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On a home tour this weekend? Don't get distracted by the shiny kitchen and pretty light fixtures. Check these three thin...
05/31/2026

On a home tour this weekend? Don't get distracted by the shiny kitchen and pretty light fixtures. Check these three things first. 🔍

1️⃣ Water stains and unusual smells 💧
Look up at the ceilings. Look under the sinks. Spend a minute in the basement. Water damage is the thing buyers miss most often and the thing that costs the most to fix later. If it smells musty, that's a clue worth paying attention to.
2️⃣ The windows and doors 🚪
Open them. Close them. Do they stick? Are there cracks around the frames? Foggy double panes? These details tell you a lot about the home's age, how it has settled, and what your future utility bills might look like.
3️⃣ What's outside the house 🌳
Walk the yard. Check the roofline, the gutters, the foundation, and the grading. Does water run toward the house or away from it? Take a look at the neighboring homes too. The house next door is part of your investment whether you think about it that way or not.

Bonus tip: take videos, not just photos. By tour four you will not remember which house had what. Trust me on this one.

Touring homes soon and want someone with a trained eye along for the walk? That's exactly what I'm here for. DM me and let's get started.

Trisha Davis, REALTOR®
515-778-9733 | [email protected]
NextHome Your Way
Licensed in Iowa.

Have you seen what sellers and builders are offering right now in Central Iowa? 👀Here's what buyers are actually getting...
05/29/2026

Have you seen what sellers and builders are offering right now in Central Iowa? 👀

Here's what buyers are actually getting in today's market:
💸 Rate buy downs: sellers paying to lower your rate for the first one to three years, or the life of the loan.
🏗️ Builder incentives: new construction across the Des Moines area is offering closing cost credits, upgrades, and rates in the 4s.
🔧 Closing cost credits: more cash staying in your pocket at the table.
🛋️ Price reductions: quietly happening on homes that have been sitting. The negotiating position is yours.
🏡 Seller-paid repairs and upgrades: things you would normally have to fight for are already on the table.

Here's the thing. When rates drop, these incentives tend to go away. And competition comes back fast. Buying now means less competition, more motivated sellers, and real money available that won't be there once everyone else decides it's time to move. You can refinance a rate. You can't renegotiate a price once you're in a bidding war.

Curious what's actually available for your budget in Iowa? Send me a DM and I'll pull real examples.

Trisha Davis, REALTOR®
515-778-9733 | [email protected]
NextHome Your Way
Licensed in Iowa.

Here's what the "sold in a week" sellers do differently:✅ Price it right the first time — overpricing kills momentum fas...
05/29/2026

Here's what the "sold in a week" sellers do differently:

✅ Price it right the first time — overpricing kills momentum fast
✅ Prep the house — declutter, clean, stage (buyers judge in seconds)
✅ Pro photos only — phone pics cost you real money
✅ List strategically — timing matters more than you think
✅ Actually market it — a yard sign isn't a plan 📣
The sellers sitting on the market? Usually missing 2-3 of these. The good news: all fixable. 🛠️

Thinking about selling? Let's talk BEFORE you list.

Trisha Davis, REALTOR®
515-778-9733 | [email protected]
NextHome Your Way
Licensed in Iowa.

05/26/2026

Today isn't just the start of summer. It's a day to stop (really stop) and remember the men and women who gave everything so we could have the lives we're living.

Trisha Davis
REALTOR® | 515-778-9733
[email protected]

Here are five things to have in place before you start touring. 🏡🔑1️⃣ Get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified: There's ...
05/18/2026

Here are five things to have in place before you start touring. 🏡🔑

1️⃣ Get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified: There's a real difference between the two, and sellers and their agents know it immediately. Start with a full pre-approval so your offer carries weight from day one.

2️⃣ Know what you won't compromise on before you start looking: You're not going to find everything on your list. Decide now what actually matters and what you can live without. That clarity saves a lot of time and second-guessing mid-search.

3️⃣ Choose your agent before you fall in love with a house: Not after. Once emotions are involved it's harder to think clearly about representation. Find someone you trust first, then start the search together.

4️⃣ Be ready to move when something feels right: Well-priced homes in good Central Iowa neighborhoods are not sitting around. Have your financing ready and your decision-making process figured out so you're not scrambling when the right one shows up.

5️⃣ Never skip the inspection: No matter how competitive things get. This one is non-negotiable.

The buyers who come out ahead this spring are not the luckiest ones. They're the most prepared. DM me and let's put your plan together before the right home passes you by.

Trisha Davis
REALTOR® | 515-778-9733
[email protected]

NextHome Your Way

When buyers look at a home, the list price is usually the first thing they notice. But it's far from the only thing that...
05/15/2026

When buyers look at a home, the list price is usually the first thing they notice. But it's far from the only thing that matters.

1️⃣ Monthly payment
What a home costs each month can matter a lot more than the number on the listing. Rate, taxes, and insurance all factor in.

2️⃣ Location
You can change a lot about a home, but you can't change where it sits. Neighborhood, commute, and school district all follow you.

3️⃣ Condition of the home
A lower price doesn't always mean a better deal, especially if the home needs significant work right out of the gate.

4️⃣ Resale potential
It's worth thinking about how a home might perform for you later, not just how it feels on the day you tour it.

The right home isn't always the cheapest one. It's the one that fits your budget, your lifestyle, and your long-term goals. ✨

If you're house hunting in Des Moines or Central Iowa, these are the kinds of things worth talking through before you make an offer.

Trisha Davis
NextHome Your Way
515-778-9733

🏡 Open House Sunday!📍13110 Greenbelt Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323📅 May 17th from 1–3 PMWell-maintained ranch-style standal...
05/15/2026

🏡 Open House Sunday!
📍13110 Greenbelt Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
📅 May 17th from 1–3 PM

Well-maintained ranch-style standalone townhome featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, finished daylight lower level, granite countertops, maple flooring, and peaceful greenbelt views. Low-maintenance living with lawn care and snow removal included.

👉 Reach out for more photos, details, and info.

Trisha Davis
NextHome Your Way
515-778-9733

🏡 Just Listed in Des Moines!Looking for a move-in ready home in a convenient Des Moines location? This charming home nea...
05/14/2026

🏡 Just Listed in Des Moines!

Looking for a move-in ready home in a convenient Des Moines location? This charming home near Beaverdale offers flexible living space, recent updates, and a backyard made for summer nights. ☀️

Inside you’ll find 2 main-level bedrooms plus a spacious upper-level bonus room with its own half bath, making it perfect for a home office, guest space, hobby room, or second living area.
Recent updates like a newer roof and furnace help take some of the stress out of homeownership.

Outside, the large fenced backyard and oversized deck give you plenty of room to entertain, relax, let the dogs run, or enjoy evenings with friends and family.

✔️ 2 bedrooms + bonus upper level
✔️ 1.5 bathrooms
✔️ Large fenced backyard
✔️ Expansive deck
✔️ 1-car detached garage
✔️ Convenient Des Moines location close to shopping, restaurants, parks, and easy interstate access

📍 2102 55th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310
💲 $265,000

DM me for more details or to schedule your private showing!

Trisha Davis
NextHome Your Way
515-778-9733

Happy Mother's Day!! 🩵
05/13/2026

Happy Mother's Day!! 🩵

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