Real Estate and Development

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A land of opportunity in the middle of the Pacific


From what Glenn DeStigter understands, some of the most exciting vacation spots on the planet are within a four-hour puddle jump from Guam. He wouldn’t know about that. He does know it is an island …

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Low relocation rate could slow recovery

The percentage of unemployed managers and executives relocating for new positions fell to a record low in the third quarter due to a slightly improved job market and declining home values, according to a report …

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Wells Fargo to file supplemental foreclosure affidavits

Wells Fargo & Co., the largest U.S. home lender, said it will file supplemental foreclosure affidavits to courts in about 55,000 proceedings after finding that some statements “did not strictly adhere to the required procedures,” …

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Federal Home Loan Bank assets drop

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines announced today that it recorded net income of $39.7 million and $83.2 million during the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, compared with net incomes of …

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Quality Automation to be first tenant for Prairie Trail

Quality Automation Graphics will become an anchor tenant for the first office building in Vintage Business Park at the Prairie Trail development in Ankeny, the property’s developer, DRA Properties LC, announced Tuesday. The Ankeny-based technology …

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Sales of existing homes increased in September

Existing home sales climbed for the second month in a row in September, fueling hopes that a housing recovery is under way, CNNMoney.com reported. Sales of previously owned homes rose 10 percent to a seasonally …

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First units sold in Brownstones build-out


The first of four buildings that will make up Hubbell Realty Co.’s Riverwalk Brownstones will be completed by the end of November, representing a slight departure in design and cost from their conceptual cousins, the …

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‘Unexpected’ elements flow in Aviva headquarters


When Jason Crist visited the Aviva USA headquarters that he helped design during the building’s grand opening last week, it was the small details that caught his eye.

“It’s probably one of the neatest parts …

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ISU professor strives for ‘Access for Everyone’


Iowa State University professor of architecture Arvid Osterberg knows there’s a long way to go for his cause.

That hasn’t stopped him from having an unusual career goal: becoming obsolete.

“I guess in a way …

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Changing the architectural game plan


BSB Design Inc. is looking at demand for its architectural services with a nod to a W.I.N.K.

Other firms might do the same during a tight economy in which developers are locked in a “risk …