Sarah Ingles, Realtor® SRES®
@smartmovedsm.bsky.social
Sarah Ingles, Realtor® SRES®, founder Smart Move Des Moines w/ CHASE Collective. 10+ yrs property insurance, smooth transitions for families, first-timers, seniors in DSM metro. Download the app at https://bk.homestack.com/smartmovedesmoines
One thing I love about Des Moines?
Our neighborhoods still have CHARACTER.
Beaverdale's historic homes, Ingersoll's walkability, West Des Moines schools, Ankeny's new construction boom...
Every pocket of Central Iowa has something different to offer. That's why I built Smart Move Des Moines - to
Our neighborhoods still have CHARACTER.
Beaverdale's historic homes, Ingersoll's walkability, West Des Moines schools, Ankeny's new construction boom...
Every pocket of Central Iowa has something different to offer. That's why I built Smart Move Des Moines - to
December 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
One thing I love about Des Moines?
Our neighborhoods still have CHARACTER.
Beaverdale's historic homes, Ingersoll's walkability, West Des Moines schools, Ankeny's new construction boom...
Every pocket of Central Iowa has something different to offer. That's why I built Smart Move Des Moines - to
Our neighborhoods still have CHARACTER.
Beaverdale's historic homes, Ingersoll's walkability, West Des Moines schools, Ankeny's new construction boom...
Every pocket of Central Iowa has something different to offer. That's why I built Smart Move Des Moines - to
Unpopular opinion: Online home value estimates are a starting point, not the final answer.
They can't account for:
• Actual condition (not just "updated")
• Deferred maintenance
• Neighborhood micro-trends
• What buyers are ACTUALLY paying right now
I've seen estimates off by $50K+ in both directi
They can't account for:
• Actual condition (not just "updated")
• Deferred maintenance
• Neighborhood micro-trends
• What buyers are ACTUALLY paying right now
I've seen estimates off by $50K+ in both directi
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Unpopular opinion: Online home value estimates are a starting point, not the final answer.
They can't account for:
• Actual condition (not just "updated")
• Deferred maintenance
• Neighborhood micro-trends
• What buyers are ACTUALLY paying right now
I've seen estimates off by $50K+ in both directi
They can't account for:
• Actual condition (not just "updated")
• Deferred maintenance
• Neighborhood micro-trends
• What buyers are ACTUALLY paying right now
I've seen estimates off by $50K+ in both directi
3 things I'm noticing in the Des Moines market right now:
1. Senior sellers exploring right-sizing options earlier than usual - they want to downsize BEFORE the holidays hit next year
2. Buyers prioritizing single-story layouts in West Des Moines and Urbandale
3. More interest in turnkey properties
1. Senior sellers exploring right-sizing options earlier than usual - they want to downsize BEFORE the holidays hit next year
2. Buyers prioritizing single-story layouts in West Des Moines and Urbandale
3. More interest in turnkey properties
December 13, 2025 at 1:02 AM
3 things I'm noticing in the Des Moines market right now:
1. Senior sellers exploring right-sizing options earlier than usual - they want to downsize BEFORE the holidays hit next year
2. Buyers prioritizing single-story layouts in West Des Moines and Urbandale
3. More interest in turnkey properties
1. Senior sellers exploring right-sizing options earlier than usual - they want to downsize BEFORE the holidays hit next year
2. Buyers prioritizing single-story layouts in West Des Moines and Urbandale
3. More interest in turnkey properties
🏡 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update - December 2025
✅ Inventory remains tight, especially for move-in ready homes under $300K
✅ Senior homeowners exploring downsizing options as rates stabilize
✅ First-time buyers finding opportunities with local assistance programs
Need guidance? Let's chat.
✅ Inventory remains tight, especially for move-in ready homes under $300K
✅ Senior homeowners exploring downsizing options as rates stabilize
✅ First-time buyers finding opportunities with local assistance programs
Need guidance? Let's chat.
December 12, 2025 at 2:57 AM
🏡 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update - December 2025
✅ Inventory remains tight, especially for move-in ready homes under $300K
✅ Senior homeowners exploring downsizing options as rates stabilize
✅ First-time buyers finding opportunities with local assistance programs
Need guidance? Let's chat.
✅ Inventory remains tight, especially for move-in ready homes under $300K
✅ Senior homeowners exploring downsizing options as rates stabilize
✅ First-time buyers finding opportunities with local assistance programs
Need guidance? Let's chat.
Quick win for anyone who’s house-hunting in Central Iowa 👀
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⭐Custom alerts based on your budget, neighborhoods, schools, or timeline
⭐Direct chat with me
Download now!
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⭐Instant MLS-style access to homes across the DSM metro (often before they hit the big portals)
⭐Custom alerts based on your budget, neighborhoods, schools, or timeline
⭐Direct chat with me
Download now!
bk.homestack.com/smartmovedes...
December 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Quick win for anyone who’s house-hunting in Central Iowa 👀
⭐Instant MLS-style access to homes across the DSM metro (often before they hit the big portals)
⭐Custom alerts based on your budget, neighborhoods, schools, or timeline
⭐Direct chat with me
Download now!
bk.homestack.com/smartmovedes...
⭐Instant MLS-style access to homes across the DSM metro (often before they hit the big portals)
⭐Custom alerts based on your budget, neighborhoods, schools, or timeline
⭐Direct chat with me
Download now!
bk.homestack.com/smartmovedes...
Want to live on Hole 5 at the Wakonda Golf Course? Call Sarah at 563-513-8771 for details
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Want to live on Hole 5 at the Wakonda Golf Course? Call Sarah at 563-513-8771 for details
🚨 Rare Turnkey Medical Office Investment in Keokuk, IA! 🚨
A fully renovated 8,594 sq ft gem priced at $900,000, featuring 9 exam rooms, high-traffic visibility (12,100+ vehicles/day), and flexible design. Call 563-513-8771
https://smartmovedsm.com/post/premier-medical-office-investment-keokuk-iow
A fully renovated 8,594 sq ft gem priced at $900,000, featuring 9 exam rooms, high-traffic visibility (12,100+ vehicles/day), and flexible design. Call 563-513-8771
https://smartmovedsm.com/post/premier-medical-office-investment-keokuk-iow
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🚨 Rare Turnkey Medical Office Investment in Keokuk, IA! 🚨
A fully renovated 8,594 sq ft gem priced at $900,000, featuring 9 exam rooms, high-traffic visibility (12,100+ vehicles/day), and flexible design. Call 563-513-8771
https://smartmovedsm.com/post/premier-medical-office-investment-keokuk-iow
A fully renovated 8,594 sq ft gem priced at $900,000, featuring 9 exam rooms, high-traffic visibility (12,100+ vehicles/day), and flexible design. Call 563-513-8771
https://smartmovedsm.com/post/premier-medical-office-investment-keokuk-iow
Discover why 2025–2026 creates a golden window for first-time homebuyers in Des Moines. Learn market trends, timing strategies, and expert tips to secure the right home with confidence.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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