by Abbie Dorwart | Sep 13, 2021 | Offices, Who We Are.
2 min readCENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate is proud to be named a top workplace in Iowa for 2021! The Des Moines Register recognized various organizations in Iowa based entirely on surveys about the workplace completed by employees. CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jul 9, 2021 | Buying
5 min readIs it true you’re never too old for a mortgage? A recent study from the National Association of REALTORS® found that older generations, specifically Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation, feel strongly that now is a good time to sell their homes as they... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jul 9, 2021 | Buying, First-Time Homebuyer Series
8 min readReal talk: buying a house can be intimidating. So we created the first-time homebuyer series to take the mystery and anxiety out of the house-hunting process. Dive into our complete guide which covers every step of the process: why you should buy a house,... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jul 7, 2021 | Contests
6 min readEver thought about giving up city life for sustainable country living? Now you can with the development of Middlebrook, the first agrihood in Iowa. Located in Cumming, a small town just 20 minutes south of Des Moines, Middlebrook promises to return its... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jul 4, 2021 | Buying, Market Update
3 min readShould I buy a new home right now or wait until next year? It’s a common question potential buyers are asking themselves right now. The economic recovery that experts forecasted is starting to take shape: the number of mortgages in active forbearance... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jun 4, 2021 | Making A Dent.
2 min readMany of us probably have fond memories of riding our bikes as children: cruising up and down neighborhood streets, racing friends and spending as much time outside in the summer. Unfortunately, not everyone gets to create those memories. One teacher in... 
by Abbie Dorwart | May 17, 2021 | Making A Dent.
4 min read“The purpose of arts education is not to produce more artists, though that is a by-product. The real purpose of arts education is to create complete human beings capable of leading successful and productive lives in a free society.”Dana Gioia, American poet... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Apr 9, 2021 | Market Update
1 min readOur CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate agents have active buyers who are struggling to find their dream homes in the low-inventory market we are currently in. Part of our commitment to giving 121% to our clients includes doing what we can to find homes and... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Feb 17, 2021 | Market Update
5 min readWhat housing market predictions are experts making for 2021? The last year has presented unique challenges to homebuyers and sellers, real estate agents, mortgage bankers and housing experts alike. Some of the biggest trends in the market have included... 
by Abbie Dorwart | Jan 26, 2021 | Home Seller Guide, Selling
13 min readSelling a house for the first time can be just as intimidating as buying a house for the first time. Our home seller series addresses all of your questions by covering every step of the process. We’ll cover: the cost to sell your home; what a listing agent... 