Des Moines Home Source

Des Moines Home Source Helping buyers and sellers make good financial decisions in the purchase of real estate since 1985.

10/18/2024

Why Buying Now Is Worth It

Torn between buying now or waiting? Don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise. If you bought a $450K house this year, experts say you could gain more than $90,000 in equity over the next 5 years.

Wondering what it’s going to cost to sell your house? Here’s a rough idea of what to expect. Just remember, these are es...
10/17/2024

Wondering what it’s going to cost to sell your house? Here’s a rough idea of what to expect.

Just remember, these are estimates. Your exact figures will vary depending on things like taxes where you live, what agent commissions you agree on upfront, and any concessions you offer to buyers.

If you want to talk through this together to get a better idea of what to plan for, DM me.

Have you heard? In 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. If you want to ...
10/16/2024

Have you heard? In 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment.

If you want to compare buying and renting a home in our area, DM me and let’s take a look together.

There are plenty of reasons to consider a newly built home today—inventory is up, and builders are offering incentives. ...
10/15/2024

There are plenty of reasons to consider a newly built home today—inventory is up, and builders are offering incentives. But don’t forget the importance of having your own agent.

Recent buyers who purchased a brand-new home agree their agent was more helpful than the builder rep throughout the process.

You don’t want to make such a big purchase without the right team. So, let's connect.

If you have a tighter homebuying budget but are eager to get your foot in the homeownership door, don’t rule out townhom...
10/14/2024

If you have a tighter homebuying budget but are eager to get your foot in the homeownership door, don’t rule out townhomes and condos.

They’re usually more modest in size, but that can come with the advantage of being easier on your wallet. Plus, there are more available right now.

Let’s chat so I can show you what’s for sale in our area.

10/11/2024

Buying Beats Renting in These Top Cities

Based on a recent study, in 22 of the top 50 metros, the monthly mortgage payment is lower than the rent payment. To see what makes the most sense for you, let’s sit down and crunch the numbers together. You may find you have the opportunity to forget renting for good.

Thinking about pulling your house off the market until next year? Think again. Buyers who look during the fall season ar...
10/10/2024

Thinking about pulling your house off the market until next year? Think again.
Buyers who look during the fall season are serious and eager to move quickly, especially now that mortgage rates are down from their recent peak.
So, don’t miss out. Keep your home listed to attract motivated buyers who are ready to negotiate and want to close fast.

Worried about a housing market crash? Here's why supply and demand show you don't need to be. In a balanced market, we s...
10/09/2024

Worried about a housing market crash? Here's why supply and demand show you don't need to be.

In a balanced market, we see about a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale – meaning supply and demand is about equal. Back in the 2008 crash, that jumped way up to 13 because there were too many homes for sale. And today, we have only a 4.2 months’ supply.

This shows we're not even back to normal – and we’re really far off of what happened in 2008. That’s why a crash isn’t expected.

According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home.The grea...
10/08/2024

According to the latest data, the top reason homebuyers are on the move is to upgrade to a bigger or nicer home.

The great news? With record home equity and mortgage rates trending down, moving up is more achievable than it was earlier this year.

If you’ve been thinking about that dream home, now’s the time to make it happen. Ready to get started? DM me to talk next steps.

Have you heard? Housing affordability is improving. And there are three main reasons why. Mortgage rates are trending do...
10/07/2024

Have you heard? Housing affordability is improving. And there are three main reasons why.

Mortgage rates are trending down, home prices are moderating, and wages are climbing.

If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, let’s chat about why now may be the perfect time to jump back in.

10/04/2024

The Top 3 Reasons Affordability Is Improving

There are 3 big reasons affordability is improving today. Mortgage rates are coming down, home prices are moderating, and wages are rising. If you hit pause on your home search because it felt out of reach, maybe it’s time to dive back in.

Looking to sell your house in today’s shifting market? The secret to standing out and selling quickly is to hire a pro. ...
10/03/2024

Looking to sell your house in today’s shifting market? The secret to standing out and selling quickly is to hire a pro.
An agent will use market data to find the right price, give advice on what repairs to tackle for maximum impact, and what concessions you may want to consider (like help with closing costs).
Let’s connect to come up with the strategy that’s right for you.

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