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HomeShowExpo 2024 Awards (October 2024)
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HomeShowExpo 2024 Builders (October 2024)
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Handing Over The Keys (September 2024)
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Pets are a Priority During Home Renovations (September 2024)
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Habitat at Arts Festival (August 2024)
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Trieste On The Move (July 2024)
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Emerging Summer Trends Report (July 2024)
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Local Studio Shines in National Spotlight (July 2024)
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A Fruitful Enterprise (June 2024)
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Top Interior Design Trends For 2024 (June 2024)
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Making Connections (June 2024)
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Making Strides Toward a Cure (May 2024)
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Quite The Ride (April 2024)
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Starting the Conversation (March 2024)
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Long-Term Forecast (March 2024)
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Open-Concept Kitchens Bounce Back Post-Pandemic (March 2024)
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Proceeding With Caution (February 2024)
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In Or Out? (February 2024)
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This Winter’s Home Design Trends (February 2024)
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Steady Progress Ahead (January 2024)
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Home Design Predictions From Houzz (January 2024)
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A Relationship for the Long Term (December 2023)
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Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2024 (December 2023)
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Framing Our Future (December 2023)
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Building Community (December 2023)
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A Dedicated Force For Change (November 2023)
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Primary Bathrooms Get Bigger During Renovations (November 2023)
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A Decent Place to Live (November 2023)
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HomeShowExpo 2023 Builders (October 2023)
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Record Breaking Fundraiser (October 2023)
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A Culture of Encouragement (September 2023)
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What the Smart Home Looks Like in 2023 (September 2023)
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A Company of Character (September 2023)
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Local Trends in Real Estate (August 2023)
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The Year of Backyard Bliss (August 2023)
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A Lifetime of Service (August 2023)
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A Legacy In Action (July 2023)
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Emerging Summer Trends Report (July 2023)
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Building More Than a House (July 2023)
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A Story to Tell (June 2023)
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Springing into Action (June 2023)
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A New Future (May 2023)
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Showcase Top Design Trends for 2023 (May 2023)
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Better Than Ever (May 2023)
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Truth & Consequences (April 2023)
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Homeowners Renovate for the Long Run (April 2023)
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A Unified Vision (April 2023)
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Building Relationships (March 2023)
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2023 Design Trends Report (March 2023)
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Fact or Feeling? (March 2023)
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Leading To Serve (February 2023)
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In 2023 Sustainability Is Key to Kitchen Renovations (February 2023)
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Changes Ahead (January 2023)
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2023 Home Design Predictions (January 2023)
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The Long Game (December 2022)
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Homeowners Plan to Continue Renovation Projects into 2023 (December 2022)
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Timing Is Everything (November 2022)
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Learning To Adapt (November 2022)
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The Right Partner (October 2022)
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The Brakes Are On (October 2022)
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2020 Hindsight (September 2022)
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Many Hands (September 2022)
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Vanities Take the Spotlight in Primary Bathroom Remodels (September 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Builders (August 2022)
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Award-Winning Homes (August 2022)
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The Merc at Middlebrook (July 2022)
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Emerging Summer Trends Report (July 2022)
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Reason to Celebrate (June 2022)
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A Bright Future (May 2022)
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Trends to Take Outdoors (May 2022)
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A Reputation for Service (April 2022)
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In Good Hands (March 2022)
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Homeowners Splurge on Kitchen Countertops (March 2022)
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Bridging the Gap (February 2022)
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Design Trends 2022 Millennials Flexing Their Muscles (February 2022)
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Riding The Wave 2022 (January 2022)
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2022 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2022)
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Quietly Leading The Way (December 2021)
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Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers (December 2021)
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The Key to Making Dreams Possible (November 2021)
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Spa-throom Design Trends (November 2021)
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Extremely Meaningful (October 2021)
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Top Six Emerging Trends (October 2021)
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Up For The Challenge (September 2021)
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The Family Business (August 2021)
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A Mission to Accomplish (August 2021)
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Making History (July 2021)
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Responding to Change (June 2021)
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‘Cloffices,’ Sweat Rooms, & DIY Determination (June 2021)
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Doing Amazing Things (May 2021)
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Moving Up, and Out (May 2021)
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A Record Year (April 2021)
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Outdoor Living at Home (March 2021)
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A Long Strange Trip (March 2021)
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Developing a Culture of Engagement (February 2021)
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Kitchen Renovations Spotlight Storage (February 2021)
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Unprecedented Times (January 2021)
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2021 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2021)
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Moving Forward (December 2020)
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Cautious Optimism Continues (November 2020)
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Conventions Amid a Pandemic (November 2020)
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Designed to Grow (October 2020)
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A Worthy Milestone (October 2020)
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The Hometown of the Future (September 2020)
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Rhythm of Color (September 2020)
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Strength in Numbers (August 2020)
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From 0 to 60 in No Time (July 2020)
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Baby Boomers Drive Home Renovations (July 2020)
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Learning to Dance in the Rain (June 2020)
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2020 Vision (June 2020)
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Weathering the Crisis (May 2020)
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A Legacy of Leadership (April 2020)
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COVID-19 and the Economy (April 2020)
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Writing A New Story (March 2020)
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Top Five Landscape Trends of 2020 (March 2020)
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DMAAR Gala (February 2020)
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The Hardest Contractor Jobs In America (February 2020)
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Predictions for 2020 (January 2020)
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8 Home Design Trends (January 2020)
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Leading the Way (December 2019)
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Showers Reign in Master Bathroom Remodels (December 2019)
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A Growing Family (November 2019)
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Giving Back (November 2019)
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Meet Your Winners (October 2019)
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The Top 4 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2019 (October 2019)
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A Decent Place to Live (September 2019)
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It’s A Lovely Day in the Neighborhood (September 2019)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2019 Winners (August 2019)
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Making Housing Unaffordable (August 2019)
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A Reputation for Good Work (July 2019)
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Aventura—Living An Active Lifestyle (July 2019)
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Finding A New Home (June 2019)
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Building A Bridge (May 2019)
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It’s What’s on the Outside That Matters (May 2019)
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Reimagining an Ancient Concept (April 2019)
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Taking an Active Role (March 2019)
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The Top Landscape Trends of 2019 (March 2019)
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Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
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Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
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Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
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Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
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A Talented Team (November 2018)
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A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
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Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
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Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
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Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
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Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
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Giving Back (August 2018)
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Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
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Time Well Spent (July 2018)
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A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
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Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
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All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
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2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
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A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
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11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
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The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
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Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
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Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
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DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
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Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
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Giving Back (January 2018)
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In The Spotlight (December 2017)
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The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
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Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
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Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
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K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
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The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
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Spreading the Message (September 2017)
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Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
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11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
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A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
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Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
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There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
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Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
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A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
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Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
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Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
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10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
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The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
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Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
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Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
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Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
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A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
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Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
