In this episode of Educating Homebuyers, Brady sits down with Matt Mauro — broker, investor, team leader, and part owner at RE/MAX Concepts with over 30 years of experience in the Des Moines market.

Matt reveals why 2025 is the best time in 13 years for buyers to finally gain leverage. He shares his journey from getting licensed in 1995 at just 18 years old to becoming one of the most respected voices in Iowa real estate — plus the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way.

Inside the episode:

• Why buyers have more leverage today than at any time since 2012
• The $23,000 flipping mistake Matt will never make again (and how you can avoid it)
• The truth about renting vs. buying in today’s market
• Creative negotiation strategies that actually work right now
• What first-time buyers need to know about equity, timeframes, and risk

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a home — this episode explains why it might be here.

👉 Connect with Matt: @MattMauroDSM @MauroTeam_RemaxConcepts
👉 Follow Brady: @BradyHayeMortgageTeam