Thomas Payne, Realtor - Century 21

05/05/2026

Affordable West Des Moines — without the trade-offs. 🏡

Updated kitchen, finished basement, furnace replaced in 2022, exterior paint in 2025. Move-in ready and priced at $299,900 — rare at this price point in WDM.

And ask me about a 1.5% grant at closing through our preferred lender. Real money back in your pocket on day one. 💰

DM me to schedule a showing 👇
📍 5016 Westwood Drive, West Des Moines | 🛏 3 bed | 🛁 2.5 bath | 💰 $299,900

04/29/2026

Big things still ahead for West Des Moines 👀

The city isn’t giving up on redeveloping Valley West Mall—even with some lease buyout challenges. The long-term plan is a full transformation into a mixed-use space with housing, dining, retail, and green space.

It’s going to take time, but exciting to see the vision still moving forward!

A proposal to redevelop the Valley West Mall site in West Des Moines has hit a snag and the mall is no longer under contract with the developer who has been working with the city to convert the 60-acre site into a mixed-use district, the Business Record has learned. ATI Group went under contract for...

04/28/2026

If you’re looking for a home with an incredible backyard, this is the first home I’m showing you in Adel.

It’s not just the backyard that gets people.

Inside, this home has it all. A spacious primary suite, home gym, incredible lower level with built-in bar and more.

If it checks your boxes, DM me and I’ll send the listing information your way!

04/24/2026

House hunting this weekend? I’ve got you covered 👏

3 open houses across Ankeny, Pleasant Hill, and West Des Moines—whether you’re looking for move-in ready, more space, or something in between.

Stop by or DM me with questions!

04/22/2026

What if you could have a neighborhood home… with a backyard that doesn’t feel like you’re in a neighborhood at all?

This one delivers.

An expansive stone patio, a fully usable yard, and a peaceful creek winding through the trees behind you—private, quiet, and incredibly hard to find in this setting.

Inside, it’s just as functional.
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a walkout basement with a fireplace + bar, and storage in all the right places.

It’s rare to find both… and this one does it well.

📍1009 Baileys Grove Drive, Adel
$499,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 1,702 SF

04/21/2026

In a price range where so many homes feel tight… this one actually has room for everyone.

Fresh, clean, and ready for whatever comes next—morning coffee in the kitchen, dinners that turn into traditions, and a backyard made for slow evenings and weekends outside.

With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage, it’s the kind of space that’s hard to find at this price point.

It’s a home you can grow into… and not outgrow.

📍625 Schaffer Boulevard, Pleasant Hill
4 bed, 3 bath, 1,569 SF (+320 Finished LL SF)

04/16/2026

Consider this a eulogy for lazy sales strategies 🪦

There’s a version of selling where you hand over the keys, cross your fingers, and hope the right buyer shows up. And then there’s a version where the work is already done before the sign ever hits your yard. The gap in results is hard to ignore. If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2026, make sure you know which version you’re getting.

I’d love to show you what a dialed-in plan looks like. 🏡

04/09/2026

Buyer’s market or seller’s market in Des Moines right now? Honest answer — it depends on your price point. 👀
Under $350K — still a seller’s market. Homes are moving fast and competition is real.
$350K–$800K — you’re in balanced territory. More options, more time, more room to negotiate.
Above $800K — buyers have the edge right now.
The market is moving. The question is — are you ready to move with it?
Reach out and let’s talk about what this means for your specific situation.

04/07/2026

There’s a reason I keep coming back to West Des Moines — and it’s not just the market. 🏡

Valley Junction on a Saturday morning, trails along the Raccoon River, top-rated schools, and a community that actually shows up for each other. This place has a pulse that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Whether you’re raising a family, putting down roots, or just ready for more space — West Des Moines delivers. And being close enough to Des Moines for everything you need while still having room to breathe? That’s a hard combination to beat.

Swipe through to see why I love selling here — and why so many of my clients never want to leave. 👇

If you’re thinking about making a move, let’s just talk. No pressure, no pitch — just honest advice from someone who knows this market well.

DM me anytime. 🏡