DM HomeBuyers

10/23/2026

Here is information about getting help with your utility bills this winter.

Need Assistance with Your Winter Heating Bills? IMPACT Community Action Partnership is here for you. Here's the link to the website: https://www.impactcap.org/utility-assistance

10/23/2026

This coming Monday is the CISEN Senior Life Conference 2026. Cost is $15.00 and includes lunch. You can get tickets at the door. See you there.

10/23/2026

FUN FRIDAY 🍂

Looking for a local outing without an admission charge?

Jester Park Nature Center in Granger offers free admission. Explore the nature exhibits, enjoy a change of scenery and make the visit as short or leisurely as you like.

📍 12130 NW 128th Street, Granger
🎟️ Free admission to the nature center

Check current hours and visitor information before heading out:
https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/things-to-do/jester-park-nature-center/

Invite a friend or family member—or save this idea for a day when you want to get out of the house.

DM HOMEBUYERS
Sharing local ideas for enjoying life in Central Iowa.
Linda's cell 515-339-9442
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10/21/2026

REAL ESTATE IN PLAIN ENGLISH 🏠

Today’s term: EARNEST MONEY.

Earnest money is a deposit a buyer makes to show a serious intention to purchase a home under a signed agreement.

It is generally held by a third party until closing, when it is typically credited toward the buyer’s purchase costs. If the sale doesn’t close, who receives the deposit depends on the contract and the circumstances.

For sellers, a useful question is: “Who will hold the deposit, and what does our agreement say happens to it?”

One term at a time—because you deserve to understand the words before making a decision.

DM HOMEBUYERS is a local real estate investment company. We are not Realtors. We provide general education, not legal or financial advice.

More real-estate explanations we’ve shared:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EDZ7USXbi/
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A2dEtRGus/

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🏠 MARKET TERMS IN PLAIN ENGLISH 🏠

Today’s term: MEDIAN SALE PRICE

The median is the middle—not the highest price and not the average price.

The Des Moines-area median sale price for August 2026 was $319,725.

That means:

Half of the homes sold for less.
Half of the homes sold for more.
It does not mean that every home is worth $319,725. Location, size, condition and needed repairs all affect an individual property.

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® August 2026 housing statistics.

Thomas and Linda Mileham are not REALTORS®—we are local homebuyers. If selling directly to us is not your best option, we can refer you to a trusted REALTOR®.

DM HOMEBUYERS
Local. Trusted. Here for you.
515-953-3535
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10/21/2026

Join Tom and I for a BUCS hockey watch party this Friday at 6:45 pm. Please let me know if you will be attending.

10/20/2026

BENEFITS & RESOURCE CORNER 💜

When someone you love needs more support, knowing where to start can be hard.

Aging Resources of Central Iowa is a local starting point for information about aging services and caregiver resources. Their information and assistance can help you explore available options; the cost and eligibility for individual programs may vary.

📞 515-255-1310
🌐 https://www.agingresources.com/

You can also check their current news and program announcements:
https://www.agingresources.com/news/

Because DM HOMEBUYERS specializes in working with seniors and their families, we share resources that may help with the decisions surrounding a housing transition.

We have worked with Aging Resources in the past and they can provide consumers with some good information.

Save this information for yourself, or pass it along to someone who could use a place to start.

DMHOMEBUYERS.com

Linda's cell 515-339-9442

10/20/2026

TRANSITIONS TUESDAY 📏

That favorite chair may be coming with you—but where will it fit?

Before moving furniture into a smaller home or assisted-living apartment, ask for room measurements or a floor plan. Measure the pieces you hope to bring, and check doorways and any community rules about furniture.

Start with the things that make everyday life comfortable: a favorite chair, a useful side table, a good reading lamp. Leave room to move around comfortably.

You don’t have to recreate every room in the old house to make the new place feel like home.

DM HOMEBUYERS helps seniors and families explore the housing side of a transition, one step at a time.

If we buy your house, we can even help get your belongings to the assisted living facility or senior living community as part of our services at no cost to you.

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Linda's cell 515-339-9442

10/19/2026

If you like BUCS hockey you'll like it even more with dogs. Trust me on that!

CALLING ALL DOGS 🐾🎃

The Bucs are hosting our annual Mutt Strut on October 31! Dress your furry friend up in costume for the chance to earn an additional prize 👀

10/19/2026

MONEY SAVING MONDAY 🛒

Before buying this week’s groceries, take a quick look in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry.

Build a few meals around what you already have, then write down only what you still need. That extra can of soup or bag of frozen vegetables may already be waiting for you!

Shopping with a plan can help you avoid duplicate purchases and reduce wasted food. Start small: plan two or three meals instead of the whole week.

What’s your favorite meal to make from ingredients already on hand?

DM HOMEBUYERS
Local. Trusted. Here for you.
Linda's cell 515-339-9442
DMHOMEBUYERS.com

10/19/2026

Check out this FREE Health and Wellness Fair next Tuesday.

Join us at the Polk County Senior Services Health Fair on Tuesday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Polk County River Place! This event is designed to support the well-being of adults 60 and older by offering health screenings and wellness activities from a variety of community partners. We encourage you to stop by, connect with local services and learn more about ways to stay healthy and active. Take a look at the flyer below for more details – we hope to see you there!!