Shop local this holiday season with our guide to Small Business Saturday in Ankeny on November 28, 2026. Explore Uptown Ankeny, The District at Prairie Trail, and gift ideas from local businesses.

Explore 710 Maple Drive in Huxley, a three-bedroom ranch listed at $255,000 in the Ballard School District. A screened patio, fenced yard, and attached two-car garage add to the appeal, while updates needed throughout offer room to make it your own.

Explore 403 W Centennial Drive in Huxley, Iowa, a three-bedroom ranch in the Ballard School District. Listed at $285,000, this home offers a finished basement, main-level laundry, no HOA, and no direct backyard neighbors.

Explore this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch on one acre in Polk City. Listed at $330,000, 609 Davis Street features an open layout, an oversized detached garage, and a deck and patio near local dining, Saylorville Lake, and Big Creek State Park.

Should you keep your Ankeny home listed during the holidays or take a break? Consider buyer activity, showing schedules, and your moving plans before deciding what makes sense for you.

Plan Thanksgiving weekend in Des Moines with 2026 turkey trots, Festival of Trees & Lights, holiday displays, and ideas for visiting family.

Touring homes in Ankeny this winter? Here are 10 things to notice during a showing, from natural light and drafts to driveways and winter storage.

Explore 2026 holiday markets and craft shows around Des Moines, Ankeny, and West Des Moines. Find dates, locations, handmade gifts, and festive shopping.

From pricing and marketing to negotiations and closing, learn what a Realtor does to help you sell your home in Ankeny and Central Iowa.

Explore this 3-bedroom Beaverdale bungalow listed at $215,000. Built in 1928, it features hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, a three-season porch, and opportunities to make it your own, just a 15-minute walk from Snookies Malt Shop.

Plan your holiday season with 2026 events around Ankeny and Des Moines, including Uptown Wonderlights, Christmas markets, and holiday shopping.

Ankeny’s median sold price rose to $349,000 in October, while closed sales declined and homes sold faster than a year ago. Explore the latest market numbers and what they could mean for your next move.

Buying a home during the holidays in Ankeny, Iowa, could come with a few unexpected advantages. From fewer competing buyers to opportunities to negotiate, here’s why keeping your search going may work in your favor.

Is it too late to buy a home this year? Not necessarily. Here’s what Iowa homebuyers should know about financing, finding a home, inspections, closing timelines and making a move before the end of the year.

Under contract on a home in Iowa? Here's what buyers should know about the home inspection process, from choosing an inspector and reviewing the report to handling repairs and major concerns.

Discover this executive ranch in Altoona’s Ironwood development, offering 3,436 finished square feet, an updated primary suite, a finished walkout lower level, and an in-ground saltwater pool.

Does move-in ready mean completely remodeled? Not necessarily. Here's what Ankeny buyers and sellers should know about this common real estate term—and what actually makes a home feel ready to move into.

Want to live near Ankeny without living in Ankeny? From Huxley and Polk City to Elkhart, Slater and Alleman, here are several small Central Iowa towns worth considering for an easy commute and a quieter lifestyle.

Does finishing your basement before selling your Ankeny home actually pay off? Here's what local homeowners should know about finished versus unfinished basements, buyer appeal and when a basement project may—or may not—make sense.

Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Not necessarily. Here's what Ankeny homebuyers should know about down payments, closing costs, inspections, assistance programs and how much money to have saved before buying.