Iowa’s housing market settled into the fall season with more homes available for buyers, as active inventory continued to grow year-over-year. While sales activity followed typical seasonal patterns, the expanded selection of homes across the state is creating more opportunities for buyers heading into the winter months.

Iowa’s housing market entered the fall season with expanding inventory, giving buyers more options even as sales activity followed typical seasonal patterns, according to September housing data from Iowa REALTORS®.

Iowa’s housing market continued to offer buyers more choices in August, with active inventory reaching its highest level in recent months despite a seasonal slowdown in sales activity.

Jill Monnahan has been named the 2026 Iowa REALTOR® of the Year, recognizing her nearly three decades of service to her clients, fellow REALTORS® and the real estate profession.

Ann Roushar has been named the recipient of the 2026 Iowa REALTORS® Impact Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the real estate profession in fewer than 10 years as a REALTOR®.

Jon Yocum, a longtime REALTOR® from the Quad Cities and former president of Iowa REALTORS®, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Iowa REALTORS® OG Powell/Joan Ballantyne Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes a REALTOR® whose passion, dedication and service have made a lasting impact on the profession and the communities they serve.

For Michelle Purdum, serving on the Iowa Real Estate Commission is both an honor and an opportunity to give back to a profession she loves.

Severe weather and flooding impacted hundreds of Des Moines metro-area Iowans this summer. Iowa REALTORS® wants to ensure residents impacted are afforded the resources to rebuild their homes and sense of community through relief grants. 

Iowa’s housing market continued to build its summer inventory in July, giving buyers more options while sales and home prices remained on an upward trajectory. 

Iowa REALTORS® is now accepting nominations for the 2026 REALTOR® of the Year Award, one of the Association's highest honors. 

Iowa's housing market continued to deliver encouraging results in June as inventory expanded and buyer activity remained strong, signaling a healthy summer market with more choices for buyers and continued price appreciation for sellers.

We know how important it is to you to have the most up-to-date and accurate information to be successful in your business. With this in mind, Iowa REALTORS® recently revised a number of standard forms made available to members.