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Growing a Business (November 2016)
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Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
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The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
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Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
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Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
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Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
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Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
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Land for Sale? (July 2016)
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The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
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Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
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Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
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A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
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Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
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Expert Perspective (March 2016)
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Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
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Late Night With DMAAR® (February 2016)
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Super Kitchen (February 2016)
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It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
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Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
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Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
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Doing Good (December 2015)
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Plot Twist (December 2015)
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Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
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Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
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Building the Future (November 2015)
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AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
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Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
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An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
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Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
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Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
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Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
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Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
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Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
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DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
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Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
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Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
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Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
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Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
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Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
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Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
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Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
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Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
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Seeing Green (April 2015)
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Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
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Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
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Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
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15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
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How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
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Where the Action Is (December 2014)
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Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
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Building a Future (November 2014)
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Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
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October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
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Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
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Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
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Booming Ideas (September 2014)
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HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
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Looking Ahead (July 2014)
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Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
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Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
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Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
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The Big Picture (May 2014)
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The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
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Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
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Big is Back (April 2014)
Do You Know
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Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
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Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
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Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
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Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)
A Conversation With
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A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
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Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
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A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
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A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
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A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
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A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
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A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
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A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
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A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
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A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
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A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
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A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
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A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
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A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
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A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
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A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
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A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
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A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
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A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
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A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
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A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
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A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
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A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
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A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
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A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
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A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
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A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
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A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
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A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
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A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
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A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
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A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
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Zak Fleming (August 2014)
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A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
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A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)
In-Depth
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Twists & Turn (October 2024)
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Animal’s Best Friend (September 2024)
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NKBA: What Is It and What Does It Do? (August 2024)
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Growing by Leaps & Bounds (May 2024)
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Planning for Good Times (April 2024)
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Out with the Old In With the New (January 2024)
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City of Des Moines Implements Changes for Home Builders (February 2023)
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2022 Housing Buzzwords (January 2023)
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The Most Wonderful Time (December 2022)
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Buyers’ Market (November 2022)
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The House That She Built (October 2022)
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A Change for The Better (August 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
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Bee Inspired (June 2022)
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The Next Step (May 2022)
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Just the Beginning (April 2022)
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Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
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Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
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How Can We Help? (January 2022)
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EEOC Update (December 2021)
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Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
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Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
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Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
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No End In Sight (August 2021)
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Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
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Continuing Education (June 2021)
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Changing Perspective (May 2021)
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Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
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A Driving Force (March 2021)
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A Winning Team (February 2021)
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Building a Dream (January 2021)
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The Joy of Reaching Out and Giving Back (December 2020)
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Employee or Independent Contractor? (November 2020)
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Contract Protections for Contractors (October 2020)
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Seller’s Market (September 2020)
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More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
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Being the Change (July 2020)
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All the Right Pieces (June 2020)
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Contracts & COVID-19 (May 2020)
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Impact on Unemployment Benefits (April 2020)
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A Positive Outlook (March 2020)
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Planning for Future Growth (February 2020)
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2020 Color Trends (January 2020)
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Worth Celebrating (December 2019)
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Signs of Change (November 2019)
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Sellers Beware (October 2019)
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Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back (September 2019)
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It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
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Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
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Everybody Wins (May 2019)
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Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
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ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
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Tough Housing Market Ahead (January 2019)
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Ring Day (December 2018)
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Giving Back (November 2018)
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Not Just Talk (October 2018)
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Checks & Balances (September 2018)
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550 Remodeling List Announced (July 2018)
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Reaching Their Stride (June 2018)
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The Slow Pace of Change (May 2018)
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In Heels & Hardhats (April 2018)
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Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
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New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
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Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
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The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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Digital Design (September 2017)
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Code Consortium Aims High (July 2017)
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Builder Magazine’s Top 100 and Next 100 Named (June 2017)
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Real Advice, Virtual Source (May 2017)
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Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
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A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
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Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
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Visions of Home (January 2017)
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A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
