New Construction vs Resale Homes in Des Moines: What Nobody Tells You (2026)

Thinking about buying in the Des Moines Iowa Real Estate market in 2026? This video breaks down New Construction vs Resale Homes in Des Moines and covers What Nobody Tells You (2026) — including the Hidden Costs of New Construction Homes like lot premiums, design center upgrades, builder incentives, and HOA surprises. Plus the real pros and cons of resale. Wondering why more people are moving to Des Moines Iowa or even living in Des Moines Iowa? This video breaks it all down. We’ll explore homes for sale Des Moines Iowa, the Des Moines Iowa housing market, and the rising popularity of Waukee Iowa. Whether you’re looking for the fastest growing town you never knew or simply want the latest on the Iowa homes for sale, this is your complete breakdown—including the full Des Moines Iowa real estate agent landscape. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔Thinking of Moving to Des Moines Iowa? 📝 Let Us Help! 📲 Call or Text us: 515-514-6909 📩 Email: [email protected] 📅Free Real Estate Consultation (Zoom Call): https://calendly.com/andre-dugas-expr... ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ ====== 0:00 - Intro: The Big Decision in Des Moines 2026 1:15 - Des Moines Market Data You Need to Know 3:00 - New Construction: Why Buyers Love It 5:30 - Builder Incentives & Interest Rate Buydowns 7:00 - Hidden Costs of New Construction 9:30 - The COVID Build Question Answered 10:45 - Why Resale Might Be the Better Buy 12:30 - Resale Red Flags to Watch For 14:30 - New vs Resale: Which One Wins? 16:00 - What I'd Personally Do Right Now 16:45 - Work With Andre ====== ▶Subscribe 👉    / @desmoinesiowarealestate   ====== If you want to know everything about living in Des Moines Iowa and the surrounding areas, then subscribe▶ and tap the bell🛎 for notifications so you can be the first to know about the current market in Des Moines Iowa.😁 We get calls and emails every day from people just like you, looking for help making their move to Des Moines Iowa and we absolutely love it.😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call☎, shoot us a text📝, or send us an email📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Des Moines Iowa. ====== *DISCLAIMER* All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned is always subject to change and is provided merely as an example at the time of this recording** ====== Andre Dugas Des Moines, Iowa Real Estate Agent | Iowa Real Estate License: S71716000 Brokered by EXP Realty ======