March 2026 Housing Market Update Has The Answers

The Des Moines housing market is heating up for spring 2026. Prices, home sales, and pending activity all increased in March—so should you buy now or wait? The following are what I cover in the market update video! 

Should You Buy Now or Wait?

March Market Overview (Des Moines)

Inventory Update: Are More Homes Hitting the Market?

Home Sales Surge: Up 42%

Pending Sales: What’s Coming Next

Home Prices Rising Again?

Days on Market: What It Really Means

So… Should You Buy Now or Wait?

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

How to Decide What’s Right for You

In this March 2026 market update, I break down exactly what’s happening in the Des Moines metro real estate market, including West Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, and Ankeny. We’re seeing strong momentum heading into the spring market: Active listings up year-over-year Closed sales up 42% month-over-month Pending sales up over 30% Median home price up nearly 9% So what does this mean for buyers and sellers right now? Watch to the end as I answer the question many people are asking: 👉 Should you buy now or wait?