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08/26/2018

Here’s the open houses for today! I’ll be hosting one on 15306 Maple Dr in Urbandale!

08/20/2018

How to put more equity into your pocket!

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was recently released.

08/17/2018

Whether you are in the market or not right now to by or sell a home, this is what I am here for, to help YOU! To help you feel at peace and make the home buying process enjoyable and fun! If you have any questions at all about real estate or the market, don't hesitate to give me an email, call, or text and it'll be my pleasure to help!

08/08/2018

08/06/2018

Slaying all the myths on what it takes to buy a home!

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC] 1.4Kshares 1.2K 72 37 30 110 Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest ra...

08/02/2018

Another article proving that it's cheaper to buy then to rent!

The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in the United States.

07/10/2018

This is a real eye opener!

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers Cost Across Time [INFOGRAPHIC] 1.1Kshares 917 87 44 26 0 Some Highlights: With interest rates still around 4.5%, now is a great time to look back at where rates have been over the last 40 years. Rates are projected to c...

07/05/2018

Which one would make you want to buy a home?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy 5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] 1.6Kshares 1.5K 70 49 27 0 Some Highlights: “The majority of millennials said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle...

06/27/2018

Are you wondering?

There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they get married or start a family, some might think they are too young, and still, some others might think their curr...

06/25/2018

The title says it all!

The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that the main reason why non-homeowners do...

06/20/2018

Looking to sell your home? Here are the most effective ways to get the best return on your investment!

For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers Top 4 Home Renovations for Max ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] 2.6Kshares 2.4K 121 88 46 0 Some Highlights: Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvem...

06/13/2018

Wow.....this is surprising!

People often ask if now is a good time to buy a home, but nobody ever asks whether or not it’s a good time to rent. Regardless, we want to make certain that everyone understands that now is NOT a good time to rent. The Census Bureau recently released their 2018 first quarter median rent numbers.