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What Really Happened in 2022’s Housing Market
A summary of the 2022 market stats and how they affect where we are now. Read More
Selling Your Home vs. Keeping It As a Rental
Should you sell your primary residence or turn it into a rental property? If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you know that inflation is high and the cost of living is increasing almost everywhere. At the same time, home values are increasing, and property taxes are rising with them. If you want... Read More
Our Christmas Message to You
Our team wants to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas. Merry Christmas! We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout the years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your help! It truly brings... Read More
Assuming a Mortgage: What To Know
Assumable mortgages are a great tool to avoid today’s high interest rates. Have you heard about assumable mortgages? Today, I spoke with J.C. Diaz of American Pacific Mortgage, and he broke down what they are and what they could mean for you. Assumable mortgages have been coming up in discussion recently, primarily due to... Read More
2-1 Buydowns in a Nutshell
You can get into a house at a lower rate with a 2-1 buydown. Have you ever heard of a 2-1 buydown? They are becoming increasingly common lately, so I’m here today to make sure you’re informed. To bring in an expert, I recently spoke with J.C. Diaz from American Pacific Mortgage. This information... Read More
What’s Going On With Investors in Our Market?
Here’s why investors are flooding the housing market across the country. Recently, an article claimed investors are pushing up prices of homes across the country because of the sheer number of properties they’re buying. There’s a few reasons this article believes this is happening. One explanation is that buying real estate is becoming a... Read More
Are Investors Driving Up Housing Prices?
Are investors the reason why house prices continue to rise everywhere? A recently published article said investors are pushing up the prices of homes across the country because of the sheer number of properties they’re buying. They’re saying this because they believe there’s a trend of new investors coming into the market and buying... Read More
Removing Your Private Mortgage Insurance
What is private mortgage insurance (PMI)? Essentially, PMI makes up the difference between your loan amount and an 80% loan-to-value ratio. Lenders require you to have it once you go beyond this percentage. If you want to cancel your PMI, you can refinance once you have the required equity. However, this is not the ideal... Read More
Are Rents Going Up in Des Moines?
Here’s what you need to know about rent prices in Des Moines. Read More
What’s Been Happening in Our Market?
The latest numbers and stats from our local real estate market. If you’re paying attention to the news, you’ve probably heard that things are changing. Inflation is still climbing, and gas prices are at an all-time high. A lot is going on, so I want to update you on the real estate market. Many people... Read More