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Showcase Top Design Trends for 2025

This year’s winning projects showcase a variety of prominent design trends expected to pop up in homes and communities over the next several years. More than 600 projects and professionals in all sectors of the [READ MORE]

Navigating The Maze

Annual Builder Developer Luncheon offers a path through the current economy. Last month Diligent Development hosted its annual Builder Developer Luncheon at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Several speakers addressed a sold-out crowd of local [READ MORE]

Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February

Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and the other registered a decline. Total [READ MORE]

Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Flatlined in 2024

Young Americans are losing their momentum when it comes to homeownership, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Just over one-quarter (26.1%) of Gen Zers owned their home in 2024, [READ MORE]

Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales Edge Higher

A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market. Sales [READ MORE]