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Strength in Numbers (August 2020)
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From 0 to 60 in No Time (July 2020)
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Baby Boomers Drive Home Renovations (July 2020)
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Learning to Dance in the Rain (June 2020)
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2020 Vision (June 2020)
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Weathering the Crisis (May 2020)
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A Legacy of Leadership (April 2020)
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COVID-19 and the Economy (April 2020)
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Writing A New Story (March 2020)
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Top Five Landscape Trends of 2020 (March 2020)
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DMAAR Gala (February 2020)
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The Hardest Contractor Jobs In America (February 2020)
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Predictions for 2020 (January 2020)
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8 Home Design Trends (January 2020)
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Leading the Way (December 2019)
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Showers Reign in Master Bathroom Remodels (December 2019)
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A Growing Family (November 2019)
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Giving Back (November 2019)
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Meet Your Winners (October 2019)
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The Top 4 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2019 (October 2019)
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A Decent Place to Live (September 2019)
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It’s A Lovely Day in the Neighborhood (September 2019)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2019 Winners (August 2019)
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Making Housing Unaffordable (August 2019)
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A Reputation for Good Work (July 2019)
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Aventura—Living An Active Lifestyle (July 2019)
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Finding A New Home (June 2019)
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Building A Bridge (May 2019)
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It’s What’s on the Outside That Matters (May 2019)
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Reimagining an Ancient Concept (April 2019)
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Taking an Active Role (March 2019)
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The Top Landscape Trends of 2019 (March 2019)
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Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
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Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
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Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
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Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
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A Talented Team (November 2018)
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A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
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Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
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Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
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Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
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Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
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Giving Back (August 2018)
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Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
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Time Well Spent (July 2018)
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A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
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Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
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All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
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2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
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A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
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11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
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The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
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Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
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Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
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DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
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Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
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Giving Back (January 2018)
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In The Spotlight (December 2017)
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The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
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Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
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Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
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K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
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The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
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Spreading the Message (September 2017)
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Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
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11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
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A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
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Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
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There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
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Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
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A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
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Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
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Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
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10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
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The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
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Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
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Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
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Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
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A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
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Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
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Growing a Business (November 2016)
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Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
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The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
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Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
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Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
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Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
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Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
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Land for Sale? (July 2016)
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The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
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Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
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Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
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A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
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Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
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Expert Perspective (March 2016)
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Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
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Late Night With DMAAR® (February 2016)
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Super Kitchen (February 2016)
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It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
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Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
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Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
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Doing Good (December 2015)
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Plot Twist (December 2015)
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Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
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Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
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Building the Future (November 2015)
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AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
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Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
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An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
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Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
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Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
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Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
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Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
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Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
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DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
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Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
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Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
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Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
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Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
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Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
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Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
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Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
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Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
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Seeing Green (April 2015)
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Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
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Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
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Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
