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Event Oct. 15-16: Architects convene in Des Moines for fall conference

The Iowa and Central States Region chapters of the American Institute of Architects will host their 2015 fall convention, “Good Design,” Oct. 15 and 16 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans …

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2015 home sales could top 2006 peak in sales


The Greater Des Moines housing market could generate 12,000 home sales this year, topping the 11,185 that were sold at the peak of the housing market in 2006, prior to the Great Recession.


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Bullock is ICREA Broker of the Year

Heath Bullock, who runs the Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) brokerage in Des Moines, was named the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association Broker of the Year during the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo Tuesday in West …

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Urban Land Institute tempers three-year forecast

Real estate markets should expand at healthy levels through 2017, according to the latest consensus forecast from the Urban Land Institute.   The forecast, which was issued today, was not quite as optimistic as a…
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Echo Valley agreement could set a standard

Some of us are fortunate enough to catch a vision in our mind’s eye and watch it become something you can touch. Dreams come true. Mike Coppola is a step closer to seeing his vision…
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Clark elected president of Iowa real estate group

Ken Clark, president of VIA Group Realtors in West Des Moines, has been elected president of the Iowa Realtors Association, which represents 7,000 real estate agents. Clark started his career in 1973 in Pleasantville and …

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Construction employment on the rise in Greater Des Moines

Construction companies working in Greater Des Moines added 400 jobs over the year that ended in August, according to industry group Associated General Contractors of America. At the end of August, Greater Des Moines construction …

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Design work slowed nationally last month, but better in Midwest

The dog days of design work struck in August, with architects reporting a drop in billings for upcoming projects, according to the American Institute of Architects. The AIA reported their billings index dropped to 49.1 …

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A Closer Look: Mark Weinhardt

It has been nearly four years to the day since Holly Logan followed a vacuum cleaner trail to find Mark Weinhardt sweeping the carpet in preparation for the arrival of the first client at a …

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Hy-Vee seeks tax credits for HQ expansion

Hy-Vee Inc. is seeking a tax rebate from the city of West Des Moines for the expansion of its corporate office and conference center, as well as an extension on its construction deadline, The Des Moines …