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A Decent Place to Live

Greater Des Moines Habitat expands to serve more communities. Since 1987 Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has been partnering with volunteers, supporters, and potential home buyers to provide affordable housing for Des Moines residents. [READ MORE]

Single-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September

Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging above 7%, single-family starts posted a solid gain in September as more buyers are turning to new homes because of a dearth of inventory in the resale market. Overall housing [READ MORE]

3rd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis

It is the end of October, and in my house, it means that we are all things Halloween! The house is decorated, the candy is out, and the spirit of All-Hallows Eve is much alive [READ MORE]

Construction Labor Shortages Hindering Economic Progress

The country’s severe lack of skilled construction workers is having a harmful impact on the overall economy, according to Ed Brady, President and CEO of the Home Builders Institute (HBI). In the nonprofit organization’s latest [READ MORE]

Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.0% in September

Existing-home sales faded in September, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Among the four major U.S. regions, sales rose in the Northeast but receded in the Midwest, South and West. All four regions registered [READ MORE]