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Envision Iowa: Think Tank: What are the experts saying about Iowa’s infrastructure investment needs?

In order for leaders to position Iowa’s organizations for success in a post-pandemic environment, we need a strong and solid infrastructure to support a healthy business climate. In the third and final virtual Envision Iowa …

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Report: Des Moines has competitive rental market

The Greater Des Moines area is one of the 20 most competitive small rental markets in the U.S., with an average of 12 prospective renters competing for each vacant apartment unit in the area, a …

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Proposed affordable housing project receives $400,000 loan

Alley Landing, a 40-unit apartment project proposed at 2701 Douglas Ave., will receive a $400,000 no-interest loan from the federal government to help pay for the $13.2 million project under action approved by the Des …

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Deidre DeJear to lead Oakridge Neighborhood

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Deidre DeJear will serve as the next president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, the nonprofit housing and human services agency announced Tuesday.

DeJear will start in October. She will assume the position previously …

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Veridian’s Racial Economic Equity Incubator receives national recognition

Veridian Credit Union was recently recognized for work leading a Racial Economic Equity (REE) Incubator with community partners in Waterloo. Veridian is one of nine credit unions across the U.S. leading REE Incubators designed to …

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62 housing projects proposed in Iowa awarded state housing tax credits

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 135-unit Linc IV Apartments in Gray’s Station received $1 million in Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits. The project will be located south of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and west of Southwest…
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Dupaco announces partnership to provide down payment assistance

Dupaco Credit Union has announced it will provide down payment assistance through Fannie Mae’s HomeReady Loan Down Payment Assistance program. The program will provide $2,500 to eligible homebuyers, which can be used as a credit …

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Historic Peak Mansion acquired by Invest DSM

The two-story house at 1080 22nd St. is among the properties recently acquired by Invest DSM. The house, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1900. The photo above shows…
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Invest DSM acquires 10 rental properties in Drake neighborhood

Invest DSM has purchased 10 properties east of Drake Park, including the ones shown above at 1079 and 1077 23rd St. The nonprofit plans on renovating the houses. Photo by John Retzlaff

Invest DSM has purchased …

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A look at the Des Moines area home building market

Home buyers unable to find existing homes to purchase are turning to new construction, a more readily available option in a tight market.

In the first six months of 2024, 25% of houses sold in …