Real Estate and Development

For the fifth consecutive month, prices for construction materials increased in February, rising 1.1 percent, according to Wednesday’s Producer Price Index report by the Department of Labor. Year-over-year, construction material prices are up 6.1 percent. …

The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins said Tuesday that it is looking for franchisees to open restaurants in Iowa.

“Dunkin’ Donuts is looking for qualified candidates with food service, operations and real estate …

Rising oil prices and unstable Middle East regimes could mean double trouble for the global economic recovery, but could benefit some segments of the commercial real estate market, REIT.com reported. According to Jonathan Litt, managing …

The Associated General Contractors of America has released a new plan to stimulate demand for construction. The plan, “Building a Stronger Future, A New Blueprint for Economic Growth,” outlines measures to help spur private sector …

Midwest Project Partners Inc. has leased 1,093 square feet of space at 1603 22nd St. in West Des Moines. The tenant was represented by Judy Patterson and Ed Urbanek, both of Iowa Realty Commercial. The landlord, …

U.S. developers of senior housing are looking to enter the Chinese market as that country’s population ages, MarketWatch reported.

Chinese developers “are seeking America’s experience and expertise to help them achieve world-class standards,” said Nie …

State attorneys general and federal officials hope to reach a final settlement with banks over their mortgage-servicing and foreclosure practices within two months, Bloomberg reported.

Those talks involve banks and mortgage investors, Iowa Attorney General …