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January 2026
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY! 2-3:30pm
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:52:40+00:003243 NW 27th Circle, Ankeny4 BR, 4 BA, 2176 sq ft + finished basement$490,000 Why wait to build? This 2022 two story custom home by Creative Building Ventures is packed with upgrades, modern farmhouse design choices, and all the space you need - ready for you to move right in! With 4 bedrooms and 4 [...]
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY! 12-1:30pm
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:49:53+00:003010 SW Coves Dr, Ankeny4 BR, 3 BA 1922 sq ft + finished basement$450,000 Stunning two-story home that is truly move-in ready and waiting for you! Step inside to beautiful LVP flooring throughout the main level and an inviting open-concept layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel [...]
When you realize the only thing missing in your home search is…
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:45:16+00:00...clarity on what actually matters. Most buyers get overwhelmed because they are trying to evaluate everything at once.But the search gets easier fast when you focus on the three things that impact your life the most:1️⃣ how the home lives day-to-day,2️⃣ the rhythm of the neighborhood, and3️⃣ whether it truly fits your next 5 years. [...]
The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:40:14+00:00Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest part of the process. Top 5 Most [...]
Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point since last year
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:37:30+00:00That recent drop doesn’t sound dramatic, until you realize how much it can already save you on the typical $400k loan. Compared to buying in January of last year, that saves you more than $330 a month and almost $120k over the life of your loan. That’s the difference just one year makes. If buying [...]
✨NEW PRICE!✨
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:33:49+00:003243 NW 27th Circle, Ankeny4 BR, 4 BA, 2176 sq ft + finished basement$490,000Why wait to build? This 2022 two story custom home by Creative Building Ventures is packed with upgrades, modern farmhouse design choices, and all the space you need - ready for you to move right in! With 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, [...]
Most buyers get distracted by the pretty parts of a home
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:31:19+00:00— the backsplash, the paint color, the staging, the “vibe.” But the things that actually matter long-term aren’t always the things that look good in photos. Think:• the layout• the natural light• the condition of the big systems• the age of the roof and windows• the way the space lives day-to-day When you focus on [...]
Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
prswenson 2026-01-16T19:27:50+00:00Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? [...]
JUST LISTED!
prswenson 2026-01-08T14:53:41+00:003010 SW Coves Dr, Ankeny4 BR, 3 BA 1922 sq ft + finished basement$450,000 Stunning two-story home that is truly move-in ready and waiting for you! Step inside to beautiful LVP flooring throughout the main level and an inviting open-concept layout designed for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel [...]