Why Community Involvement Matters to Me — Beyond Real Estate

Over the past few years, I’ve found myself thinking more deeply about the idea of community. Not just in the sense of neighborhoods, streets, and school districts—but in the broader way we show up for one another as neighbors, parents, volunteers, and citizens. Like many people, I’ve felt frustratio

The “3% Mortgage” Story Is Fading — What That Means for Move-Up Buyers in Des Moines

For the last few years, the Des Moines real estate market has been dominated by one idea: “Nobody’s moving because everyone is locked into a 3% mortgage.” That story was true—for a while. But the market is changing, and for move-up buyers in Des Moines, that shift matters far more than the national

Your First Home Is Not Your Forever Home — And That’s Exactly the Point

If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Des Moines, chances are you’ve felt this tension: “I don’t want to make the wrong decision.”“What if I buy the wrong house?”“Shouldn’t my first home be… perfect?” Here’s the honest truth most people don’t hear early enough: Your first home is not supposed to be pe

The 2026 Des Moines Housing Market: What the Headlines Miss — and Who Actually Wins

Des Moines Real Estate Market 2026: Local Forecast & Who It Favors Most If you’ve been paying attention to housing headlines lately, you’ve probably seen plenty of predictions about what 2026 will bring. Lower mortgage rates.A calmer market.Better affordability. Those forecasts — from places like Re