• From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again,Keith Soldwisch

    From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again

        If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you hesitated even slightly, someone else swooped in and bought it – som

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  • July 2025 Housing Market Update,Keith Soldwisch

    July 2025 Housing Market Update

      All of the below information has been directly sourced from the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®.   The Des Moines metro housing market delivered a mixed message in July: more homes to choose from, but a slower sales pace. Steady pricing and plentiful options bring optimism that sale

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  • Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think,Keith Soldwisch

    Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think

      Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.   Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one.   That gap is pretty hard to ignore. And with more homes on the market to

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