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New Construction Market Data

In January and February, the market performed at a disappointing pace compared to the same months last year. However, March and April sales have been stronger and are assisting in closing the year-over-year gap. Looking [READ MORE]

Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously

Contractors who interact with their homeowner-clients’ insurers must proceed cautiously after a recent Iowa court decision. Earlier this year, the Iowa Court of Appeals rendered a significant decision in the case of 33 Carpenters Construction [READ MORE]

Everybody Wins

Second Annual Gilcrest Trade Show tops last year. The first Gilcrest Trade Show, which was pulled together in a few months and held last spring, surpassed expectations. But it also gave organizer Matt Thompson of [READ MORE]

Sine Die Finally for 2019 Iowa Legislative Session

“Adjournment sine die” is a Latin term that is used to mark the ending of the legislative session in Iowa. The phrase means “without assigning a day for further meeting.” The per diem officially would [READ MORE]

Time to ‘Cycle’ through Some Investment Ideas

If you’ve noticed an increase in bicycle-related events lately, it may be because May is recognized as “Bike Month”—and some cities even observe a specific Bike Week. Of course, bicycling is good exercise and an [READ MORE]