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Steve Stych - Re/Max Concepts

As your real estate guide I feel that you should have the power to buy and sell with confidence!

10/31/2026

Rates are near 7.5% and Fannie Mae expects them to stay close to that through 2027. So the question I keep hearing is a fair one: should you wait?

Honestly, it depends on where you are.

If you are buying your first home, waiting for rates to drop is not always the move. If the payment fits your budget today, waiting could cost you more than it saves. Get pre-approved first, compare more than one lender, and ask about credits toward your rate or closing costs, not just a lower price.

If you are ready to move up, the rate on your next home matters less if you know what you will net on the sale and you price your current home right for today's market. Your equity does real work here.

If you are thinking about downsizing, rates may not be the main factor at all. Pay cash and skip the rate entirely. Or borrow less so the rate matters less. Either way, talk to a tax advisor about your gain before you sell.

This is a balanced market right now. Pricing right matters more than ever, and so does knowing your actual options before you make a call.

Eight slides walk through each situation. If you want to know where you stand, DM me your number, 01 for first home, 02 for moving up, 03 for downsizing, and I will walk you through yours.

Talk soon, Steve

10/22/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 🏡

3905 SW Bluegrass Drive, Ankeny�Sunday, October 25 | 1 to 3 pm

Inside 👇�4 beds | 3.5 baths | 1,835 sq ft�Updated kitchen with stainless appliances�Bay window and fireplace in the living room�Primary suite with a soaking tub and walk-in shower�Finished basement with daylight windows�Three-car garage

Listed at $389,900.

Swipe through, then come see it in person Sunday. Know someone looking in Ankeny? Tag them below.

10/21/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED | 9608 Valdez Dr, Urbandale

The curb doesn’t tell the whole story.�There’s a lot more house inside than you’d guess.�Take the tour and see for yourself.

💲 $334,900

Message me for details or to set up a showing.

10/20/2026

Every week I look at every home for sale in the Des Moines market and find the one buyers are paying the most attention to for a home its age. This week that home picked up 107 saves and 902 views on Zillow.

To put that in perspective: the average for the homes we checked was 20 saves. This one had 438% more than that. We looked at 1,701 homes for sale to find it.

I keep the street and the price out of the post on purpose. Comment DEAL and I'll send you the address and the full numbers. And if you're not ready for that, no pressure at all. I'm happy to just talk through what the numbers mean.

What would make a home stand out to you at this point in your search?

https://steve-stych.vibes-site.com/deals/dcfc6281-e860-4b5c-b319-eebb52f67b98

10/14/2026

Buyers have been paying close attention to one Ankeny home this week, and the numbers show it.

Of the homes we checked on Zillow, the average was 26 saves. This home got 118. That is 354% above that average. It is this week's Deal of the Week, meaning it drew the most saves for a home its age out of the 213 homes we looked at.

Saves and views tell us where attention is going. They do not tell us every buyer came back or made an offer. But when a home pulls that kind of attention, it is worth knowing what it is and why.

I am keeping the address and the full numbers off this post on purpose. Comment DEAL below and I'll send them straight to you.

Talk soon, Steve

https://steve-stych.vibes-site.com/deals/657de8d5-339d-42be-8209-368b56b48da0

10/12/2026

🏡 JUST LISTED 🏡

📍 9608 Valdez Dr, Urbandale�💰 $334,900

Brick front. Mature trees. Walking paths all through the neighborhood, close to Urbandale Golf and Country Club. 🌳⛳

☀️ Sitting room with bay windows that pull in the light�🍳 Updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances�🌤️ Back deck with a retractable awning for sun or shade�🛏️ Three bedrooms upstairs, including a primary with its own bath�🔥 Lower level with a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar and walkout�🛠️ Partially finished basement ready for your own finishing touches�🚗 Two-car attached garage

Want to see it in person? Send me a message and let’s set up a showing. 📲

10/06/2026

Every week I look at the homes for sale across Des Moines and pick the one buyers are paying the most attention to for a home its age. This week, one home stood out.

144 saves on Zillow. 1,135 views. The average saves for the homes we checked was 22. This home had 552% more saves than that average, across 1,783 homes for sale.

Saves and views measure attention. They don't tell us someone toured it or made an offer. But that kind of gap is a signal worth understanding, and I'm happy to walk through what it means with you.

Comment DEAL and I'll send you the address and the full numbers. What would make a home stand out to you right now?

Talk soon, Steve

https://steve-stych.vibes-site.com/deals/61ac874b-3c47-4a90-bc4c-6024e2638f08

10/02/2026

Ankeny has more listings, and buyers are still showing up.

In the three months ending July 31, 2026, new listings rose 16.3% and pending sales rose 10.8%, according to the Real Estate Data Aggregator. So yes, buyers have more to choose from. But they are still making decisions.

The part I would not gloss over is that north and south Ankeny are telling different stories. South Ankeny had a median 24 days on market. North Ankeny was at 56. You are not alone if that feels a little confusing. It usually means the big headline matters less than what is happening near your specific address.

If you want, comment with your street name and I can tell you which set of numbers is more useful to watch. What are you seeing where you live in Ankeny?

Talk soon, Steve

https://steve-stych.vibes-site.com/market-update/ankeny-has-more-listings-but-buyers-are-still-showing-up

10/01/2026

Every week I go through every home for sale in my market and pick the one buyers are paying the most attention to for a home its age. This week that home is in Ankeny.

110 saves and 825 views on Zillow. Among the homes we checked, the average was 25 saves. To put that in perspective, this home had 342% more saves than that average. That kind of attention is worth knowing about, even if you are not sure what to do with it yet.

I am not going to tell you it is perfect or that you need to hurry. What I will do is send you the address and the full numbers if you want them. Comment DEAL below and I will get them to you. What would make a home worth a closer look for you right now?

Talk soon, Steve

https://steve-stych.vibes-site.com/deals/ccf28d11-2581-419d-af8e-8c008fea0293

02/20/2026

🚨 Sold in 4 days in Ankeny. Here is the playbook.

👉 Replaced the carpet before going live (first impressions matter)�👉 Pro video and photos of the property that reached 2,187 views and 71 likes�👉 Negotiated a clean offer with a quick closing

Want results like this? DM me and we will build a plan around your home and your timeline.

Address

1360 Park Square Drive Suite 106
Ankeny, IA
50023

Website

http://www.stychrealty.com/, https://reviews.listingleads.com/steve-stych

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