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A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
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Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
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Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
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For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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A Last Gift (June 2016)
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Updates in the Affordable Care Act (April 2016)
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Dreaming Big (February 2016)
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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes (January 2016)
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Majoring in Real Estate (May 2015)
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Safety by the Numbers (April 2015)
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Late Night with DMAAR® (March 2015)
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Getting the Most from Your Exhibiting Experience (January 2015)
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MJ Properties Is True to Ankeny’s Schools (December 2014)
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A Deadly Threat in Iowa’s Homes (November 2014)
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Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
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A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
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A Code is Born (July 2014)
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Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
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When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
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Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
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Leading the Field (April 2014)
Giving Back
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A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
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Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
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A Long Road Home (August 2014)
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Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
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A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)
In Remembrance
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Terry Doling ()
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Pat Mashek (August 2014)
Observations
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Buying a Home More Affordable for the First Time Since 2020 (October 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August (October 2024)
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New Home Sales Fall as Buyers Wait Out Anticipated Rate Cut (October 2024)
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Sellers Lose Their Advantage, But Lower Rates (September 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July (September 2024)
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Redfin Reports Existing Home Sales Rose 0.6% Last Month (September 2024)
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Surprise Lift for New Home Sales in July (September 2024)
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2nd Quarter of 2024, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June (August 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June (August 2024)
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Housing Starts Retreat in May (July 2024)
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Pending Home Sales Dropped 2.1% in May (July 2024)
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More Than 3 in 5 Home Listings Are Now ‘Stale’ (July 2024)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (May 2024)
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Millennials Largest Group of Home Buyers (May 2024)
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New Home Sales Hold Steady in February (April 2024)
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Mortgage Applications Increase (April 2024)
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What Will 2024 Bring for the Housing Market? (March 2024)
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Level Up Your Business in 2024 (March 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.1% in January (March 2024)
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4th Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Down in December (February 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Surge on Falling Interest Rates (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November (January 2024)
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The Impact of Pets on Home Buying Decisions (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October (December 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in October (December 2023)
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Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting? (December 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September (November 2023)
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3rd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2023)
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Construction Labor Shortages Hindering Economic Progress (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.0% in September (November 2023)
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What To Know About Sustainable Investing (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August (October 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in August on Higher Mortgage Rates (October 2023)
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When Should You Adjust Your Investment Mix? (October 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Edge Higher in July (September 2023)
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Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains (September 2023)
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What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know? (September 2023)
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2nd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Decline but Permits Post Solid Gain (August 2023)
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HBI Construction Labor Market Report’s Top 10 Takeaways (August 2023)
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New Opportunities for 529 Plan Owners (August 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Edged Higher by 0.2% in May (July 2023)
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What Investors Can—And Can’t—Control (July 2023)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (June 2023)
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Father’s Day Gifts… For Your Kids (June 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Improve in March (May 2023)
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Here’s a Long-Lasting Mother’s Day Gift (May 2023)
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What Should You Do With A Tax Refund? (April 2023)
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Staging A Home Reduced Its Time on Market (April 2023)
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Financial Tips For The Self-Employed (March 2023)
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2023 Residential Construction Outlook (March 2023)
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The Building Industry’s Next Generation of Workers (March 2023)
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Fourth Quarter 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2023)
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Estate Plans Let You Control Your Legacy (February 2023)
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Homebuying Costs Aren’t Coming Down In 2023 (January 2023)
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Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions (January 2023)
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Three Most Impactful Technology Tools For Realtors® (December 2022)
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Charitable Gifts Can Still Provide Tax Benefits (December 2022)
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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Home? (November 2022)
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529 Plans: More Versatile Than Ever (November 2022)
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3rd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2022)
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Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (October 2022)
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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (October 2022)
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Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
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Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
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Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
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Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
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2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
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Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
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Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
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Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
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Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
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Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
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Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
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How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
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10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
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Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
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Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
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2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
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Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
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Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
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What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
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Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
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What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
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Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
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The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
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Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
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Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
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5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
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Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
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Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
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Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
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Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
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Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
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Mark Reetz and Homes by Fleetwood turn theory into practice.
Too many times we look back at the classes we took in high school or college and wonder what the point was. That science fair project on the evaporation rates of different liquids? Not a concern in your daily life. That essay on symbolism in Moby Dick? No one has ever asked about that at a dinner party. That semester you spent learning to square dance in PE? You’ve never needed to remember that.
But Mark Reetz of Homes by Fleetwood took his schooling to heart in more ways than one. And the Animal Rescue League of Iowa can’t thank him enough.
Lesson 1: Take good notes
About eight years ago, Reetz went back to school to get his master’s degree in business.
“I’d owned my own business for quite a while, but I felt the business degree would help me be a better owner and businessman.”
The 84 weeks of night classes at William Penn University, completed while he was still running his business, culminated in a community-oriented thesis project. “The assignment was to come up with a business plan for a company or project that benefited the community,” Reetz explains. “It had to include a marketing plan, a business plan, a whole fictional presentation for faculty members that demonstrated what we’d learned about running a business.”
Lesson 2: Study hard
Reetz had always admired the Animal Rescue League (ARL) and the work the ARL does, so he chose to create a project that honored the group. “Since I already owned a home construction business and I knew how that worked, I thought, ‘Why not combine the two?’”
So he designed a project that used the proceeds from the construction and sale of a home to benefit the ARL. “I did a lot of research into the process, the timing, how it could all work and did this presentation for faculty as if I were really trying to sell the idea. And for the next seven years or so, I kept thinking, ‘Why not do it for real?’”
Lesson 3: Apply your research
Having studied the marketing implications and practical considerations of doing a charitable project of this scope, Reetz knew a lot of elements had to come together in the right way for the effort to be successful.
“The timing had to be right because if you try to promote a home in a brand-new development, it’s a lot harder. It needed to be in a good development, but on one of the last lots so the neighborhood was more established and familiar. And it needed to be done outside of the peak construction months so subs and suppliers had the ability to support it without taking away from their other projects. But it needed to be completed before winter because cold-weather delays can add several thousand dollars to the cost of construction.”
Also, Reetz had to work closely with the ARL to determine the best way to set up the donation.
According to Stephanie Filer, Manager of Special Gifts and Partnerships for ARL, “There are two typical types of partnerships we do. One is where the ARL is simply the beneficiary of a donation or proceeds from an event. The other is where we partner with the donor to promote and participate in the fund-raising event.”
Both parties determined that the simple beneficiary relationship was the most appropriate for the project. “We’ve helped with some of the promotional items, and we’ll participate in any activities he wants to do at closing. But Mark’s the expert, so we’ve left the construction and sales processes to him,” Filer says.
The home, which should be move-in ready by the first part of January, is in the Sterling Trace at Easter Lake development and is one of Homes by Fleetwood’s most popular floor plans. The 3-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot ranch sold just days before Christmas.
“It’s subject to sale,” Reetz says. “But we have an accepted offer. It’s a great home—gas fireplace, hardwood floors in the living spaces, carpeted bedrooms, full basement stubbed for a full bath.”
Filer says, “One of the reasons this project was an easy decision for us was the long-term relationship we’ve had with Mark. He’s been a donor for years and participates in nearly every fund-raising event we hold. We knew he wasn’t doing this to promote himself; it was because he cared about what we do at the ARL.”
Reetz says this project has been a long time coming. “Other than my church, the ARL is the organization closest to my heart,” he says. “I’ve been a regular donor and supporter for a long time, but the sun, moon, and stars didn’t align to do this project until just this year.”
Reetz believes when you’re blessed, you should be blessing others. “You know, I’ve been taught that to whom much is given, much is required. After putting together that plan for my thesis project, I knew I wanted to do it for real,” he says.
You learn a lot of theories throughout your years in school—theories about life, economics, and history. But they say you haven’t really learned something until you can teach it to others.
Mark Reetz may have learned how to put a business and marketing plan into practice as a result of his master’s coursework, but he’s teaching others about giving at the same time. That’s a valuable lesson.
