From the tiny town of Cumming to the biggest suburbs Ankeny and West Des Moines, there are several markets to choose from in the metro when looking for a new home. But not all suburbs are the same ...

It took a long time for a home sale in the Des Moines metro to pass the $1 million mark. It hasn't taken nearly as long for one to surpass the $5 million threshold. That West Des Moines home topped a ...