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Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences

Clean and open designs, with floating vanities and freestanding tubs lead 2015 bathroom trends from the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Contemporary, zen-like retreats have strengthened their hold on North American bathroom design, according to [READ MORE]

Seeing Green

Changes in the industry mean you might be greener than you think. From earth homes in the ’70s to green building in the 1990s, the concept of building responsibly has changed significantly over the past [READ MORE]

A Conversation With: Bill Blue

Longtime abstracter establishes Des Moines business. After working in the abstract and title business for 30 years, Bill Blue decided to strike out on his own in the Des Moines market. Just last month, he [READ MORE]

Safety by the Numbers

Understanding OSHA regulations—and avoiding the statistics. According to one business database, there are more than 20,000 construction-related businesses in the state of Iowa. And according to the state OSHA website, there are more than 50 [READ MORE]

Des Moines Real Estate First Quarter 2015 Recap

There is no doubt that the real estate market in Des Moines has been on fire during the first quarter of 2015. Overall, Des Moines REALTORS® have closed over 2,000 home sales since January 1st, [READ MORE]