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Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility

Central Iowa Code Consortium begins code recommendation process this month. This month marks the beginning of what could be a dramatic shift in building-related code adoption in central Iowa. Organizers hope the Central Iowa Code [READ MORE]
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DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative

New program intended to offer greater sense of security for agents and homeowners. On July 16, the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® (DMAAR) introduced a Safety Initiative that may well be the first of [READ MORE]
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly

His focus is on the customer. Marshal Tolly is passionate about customer service and it’s at the core of what he does at Renaissance Granite & Quartz, which fabricates and installs natural stone, including granite, [READ MORE]
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Money & Happiness: It’s Complicated

Does more wealth lead to more happiness? Researchers have tackled this question for decades, and although the results have differed, one fact is certain: the relationship between money and happiness can be very complicated. Think [READ MORE]
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Iowa Homes Are Selling Fast

The good news just keeps getting better if you are selling your home in Iowa. Sale prices and number of homes sold continue their upward trend. Sales increased almost 10 percent and average days on [READ MORE]