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For today’s buyers, hardwood floors are a desirable aspect of a home. In fact, more real estate agents agree that homes with hardwood floors are easier to sell! But that’s not true if the floor is damaged. At Daylight Properties, we’ve been working in Des Moines for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair … Continued

Real estate agents might say it’s a good deal… The seller might say it’s a good deal… But is there a way that you can run the numbers for yourself? Well, at Daylight Properties, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Des Moines for a long time now… and we’re pretty darn familiar with … Continued

The renter or the homeowner/landlord? That’s a good question. We’ve been working in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time and we’ve seen a lot of disputes between renters and landlords about who should pay for damages to a property. The truth is that it really depends on the situation. Here are some … Continued

At Daylight Properties, we’ve been working in real estate for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of cracked driveways — we’ve also FIXED our fair share of cracked driveways 😉 So… how do you do it? Fortunately, repairing a cracked driveway is probably something you can do yourself — it typically doesn’t … Continued

Well, there might be! Some buyers on the market today love seeing a well-kept garden when they view a home — it’s not just an amenity of its own, it’s also a sign that the current owners have cared for their property. But of course, when it comes to selling your home, not all types … Continued

In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Des Moines? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time in Des Moines and over that time, we’ve seen a lot of trends … Continued

It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it?  Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand!  Especially when it comes to a college education.  Currently, the average cost of a 4-year degree ranges from $103,000 – $215,000, … Continued

Naturally, you want to get as much money as possible for your property! But real estate agents know that… and some will take advantage of that by simply telling you that they’ll be able to sell your house for more than other agents — and they’ll give you a listing price that’s too high. At … Continued

We get it. There are a lot of reasons that parents might want to change school districts — so their children can attend a school with better education, to get their children out of a bad environment, to make the commute easier, for sports, or just to get a fresh start. Whatever the case, here … Continued

At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Des Moines who sought to relocate in order to be closer to family. And we get it. Family is important. There are a lot of reasons someone might want to move closer to family — help with raising kids, health issues, or simply a … Continued

Well, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Des Moines for quite some time now. We’ve helped many sellers out of sticky situations (foreclosure, job relocation, bad tenants, divorce… you name it). And if you’re interested, we can make you a fair cash offer on YOUR home, too — we can even close in … Continued

It’s a given that we all want to work with a real estate agent who’s honest about their costs, experience, and the condition of homes they’ve listed. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. At Daylight Properties, we’ve helped many homeowners who felt they couldn’t trust the agent they were working with. And really quickly, we … Continued

Good idea! By doing so, you avoid paying agent commissions and have much more control over how you market your home and whom you sell your home to. (Not to mention that it’s a seller’s market right now… so selling your home by yourself is easier than ever before!) Still, selling as FSBO might raise … Continued

We know how frustrating this can be. At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who struggled for a long time to sell their property on the MLS. From our experience, there are really only a few reasons that homes get stuck in limbo like this. And here, we wanted to go over … Continued

Well, you wouldn’t be alone. Millions of people around the nation work with real estate agents every year to make real estate transactions easier and more seamless. But here’s a question that you might not have the answer to… What do real estate agents actually DO? After all, that’s an important question. If you’re going … Continued