The only way to avoid PMI (private mortgage insurance) is to have at least 20% for a down payment. For a long time buyers thought they...

I am not one to make resolutions but I did make one for 2019 – and that is to declutter my life. I know I am not alone in this new craze...

More and more sellers with their homes on the market are using surveillance cameras when it is being shown by agents to potential buyers....

Yes, the spring house hunting season may have more inventory, but don’t discount winter as a perfect season to find your next home! Here...

Every seller wants to get the best deal for their house. So why not just price your house to the moon? After all, you can just bring it...

Just because its cold and snowy outside doesn’t mean you can’t up your game and make your home an eye-catcher on the street. Also, a...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Des Moines has some of the most AMAZING parks! And one of my favorites is on its way to...

Many of you may not know this but I have a plant and gardening expert on my team! My assistant, Whitney Bouma, was transitioning away...

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, but there are hopefully a few weeks left to soak in the good weather before the cold creeps...

Design trends in your home can be a fickle thing. What's in one month, can quickly be out the next. But I do know that there are some...

The City of Des Moines is celebrating National Parks and Recreation month with yet another awesome activity to participate in: 31 Parks...

Completing a home inspection is a crucial step in the purchase of your new home and honestly it can make or break the experience and...

Ultra Violet, Oceanside and Deep Onyx are a few of the bold colors of 2018 that will dominate. This year, designers are expecting...

Trees and other landscaping can benefit the value of your home AND help reduce your energy bill. According to the USDA Forest Service,...

One of my regular pieces of advice to potential homebuyers when we are out searching for their new home is “don’t sweat the small stuff”....