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15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
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How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
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Where the Action Is (December 2014)
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Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
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Building a Future (November 2014)
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Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
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October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
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Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
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Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
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Booming Ideas (September 2014)
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HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
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Looking Ahead (July 2014)
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Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
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Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
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Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
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The Big Picture (May 2014)
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The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
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Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
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Big is Back (April 2014)
Do You Know
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Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
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Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
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Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
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Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)
A Conversation With
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A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
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Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
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A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
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A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
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A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
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A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
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A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
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A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
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A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
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A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
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A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
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A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
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A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
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A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
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A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
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A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
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A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
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A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
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A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
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A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
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A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
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A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
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A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
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A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
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A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
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A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
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A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
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A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
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A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
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A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
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A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
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A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
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Zak Fleming (August 2014)
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A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
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A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)
In-Depth
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More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
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Being the Change (July 2020)
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All the Right Pieces (June 2020)
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Contracts & COVID-19 (May 2020)
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Impact on Unemployment Benefits (April 2020)
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A Positive Outlook (March 2020)
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Planning for Future Growth (February 2020)
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2020 Color Trends (January 2020)
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Worth Celebrating (December 2019)
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Signs of Change (November 2019)
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Sellers Beware (October 2019)
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Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back (September 2019)
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It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
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Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
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Everybody Wins (May 2019)
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Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
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ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
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Tough Housing Market Ahead (January 2019)
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Ring Day (December 2018)
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Giving Back (November 2018)
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Not Just Talk (October 2018)
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Checks & Balances (September 2018)
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550 Remodeling List Announced (July 2018)
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Reaching Their Stride (June 2018)
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The Slow Pace of Change (May 2018)
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In Heels & Hardhats (April 2018)
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Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
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New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
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Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
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The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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Digital Design (September 2017)
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Code Consortium Aims High (July 2017)
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Builder Magazine’s Top 100 and Next 100 Named (June 2017)
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Real Advice, Virtual Source (May 2017)
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Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
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A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
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Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
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Visions of Home (January 2017)
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A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
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A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
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Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
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Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
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For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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A Last Gift (June 2016)
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Updates in the Affordable Care Act (April 2016)
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Dreaming Big (February 2016)
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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes (January 2016)
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Majoring in Real Estate (May 2015)
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Safety by the Numbers (April 2015)
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Late Night with DMAAR® (March 2015)
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Getting the Most from Your Exhibiting Experience (January 2015)
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MJ Properties Is True to Ankeny’s Schools (December 2014)
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A Deadly Threat in Iowa’s Homes (November 2014)
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Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
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A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
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A Code is Born (July 2014)
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Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
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When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
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Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
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Leading the Field (April 2014)
Giving Back
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A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
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Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
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A Long Road Home (August 2014)
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Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
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A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)
In Remembrance
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Terry Doling ()
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Pat Mashek (August 2014)
