Spring Home Buying? Insider Tips from a Home Inspector!

  Spring is the prime home-buying season, but before you fall in love with that perfect-looking house, you need to know what’s hiding beneath the surface.   Enter Matt Gibson, a seasoned home inspector who’s seen it all—from sneaky foundation cracks to HVAC disasters waiting to happen.   In this vi

Busting the 20% Down Payment Myth in Des Moines: Your Path to Homeownership

Hey there, future homeowner! If you’ve been holding off on buying a house because you think you need a 20% down payment, it’s time to bust that myth wide open—especially here in Des Moines. The 20% Down Payment: More Fiction Than Fact Let’s get real: the idea that you must put down 20% to buy a hom

Home Inspector Reveals What First-Time Homeowners MUST Know

Pete: Hi, I'm Pete Jones, Peter Jones Realty. I wanted to get a perspective for first-time homebuyers buying their first home and getting it on the market. It's a big commitment, and the inspection process is something that they've never done. So, I thought I'd contact my buddy, Matt Gibson, with

Will 2025 Be the Year for Buyers in Des Moines? A Local Market Forecast

Looking ahead to 2025, the Des Moines housing market is expected to continue its steady growth trajectory and increased stability. Let’s explore the key trends shaping the local real estate landscape. Home Prices and Sales In 2024, Des Moines experienced a 2.0% increase in median home sale prices, r