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Waukee IA & Des Moines Realtor with Real Broker, LLC. Helping everyone find homes for sale across the West Metro. As a U.S.

Army Veteran & certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP), I specialize in maximizing your VA home loan benefits.

10/29/2026

Have you ever looked up your home online and thought, "Wait, is that right?" 🤔

Online estimates are a decent starting point, but they can't see your updates, your lot or what actually sold on your street. So here's my offer: I'll pull the homes that really sold near you and send you a value range. Free, and no pressure to do anything with it.

👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "🏡 What's My Home Worth? Free Valuation")

Or comment VALUE and I'll send you the link. Tag a neighbor who's been curious too.

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/28/2026

Today is National First Responders Day. 🚒🚓🚑

To the police officers, firefighters, EMTs and dispatchers who keep the Des Moines metro safe: thank you. You run toward the things the rest of us run from.

Who's a first responder you want to thank? Tag them in the comments so they see the love today. 💙

If I can ever help you or your family with buying or selling, just reach out:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "✉️ Thinking About a Move? Send Me a Message")

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/28/2026

Buying your first home (or your next one) in the Des Moines area? I wrote you a free guide. 📘

👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "📘 Free Des Moines Home Buyer's Guide")

It's 10 pages, plain English and Iowa-specific:
• The 8 steps from first call to keys
• What closing costs really run (about 2–5% of the price)
• Iowa down payment help many buyers never hear about
• Iowa-only steps like abstracts, Iowa Title Guaranty and radon

Enter your email and it lands in your inbox. Or comment BUYER and I'll send it over.

Please share this with someone who's been talking about buying. 🙏

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/28/2026

Before buying in Waukee, look beyond the floor plan and finishes—utility capacity and expansion plans can affect timelines, assessments, service reliability, and long-term resale value. This guide breaks down the local infrastructure factors buyers should investigate, including how growth is shaping water, sewer, electric, and other essential services across the area. For relocating families and new-construction buyers, these details can help identify potential costs and avoid surprises after closing.

https://www.philipryderrealtor-realbrokeragellc.com

10/27/2026

Thinking about listing before spring? Winter showings are a little different in Iowa. Buyers notice these three things first:

1. A clear, salted path from the driveway to the front door (every showing day)
2. Warm, bright lights on. It's dark by 5 pm, so turn on every lamp
3. A recent furnace service receipt on the counter. Buyers ask!

The full prep checklist is in my free Seller's Guide, along with the Iowa seller rules and an example of the costs to sell:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "📗 Free Home Seller's Guide: Sell for Top Dollar")

Know someone who's been talking about selling? Tag them or share this.

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/26/2026

Today is National Day of the Deployed. 🇺🇸

To every service member deployed right now, and to the families keeping things running back home: thank you. The Des Moines metro is thinking of you.

As an Army veteran (2011–2014), I know how much a note from home means. Is someone you love deployed right now? Leave them a message in the comments, or tag them so they see it. 💙

And if your military family is planning a move to central Iowa, I'm always happy to help:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "✉️ Thinking About a Move? Send Me a Message")

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/26/2026

Good news for house hunters: mortgage rates dipped this week. 🧾

The 30-year fixed average fell from 7.40% to 7.32% (Freddie Mac, Oct 22). On a $320,000 Des Moines-area home with 10% down, principal and interest goes from about $1,994 to $1,978 a month. That's roughly $16 a month, or $188 a year.

Here's the thing: the headline rate is only part of it. Your price range, down payment, loan type and credits from a seller can move your payment a lot more. If you want to see YOUR number, grab 15 minutes with me:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "📅 Book a 15-Minute Call with Phil")

Or comment PLAN and I'll send you the link. Know someone watching rates? Share this with them.

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, Oct 22, 2026. Example only, not a loan offer: principal + interest on a $288,000 loan (a $320,000 price with 10% down); taxes and insurance are extra.
Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/26/2026

Waukee’s growth is changing more than the skyline—it affects traffic patterns, school planning, infrastructure, taxes, and long-term resale value. For buyers, the key questions go beyond price: What is approved nearby, how quickly is the area developing, and which improvements are already funded? “Waukee Homes: What Growth Means for Buyers” breaks down the local factors that can protect—or pressure—your investment.

https://www.philipryderrealtor-realbrokeragellc.com

10/25/2026

Sunday vote, Halloween edition! 🎃

Which house are you hitting first on Halloween night?
A) The full-size candy bar house
B) The house with the over-the-top decorations

Drop A or B in the comments, and tag the person in your crew who always votes the other way. 😄

If you're dreaming about your own porch to decorate next October, you can browse every home for sale across the metro here:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "🔎 Search Every Home for Sale in Des Moines")

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

10/24/2026

Today is Make a Difference Day, so let's give some credit where it's due. 💙

Who's making a difference in the Des Moines metro? Tag a local nonprofit, volunteer group, coach, teacher or neighbor who deserves a thank-you. Let's give them some love this weekend.

If there's ever anything I can help you with, buying, selling or just questions, my door's open:
👉 https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor (tap "✉️ Thinking About a Move? Send Me a Message")

Call or text: 515-657-1622

Philip Ryder, REALTOR® | Real Brokerage, LLC | Licensed to sell in Iowa – License #72283000

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Waukee, IA
50263

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https://linktr.ee/philipryderrealtor

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