What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House? A Comprehensive Guide

Buying a home is a significant financial milestone, and your credit score plays a crucial role in the process. While many people believe they need a perfect credit score to qualify for a mortgage, this isn't always the case. In this blog post, we'll break down the credit score requirements for buyi

Why It’s Important to Sign Buyer Broker Agreements and Agency Forms

If you're in the market to buy a home, you may have heard about the need to sign a buyer broker agreement and an agency form before seeing properties. These documents might seem like just another piece of paperwork, but they're crucial for protecting your interests as a buyer. Let's dive into why t

Is Affordability Starting To Improve? Insights from Beth Van Zee, Your Trusted Realtor in Iowa

Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (

The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity

In recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer. Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often limited to smaller amounts of inheritance or family savin