We’ve got a great chance for you to win the latest edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. You might even find the home of your dreams while you’re at it. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS At Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Innovations, w…

Frustrated homebuyers in the Central Iowa market may be able to use the backup offer strategy to their advantage. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS A lot of Central Iowa homebuyers are frustrated right now. Certain segments of the market are on fire, an…

The Iowa Finance Authority has a special sweepstakes right now offering $2,500 in cash or down payment assistance! We can help you get an extra chance to win. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS The Iowa Finance Authority is holding a great sweepstakes ri…

As a home seller, how do you know which offer to pick in a multiple offer situation? Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS If you're moving, these three tips should help you out quite a bit: 1. Don't pick a peak day to move: In the central Iowa market, Frid…

As a home seller, how do you know which offer to pick in a multiple offer situation? Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS The central Iowa real estate market is pretty hot right now, which creates unique challenges for buyers and sellers. For sellers, it’s…

My team is on the lookout for a good Home Selling Specialist. Joining us comes with many advantages and opportunities. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS Today I have some important news to share—my team is in the process of hiring a Home Selling Special…

Before you decide to downsize from your current home, ask yourself these three questions. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS One question we are asked on a pretty regular basis by clients is, “How do I know when the right time to downsize is?” There are …

There tend to be a few common costs that buyers overlook when they purchase their home. Today, I have a full list of these items that will help buyers avoid getting surprised by extra costs. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS When you buy a home, there a…

There is no “right” time to sell your home; however, there are certain factors you can look at to determine what’s best in your specific situation. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS When is the best time to sell your home? Unfortunately, there’s no stra…

Our certified pre-owned home program allows our sellers to have their home pre-inspected before it hits the market and puts them in a position of power when it comes to negotiations. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS One thing that really sets our team …

When the time comes to close on your home, your agent will work with many other people to complete the transaction. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS Here in Central Iowa, we see different options that are customary for the closing on your home. Your ag…

Want to know how much it will cost to sell your home? Ask different agents about their Realtor service fees and what those fees cover. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS There are several different fees that you will encounter during the home selling pro…

If you’re thinking about selling your home sometime in the near future, you’ll need to update your abstract. Here is what that means. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS One thing that makes Iowa really unique when selling real estate is the fact that we …

Revenue stamps are mandated by the state of Iowa, so it’s important that you know what they are and how they are calculated. Want to sell your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Want to buy a Central Iowa home? Search all the homes on the MLS A revenue stamp is a fee you incur in selling your home on both the estimate of proceeds (whic…

So now that you’ve done the fun part-searched around for some homes, and found the one you want-what happens next? How do you make the offer so that you can successfully purchase this home? "Don’t make it all about the money." There are three important things to keep in mind: You must act quickly. In today’s market, homes do not sit long when they’…

The Central Iowa real estate market is diverse with both buyers and sellers alike seeking a variety of different properties. As a prospective seller, you can find out the market value of your property with a free home value report right here, or if you're looking to purchase in the Central Iowa click here for full MLS access. Always feel free to re…

The Central Iowa real estate market is diverse with both buyers and sellers alike seeking a variety of different properties. As a prospective seller, you can find out the market value of your property with a free home value report right here, or if you're looking to purchase in the Central Iowa click here for full MLS access. Always feel free to re…

The Central Iowa real estate market is diverse with both buyers and sellers alike seeking a variety of different properties. As a prospective seller, you can find out the market value of your property with a free home value report right here, or if you're looking to purchase in the Central Iowa click here for full MLS access. Always feel free to re…

Selling your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Buying a Central Iowa home? Search all homes for sale We expect a really great spring home selling season in 2016, and we’ve seen a lot of great work on the interior of homes in our area. However, now that spring has arrived and the Iowa winter has left us, it’s time to focus on the exter…

Selling your Central Iowa home? Get a free home value report Buying a Central Iowa home? Search all homes for sale There are a lot of things that can potentially go wrong in a real estate transaction. Today I have four different ways that can increase your chances of having a stress-free home sale. Hire a good real estate team. Without good help, y…