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Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install? At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic. Since there are a lot of options, we thought … Continued

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on. But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose. At Daylight Properties, we’ve been making real-estate-related decisions for … Continued

Well, as you probably guessed, repairing a home is either a good amount of work — if you do it yourself — or a good amount of money. But just how much? Well, at Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time… and we’ve learned a thing or two … Continued

Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month. And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments. How is it done? Here’s what we recommend! Ask To … Continued

…is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment. But there are also some drawbacks. At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even refinancing homes. So SHOULD YOU … Continued

But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill. At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot about buying and selling real estate, renovating homes, working with real estate agents, and yes… even lowering the cost … Continued

Unless you’re a real estate expert, it’s hard to know if the real estate agent you hired to help you sell your home is doing everything they’re supposed to be doing — are they working hard to help you? Or are they just catching a free ride to a commission check? At Daylight Properties, we’ve … Continued

The good news is that there are a LOT of different types of home loans for many different types of homebuyers. And there will likely be something that works for you, too. Either way, we thought it might be helpful to give you an overview of what factors into whether you’re able to get approved … Continued

To most people — buyers and real estate agents, for instance — your home is just a commodity… it’s a “product” that can make them some money (real estate agent) or fulfill a need (buyers). For YOU, though, it’s probably something more. It’s your home — the place you’ve lived for quite some time, the … Continued

If you’re selling a house for the first time (or heck… even for the second or third time), then you’re probably wondering what paperwork is required to sell your home. That’s a common question we get at Daylight Properties, where we’ve worked for many years in Des Moines buying and selling real estate. And since … Continued

… you are responsible for marketing your home, showing your home, and selling your home. And while all three of those things have challenges, we wanted to take a moment to talk about showing your home. At Daylight Properties, we’ve been buying and selling homes for a long time in Des Moines — and we’re … Continued

More importantly, how do you set the sale price for your home to a value that is both appealing to the current market AND to you as the seller? At Daylight Properties, we’ve bought and sold a lot of properties in Des Moines — and here’s some advice for setting the initial (remember: it can … Continued

That’s an exciting time! But it can also be a little overwhelming. At Daylight Properties, we’ve been working in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time and we thought it might be useful for us to share some of what we’ve learned over the years… …and give you some tips for buying a … Continued

Need help troubleshooting? At Daylight Properties, we’ve been buying, selling, and fixing properties for quite some time now in Des Moines. Over that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about troubleshooting HVAC systems. So we thought we’d offer a bit of advice here. And just to be clear, HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation, and … Continued

It means fewer fees… And it means more control over when you sell, how you sell, and whom you sell to… But it also comes with its challenges — since you’re not working with a real estate agent, you’ll have to market the home, show the home, negotiate, and deal with all the paperwork. If … Continued