Observations
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First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
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Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
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Form Follows Function (August 2020)
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What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
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Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
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2020 Iowa Legislative Session Recap (May 2020)
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Unprecedented Times For Des Moines Real Estate (April 2020)
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Use This Time to Build Better Systems (April 2020)
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Don’t Let Fears Drive Your Investment Choices (April 2020)
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Off To A Strong Start! (March 2020)
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Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning (March 2020)
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How to Write Blog Content (March 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn From “Big Game” Teams? (February 2020)
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Build a Low Maintenance WordPress Website (February 2020)
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Des Moines Real Estate—2019 Market Review (February 2020)
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2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
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Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
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Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
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Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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Stay On Top Of Your Marketing Plan (December 2019)
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Three Factors to Consider When Making Charitable Gifts (December 2019)
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Compete All Four Quarters If You Want To Win (November 2019)
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Know Your Numbers (November 2019)
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Fed Lowers Target Rate for Third Time in 2019 (November 2019)
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Share Your Financial Abundance with Your Family (November 2019)
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Comparing to Your Neighbors’ Can Lead to Dissatisfaction (October 2019)
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Make a Good First Impression With Your Website (October 2019)
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Residential Real Estate: 3 Quarters Down, 1 To Go (October 2019)
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Not Too Soon for End-of-Year Financial Moves (October 2019)
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Will Market Outperform to Overcome the Slow Start? (September 2019)
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Take a Break (You Deserve It) (September 2019)
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You Can Work to Become a Better Investor (September 2019)
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Home Sale Strategy—Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer (August 2019)
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Find New Business in What is Trending (August 2019)
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Women: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan (August 2019)
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New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
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Something Terrible This Way Comes (July 2019)
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Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day (July 2019)
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Another Way to Get Referrals (June 2019)
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Don’t Let Your Investments Go on “Vacation” (June 2019)
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New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
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Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
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First Quarter Real Estate Sales Off To A Slow Start (April 2019)
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Responding to Negative Social Media Comments (April 2019)
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Are You One of These Bosses? (April 2019)
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New Construction Market Data (March 2019)
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4 Types of Facebook Ads that Will Help You (March 2019)
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Hiring Checklist (March 2019)
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How to Handle Employee Complaints (February 2019)
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Today I’m Going to Talk About Doing it All (February 2019)
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One Year Ends, Another One Begins in Real Estate (February 2019)
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Let’s Talk Websites (January 2019)
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End of the Year Projections (January 2019)
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Transition from Employee to Effective Owner-Leader (January 2019)
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2018 Des Moines Real Estate Year End Predictions (December 2018)
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Your Business End of the Year Legal Checklist (December 2018)
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Boundaries and Defined Responsibilities (December 2018)
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Why People Don’t Always Buy the Lowest Price (November 2018)
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Fall Brings Market Slowdown (November 2018)
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Why Your Business Needs Proper Succession Planning (November 2018)
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September Sneak Peek at Des Moines Home Sales (October 2018)
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Former Employees And Your Right To Disclose (October 2018)
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5 Steps to Achieve This Year’s Goals…This Year! (October 2018)
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Closing Out the Summer New Construction Market (September 2018)
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BYOD: Should Your Business Adopt This Policy? (September 2018)
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Tips For Building a Great Website That Works (September 2018)
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July 2018 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update (August 2018)
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Your Best Advice Might Come from a Marriage Counselor (August 2018)
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Five Website Mistakes to Fix This Summer (August 2018)
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Non-Compete Agreements in Iowa (July 2018)
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Summary Iowa Construction Industry Legislation (July 2018)
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New Construction Market Segmentations (July 2018)
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First Five Months is in the Books (June 2018)
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Take it Down a Notch, Will Ya? (June 2018)
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Spring Selling Season Picks Up (May 2018)
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Misclassification Of Iowa Workers (May 2018)
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A Snowy Start To 2018 Kept Des Moines Buyers Inside (April 2018)
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How Long Should You Keep Business Records? (April 2018)
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It’s Time to Grow (April 2018)
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Construction Inventory on Track for 2018 (March 2018)
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Staying on Track in the New Year (March 2018)
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Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace (March 2018)
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The 2017 Year in Review for Residential Real Estate (February 2018)
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Common Pitfalls When Running a Family Business (February 2018)
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Free Marketing Tips You Can Use Now (February 2018)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong as the Year Ends (January 2018)
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Pay Attention to These Things to Make it To Next Year! (January 2018)
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Discrimination In The Hiring Process (January 2018)
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Should An Unpaid Subcontractor Ever Walk Off The Job? (December 2017)
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Why You Should Consider Facebook Advertisements (December 2017)
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Des Moines 2017 Real Estate Sales Coming To A Close (December 2017)
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Third Quarter Results Are Now In (November 2017)
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Do I Need an Employee Handbook? (November 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Home Inventory On The Rebound (October 2017)
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Trademarks and Business Protection (October 2017)
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Unstuck Your Website (October 2017)
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Rights Amongst Shareholders on Sale of Corporations (September 2017)
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What is an Individual 401(k) Plan? (September 2017)
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Does Your Website Pass the Smell Test? (September 2017)
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Third Quarter Draws to an End (September 2017)
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Are Home Values Rising in the Des Moines Market? (August 2017)
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Obtaining and Conducting Business Using A DBA (August 2017)
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The Underdog vs. The Big Fish (August 2017)
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Considering an Employment Contract? (July 2017)
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Old-School Context for a 21st-Century World (July 2017)
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What are SEP IRAs? (July 2017)
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Construction Branding (June 2017)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap 2017 (May 2017)
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To Sign or Not to Sign (May 2017)
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What is a SIMPLE? (May 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Market Softens a Bit (April 2017)
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We Need to Talk (April 2017)
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Barriers Holding Back Prospective Homebuyers (April 2017)
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New Construction Market Starts Out Strong in 2017 (March 2017)
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Radon—An Invisible Issue (March 2017)
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Nine Great Ways To Turn Coffee Into A Job Interview (March 2017)
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SEO Is Dead, Stop Chasing! (March 2017)
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Boomerangs: Should You Rehire A Former Employee? (March 2017)
