Zlatka Real Estate

09/15/2026

A backup offer keeps you in line if the accepted offer falls through — no cost to submit, and it happens more often than most buyers realize. Worth asking about on a home you don't want to lose.

09/14/2026

Open houses create urgency, invite comparison, and often surface an offer a private showing never would. A busy open house still moves a listing forward.

09/11/2026

A low appraisal has options: renegotiate the price, have the buyer cover the difference in cash, or dispute the appraisal with new comps. It doesn't have to end the deal.

09/10/2026

Pre-qualification is an estimate based on what you report. Pre-approval means a lender has verified your income, credit, and assets. Sellers take pre-approval seriously — pre-qualification, less so.

09/08/2026

Title insurance protects against ownership disputes, liens, or errors in public records that surface after closing. It's a one-time cost that protects you for as long as you own the home.

09/07/2026

Most lenders lock a rate for 30–60 days at no extra charge. If your closing timeline runs longer, ask what an extended lock costs before rates have a chance to move against you.

09/06/2026

Check out this 2 story bi-attached home, 3 bedrooms, 1,5 bathrooms, no HOA, Johnston, schools.
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Zlatka Kuckovic, Realtor
Zlatka Real Estate
515-724-8954 [email protected] Realty ONE Group Impact

Photos and Property Details for 4523 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score and more.

09/06/2026

JUST LISTED & OPEN HOUSE TODAY 1:30-3:30 PM

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Zlatka Kuckovic, Realtor
Zlatka Real Estate
515-724-8954
[email protected]
Realty ONE Group Impact

Licensed to sell Real Estate in Iowa and working referrals all over the Globe.

Photos and Property Details for 387 58th Court, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score and more.

09/04/2026

There's no perfect time to buy, but waiting isn't free either. Home prices have historically appreciated an average of around 5% a year — worth weighing against how long it'll take to save a bigger down payment.

09/03/2026

The down payment isn't the only number to plan for. Closing costs run 2–5% of the purchase price — ask your agent for an estimate before you write an offer, not after.