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More companies opt for more open, cost-effective offices

More companies are downsizing their office spaces to save money and create open work areas as employees become more mobile and less tied to their desks, The New York Times reported.

In the past three …

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SBA’s Lentell to present at ICREA meeting

The Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, or ICREA, will present Dave Lentell, public information officer with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), at its monthly breakfast meeting on Feb. 3. Lentell will provide an update …

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Globe real estate investment to increase

Global direct real estate investment is expected to increase 20 percent to $380 billion in 2011 from last year, and a sharp rebound in the United States will lead the way, Reuters reported.

Investment volumes …

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Git-N-Go considers two sites

Git-N-Go Convenience Stores Inc. plans to develop a 2,856-square-foot convenience store with eight fueling stations at 806 S.E. 14th St. On Jan. 20, the Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission will consider that site plan …

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A Closer Look: Tiffany Coleman

Tiffany Coleman is the economic development coordinator with the Urbandale Development Association.…

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Regency principal files for bankruptcy

John Gamble, former chief financial officer of the failed Regency real estate companies, will liquidate his assets under federal bankruptcy laws, citing assets of $225,583 and liabilities of nearly $24.6 million due to business creditors. …

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Budget cuts would cost jobs


The “deappropriation” bill that has been launched in the Iowa Legislature largely takes aim at spending for education, natural resources and some areas of health and human services. However, the business community would be affected, …

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Builder confidence remains stagnant from last month

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo sentiment index found that confidence among home builders in January remained unchanged from previous low levels, according to Bloomberg.

The index registered a reading of 16, the …

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Meeting to discuss relief for flooded homeowners

The city of Des Moines will hold a public meeting for the owners of 59 properties in the Four Mile Creek 100-year flood plain and other 100-year flood plain areas that sustained substantial damage from …

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ING wants to sell some property

ING Groep NV, the largest Dutch financial services company, said it’s in talks with potential bidders for parts of its global real estate investment unit as it attempts to reduce property-related risk. The discussions are …