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2016—The Residential Real Estate Year of Records (February 2017)
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Important Terms in Construction Agreements (February 2017)
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Five Social Media Tips For A Focused Marketing Strategy (February 2017)
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Want More From Workers? Tell ’em to Take a Break (February 2017)
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New Year, New Threats—Cyberattack Concerns (January 2017)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong (January 2017)
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Business Leaders Need to Watch Out for Woodpeckers (January 2017)
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What’s Your Data Backup Plan? (January 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Market Enters “The Zen Zone” (December 2016)
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Should Employers Postpone Overtime Overhaul? (December 2016)
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Are You Still Asking Those Weird Interview Questions? (December 2016)
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Is Your Password One Of These Phrases? Change It Now (December 2016)
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Fourth Quarter Market Progresses Nicely (November 2016)
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Non-Compete Agreements: Enforceable if Reasonable (November 2016)
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How to Handle Angry Clients or Customers (November 2016)
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Lazy Employees? 6 Workplace Issues to Blame (November 2016)
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Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (November 2016)
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Milestones in Des Moines Residential Real Estate (October 2016)
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Legal Essentials for Starting a New Business (October 2016)
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Maintaining Commitment to Your Business (October 2016)
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How To Build and Better Client Relationships (October 2016)
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This Year’s Four Hottest Kitchen Trends (October 2016)
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New Construction Market Still Strong in 3rd Quarter! (September 2016)
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Drug Testing in the Workplace (September 2016)
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The One Trait Truly Exceptional Salespeople Possess (September 2016)
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Video Quality Matters: 5 Tips for Better Web Video (September 2016)
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Is Your Board Exercising Its Fiduciary Duty? (August 2016)
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Des Moines Home Sales—2016 Past, Present & Future (August 2016)
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Start Being a Leader at Work (August 2016)
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Social Media Cheat Sheet (August 2016)
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When LLC Owners Are Personally Liable (July 2016)
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Market Progresses Nicely in the Second Quarter (July 2016)
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What Does Your Online Profile Say About You? (July 2016)
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Regulation: 24.3% of the Average New Home Price (June 2016)
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Managing Personal Use of Company Vehicles (June 2016)
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9 Ways to Have Better Vacations (June 2016)
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What’s Your Website Say About You? (June 2016)
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Lawsuits in Iowa (May 2016)
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3 Differences Between an Iowa LLC and a Corporation (April 2016)
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A Gentleman’s Agreement (April 2016)
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15 Home Builder Marketing Tips You Should Be Using! (April 2016)
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How to Avoid Paying 4 Huge Taxes (April 2016)
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How to Recruit a Great Salesperson (March 2016)
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The New Construction Market Sees Robust Gains! (March 2016)
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Tips to Getting Paid As a Subcontractor (February 2016)
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Morning Habits to Recharge You And Your Business (February 2016)
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On August 1, OSHA Penalties Are Going Up, Up, Up (February 2016)
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The 7 Ways Most People Ruin Their Own Success (February 2016)
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How to Measure Business Maturity (January 2016)
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More Gains in Commercial Sector Next Year (January 2016)
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It Will Cost You $5 to Fly Your Drone (January 2016)
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Real Estate Des Moines Style—A Year To Remember (January 2016)
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2015 New Construction Market To Finish Strong (January 2016)
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Contractor Marketing in 2016? Instagram FTW! (December 2015)
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Don’t Forget About Year-End Investment Planning (December 2015)
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You’re a Better Boss When You’re a Better Teacher (December 2015)
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Face-to-Face Selling Is Still Effective (December 2015)
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Legal and Ethical Duties on a Construction Project (November 2015)
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Making Team Meetings More Productive for the Workplace (November 2015)
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10 Traits of Successful Salespeople (November 2015)
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New Construction Market Still Remains Strong (November 2015)
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5 Hidden Costs of Running a Business (October 2015)
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10 Signs of a Really Scary Boss (October 2015)
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The Big Picture of Des Moines Real Estate (October 2015)
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7 Bad Habits That Stand in the Way of Your Success (October 2015)
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Leaders Vs. Managers: What’s the Difference? (September 2015)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong (September 2015)
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Dealing with Client Conflict (September 2015)
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Marketing a Construction Business—The Ante (September 2015)
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Money & Happiness: It’s Complicated (August 2015)
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Is Criticism More Effective Than Praise? (August 2014)
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Construction Marketing is About Know, Like, & Trust (August 2015)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong (July 2015)
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I’m Here To Save Your Company Money (July 2015)
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Des Moines Real Estate Second Quarter 2015 Recap (July 2015)
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Non-Competes in the Construction Industry (June 2015)
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Why Being a Workaholic is Actually a Bad Thing (June 2015)
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10 Reasons to Update Your Website (June 2015)
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7 Baby Boomer Housing Trends to Watch (June 2015)
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Attract Buyers With Social Media (May 2015)
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Des Moines Real Estate First Quarter 2015 Recap (April 2015)
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Marketing Your Blog (April 2015)
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Dos and Don’ts to Keep You Out of Court (April 2015)
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It Pays to Own a Home (March 2015)
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What Do Today’s Homebuyers Really Want? (March 2015)
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2014 New Home Market Recap and Start of 2015 Numbers (March 2015)
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Roof Colors Gravitating to Gray (February 2015)
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Why Contractors Need to Create Powerful Testimonials (February 2015)
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Consider the Real Rate of Return on Your Money (February 2015)
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The Real Cost of Employee Turnover in Des Moines (February 2015)
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2014 Des Moines Real Estate Sales—It’s a Wrap (January 2015)
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Cities Build Too: Getting Paid On Public Improvements (January 2015)
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How To Think About Marketing Going Into 2015 (December 2014)
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5 Success Limiting Actions Contractors Should Avoid (December 2014)
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Should You Hire for Skills or for Personality? (December 2014)
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Trade Secret and Patents (December 2014)
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Consider These 10 Basic Tax To-Dos for the Rest of 2014 (November 2014)
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11 Things Your Employees Want You to Tell Them Every Day (November 2014)
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Content Marketing Versus Traditional Advertising (November 2014)
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Handshakes are Nice… But Contracts Are Legal (November 2014)
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Is it Time for Electronic Filings of Legal Documents? (October 2014)
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Des Moines Real Estate Recovery Confirmed (October 2014)
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Iowa Insurers Wrongfully Deny Coverage for Defective Construction (September 2014)
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Networking Mistakes to Avoid (August 2014)
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Review Your Life Insurance Needs (August 2014)
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Drones: Will They Fly in Iowa? (August 2014)
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Des Moines Real Estate Supply & Demand (July 2014)
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Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate (July 2014)
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Transferring Your Business to Your Children (June 2014)
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Like-Kind Exchanges (June 2014)
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Four Ways to Establish a Leadership Style (June 2014)
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Subcontractors Can’t Be Sued—For Now (May 2014)
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HBAI Recap: 2014 Iowa Legislative Session (May 2014)
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Revised Mechanic Lien Law (April 2014)
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100 Graduates Ready To Work For You (April 2014)
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Don’t Neglect Your Own Retirement Plan (April 2014)
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How to Gain Respect in the Workplace as a Manager (April 2014)