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Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
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Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
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Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
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Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
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A Talented Team (November 2018)
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A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
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Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
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Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
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Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
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Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
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Giving Back (August 2018)
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Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
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Time Well Spent (July 2018)
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A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
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Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
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All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
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2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
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A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
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11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
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The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
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Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
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Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
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DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
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Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
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Giving Back (January 2018)
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In The Spotlight (December 2017)
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The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
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Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
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Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
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K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
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The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
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Spreading the Message (September 2017)
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Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
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11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
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A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
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Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
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There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
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Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
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A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
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Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
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Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
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10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
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The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
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Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
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Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
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Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
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A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
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Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
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Growing a Business (November 2016)
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Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
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The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
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Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
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Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
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Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
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Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
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Land for Sale? (July 2016)
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The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
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Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
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Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
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A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
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Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
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Expert Perspective (March 2016)
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Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
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Late Night With DMAAR® (February 2016)
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Super Kitchen (February 2016)
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It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
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Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
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Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
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Doing Good (December 2015)
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Plot Twist (December 2015)
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Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
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Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
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Building the Future (November 2015)
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AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
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Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
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An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
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Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
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Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
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Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
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Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
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Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
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DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
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Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
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Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
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Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
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Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
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Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
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Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
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Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
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Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
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Seeing Green (April 2015)
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Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
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Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
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Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
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15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
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How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
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Where the Action Is (December 2014)
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Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
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Building a Future (November 2014)
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Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
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October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
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Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
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Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
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Booming Ideas (September 2014)
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HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
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Looking Ahead (July 2014)
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Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
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Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
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Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
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The Big Picture (May 2014)
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The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
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Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
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Big is Back (April 2014)
Do You Know
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Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
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Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
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Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
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Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)
A Conversation With
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A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
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Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
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A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
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A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
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A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
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A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
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A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
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A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
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A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
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A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
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A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
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A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
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A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
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A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
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A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
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A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
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A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
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A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
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A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
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A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
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A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
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A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
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A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
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A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
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A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
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A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
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A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
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A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
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A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
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A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
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A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
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A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
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Zak Fleming (August 2014)
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A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
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A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)
In-Depth
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Twists & Turn (October 2024)
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Animal’s Best Friend (September 2024)
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NKBA: What Is It and What Does It Do? (August 2024)
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Growing by Leaps & Bounds (May 2024)
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Planning for Good Times (April 2024)
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Out with the Old In With the New (January 2024)
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City of Des Moines Implements Changes for Home Builders (February 2023)
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2022 Housing Buzzwords (January 2023)
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The Most Wonderful Time (December 2022)
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Buyers’ Market (November 2022)
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The House That She Built (October 2022)
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A Change for The Better (August 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
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Bee Inspired (June 2022)
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The Next Step (May 2022)
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Just the Beginning (April 2022)
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Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
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Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
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How Can We Help? (January 2022)
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EEOC Update (December 2021)
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Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
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Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
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Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
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No End In Sight (August 2021)
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Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
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Continuing Education (June 2021)
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Changing Perspective (May 2021)
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Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
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A Driving Force (March 2021)
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A Winning Team (February 2021)
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Building a Dream (January 2021)
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The Joy of Reaching Out and Giving Back (December 2020)
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Employee or Independent Contractor? (November 2020)
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Contract Protections for Contractors (October 2020)
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Seller’s Market (September 2020)
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More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
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Being the Change (July 2020)
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All the Right Pieces (June 2020)
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Contracts & COVID-19 (May 2020)
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Impact on Unemployment Benefits (April 2020)
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A Positive Outlook (March 2020)
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Planning for Future Growth (February 2020)
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2020 Color Trends (January 2020)
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Worth Celebrating (December 2019)
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Signs of Change (November 2019)
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Sellers Beware (October 2019)
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Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back (September 2019)
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It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
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Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
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Everybody Wins (May 2019)
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Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
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ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
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Tough Housing Market Ahead (January 2019)
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Ring Day (December 2018)
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Giving Back (November 2018)
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Not Just Talk (October 2018)
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Checks & Balances (September 2018)
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550 Remodeling List Announced (July 2018)
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Reaching Their Stride (June 2018)
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The Slow Pace of Change (May 2018)
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In Heels & Hardhats (April 2018)
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Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
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New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
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Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
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The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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Digital Design (September 2017)
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Code Consortium Aims High (July 2017)
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Builder Magazine’s Top 100 and Next 100 Named (June 2017)
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Real Advice, Virtual Source (May 2017)
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Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
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A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
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Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
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Visions of Home (January 2017)
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A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
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A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
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Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
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Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
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For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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A Last Gift (June 2016)
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Updates in the Affordable Care Act (April 2016)
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Dreaming Big (February 2016)
