Week 32, 2026 - DesMoinesMarketValues: How Real Estate Agents Can Use Weekly Analytics to Boost Business
Welcome back to the Des Moines Market Values show, where we are officially bringing back our weekly email updates to deliver local real estate analytics straight to your inbox. Designed specifically to give real estate agents a competitive edge, this week’s tutorial episode breaks down how to leverage our weekly inventory dashboards, pricing trends, and mortgage rate correlations to answer client questions on the spot and win more listings. Whether you are receiving this email notice again after a long break or tuning in on YouTube, stay subscribed and use these actionable market stats to power your real estate business every single week.
Week 31, 2026 - Des Moines July Recap: 8,378 Homes Sold YTD & The Shift to Market Balance
Central Iowa closed out July hitting 8,378 homes sold year-to-date—outpacing last year's pace by 5.5% as inventory climbs toward the 4,500 mark. In this episode, we break down why the market has settled into a balanced 4.0 months of supply, what rising price reductions mean for your listings, and how price tiers under $600k are shifting. Catch the full breakdown and download all 28 market graphics at DesMoinesMarketValues.com!
Week 30, 2026 - Unlocking Mortgage Rates: How the 10-Year Treasury Yield Drives the Market
Want to learn how to predict where mortgage rates are heading before the headlines hit the news? In Week 30 of the SimplyDesMoines show, we demystify the 10-Year Treasury yield, unpack the benchmark "spread," and reveal how tracking this single stat can help you anticipate rate movements. Be sure to Subscribe to the channel to stay ahead of the Central Iowa market every week!
Week 29, 2026 - Plotting the Path: Where We Go From Here
Welcome to Week 29 of the Simply Des Moines Market Values Show with your host, Les Sulgrove! As we hit the heart of July, we are dusting off the forecasting hat to chart the course for the Des Moines and Central Iowa real estate market through the end of the third quarter. In this episode, we will dive into shifting inventory trends—including a massive surge in existing condos and townhomes—and reveal hard-data predictions on home prices, pending sales, and what to expect as we head toward the end of the year. Let’s roll the intro and jump straight into this week's marketplace dashboard!
Week 28, 2026 - 10,000 Price Reductions, Pre-COVID Inventory, and Special Guest Ken Clark!
What happens when you mix serious Central Iowa real estate data with unfiltered banter from a secret, suspiciously warm location? In this special episode of Simply Des Moines Market Values, Les and Ken dive into a balanced summer market, revealing why year-to-date price reductions just crossed a staggering 10,000 milestone while inventory officially climbs back to pre-COVID levels. Tune in for Ken’s hyper-specific closed sales prediction, a heavy dose of playful bickering, and the exact stats you need to price your listings perfectly right now! Don’t forget to stick around for the blooper reel!
Week 27, 2026 - Midyear Market Magic: Why More Homes & Stable Prices Mean Opportunity for You!
Our Central Iowa Midyear Market Review dives deep into the subtle, silent shifts driving our local real estate data as we cross into the second half of the year. We break down why rising housing inventory and stabilizing list prices are quietly creating clear paths of opportunity for both buyers and sellers across the metro. Plus, stick around until the very end for a major channel announcement and the reveal of next week’s special guest—you won't want to miss this!
Week 26, 2026 - NAR Legislative Insights: What "HENRYs," "Style-Sizing," and Revised 2026 Predictions Mean for Des Moines
In this week's episode of Des Moines Market Values, we connect the data from the recent NAR legislative meetings in D.C. directly to our local market. Discover why local inventory is surging toward 4,500 homes while mortgage rates show a new stabilization pattern. We analyze Dr. Jessica Lauts' research on untapped client segments—including the rise of "HENRYs" (High Earners Not Rich Yet) and baby boomers who are "style-sizing" rather than downsizing. Most importantly, stay until the end to see Dr. Lawrence Yun's newly revised, surprising economic predictions for the remainder of 2026.
Week 25, 2026 - The Real Estate Numbers You Weren't Expecting This Week
The Central Iowa real estate market is hitting its stride and ramping up for a powerful summer! This week's episode highlights a major milestone as we comfortably surpassed 6,000 closed sales year-to-date, compounding an upward pace that is outpacing last year's data. Plus, with total inventory climbing past 4,200 listings, the market is striking a healthy balanced sweet spot that gives buyers more options without slowing down momentum. Click the link below to listen to the full episode and find out why these shifting dynamics mean it's a great time to make a move!
Week 23, 2026 - Navigating a Stop-and-Go Real Estate Market
Is the real estate market hot or slow right now? This week, we dive into the "stop and go" feelings agents and consumers are experiencing, while breaking down the latest data on dropping mortgage rates and record-breaking home closings. Plus, we explore a potential shift in how we measure inventory scales to better reflect today's local market conditions. Stick around until the very end to participate in a quick, one-question survey that will help shape the future layout of the show!
Week 22, 2026 - May Real Estate in Des Moines Eases Off The Gas
Are market interest rates causing the summer real estate market to shift gears early? In this week's end-of-month episode, we break down the latest data, tracking a rise in active inventory above 4,000 listings alongside a recent dip in monthly pending sales. Tune in to see the historical graphics going back to 2009 and find out exactly how these trends impact buyers and sellers moving into June.
