Darson Grantham - The Grantham Group Real Estate Blog

An appraisal gap occurs when a home's appraised value comes in lower than the agreed purchase price, which becomes a real issue for buyers whose offer was above list price in a competitive Des Moines metro market. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who helps buyers structure competitive offers with appropriate appraisal gap protection before they get into this situation. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. In a competitive market, buyers sometimes offer above a home's lis

Property taxes in Polk County Iowa are calculated using assessed value, a statewide residential rollback percentage, and local levy rates set by each city and school district, with effective rates generally landing between 1.3 percent and 1.8 percent of a home's actual value annually. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who helps buyers estimate real property tax costs before they make an offer. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. Iowa's property tax system confuses a lot

Homes in the Des Moines metro typically spend between 20 and 45 days on market before going under contract, though the exact number shifts significantly with season, price point, and condition. Darson Grantham is a DMAAR Board Member who tracks days on market data across every Des Moines metro suburb and helps sellers price and prepare their homes to sell on the fastest realistic timeline. Connect at www.darsongrantham.com. Sellers want one number, but the honest answer is th