THE BLOG | Sara Hopkins RE

2019 - Are we headed for a crash?

This is a great start to the spring market. Despite all predictions of raising interest rates throughout 2019, rates for 30-year fixed...

Recession? Yes. Housing Crash? No.

Market Conditions Show A Strong Housing Market, Not a Housing Crash I’ve had many people ask me since the Covid-19 crisis started “is now...

Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying about Economic Impact of Coronavirus

THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS As our lives, our businesses, and the world we live in change day by day, we cannot help but wonder...

Creative ways to support local!

As you know, I love supporting local businesses. They are the heart of our community and what makes Des Moines such an amazing place to...

Social distancing - things to do while you're stuck at home

For me and my family, we are taking social distancing very seriously. That means a lot of time together indoors and out, but not...

How is COVID-19 affecting the Des Moines real estate market

As the world nervously watches the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the pandemic has begun prompting responses from every industry, and...

What to do if your home appraises low

What should you do if your home appraises low? This is something that can happen to you whether you are the buyer or the seller since...

How to begin the process of building a new home

So what is it like to build a home from the ground up? This is my favorite type of build to do because you get to customize everything...

3 important things to consider if you want to buy a home

If you are considering buying a house I have three important things to focus onto considering before becoming a homeowner. 1) Know your...

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