Tricia Evans Real Estate

Tricia Evans Real Estate New Construction Specialist 🔨
Team Manager RET DSM 🔑
Building relationships + helping you find 🏡

06/03/2026

What if your rent payment could be going toward a home of your own? 🏡

This charming Des Moines ranch offers the space and flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles, with 3 bedrooms, multiple living areas, a large yard, and room to make it your own.

Homeownership might be more attainable than you think—and this could be the perfect place to start your next chapter.

📩 Reach out if you'd like to explore your options. I'd be happy to walk you through the numbers.

Smaller homes are having a moment.That’s because affordability is tight and, for many buyers, smaller is what fits the b...
06/02/2026

Smaller homes are having a moment.

That’s because affordability is tight and, for many buyers, smaller is what fits the budget. And builders are listening.

Newly built homes have been trending smaller since 2014 – and that’s on purpose.

They're more affordable than larger homes. And many come with built-in community amenities like walking trails, fitness centers, and even co-working spaces, so less space still delivers.

If you've been feeling priced out of bigger homes, a smaller one could fit your budget and your lifestyle. And with brand-new everything, it may not feel like as much of a compromise as you think.

DM me to walk through what's available in our area.

Home is where summer memories begin. ☀️🏡From backyard camping and s'mores to outdoor dinners and stargazing, June is the...
06/01/2026

Home is where summer memories begin. ☀️🏡

From backyard camping and s'mores to outdoor dinners and stargazing, June is the perfect time to enjoy all the little moments that make a house feel like home.

Which item on this June Bucket List would you check off first? 🍉✨

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, som...
06/01/2026

A lot of people have been waiting for rates to drop or prices to come down before making a move. But the reality is, sometimes life changes before the market does.

A growing family.
An empty nest.
A new job.
Retirement.
Needing to be closer to loved ones.

Those are the real reasons 1 in 5 buyers last year said they felt like they had to move, no matter the market. Because life doesn't wait for the timing to be perfect.

And if that’s where you are right now, you can still move. You may even have more options than you think. You just need someone who can help you find them.

✨ New Price + Open House This Sunday ✨👀 Looking for more space in the Waukee Northwest school district?Now offered at a ...
05/31/2026

✨ New Price + Open House This Sunday ✨

👀 Looking for more space in the Waukee Northwest school district?

Now offered at a new price, this like new home in Waterford Creek checks all the boxes:

✔ 5 bedrooms + main-floor office
✔ Spacious kitchen with oversized island
✔ Finished basement with wet bar & additional bedroom
✔ Primary suite with walk-in closet connected to laundry
✔ Near Walnut Trace Trail, Barrett Boesen Park & Waterford Park

The kind of home that works for busy mornings, family gatherings, entertaining friends, and everything in between.

🏡 Open House Sunday | 1–3 PM

Come see why this could be the perfect place to call home. I'd love to show you around!

Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right ...
05/30/2026

Tempted to price your house high just to see what happens? You should know, overpriced homes generally don’t sell right away, they sit. And that delay will cost you.

The longer a house is on the market without any offers, typically the lower the eventual sale price.

So, how do you know that right number to list at? You lean on a pro.

The best list price depends on your neighborhood, and what buyers are actually paying right now. That’s where I can help.

DM me and let’s talk about a realistic strategy that’ll get your house sold for as much as possible (and as quickly as possible). Because overpricing may actually leave money on the table.

🏡 From maintenance-free townhomes to custom homes, Prairie Village has something for every stage of life.Looking for a n...
05/29/2026

🏡 From maintenance-free townhomes to custom homes, Prairie Village has something for every stage of life.

Looking for a new home in Waukee? Come tour Prairie Village with new homes built by Signature Homes 🏡

✨ Townhomes from the low $200s
• 2-bedroom Cypress plan
• 3-bedroom Maple plan
• Maintenance-free living with lawn care, snow removal & irrigation included
• Fencing allowed
• Move-in ready homes available

✨ Single-Family Homes from the $400s
• Ranch, 1.5-story, and 2-story floor plans
• Thoughtfully designed layouts that flow and make the most of every square foot
• Quality features including 2x6 construction, 9' ceilings, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, and passive radon systems
• Daylight and cul-de-sac homesites available
• Build opportunities with 5-6 month timelines

📍 Prairie Village | Waukee Schools
🚶 Community trails
⛳ Near Sugar Creek Golf Course
🛍️ Close to shopping, dining & easy interstate access

Open House Hours:
📅 Friday | 1-4 PM
📅 Saturday | 9 AM-12 PM
📅 Sunday | 1-5 PM

Whether you're looking to stop renting, downsize, or find more room to grow, Prairie Village has a home for you. Message me for details or stop by this weekend!

You've probably heard that mortgage debt in America just hit an all-time high. And that's true.But here's what the headl...
05/29/2026

You've probably heard that mortgage debt in America just hit an all-time high. And that's true.
But here's what the headline leaves out.

Equity is also near an all-time high. And at $34.1 trillion, it's more than double the $14.4 trillion in debt.

That's a good thing. It means most homeowners own far more than they owe. So, they have a real financial cushion right now.

That’s something homeowners didn’t have during the crash of 2008. Back then, people owed more than their homes were worth. Today, it’s just the opposite.

Homeowners are in a much better position, and the housing market is on stronger footing than the headlines suggest.

A closing that’s been a long time coming for this sweet family 🤍From selling their acreage in Cu***ng to getting ready t...
05/29/2026

A closing that’s been a long time coming for this sweet family 🤍

From selling their acreage in Cu***ng to getting ready to close on their next home with more space to grow and make new memories—this journey has been such a special one to be part of. It wasn’t always the easiest process, which makes this week feel even more rewarding and worth celebrating.

Repeat clients always hold an extra special place in my heart, and I’m so grateful for their continued trust through every chapter. Excited for everything ahead in their new home 🏡✨

Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes. Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’...
05/27/2026

Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes.

Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’re offering incentives like mortgage rate buydowns and closing cost help to draw in buyers.

It also means they may be more flexible on price. In fact, the median price for newly built homes just hit a five-year low for this exact reason.

Builder perks and lower prices? That’s a combo worth paying attention to.

DM me to talk through what’s available in our area and which builders are offering the best incentives today

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Waukee, IA
50263

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