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‘Houses being built today in Des Moines would not be built tomorrow’ local real estate expert says

Panelists at the discussion on housing affordability included (left to right) Karl Eckhart, vice president of intergovernmental affairs for the National Association of Home Builders; Lauren Johnson, director of communications and community outreach for the Polk …

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Is Des Moines turning its back on affordable new houses? Homebuilders think so

The average value of a building permit for a single-family house in Des Moines in June was $155,785, city records show. The average square footage, 1,251.
     
And that type of housing is …

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Norwalk couple planning the ultimate doghouse

A Norwalk couple is making plans to build the ultimate doghouse for their four dogs – a multifaceted facility that caters to pet owners and their four-legged friends.

Plans call for Paws & Pints to …

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Apartment rents increasing in Des Moines area

The average rent of an apartment in Des Moines reached $903 per month in June, up $14 from what renters were paying a year ago, a survey by RENTCafe.com shows. Altoona apartment rent prices jumped …

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Project at former Franklin school gets green light

The Des Moines City Council this week approved the second and third readings of an ordinance that allows 12 acres at the former Franklin Junior High School site to be rezoned from a limited neighborhood …

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Des Moines plans $5.5 million animal shelter near river

Construction of a $5.5 million animal shelter is slated to begin in 2020 at Southeast 14th and Harriett streets. Architectural rendering by Hartman Trapp Architecture Studio

A new animal control shelter at Southeast 14th and Harriett …

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Vacancy rate for industrial space drops to about 3%

Construction is underway on Hubbell Realty Co.’s Grimes Distribution Center No. 5 along Iowa Highway 141. The 110,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed by year’s end.  Photo provided by Hubbell Realty Co.

The vacancy rate …

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Trusses put in place for pedestrian bridge over Raccoon River

Trusses are being put in place this week on the pedestrian bridge that will connect downtown Des Moines with Gray’s Lake. The trusses were made by Des Moines-based Jensen Construction Co. To see more photos, …

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City board discusses proposed 5-story building in East Village

Nelson Construction & Development plans to build a five-story building with apartments, retail and commercial space on this vacant lot at  418 E. Grand Ave. Photo by Kathy A. Bolten

About 16 years ago, Des Moines …

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Housing trust receives $250,000 grant

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund on Monday was awarded a $250,000 Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant, part of $6.6 million the racetrack and casino donated to area charities and organizations.

Among the recipients of the …