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HBA of Iowa Legislative Report 2025

After nine working days past the per diem end, the legislative session wrapped up in the early morning hours on May 15. Generally, it was successful, and we accomplished some of our goals, but not [READ MORE]
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Volatile Spring Selling Season Continues

The Census estimate of new home sales posted an unexpected gain in April even as builders and consumers continue to deal with economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates and rising building material costs. Sales of newly [READ MORE]
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Beating the Odds

Kimberley Development sets new record with stunning spec home in West Des Moines. They say that records are made to be broken. When it comes to building spec homes, Bill Kimberley of Kimberley Development has [READ MORE]
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Better Together

National and local leaders come together to promote home building and construction industry. Iowa has long had a reputation for agriculture and as a great place to raise a family. In the construction industry, Iowa [READ MORE]
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A New Vision

Townhome project in Waukee extends Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity mission. When Habitat for Humanity was founded in the 1970s, its mission was to provide an affordable place to live for those who need [READ MORE]