty ONE Group Impact

05/21/2026

I wish more buyers heard this.

That weird in-between phase after closing is completely normal. 🗝️

After buying a home in the Des Moines area, a lot of people feel proud and unsettled at the same time. The boxes are everywhere, the routines aren’t there yet, and the house doesn’t quite feel like home.

Buyers often think everyone else adjusted faster.
They didn’t. 😅

The truth is, comfort comes from living in the home. It grows through normal mornings, quiet evenings, and the little routines that slowly make the space feel like yours. Nothing is wrong if it hasn’t clicked yet.

That moment of “wait… this is actually my house” usually shows up on a completely ordinary day. ☕️ If you’ve bought a home in Central Iowa, you’re definitely not the only one who felt this.

What surprised you most after getting the keys? Share it in the comments.

05/21/2026

🌟 SOLD IN WEST DES MOINES 🌟

5321 Pommel Place, West Des Moines, IA

Another one officially off the market! Huge congratulations to my buyers on closing on this beautiful home. So thankful I got to be part of the journey and help you through the process from start to finish.

Jamie Sheldahl Silver
Realty ONE Group Impact