For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning to retire in [...]
Sometimes it is not about condition or price. It is ceiling height, layout flow, light, or how the space fits your day-to-day life. Buyers often try to talk themselves into homes that simply can not flex the way they need. Knowing the difference saves time and second-guessing. Want help spotting those limits earlier in the [...]
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Be honest. Would you scroll past a house that’s been listed and sitting for months?A few years ago, that made sense. Today, not so much. Homes are taking longer to sell across the board. On average, it takes 73 days right now – which is typical for this time of year. So, a house that’s [...]
It comes down to a few things I see daily: realistic pricing, condition and prep, how a home compares to nearby inventory, timing within the first 7–10 days, and whether it feels worth acting on. Thinking about selling your home? 🏠 I can help! Contact Paula Swenson☎️515-971-0650📧Paula@dsmprecision.com Passion for Your Dream. Home. Lifestyle.
— the conversations sound the same everywhere:📌Rates are testing everyone’s patience.📌Inventory still isn’t keeping up with demand.📌Buyers are serious, just cautious.📌Sellers want strategy, not guesswork.📌And nobody wants to make a move they’ll regret next year. Real estate feels heavier right now, but not impossible — just intentional. If you want a game plan you can [...]
Mortgage rates are in the lowest range they’ve been in nearly 3 years. And they’re expected to stay in this vicinity for the rest of 2026. That’s a big deal.That means affordability is going to start to feel different. The door just opened. Lower payments. Better affordability. More buying power. If buying didn’t make sense [...]
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Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it's worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure [...]
1121 SE Birch Ln, Ankeny2 BR, 2 BA 1324sqft$260,000 Opportunity to own a beautiful, zero-entry townhome in prime Ankeny location - just minutes from top amenities and easy interstate access. Spacious, open-concept living area filled with natural light and centered around a striking stone fireplace. Step outside through french doors to a private patio. Kitchen [...]