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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes (January 2016)
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Majoring in Real Estate (May 2015)
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Safety by the Numbers (April 2015)
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Late Night with DMAAR® (March 2015)
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Getting the Most from Your Exhibiting Experience (January 2015)
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MJ Properties Is True to Ankeny’s Schools (December 2014)
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A Deadly Threat in Iowa’s Homes (November 2014)
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Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
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A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
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A Code is Born (July 2014)
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Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
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When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
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Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
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Leading the Field (April 2014)
Giving Back
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A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
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Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
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A Long Road Home (August 2014)
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Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
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A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)
In Remembrance
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Terry Doling ()
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Pat Mashek (August 2014)
Observations
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Buying a Home More Affordable for the First Time Since 2020 (October 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August (October 2024)
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New Home Sales Fall as Buyers Wait Out Anticipated Rate Cut (October 2024)
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Sellers Lose Their Advantage, But Lower Rates (September 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July (September 2024)
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Redfin Reports Existing Home Sales Rose 0.6% Last Month (September 2024)
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Surprise Lift for New Home Sales in July (September 2024)
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2nd Quarter of 2024, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June (August 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June (August 2024)
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Housing Starts Retreat in May (July 2024)
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Pending Home Sales Dropped 2.1% in May (July 2024)
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More Than 3 in 5 Home Listings Are Now ‘Stale’ (July 2024)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (May 2024)
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Millennials Largest Group of Home Buyers (May 2024)
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New Home Sales Hold Steady in February (April 2024)
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Mortgage Applications Increase (April 2024)
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What Will 2024 Bring for the Housing Market? (March 2024)
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Level Up Your Business in 2024 (March 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.1% in January (March 2024)
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4th Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Down in December (February 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Surge on Falling Interest Rates (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November (January 2024)
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The Impact of Pets on Home Buying Decisions (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October (December 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in October (December 2023)
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Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting? (December 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September (November 2023)
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3rd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2023)
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Construction Labor Shortages Hindering Economic Progress (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.0% in September (November 2023)
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What To Know About Sustainable Investing (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August (October 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in August on Higher Mortgage Rates (October 2023)
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When Should You Adjust Your Investment Mix? (October 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Edge Higher in July (September 2023)
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Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains (September 2023)
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What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know? (September 2023)
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2nd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Decline but Permits Post Solid Gain (August 2023)
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HBI Construction Labor Market Report’s Top 10 Takeaways (August 2023)
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New Opportunities for 529 Plan Owners (August 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Edged Higher by 0.2% in May (July 2023)
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What Investors Can—And Can’t—Control (July 2023)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (June 2023)
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Father’s Day Gifts… For Your Kids (June 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Improve in March (May 2023)
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Here’s a Long-Lasting Mother’s Day Gift (May 2023)
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What Should You Do With A Tax Refund? (April 2023)
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Staging A Home Reduced Its Time on Market (April 2023)
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Financial Tips For The Self-Employed (March 2023)
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2023 Residential Construction Outlook (March 2023)
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The Building Industry’s Next Generation of Workers (March 2023)
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Fourth Quarter 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2023)
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Estate Plans Let You Control Your Legacy (February 2023)
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Homebuying Costs Aren’t Coming Down In 2023 (January 2023)
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Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions (January 2023)
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Three Most Impactful Technology Tools For Realtors® (December 2022)
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Charitable Gifts Can Still Provide Tax Benefits (December 2022)
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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Home? (November 2022)
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529 Plans: More Versatile Than Ever (November 2022)
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3rd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2022)
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Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (October 2022)
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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (October 2022)
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Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
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Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
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Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
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Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
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2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
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Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
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Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
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Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
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Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
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Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
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Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
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How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
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10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
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Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
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Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
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2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
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Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
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Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
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What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
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Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
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What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
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Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
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The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
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Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
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Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
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5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
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Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
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Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
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Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
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Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
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Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
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Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
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Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
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Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
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Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
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Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
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What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
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Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
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It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
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Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
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Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
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Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
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March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
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Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
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Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
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Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
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Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
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Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
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Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
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Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
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Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
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The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
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Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
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Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
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You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
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To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
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Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
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Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
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Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
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How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
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What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
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Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
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Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
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The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
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Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
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How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
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First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
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Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
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Form Follows Function (August 2020)
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What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
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Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
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2020 Iowa Legislative Session Recap (May 2020)
-
Unprecedented Times For Des Moines Real Estate (April 2020)
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Use This Time to Build Better Systems (April 2020)
-
Don’t Let Fears Drive Your Investment Choices (April 2020)
-
Off To A Strong Start! (March 2020)
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Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning (March 2020)
-
How to Write Blog Content (March 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn From “Big Game” Teams? (February 2020)
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Build a Low Maintenance WordPress Website (February 2020)
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Des Moines Real Estate—2019 Market Review (February 2020)
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2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
-
Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
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Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
-
Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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Stay On Top Of Your Marketing Plan (December 2019)
-
Three Factors to Consider When Making Charitable Gifts (December 2019)
-
Compete All Four Quarters If You Want To Win (November 2019)
-
Know Your Numbers (November 2019)
-
Fed Lowers Target Rate for Third Time in 2019 (November 2019)
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Share Your Financial Abundance with Your Family (November 2019)
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Comparing to Your Neighbors’ Can Lead to Dissatisfaction (October 2019)
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Make a Good First Impression With Your Website (October 2019)
-
Residential Real Estate: 3 Quarters Down, 1 To Go (October 2019)
-
Not Too Soon for End-of-Year Financial Moves (October 2019)
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Will Market Outperform to Overcome the Slow Start? (September 2019)
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Take a Break (You Deserve It) (September 2019)
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You Can Work to Become a Better Investor (September 2019)
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Home Sale Strategy—Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer (August 2019)
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Find New Business in What is Trending (August 2019)
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Women: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan (August 2019)
-
New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
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Something Terrible This Way Comes (July 2019)
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Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day (July 2019)
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Another Way to Get Referrals (June 2019)
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Don’t Let Your Investments Go on “Vacation” (June 2019)
-
New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
-
Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
-
First Quarter Real Estate Sales Off To A Slow Start (April 2019)
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Responding to Negative Social Media Comments (April 2019)
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Are You One of These Bosses? (April 2019)
-
New Construction Market Data (March 2019)
-
4 Types of Facebook Ads that Will Help You (March 2019)
-
Hiring Checklist (March 2019)
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How to Handle Employee Complaints (February 2019)
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Today I’m Going to Talk About Doing it All (February 2019)
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One Year Ends, Another One Begins in Real Estate (February 2019)
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Let’s Talk Websites (January 2019)
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End of the Year Projections (January 2019)
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Transition from Employee to Effective Owner-Leader (January 2019)
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2018 Des Moines Real Estate Year End Predictions (December 2018)
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Your Business End of the Year Legal Checklist (December 2018)
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Boundaries and Defined Responsibilities (December 2018)
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Why People Don’t Always Buy the Lowest Price (November 2018)
-
Fall Brings Market Slowdown (November 2018)
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Why Your Business Needs Proper Succession Planning (November 2018)
-
September Sneak Peek at Des Moines Home Sales (October 2018)
-
Former Employees And Your Right To Disclose (October 2018)
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5 Steps to Achieve This Year’s Goals…This Year! (October 2018)
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Closing Out the Summer New Construction Market (September 2018)
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BYOD: Should Your Business Adopt This Policy? (September 2018)
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Tips For Building a Great Website That Works (September 2018)
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July 2018 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update (August 2018)
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Your Best Advice Might Come from a Marriage Counselor (August 2018)
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Five Website Mistakes to Fix This Summer (August 2018)
-
Non-Compete Agreements in Iowa (July 2018)
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Summary Iowa Construction Industry Legislation (July 2018)
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New Construction Market Segmentations (July 2018)
-
First Five Months is in the Books (June 2018)
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Take it Down a Notch, Will Ya? (June 2018)
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Spring Selling Season Picks Up (May 2018)
-
Misclassification Of Iowa Workers (May 2018)
-
A Snowy Start To 2018 Kept Des Moines Buyers Inside (April 2018)
-
How Long Should You Keep Business Records? (April 2018)
-
It’s Time to Grow (April 2018)
-
Construction Inventory on Track for 2018 (March 2018)
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Staying on Track in the New Year (March 2018)
-
Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace (March 2018)
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The 2017 Year in Review for Residential Real Estate (February 2018)
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Common Pitfalls When Running a Family Business (February 2018)
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For the third year, Greenland Homes of Clive has given back to the community in a big way in a manner it knows best. The company has built a new home each of the three years and donated all the proceeds to the Children’s Cancer Connection. Families are then selected to receive the homes.
