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Staying Focused

Local remodelers offer their perspective on the current market. In last month’s issue of BUILD Des Moines, several local developers shared their assessment of the 2025 development and construction market (see “Holding Steady,” July 2025). [READ MORE]

A Place for Everyone

Iowa’s ADU law creates new opportunities for families and homeowners. In July a new law went into effect in Iowa that could not only provide an alternative for aging in place, but it could aid [READ MORE]

Inventory Hits 5-Year High, Price Cuts Surge

Slower demand from buyers has more homes for sale now than at any time since 2019, according to the latest market report from Zillow®. With homes lingering on the market and less competition for them, [READ MORE]

New Home Sales Hold Steady at a Relatively Tepid Level

Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the sidelines. Sales of newly built single-family homes edged [READ MORE]

2nd Quarter of 2025, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis

Man, I’ve had a good summer. I mean, a really good summer. The kind of summer where I’ve been able to do just about everything I’ve wanted. And realistically, isn’t that what every entrepreneur hopes [READ MORE]