Buying and selling at the same time. It’s not for the faint of heart, but my clients do it all the time. And in the end, they’re all smiles! 😉

So today, I’m sharing my top tips for maintaining your sanity if you’re staring down both sides of a real estate transaction 👉🏼

Selling and buying is a big deal, but that’s why I’m here 🙋🏼‍♀️. Save this one for later! 🔖

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📢Happening NOW: Interest rates, simplified.

An interest rate is the “price” a lender charges a borrower for a loan. Just like a pair of jeans at your favorite store, every loan has a price tag. That price tag is the interest rate. But instead of dollars and cents, the price of borrowing a sum of money is a percentage of the total amount borrowed.

Interest rates rise and fall daily based on loan type (rates are typically lower for shorter-term loans), what the Feds are doing (the U.S. central bank), and, yes, inflation ⬆️

Wanna run the numbers to see what you could afford this January, or have other questions about buying or selling? 📲 DM me! I'd love to hear from you.

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✨ TOMORROW ✨

This Sunday we will be hosting 3 @kimberleydevelopment new construction open houses 🛠 in Grimes and Granger from 1-4pm.

Swipe to check out what we have in store for you! 👉🏼

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💭 Q: Is it smart to buy a home in the current market today?
💡A: YES.

In fact, here's a little pros and cons list for you to see why 👉🏼

Still curious about buying a home in Iowa? DM me and let's chat! 📲

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💭 Q: What’s the true cost of selling a home?
✨ A: Roughly 10-12% of the sale price.

Here’s a DETAILED breakdown (with 2022 data) 👉🏼

If you’re thinking of selling, don’t wait to get an agent’s eyes on your home — it’ll focus your efforts and help you get every dollar out of your home. Want help? DM me today 📲

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Let's face it: After the holidays, your closet is a mess. You’ve been shoving and stuffing all winter long, and you can’t take it anymore. Today is the day: You’re going in and not coming out until it’s done.

Before diving in, have a look at these top tips for purging your closet like a pro 👉🏼

Hit the bookmark to save this one for later! 🔖

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Welcome home to 3009 NE Huntington Lane in Ankeny ⛳️

Situated near #12 green on Briarwood Golf Course, enjoy summer evenings on the new deck & stamped concrete patio, with the house blocking the late afternoon sun ⛅️

The 2-story entry of this @kimberleydevelopment home features an upper level catwalk with front office and dining/flex room on either side.

The open stairway between the kitchen and living room is framed by a large window with golf course views, filtering in natural light to both the main and upper levels ☀️

Listed at $475K with 4 beds, 4 baths, and 2,401 living sqft.

Oh, and it has easy interstate access & Delaware shopping 🛍

I could go on and on... but you'll have to come see for yourself! DM me for a showing 📲

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Feeling strong nine days into the new year? Alright then, let’s see if you can sniff out the lie in this Two Truths and a Lie: Real Estate Edition 🔑

1. People spend more time researching a new car than they do a home loan.
2. In a real estate transaction, the agent pockets the entire commission.
3. FSBO homes sell for less than agent-assisted homes.

Which is it, friends? Drop the LIE in the comments below! 👇🏼

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Welcome to 11067 NW 111th Ave in Granger ✨

This stunning @kimberleydevelopment new construction home is listed at $824,900.

Showcasing 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,918 living square feet.

See the Kimberley difference for yourself, with over 44 years building luxury homes in the Des Moines area 💎

Swipe through for a peek inside →

And then come see for yourself during our open house this Sunday from 1-4pm.

Feel free to DM me for any additional info! 📲

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The data has spoken, and if you're planning to sell, the countdown is on!

👩🏼‍💻According to Zillow:
👉🏼If you want to sell quickly - list mid-March.
👉🏼If you want to sell for max profit - shoot for late April.
(And if you're the over-achiever type, list on a Thursday - the best day of the week for a listing to go live.)

With that in mind, here's a rundown of what you need to knock out between now and then to prep your home for market (with an estimate of how long each step takes) 👉🏼

You can sell your home in as little as 8-10 weeks, depending on how quickly you receive an offer. Want help or have questions about selling? DM me today! 📲

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3 days until the promise & sparkle of a new year is here. Can you tell I’m excited? ✨

Speaking of a little sparkle, let’s talk about home design trends for the year ahead!

It’s hard to know for sure, but here’s a quick rundown on what the experts think will dominate the home design scene:

- 1970s and art deco-inspired flair and furniture
- Holistic rooms and spaces that encourage movement and mindfulness
- Stone pieces unleashed in surprising tones and applications

What are you seeing for 2023? Drop the home design trends you’re loving in the comments below! 👇🏼 ...

💥 FACT: When you buy or sell, you’re in the driver’s seat, start to finish. But you’re gonna need a capable and experienced team that’ll make sure you get where you need to go.

Funny. Sounds a lot like Santa and his trusted team of reindeer, don’t you think? 🦌

If you’re thinking of buying or selling, you ARE in the driver’s seat, but you’ll never go the journey alone.

If you'd like, send me a DM📲. I’d love to share how I make the buying or selling process smooth, easy, and clear of any reindeer games! 😉

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OPEN HOUSES! 🏡🎈

Tomorrow, we will be hosting 3 @kimberleydevelopment new construction open houses 🛠 in Grimes and Granger from 1-4pm.

Swipe to check out what we have in store for you! →

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The other day I shared red flags to look out for when hiring a listing agent, today let's talk about red flags to look out for when looking at homes!

🚩 The price is low - suspiciously low.
🚩 The foundation is cracked.
🚩 It smells damp, musty, or like an overload of air freshener.
🚩 Several of the neighboring houses are for sale.
🚩 Water stains on the ceiling.

What did I forget? Comment a red flag you've seen in a house before 👇

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