The company’s latest donation to the charity whose mission “serves all families affected by childhood cancer who are living, treated, or diagnosed in the state of Iowa, regardless of the treatment outcome” was $70,000. Over the three years, the builder has contributed a total of $195,000. This past year’s home was built in Bondurant, and a family now lives in it.
“It all began as we were looking for a charity to support, and we felt that it had to be a local one, serving central Iowa. It just felt right to do that,” says Corey Kautz of Greenland Homes. “When we interviewed a family living with childhood cancer, we knew we found the right spot.”
The proceeds for the donation come from donated supplies, Coldwell Banker Realtor Tammy Heckart’s commission, contractors’ labor, and the builder’s profit.
Personal perspective
Kautz says it helps that Heckart had some personal experience with the organization, which had helped her family. “My nephew Dillon at age 4 had cancer, and we saw how much support meant to the family,” she explains. “Besides Dillon’s medical support, his brother Dustin went to siblings’ camp at Camp Heart Connection, the only weeklong summer camp for children with cancer in Iowa, which was most helpful, too. The whole family drew so much help from the organization that it has been important to give back.”
Dillon, now grown and healthy, has been a camp counselor, his way of giving back to the organization that helped his family.
“Last year our donation paid for the entire camp program for the summer and sponsored a few special events,” Heckart says. “I have been to dinner at the camp, and it’s so rewarding, knowing that we could help.”
Children’s Cancer Connection began in 1988. It serves children and families affected by childhood cancer by offering hospital-based programs, support services, camps, and recreation opportunities. The focus is on the entire family for the entire journey.
Support for families
The nonprofit organization offers support groups for parents, siblings, teens, and young adults; oncology and sibling summer camps; survivorship service; scholarships; and various resource and educational materials, according to Emily Fish, the director of donor relations.
She says, “Tammy Heckart and Corey Kautz with Greenland Homes have helped to move Children’s Cancer Connection in a truly new direction. Their continued support of our organization has made an impact on all four of our cornerstone programs. Greenland Homes’ contractors and vendors have made a vital contribution toward making Children’s Cancer Connection the organization that provides children and families with programs, education, recreation, and support on the journey through childhood cancer. We are truly honored to have Tammy, Corey, the Greenland Homes staff, and all the contractors as part of our family. They have made a difference in the lives of our children and families.”
“We have gotten lots of letters from kids who have experienced the camp program and have loved it” Kautz says. “Hearing from them is the real icing on the cake. That’s what makes this all worthwhile.”
Will they do it again? “Each year, our superintendent, Steve Gruver, calls a meeting to discuss the next year’s plans. Originally we were only going to do this for one year. We have now done it for three. We’ll make the decision for next year in the spring.”
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Animal’s Best Friend (September 2024)
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NKBA: What Is It and What Does It Do? (August 2024)
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Growing by Leaps & Bounds (May 2024)
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Planning for Good Times (April 2024)
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Out with the Old In With the New (January 2024)
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City of Des Moines Implements Changes for Home Builders (February 2023)
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2022 Housing Buzzwords (January 2023)
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The Most Wonderful Time (December 2022)
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Buyers’ Market (November 2022)
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The House That She Built (October 2022)
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A Change for The Better (August 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
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Bee Inspired (June 2022)
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The Next Step (May 2022)
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Just the Beginning (April 2022)
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Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
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Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
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How Can We Help? (January 2022)
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EEOC Update (December 2021)
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Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
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Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
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Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
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No End In Sight (August 2021)
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Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
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Continuing Education (June 2021)
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Changing Perspective (May 2021)
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Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
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A Driving Force (March 2021)
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A Winning Team (February 2021)
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Building a Dream (January 2021)
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The Joy of Reaching Out and Giving Back (December 2020)
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Employee or Independent Contractor? (November 2020)
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Contract Protections for Contractors (October 2020)
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Seller’s Market (September 2020)
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More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
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Being the Change (July 2020)
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All the Right Pieces (June 2020)
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Contracts & COVID-19 (May 2020)
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Impact on Unemployment Benefits (April 2020)
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A Positive Outlook (March 2020)
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Planning for Future Growth (February 2020)
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2020 Color Trends (January 2020)
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Worth Celebrating (December 2019)
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Signs of Change (November 2019)
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Sellers Beware (October 2019)
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Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back (September 2019)
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It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
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Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
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Everybody Wins (May 2019)
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Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
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ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
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Tough Housing Market Ahead (January 2019)
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Ring Day (December 2018)
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Giving Back (November 2018)
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Not Just Talk (October 2018)
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Checks & Balances (September 2018)
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550 Remodeling List Announced (July 2018)
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Reaching Their Stride (June 2018)
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The Slow Pace of Change (May 2018)
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In Heels & Hardhats (April 2018)
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Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
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New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
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Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
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The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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Digital Design (September 2017)
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Code Consortium Aims High (July 2017)
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Builder Magazine’s Top 100 and Next 100 Named (June 2017)
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Real Advice, Virtual Source (May 2017)
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Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
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A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
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Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
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Visions of Home (January 2017)
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A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
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A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
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Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
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Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
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For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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A Last Gift (June 2016)
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Updates in the Affordable Care Act (April 2016)
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Dreaming Big (February 2016)
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New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes (January 2016)
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Majoring in Real Estate (May 2015)
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Safety by the Numbers (April 2015)
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Late Night with DMAAR® (March 2015)
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Getting the Most from Your Exhibiting Experience (January 2015)
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MJ Properties Is True to Ankeny’s Schools (December 2014)
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A Deadly Threat in Iowa’s Homes (November 2014)
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Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
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A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
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A Code is Born (July 2014)
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Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
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When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
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Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
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Leading the Field (April 2014)
Giving Back
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A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
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Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
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A Long Road Home (August 2014)
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Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
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A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)
In Remembrance
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Terry Doling ()
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Pat Mashek (August 2014)
Observations
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Buying a Home More Affordable for the First Time Since 2020 (October 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August (October 2024)
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New Home Sales Fall as Buyers Wait Out Anticipated Rate Cut (October 2024)
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Sellers Lose Their Advantage, But Lower Rates (September 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July (September 2024)
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Redfin Reports Existing Home Sales Rose 0.6% Last Month (September 2024)
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Surprise Lift for New Home Sales in July (September 2024)
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2nd Quarter of 2024, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June (August 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June (August 2024)
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Housing Starts Retreat in May (July 2024)
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Pending Home Sales Dropped 2.1% in May (July 2024)
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More Than 3 in 5 Home Listings Are Now ‘Stale’ (July 2024)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (May 2024)
