Post Covid? – Did I Really Just Say That? Just over two years ago, the world was rocked by Covid-19. A year ago, I wrote about the changes in our market due to the virus. I thought it would be a good time to do that same analysis this year and see how things have […] What is Shelter Inflation? Shelter Inflation refers to the rising cost of housing. While some outlets only focus on the cost of home rentals, it also applies to today’s home buyers, especially since January of this year. Individuals that are paying monthly rent for their primary residence are all too familiar with the long-term uncertainty […] With three months of 2022 in the books, many of the real estate stats are looking different from previous years. From record low inventory of homes for sale to record high list prices, the concept of Supply and Demand has never been better defined. And this year is just getting started! FLASH ALERT!!! Your $1,200 […] (And Why It’s All Going To Be Ok) A recent search on Google using the phrase “2022 housing bubble” yielded nearly 72 million results. Normally if you click deep into the search by pages, the topic begins to water down to unrelated search results. I stopped at 20 pages into my Google search and the […] There is no doubt that Central Iowa real estate sales are following a similar path to the last two years. This month, I am going to focus on five reasons home buying and selling in the Des Moines area will be different from previous years. #1 – The Number of Central Iowa Homes For Sale […] Attention Homebuyers! Soaring energy costs in our state are going to be impacting your monthly utility bill when it comes to Natural Gas & Electricity, especially as we move into the month of February when we typically see out coldest temps. As a REALTOR®, I have the ability to access a special log in at […] Introducing DesMoinesMarketValues.com All The Graphics & Videos In One Easy To Navigate Website! Let’s Start Off by Talking About Big Numbers. 2021 was quite a year for Central Iowa residential real estate. 19,673 homes were listed for sale. 17,923 home sellers accepted offers on those homes. As of December 31st, 17,494 home sales closed totaling […] 2021 was a year unlike any other. Some businesses did well after being closed during the early days of the pandemic. Others, like the restaurant and service industries continue to struggle to find workers. Families resumed normal activities such as recreational sports, vacations and family get togethers. Air travel resumed and, in my case, conventions […] We are well into the last two months of 2021 and by all accounts, it’s been a year to remember. The Central Iowa real estate market is predicted to sell 18,000 homes this year. At the height of the home buying season this past May, only 1,600 homes were for sale. To give perspective, one […] For much of 2021, the general theme of my writings has been how high or low different segments of the Central Iowa real estate market have performed. This month I am dusting off my crystal ball to help determine where 2021 will end up and what the future looks like for 2022. #1 Prediction: The […]
Tag Archives: Search for Homes in Des Moines
Pricing In A Post Covid Real Estate Market
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market
1st Quarter Down for Des Moines & Central Iowa Real Estate
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble?
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different From The Past Two Years
Be Prepared For Rising Monthly Utility Costs in Central Iowa
2021 State of the Market for Des Moines and Central Iowa Real Estate
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market
Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate
