Collin Coy Real Estate

09/14/2026

New Construction Homes for Sale!🏡 ❤️

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09/07/2026

Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers! 🏡 💰

Learn how to qualify for down payment assistance from available government and financial Programs! 😃 🙏🏻

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09/06/2026

Another home in Des Moines, IA is now Pending and is expected to close soon. 👍🏼 💰

When this home is sold, it will affect YOUR home's value. 🏡 📈

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08/31/2026

What is Your Home Worth NOW 🏡

Recent home sales have affected your home's value! 💰 📈

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09/21/2023

Installing new floors?

Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install?

At Daylight Properties we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetics.

Since there are a lot of options, we thought we’d drop by and give you some pointers.

Here’s a breakdown of the choices!

Laminate — Laminate flooring is sturdy and resists warping, as well as scuffs or scratches. Aesthetically, it can match almost any style. Cost is between $1 and $7 per square foot.

Hardwood — Hardwood flooring is beautiful, long-lasting, and can go with any decor. It’s susceptible to moisture, however, and costs as much as $14 per square foot.

Vinyl — Vinyl flooring is inexpensive and very resilient. It only costs $1 to $5 per square foot.

Bamboo — Bamboo flooring has similar beauty to hardwood flooring. It’s durable and made from a renewable source. It costs $3 to $8 per square foot.

Ceramic — Ceramic tiles are great for kitchens and bathrooms. They come in a lot of different colors and styles. Cost is between $1 to $20 per square foot.

Linoleum — Linoleum is an eco-friendly choice. It’s also very durable and comes in a lot of vibrant colors. Cost is between $2 to $5 per square foot.

Hope that helps!

And if you or anyone you know wants to sell a property for a fair cash price, give us a call at 515-236-7044. We can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll even pay all closing costs!

09/18/2023

Trying to figure out which types of doors to install in your house?

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on.

But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose.

At Daylight Properties, we’ve been making real-estate-related decisions for quite a while now and, sometimes, those decisions have included which type of door to install in a property.

So we thought we’d pop by with some door-based advice.

Here’s a breakdown of the options based on door material!

Wood — Wood is the long-standing most popular choice for exterior doors, but some people are also using it indoors as well now. They’re easy to paint or tint, and they fit almost any style or decor. They’re also quite durable.

Steel — Steel doors are super durable and require very little upkeep to maintain. They also offer a modern aesthetic and are typically less expensive than wood doors.

Fiberglass — Like steel, fiberglass doors are super durable and require very little upkeep. They also provide good insulation and are resistant to dents. And they can be designed to match almost any aesthetic.

Aluminum — Aluminum doors are popular amongst people who want a modern aesthetic. They’re also very versatile and can be placed in different settings as well as work as exterior or interior doors.

Flush — Made from fiberboard or plywood, flush doors are very affordable and provide decent durability. They’re great for bathrooms or utility rooms.

Hope that helps!

And if you or someone you know wants to sell a property for a fair cash price, give us a call at 515-236-7044. We can make a fair cash offer within 48 hours, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

09/16/2023

Does your house need some repairs?

Well, as you probably guessed, repairing a home is either a good amount of work — if you do it yourself — or a good amount of money.

But just how much?

Well, at Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time… and we’ve learned a thing or two about home repair.

So, here’s an overview of the most common home repairs with our DIY score (1 is crazy difficult, 10 is super easy) and average cost if you’re going to hire a contractor.

Foundation Repair — Average Cost: $10,000, DIY Score: 2

Electrical Issues — Average Cost: $1,000, DIY Score: 1

Water Heater — Average Cost: $800, DIY Score: 4

Water Damage — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 4

Septic System — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 2

HVAC — Average Cost: $5,000, DIY Score: 5

Mold — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 7

Termites — Average Cost: $3,000, DIY Score: 1

Hope that helps give you an idea of what to expect.

And if you prefer to sell your home as-is for a fair cash price, give us a call at 515-236-7044. We can make you an offer within 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks. We’ll pay all closing costs!

09/12/2023

Want to lower your monthly HOA fees?

Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month.

And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments.

How is it done?

Here’s what we recommend!

Ask To See The Budget — It’s a homeowner’s right to review the HOA budget. Ask for a copy and review it. You can ask questions as they come up.

Review HOA Contracts — Many HOAs have outdated and overpriced contracts for the services they hire out for on behalf of homeowners. If possible, it’s worth reviewing and renegotiating these contracts (this is easier if you’re on the HOA board!).

Join The HOA Board — It might take a little extra time to get approved, but being on the HOA board will give you much more insight and control over the budget.

Find New Contractors — If you think that a contractor is overpriced, it’s worth finding a new contractor to lower costs.

Renegotiate Insurance — Insurance is a big part of HOA payments. Whenever your policy gets renewed, prepare to renegotiate terms with your carrier to lower your monthly payment, or investigate other insurance providers.

Property Management Fees — Property management is a large part of most HOA fees. How much is your HOA paying and is it a fair amount? It’s worth reviewing and it’s maybe worth renegotiating.

Hope that helps you lower your monthly HOA payments.

And if you want to sell a property as-is for cash, give us a call at 515-236-7044 — we can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll pay all closing costs!

09/07/2023

Refinancing your mortgage is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment.

But there are also some drawbacks.

At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even refinancing homes.

So SHOULD YOU refinance your mortgage?

Here are some considerations…

Lower Payments — Perhaps the biggest benefit to refinancing a property (and why most homeowners do so) is because it saves them money on their monthly payments. But that’s only the case if there’s quite a bit of equity in the property.

Extra Interest — Keep in mind that by refinancing the mortgage, you might be adding on some extra years to your loan and thereby adding some extra interest that you’ll have to pay over the life of the loan.

Loan Term — When refinancing, the borrower chooses either a 15-year or a 30-year term. That decision will have a huge impact on the monthly payment.

Change Loan Type — You can also change the type of loan you’ve got (since you’re essentially getting a new loan). This can be beneficial if you’re opting for a loan with a lower interest rate.

Ultimately, the choice is yours. If you’re planning to live in the property for quite a while longer and you want to lower your monthly payment, it might not be such a bad idea.

Or if you want to sell your home for a fair cash price, give us a call at 515-236-7044 — we can buy as-is and we’ll even pay all closing costs!

09/07/2023

For many homeowners in Des Moines, the electrical bill is a sizable portion of their monthly expenses.

But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill.

At Daylight Properties, we’ve worked in real estate in Des Moines for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot about buying and selling real estate, renovating homes, working with real estate agents, and yes… even lowering the cost of utilities.

So we thought we’d stop by and offer some practical tips for reducing your monthly electric bill…

Add Insulation — The better insulated your home is, the less money you’ll need to spend to raise or lower the indoor temperature. So it’s a good idea to add insulation to your home or to at least check the existing insulation.

Replace Air Filter — The dirtier your air filter, the harder your AC unit has to work to pump clean air into your home… which means more power being used. So make sure to replace your air filter often!

Lower Water Heater Temp — Your water heater might be hotter than it needs to be… which is to say that it’s using more POWER than it needs to use. You can turn down the temp on your water heater to save some money.

Get a Programmable Thermostat — A programmable thermostat can help you save money on your power bill by allowing you to control exactly how much power you use to heat or cool your home, and when you use it.

Those are just a few ideas — there are a lot of ways to save money on your monthly power bill.

Hope that helps!

If you want to sell your home for a fair cash price, give us a call at 515-236-7044. We can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll pay all closing costs!