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Millennials Largest Group of Home Buyers (May 2024)
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New Home Sales Hold Steady in February (April 2024)
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Mortgage Applications Increase (April 2024)
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What Will 2024 Bring for the Housing Market? (March 2024)
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Level Up Your Business in 2024 (March 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.1% in January (March 2024)
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4th Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Down in December (February 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Surge on Falling Interest Rates (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November (January 2024)
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The Impact of Pets on Home Buying Decisions (January 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October (December 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in October (December 2023)
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Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting? (December 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September (November 2023)
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3rd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2023)
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Construction Labor Shortages Hindering Economic Progress (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.0% in September (November 2023)
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What To Know About Sustainable Investing (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August (October 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in August on Higher Mortgage Rates (October 2023)
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When Should You Adjust Your Investment Mix? (October 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Edge Higher in July (September 2023)
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Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains (September 2023)
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What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know? (September 2023)
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2nd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Decline but Permits Post Solid Gain (August 2023)
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HBI Construction Labor Market Report’s Top 10 Takeaways (August 2023)
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New Opportunities for 529 Plan Owners (August 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Edged Higher by 0.2% in May (July 2023)
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What Investors Can—And Can’t—Control (July 2023)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (June 2023)
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Father’s Day Gifts… For Your Kids (June 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Improve in March (May 2023)
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Here’s a Long-Lasting Mother’s Day Gift (May 2023)
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What Should You Do With A Tax Refund? (April 2023)
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Staging A Home Reduced Its Time on Market (April 2023)
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Financial Tips For The Self-Employed (March 2023)
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2023 Residential Construction Outlook (March 2023)
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The Building Industry’s Next Generation of Workers (March 2023)
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Fourth Quarter 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2023)
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Estate Plans Let You Control Your Legacy (February 2023)
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Homebuying Costs Aren’t Coming Down In 2023 (January 2023)
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Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions (January 2023)
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Three Most Impactful Technology Tools For Realtors® (December 2022)
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Charitable Gifts Can Still Provide Tax Benefits (December 2022)
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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Home? (November 2022)
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529 Plans: More Versatile Than Ever (November 2022)
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3rd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2022)
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Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (October 2022)
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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (October 2022)
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Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
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Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
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Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
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Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
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2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
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Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
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Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
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Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
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Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
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Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
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Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
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How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
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10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
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Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
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Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
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2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
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Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
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Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
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What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
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Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
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What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
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Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
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The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
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Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
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Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
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5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
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Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
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Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
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Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
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Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
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Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
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Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
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Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
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Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
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Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
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Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
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What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
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Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
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It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
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Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
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Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
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Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
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March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
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Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
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Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
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Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
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Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
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Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
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Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
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Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
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Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
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The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
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Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
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Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
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You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
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To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
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Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
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Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
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Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
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How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
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What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
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Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
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Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
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The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
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Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
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How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
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First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
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Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
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Form Follows Function (August 2020)
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What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
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Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
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2020 Iowa Legislative Session Recap (May 2020)
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Unprecedented Times For Des Moines Real Estate (April 2020)
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Use This Time to Build Better Systems (April 2020)
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Don’t Let Fears Drive Your Investment Choices (April 2020)
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Off To A Strong Start! (March 2020)
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Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning (March 2020)
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How to Write Blog Content (March 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn From “Big Game” Teams? (February 2020)
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Build a Low Maintenance WordPress Website (February 2020)
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Des Moines Real Estate—2019 Market Review (February 2020)
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2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
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Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
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Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
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Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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Stay On Top Of Your Marketing Plan (December 2019)
