Thomas Mineart's Blog Posts

If you are selling a home for the first time, the inspection process can easily be one of the most stressful parts of the transaction.You accepted an offer. You agreed on a price. Everything feels

A single home can have several different values attached to it.You may see a list price online, an assessed value on the county website and an appraised value during the mortgage process. You may

Sellers naturally want to reduce their risk and secure the strongest possible offer.However, the terms a seller requires can affect how many buyers are willing or able to purchase the home. A

When a homeowner wants to purchase another property, they may need to sell their current home before they can complete the next purchase. One way to handle this situation is through a subject-to

There are good reasons to wait before buying a home.You may need to improve your credit, save more money, stabilize your income, or decide where you want to live. Those are personal improvements

As a real estate agent, I am not always going to tell someone that they should buy a home right now.I believe in homeownership, and I have personally benefited from owning real estate. However,

Real estate agents have a reputation for saying it is always a good time to buy.When interest rates were low, buyers were told to take advantage of low rates. When rates increased and inventory

When someone asks me, “How is the real estate market?” my honest answer is usually, “It depends.”That may sound like the typical answer you would expect from a real estate

Buying a home can feel overwhelming when you are not sure what happens first, what comes next, or how many steps stand between scrolling through listings and getting the keys.The good news is that

Let’s be honest. Zillow is fun.It is the adult version of window shopping, except instead of walking past a store, you are sitting on the couch at 9:47 p.m. saying things like, “What if

The Scoop Around the Loop Podcast – Springer Brothers Real Estate TeamAs the fall chill sets in and Halloween decorations take over front lawns, the Scoop Around the Loop crew dives into a

The latest episode of The Scoop Around the Loop is packed with energy, stories, and insights. From the electric atmosphere of the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game to a brand-new Des Moines home

The fall season in Iowa brings two things everyone looks forward to: football and fresh real estate opportunities. In this week’s episode of The Scoop Around the Loop, we dive into the

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Iowa in August, you know there’s one event that rules them all — the Iowa State Fair. This week on The Scoop Around the Loop, we went all in

Speedways, State Fairs, and Zillow Scrolling – An Iowa Summer ConversationIf you’ve lived in Iowa for any amount of time, you know that summer here means three things: fast cars, fair

This week on The Scoop Around the Loop, we're covering everything from Iowa’s most iconic dish to surprising real estate trends and a lighthearted look at Des Moines neighborhoods. Whether you

Summer in Iowa means three things: the Iowa State Fair, RAGBRAI, and folks starting to ask, “How long does it really take to buy a house?”We covered all of that (and more) in the latest

Welcome back to another episode of The Scoop Around the Loop—your go-to Des Moines podcast for all things real estate, lifestyle, and local flavor. In this episode, we’re serving up a

Summer in Central Iowa is officially in full swing—and so is this week’s episode of The Scoop Around the Loop! Whether you're looking for the best places to cool off, curious about what

Welcome to Summer in Des Moines — Patio Drinks, Real Estate Stats, and Real TalkThis week on The Scoop Around the Loop, we’re diving into everything that makes a Des Moines summer great:

Welcome back to another episode recap of The Scoop Around the Loop! Whether you're here to stay in the loop on Des Moines real estate, discover new local developments, or pick up homeownership tips,

Welcome back to The Scoop Around the Loop! This week’s episode is packed with travel tips, real estate insights, and... donuts. A lot of donuts. Here’s what we covered in our latest

We’ve got burgers, housing stats, summer travel tips, and some tough love for new agents — all in this week’s episode of The Scoop Around the Loop.🔥 Memorial Day Grill Out ;