We’ve got 3 tips for all home buyers in this new year that will help set your home search up for success in 2021! Tip #1 for buying a new home in 2021: Don’t expect perfection. No matter what the price point - perfection doesn’t exist. That house is going to need a deep cleaning, no matter what. Having the carpets professionally cleaned is also a good idea. Out with the old and in with the...
Timeline for Building a House in Des Moines How long does it take to build a house in the Greater Des Moines area? The short answer is: somewhere between three to six months. The long (and correct) answer is: it depends. There's a lot involved in building new construction. So in this video, I'm going to share with you a general timeline that really only applies to the greater Des Moines area because...
We’ve got 3 tips for all home buyers in this new year that will help set your home search up for success in 2021! Tip #1 for buying a new home in 2021: Don’t expect perfection. No matter what the price point - perfection doesn’t exist. That house is going to need a deep cleaning, no matter what. Having the carpets professionally cleaned is also a good idea. Out with the old and in with the...
Open houses are fun when you're in the house hunting process! But, if you're not careful you might be inundated with calls, texts, emails, and even mail from all the agents you'll meet! In this video I share my best tip to avoid high pressure sales tactics and other open house tips for buyers. If you're wondering "how do open houses work?", this is a good place to start.If you’re in the market to buy a...
If you’re thinking about buying a house then you’ll want to make sure to avoid these 3 home buying mistakes!First things first - there are a lot of mistakes that can be made during the home buying process. But, that video would be obnoxious! Hi, I’m Heather Wright with RE/MAX Concepts. I’m a REALTOR in Des Moines and I can help you avoid these 3 home buying mistakes. MISTAKE #1NOT KNOWING...
In this video, one of our favorite lenders in the Greater Des Moines area, Dave Lewis from Home Services Lending, shares pros and cons to help you decide if you should rent vs. own. WHAT IF YOU COULD USE SOMEONE ELSE'S MONEY TO BUY YOUR HOME? If you've been thinking about buying a house in the Des Moines area, you should download our expert guide to finding creative ways to help with your down...
Millions of people are excited about the total solar eclipse.Have you ever heard the term “if the stars all lined up…” to describe the perfect scenario?That’s exactly what’s happening. The sun, the moon, and the earth are all in a line.It’s a pretty rare event.And in some areas, they line up so perfectly, that the moon blocks the sun entirely. But, that doesn’t happen everywhere.Depending...