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The Year of Backyard Bliss

Climate responsible yards, full and lush plantings, and functionality popular outdoor living trends. Yardzen’s annual trend report compiles yearly trend data from homeowner requests and insights from our expert designers, signaling meaningful changes in landscaping [READ MORE]

A Lifetime of Service

Don Beal recognized with National Association of Home Builders 2023 Exemplary Service to Home Building Award. The Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines (DSM HBA) proudly announced that long-time member, Don Beal, has received [READ MORE]

2nd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis

I love summertime in Iowa! Typically for me, summer means weekends at my parents’ lake house in Clear Lake, grilling outside with my wife and daughters, and hanging out at the Iowa State Fair and [READ MORE]

Single-Family Starts Decline but Permits Post Solid Gain

Single-family production fell back after four straight monthly gains as elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates led to a reduction in home building activity and affordability conditions worsened for home buyers. Overall housing starts [READ MORE]

HBI Construction Labor Market Report’s Top 10 Takeaways

A lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor to expanding home construction and improving housing inventory and affordability. Housing was a bright spot for the economy during the post-covid era, as construction [READ MORE]