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Hubbell Realty launches new homebuilding entity

Hubbell Realty Co. has launched a new homebuilding entity that focuses on build-on-your-lot, particularly in rural Iowa, the West Des Moines-based company announced.

Origin Homes is led by Matt Daniels, who has nearly 20 years of …

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Waukee takes next step in its effort to provide affordable housing

The city of Waukee will soon be accepting proposals from developers to build affordably priced housing on land the city purchased earlier this year. The Waukee City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution seeking requests …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Hubbell Realty sells spec warehouse property for $19.3 million

Hubbell Realty Co. has sold its speculative industrial project in Ankeny’s Crosswinds Business Park to out-of-state investors. Screen grab courtesy Hubbell Realty Co.

A speculative industrial project that Hubbell Realty Co. began building a year ago …

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How to prepare for a recession? CRE pros provide some tips

Interest rates are climbing, inflation is soaring and the GDP declined in 2022’s first quarter.

Signs point to a decline in gross domestic product in second quarter as well, sparking concerns that the the U.S. …

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Polk County Housing Trust Fund awards $597,000 for self-sufficiency programs

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund has approved nearly $600,000 in grants to 11 organizations to help bridge the gap between affordable housing and families in the community. According to a  news release, the grants, from the …

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$336,000 donated to soccer stadium fundraising campaign

Three groups have contributed $336,000 to a campaign supporting the development of the Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza, the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation announced.

Krause Group has proposed developing an outdoor stadium complex on …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Urbandale neighborhood shopping center sold for $16.2 million

An investment group has purchased a neighborhood shopping center in Urbandale, paying $16.2 million for the property, Polk County real estate records show.

The shopping center at 3701 86th St. was built on nearly 13 acres in …

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Site plan for Dave & Buster’s approved by WDM commission

A proposed plan to build a 22,000-square-foot Dave & Buster’s entertainment facility at 190 S. Jordan Creek Parkway was approved this week by the West Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission.

The lot is located …

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How speakers at an architectural conference changed the design of a mixed-use building now under construction in WDM

An aerial photo of the mass timber project under construction at 304 Fifth St. in West Des Moines. Photo special to the Business Record

 

About two years ago, architect Daniel Willrich attended a national convention …

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WDM launches home improvement program in Valley Junction area

Axios Des Moines: West Des Moines officials announced plans on Wednesday to improve the aging neighborhoods around Valley Junction to help local residents and attract first-time homebuyers and young families to the area. The area is …