Week 21, 2026 - More Choices, Smart Sellers: Navigating the Mid-Spring Market Shift
This week on Simply Des Moines Market Values, we explore a great milestone for local buyers as available inventory comfortably crosses the 4,000-listing mark nearly a month earlier than last year. While a recent uptick in mortgage interest rates to 6.51% has caused a normal mid-spring breather in pending sales, the market remains highly active and resilient. In fact, more than 10% of home sellers adjusted their pricing this past week, showing a practical readiness to partner with buyers and keep moving plans on track for the summer. Tune in with Les Sulgrove to see how these expanding choices and seller adjustments are creating some great strategic opportunities for your next move.
Week 20, 2026 - The Truth About BOM: Why I’ve Been Reporting This Stat All Wrong
What’s really in a name? In this week's broadcast, we are diving deep into industry transparency and correcting a mistake I’ve been making since day one. Thanks to a brilliant viewer question from Ted Grandquist at LPT Realty, I realized I’ve been mislabeling a crucial metric and unintentionally giving you the wrong impression about our local data.
We are pulling back the curtain on the BOM (Back on Market) stat to explain the actual math behind that 34% figure—breaking down why a home returns to the market, how it differs from a true "fall-through" rate, and what it actually means for buyers and sellers today. Tune in for some honest data, real numbers, and the ultimate self-check on market clarity!
Week 7, 2026 - Inventory Hits Decade High: 2026 Opens the Door for Central Iowa Buyers
Des Moines Business Review of 2025 Real Estate - Inventory levels peaked at over 4,500 listings in late 2025, offering the most choice for buyers in over a decade. While February remains a prime month for negotiating price reductions, the "make me move" interest rate for many Iowans hovers around 5.75% to 6%, signaling a potential surge in activity if rates continue to stabilize.
Week 6, 2026 - Who's waking up first?
Despite the Super Bowl and Olympic hype, the Des Moines real estate market is heating up as hungry buyers wake up to a 6.1% mortgage rate and a median list price of $330,000. Join Les Sulgrove for Week Six as he explores why inventory is dipping just as we hit the edge of a seller's market, providing the crucial data you need before next week’s big year-end report.
Week 5, 2026 - January Officially Evicted!!
Join Les Sulgrove for Episode 340 as we kick off February with a deep dive into the January 2026 data. From shifting mortgage rates to brand-new statewide momentum forecasts, this episode is packed with the insights you need to navigate the Des Moines metro and beyond.
Week 4, 2026 -Beyond The Frost - 2026 Is Taking Off!
While the weather is freezing, the Des Moines market is moving as existing home inventory finally shifts back into a seller’s market with just 3.6 months of supply. Watch this week’s update to see our new Snapshot Graphic, which reveals exactly why the "perfect storm" of rising availability and cooling prices is a game-changer for your buying power.
Week 3, 2026 - Why 2026 Is The Market We’ve Been Waiting For!
The Des Moines real estate market just hit a huge milestone with mortgage rates dropping to their lowest level since 2022, creating a staggering $46,000 swing in affordability for local buyers. Join us for this week's edition of SimplyDesMoines Market Values as Les breaks down the latest inventory trends and give you an exclusive first look at our 2025 Year-End Heat Map.
Week 2, 2026 - Stop Guessing: A Smarter Way to Track Home Value
Want to see why 2026 is already outperforming last year's housing market? Are you curious how our new, simplified graphics make tracking home values easier than ever? Join Les Sulgrove to see exactly where the Des Moines market is heading this week!
Week 1, 2026 - Are Price Reductions and Lower Rates Creating a New Opportunity in 2026 for Des Moines Real Estate?
In this episode of Des Moines Market Values, we dive deep into the 2025 year-end data, revealing a significant shift toward a buyer's market as inventory rises and median sale prices cool to $285,000. We break down the staggering 19,698 price reductions seen last year and analyze why current 2026 mortgage rates—starting as low as 6.15%—could signal a surge in January activity.
Week 52, 2025 - Des Moines Market Values: From Stable Prices to More Choices
As we wrap up Week 52, the 2025 Des Moines real estate market is shifting into a "balanced" territory with buyer power reaching some of its strongest levels all year. Join us as we break down the final weekly dashboard, revealing how a 12% boost in inventory and stabilizing median sale prices are setting the stage for a major market reset in 2026.
Week 51, 2025 - Des Moines Real Estate: The Calm Before the 2026 Climb!
The Des Moines market is finding its momentum! Join Les Sulgrove for a look at the "Calm Before the Climb" as we celebrate surpassing 1,000 subscribers and explore the positive trends—including rising buying power and a healthy jump in inventory—that are paving the way for a bright 2026.
Week 50, 2025 - Fed's Third Rate Cut, 2024 Sales Total Topped, & The 13,000 Sales Mark is Hit
This week's Des Moines Real Estate Market Update reveals a rare "trifecta" of major news: the latest Fed rate cut, a new 13,000 closed sales milestone, and an update on buyer purchasing power! Click to watch now and understand how these changes impact Central Iowa buyers and sellers before the year ends.
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Week 49, 2025 - The 20,000 Price Reduction Bombshell: Your Blueprint for 2026!
Get a head start on 2026! This week, Les provides essential talking points and downloadable graphics to help you guide both buyer and seller clients through the slower holiday market. Learn why price reductions are trending, how inventory is increasing, and what current interest rate trends mean for the Des Moines real estate landscape as you prepare for the new year.
Week 48, 2025 - Snow, Sales, & Surprises: Des Moines Real Estate's Wild November Wrap-Up!
November was a month of dramatic contrast, shifting from warm early days to a major snowstorm at its close. Yet, the Des Moines real estate market showed resilience in sale pricing. Discover why the median list price is down year-over-year, where the market is still seeing seller's advantage, and if the recent dip in mortgage rates will spark a late-season surge.