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Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly

When it comes to new housing, architects and designers are always trying to predict the next “new thing” that consumers want. Residential Architects realize the American family is ever-changing and home owners like the idea [READ MORE]

A Successful Group Effort

The Central Iowa Code Consortium has completed its first proposal process. We often hear that committees are where good ideas go to die. But the Central Iowa Code Consortium (CICC) is proving that cliché wrong. [READ MORE]

A Conversation with Darius Jackson

There’s a new face at Showplace Kitchens. Darius Jackson became the new showroom manager at Showplace Kitchens in Urbandale in July. Contrary to its name, the cabinetry business provides products for kitchen, as well as [READ MORE]

Fourth Quarter Market Progresses Nicely

The new construction market continues to progress nicely in the 4th quarter. September sales were down 10.3% from the previous month, but were up 7.7% over the same quarter last year. September pended sales were [READ MORE]

Non-Compete Agreements: Enforceable if Reasonable

An issue that comes up very often is whether a non-competition agreement is enforceable. In Iowa, non-competition agreements are usually fully enforceable if the terms are reasonable, and the definition of reasonableness has largely already [READ MORE]