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Learning from Experience

Des Moines’ own Stat Guy shares his annual predictions. Late last month, the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted its Annual Market Update brunch in West Des Moines. Once again, [READ MORE]

Slight Rise in Single-Family as Economic Uncertainty Persists

Single-family housing production should register a slight uptick in 2025 as builders contend with conflicting market conditions—policy moves expected to aid the business climate in the areas of regulatory reform and extension of the 2017 [READ MORE]

Existing-Home Sales Decreased 4.9% in January

Existing-home sales retreated in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales slipped in three major U.S. regions and held steady in the Midwest. Year-over-year, sales rose in three regions and were unchanged in [READ MORE]

Affordability Headwinds Driving Interest in Smaller Homes

Home buyers continue to look toward smaller homes, with the median home size dropping from 2,200 square feet in 2023 to 2,150 square feet in 2024—the lowest in 15 years—after holding strong at 2,300 square [READ MORE]

A New Focus

As they enter 2025, Iowa REALTORS® are adjusting their focus. The real estate market is like the weather in many ways—impossible to predict precisely and apt to change if you stick around. Like weather forecasters, [READ MORE]