The Huffey Homes blog
Straight answers about buying and selling in the Des Moines metro.
Plain-English guides, home tours and what I’m seeing in the market, town by town. Written by me, Jason Huffey, REALTOR with RE/MAX Revolution.
Browse by town
Ankeny Altoona Pleasant Hill Des Moines Bondurant Johnston Polk City Newton Des Moines metro
-
How Do I Stage My Johnston Home to Sell Without Spending a Fortune?
Staging your Johnston home to sell does not take a designer or a big budget. Deep clean, declutter, depersonalize, fix…
-
What Should I Check on the Sump Pump Before I Buy a Home in Pleasant Hill?
Before you buy in Pleasant Hill, make sure the sump pump runs, the discharge line carries water well away from…
-
How Do I Know If a Real Estate Agent Is Actually Looking Out for Me in Johnston?
An agent who is looking out for you will tell you things you do not want to hear, explain the…
-
Is a Finished Basement Worth Paying More For in Johnston?
A finished basement is usually worth paying more for in Johnston if it was finished well, stays dry, and adds…
-
Is a Home Warranty Worth It for a First-Time Buyer in Johnston?
A home warranty is often worth it for a first-time buyer in Johnston when the house has aging but working…
-
What Does a REALTOR With a Trades Background Actually Check at a Johnston Showing?
At a Johnston showing I check the things that are expensive to change and easy to miss: the age and…
-
Do I Have to Leave My Appliances When I Sell My Des Moines Home?
No, you do not automatically have to leave your appliances when you sell your Des Moines home, but things attached…
-
Moving to Des Moines: Should a First-Time Buyer Live in the City or the Suburbs?
If you are moving to Des Moines and buying your first home, the city usually gets you more character and…
-
Is an Older Home a Smart First Purchase in Des Moines?
An older home can be a very smart first purchase in Des Moines, as long as you buy the bones…
-
How Much Are Property Taxes on a Des Moines Home, and How Do I Estimate Them Before I Buy?
On a typical Des Moines home, property taxes run roughly $1,800 a year for every $100,000 of assessed value before…
-
How Do I Spot Water and Drainage Problems in a Des Moines Home Before I Buy It?
Most water problems in a Des Moines home start outside, not in the basement. Before you buy, look at where…
-
Should I Sell Before I Buy in Bondurant?
If your down payment on the next home is sitting in the equity of this one, selling first is usually…