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City board approves design of Des Moines apartment project

The design of the proposed Foundry Lofts apartment project at 509 SE Sixth St. in Des Moines was approved by the Urban Design Review Board at its meeting on Tuesday. The $15 million project will …

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Report: Iowa’s home insurance market among least stable in US

Iowa has one of the country’s least stable home insurance markets, with home insurance rates nearly doubling since 2020 and insurers paying more in claims than they collect in revenue from premiums, a new report …

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Addition of new apartments in D.M. area pushes vacancy rate to 7.3%

A surge of multifamily development is underway in the Greater Des Moines area with more than 3,000 units currently being built and construction of an additional 4,800 units planned to start over the next three …

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Nominations being accepted for HousingIowa Awards

The 2026 HousingIowa Conference will be Sept. 9-10 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. During the conference, exceptional programs and projects that demonstrate leadership and measurable impact in advancing affordable housing in Iowa …

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Polk County allocates funds to upgrade Oakridge Neighborhood

Oakridge Neighborhood will receive $1.7 million in federal funds to make energy-efficient upgrades and security enhancements for its 700 residents. The investment will fund new furnaces, water heaters, washers and dryers in apartment homes this …

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Housing crisis sparks debate over 50-year mortgages

Several factors have led to the current housing affordability crisis in the U.S.:

Mortgage rates plummeted during the pandemic, setting off bidding wars for homes and driving up home prices for both new and existing…
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Panelists share thoughts on 2026 housing outlook

Twelve percent fewer building permits were issued for the construction of single-family homes and townhouses in the Greater Des Moines area in the first 10 months of 2025 than were issued during the same period …

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Polk County Housing Trust Fund receives $50,000 Bank of America grant 

Bank of America announced it has selected the Polk County Housing Trust Fund as its 2025 Neighborhood Builder for Iowa, recognizing the organization’s work in expanding affordable housing in Polk County. Through the program, the …

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Des Moines project, 4 others receive more than $11M in federal housing tax credits

The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors announced it has awarded more than $11 million in 4% federal housing tax credits to fund the construction and rehabilitation of 781 affordable rental homes across five projects …

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Central Iowa Community Land Trust holds first annual membership meeting

The Central Iowa Community Land Trust, a new affordable housing model announced this spring, held its inaugural membership meeting on Nov. 13 in Des Moines, a next step toward the trust becoming operational. Members voted …

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