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.
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Moving to Bondurant: What First-Time Buyers Should Know Before Choosing the Town
Bondurant is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Des Moines metro, and for a first-time buyer that growth is…
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What Are Special Assessments, and Should First-Time Buyers in Bondurant Worry About Them?
A special assessment is a charge a city places on specific properties to pay for an improvement that benefits them,…
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How Much Do You Really Need Saved to Buy Your First Home in Bondurant?
Less than the 20 percent everyone quotes. Most first-time buyers in Bondurant get in with 3 to 5 percent down,…
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What Happens After My Offer Is Accepted on a Bondurant Home?
Once your offer is accepted on a Bondurant home, the clock starts and the deadlines stack. Earnest money gets deposited,…
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How Do I Price My Home Right in Altoona?
You price an Altoona home off what comparable homes have actually closed for recently, adjusted honestly for your condition, and…
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Do I Need a Buyer’s Agent in Altoona, and What Does One Cost Me?
Yes, you want your own representation when you buy in Altoona, and the reason is simple: the listing agent works…
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What Should a First-Time Buyer Look For at a Showing in Altoona?
At a showing, look at what is expensive to change and ignore what is easy to change. Paint, flooring, fixtures,…
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How Much Are Closing Costs for a Buyer in Altoona?
Plan on roughly 2 to 5 percent of the purchase price for buyer closing costs in Altoona, on top of…
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What Can I Actually Afford to Buy in Altoona on My Income?
What you can afford in Altoona is set by your monthly payment, not by the price on the sign. Two…
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What Is My Home Worth in Ankeny, and How Do I Find Out?
Your Ankeny home is worth what a ready buyer will pay for it today, in its current condition, compared to…
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Top Reasons First-Time Buyers Choose Jason Huffey in Ankeny
First-time buyers in Ankeny work with me for one reason more than any other: I advise, I do not simply…
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Renting Versus Buying in Ankeny: Which Makes Sense Right Now?
Buying in Ankeny makes sense when you plan to stay put for at least a few years and the full…