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The Complete Guide to 1031 Exchanges in Iowa: How Central Iowa Investors Defer Capital Gains and Build Wealth By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® & SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines What Is a 1031 Exchange and Why Should Iowa Investors Care? The 1031 exchange Iowa investors rely on allows you to defer capital gains and … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Consult a qualified CPA or tax attorney before making investment decisions. Iowa tax strategies for real estate investors shape whether a multi-location portfolio compounds or leaks equity at every … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines Sell house fast Des Moines — If you’re wondering how to sell your house fast in Des Moines, you’re not alone — and the stakes are real. The average days on market in the Des Moines metro stretched to 79 in 2024, which means … Read more
2026 Home Insurance Risks in Des Moines: What Realtors Miss By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines Home insurance risks in Des Moines are surging in 2026 — Iowa homeowners insurance rates are projected to jump 19% by end of year,national average. If you own a home in Des Moines, especially … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines Don’t Skip the Most Important Step in Your Home Purchase A thorough home inspection is the single most important step between an accepted offer and a confident closing — especially in Central Iowa’s demanding climate. | Smart Move Des Moines | smartmovedsm.com This home … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines Mortgage rates Iowa 2026 are expected to ease for buyers. 2026 mortgage rates are expected to ease gradually — not crash — with most forecasts pointing toward the low-to-mid 6% range by late 2026. For Iowa buyers, that shift matters: a 0.5% rate drop … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPUC® | Smart Move Des Moines Searching for first-time homebuyer grants in Des Moines? Thinking about buying a home in Des Moines but worried about the down payment? You’re not alone — and you might be closer to your dream home than you think. Iowa offers powerful first-time homebuyer programs … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines When choosing between ranch vs two-story homes in West Des Moines, the decision matters more than most families realize. If you’re staring at ranch homes vs. two-story listings wondering which one actually makes sense for your family, you’re asking exactly the right question. Ranch … Read more
By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines Worried about buying the “wrong” house for your family in a shifting market? You’re not alone. The starter home vs. forever home question is one of the most common conversations I have with Des Moines buyers — and the honest answer is that both … Read more
Feb 14, 2026 By Sarah Ingles, REALTOR® SRES® CPCU® | Smart Move Des Moines The best Des Moines neighborhoods families choose offer great schools and community. Choosing the right neighborhood for your family in Des Moines comes down to three things: schools, safety, and how your daily life actually works — drop-offs, commute, groceries, weekends. … Read more