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Is It Taking Forever to Sell a House Around Des Moines Right Now?
Over the twelve weeks ending September 20, 2026, the typical home sale across the metro took 69 days and closed at about 99% of the asking price.
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Aug 31
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A Year Ago, Ankeny Sellers Were Settling. This Summer, They Weren't.
In the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, the median sale price in one Ankeny ZIP climbed to $342,000, up from $315,000 in the same window a year earlier, even as more homes changed hands.
Aug 24
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The myth that big price gains mean sellers can hold firm on price
In the twelve weeks ending August 23, 2026, Clive and part of Des Moines posted the territory's biggest price gains, and both saw sellers close at a smaller share of their asking price than a year before.
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