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Three Factors to Consider When Making Charitable Gifts (December 2019)
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Compete All Four Quarters If You Want To Win (November 2019)
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Know Your Numbers (November 2019)
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Fed Lowers Target Rate for Third Time in 2019 (November 2019)
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Share Your Financial Abundance with Your Family (November 2019)
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Comparing to Your Neighbors’ Can Lead to Dissatisfaction (October 2019)
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Make a Good First Impression With Your Website (October 2019)
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Residential Real Estate: 3 Quarters Down, 1 To Go (October 2019)
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Not Too Soon for End-of-Year Financial Moves (October 2019)
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Will Market Outperform to Overcome the Slow Start? (September 2019)
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Take a Break (You Deserve It) (September 2019)
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You Can Work to Become a Better Investor (September 2019)
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Home Sale Strategy—Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer (August 2019)
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Find New Business in What is Trending (August 2019)
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Women: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan (August 2019)
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New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
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Something Terrible This Way Comes (July 2019)
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Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day (July 2019)
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Another Way to Get Referrals (June 2019)
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Don’t Let Your Investments Go on “Vacation” (June 2019)
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New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
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Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
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First Quarter Real Estate Sales Off To A Slow Start (April 2019)
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Responding to Negative Social Media Comments (April 2019)
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Are You One of These Bosses? (April 2019)
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New Construction Market Data (March 2019)
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4 Types of Facebook Ads that Will Help You (March 2019)
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Hiring Checklist (March 2019)
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How to Handle Employee Complaints (February 2019)
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Today I’m Going to Talk About Doing it All (February 2019)
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One Year Ends, Another One Begins in Real Estate (February 2019)
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Let’s Talk Websites (January 2019)
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End of the Year Projections (January 2019)
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Transition from Employee to Effective Owner-Leader (January 2019)
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2018 Des Moines Real Estate Year End Predictions (December 2018)
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Your Business End of the Year Legal Checklist (December 2018)
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Boundaries and Defined Responsibilities (December 2018)
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Why People Don’t Always Buy the Lowest Price (November 2018)
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Fall Brings Market Slowdown (November 2018)
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Why Your Business Needs Proper Succession Planning (November 2018)
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September Sneak Peek at Des Moines Home Sales (October 2018)
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Former Employees And Your Right To Disclose (October 2018)
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5 Steps to Achieve This Year’s Goals…This Year! (October 2018)
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Closing Out the Summer New Construction Market (September 2018)
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BYOD: Should Your Business Adopt This Policy? (September 2018)
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Tips For Building a Great Website That Works (September 2018)
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July 2018 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update (August 2018)
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Your Best Advice Might Come from a Marriage Counselor (August 2018)
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Five Website Mistakes to Fix This Summer (August 2018)
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Non-Compete Agreements in Iowa (July 2018)
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Summary Iowa Construction Industry Legislation (July 2018)
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New Construction Market Segmentations (July 2018)
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First Five Months is in the Books (June 2018)
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Take it Down a Notch, Will Ya? (June 2018)
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Spring Selling Season Picks Up (May 2018)
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Misclassification Of Iowa Workers (May 2018)
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A Snowy Start To 2018 Kept Des Moines Buyers Inside (April 2018)
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How Long Should You Keep Business Records? (April 2018)
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It’s Time to Grow (April 2018)
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Construction Inventory on Track for 2018 (March 2018)
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Staying on Track in the New Year (March 2018)
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Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace (March 2018)
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The 2017 Year in Review for Residential Real Estate (February 2018)
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Common Pitfalls When Running a Family Business (February 2018)
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Free Marketing Tips You Can Use Now (February 2018)
-
New Construction Market Remains Strong as the Year Ends (January 2018)
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Pay Attention to These Things to Make it To Next Year! (January 2018)
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Discrimination In The Hiring Process (January 2018)
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Should An Unpaid Subcontractor Ever Walk Off The Job? (December 2017)
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Why You Should Consider Facebook Advertisements (December 2017)
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Des Moines 2017 Real Estate Sales Coming To A Close (December 2017)
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Third Quarter Results Are Now In (November 2017)
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Do I Need an Employee Handbook? (November 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Home Inventory On The Rebound (October 2017)
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Trademarks and Business Protection (October 2017)
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Unstuck Your Website (October 2017)
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Rights Amongst Shareholders on Sale of Corporations (September 2017)
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What is an Individual 401(k) Plan? (September 2017)
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Does Your Website Pass the Smell Test? (September 2017)
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Third Quarter Draws to an End (September 2017)
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Are Home Values Rising in the Des Moines Market? (August 2017)
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Obtaining and Conducting Business Using A DBA (August 2017)
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The Underdog vs. The Big Fish (August 2017)
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Considering an Employment Contract? (July 2017)
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Old-School Context for a 21st-Century World (July 2017)
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What are SEP IRAs? (July 2017)
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Construction Branding (June 2017)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap 2017 (May 2017)
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To Sign or Not to Sign (May 2017)
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What is a SIMPLE? (May 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Market Softens a Bit (April 2017)
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We Need to Talk (April 2017)
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Barriers Holding Back Prospective Homebuyers (April 2017)
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New Construction Market Starts Out Strong in 2017 (March 2017)
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Radon—An Invisible Issue (March 2017)
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Nine Great Ways To Turn Coffee Into A Job Interview (March 2017)
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SEO Is Dead, Stop Chasing! (March 2017)
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Boomerangs: Should You Rehire A Former Employee? (March 2017)
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2016—The Residential Real Estate Year of Records (February 2017)
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Important Terms in Construction Agreements (February 2017)
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Five Social Media Tips For A Focused Marketing Strategy (February 2017)
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Want More From Workers? Tell ’em to Take a Break (February 2017)
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New Year, New Threats—Cyberattack Concerns (January 2017)
-
New Construction Market Remains Strong (January 2017)
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Business Leaders Need to Watch Out for Woodpeckers (January 2017)
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What’s Your Data Backup Plan? (January 2017)
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Des Moines Real Estate Market Enters “The Zen Zone” (December 2016)
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Should Employers Postpone Overtime Overhaul? (December 2016)
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Are You Still Asking Those Weird Interview Questions? (December 2016)
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Is Your Password One Of These Phrases? Change It Now (December 2016)
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Fourth Quarter Market Progresses Nicely (November 2016)
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Non-Compete Agreements: Enforceable if Reasonable (November 2016)
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How to Handle Angry Clients or Customers (November 2016)
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Lazy Employees? 6 Workplace Issues to Blame (November 2016)
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Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (November 2016)
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Milestones in Des Moines Residential Real Estate (October 2016)
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Legal Essentials for Starting a New Business (October 2016)
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Maintaining Commitment to Your Business (October 2016)
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How To Build and Better Client Relationships (October 2016)
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This Year’s Four Hottest Kitchen Trends (October 2016)
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New Construction Market Still Strong in 3rd Quarter! (September 2016)
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Drug Testing in the Workplace (September 2016)
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The One Trait Truly Exceptional Salespeople Possess (September 2016)
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Video Quality Matters: 5 Tips for Better Web Video (September 2016)
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Is Your Board Exercising Its Fiduciary Duty? (August 2016)
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Des Moines Home Sales—2016 Past, Present & Future (August 2016)
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Start Being a Leader at Work (August 2016)
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Social Media Cheat Sheet (August 2016)
-
When LLC Owners Are Personally Liable (July 2016)
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Market Progresses Nicely in the Second Quarter (July 2016)
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What Does Your Online Profile Say About You? (July 2016)
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Regulation: 24.3% of the Average New Home Price (June 2016)
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Managing Personal Use of Company Vehicles (June 2016)
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9 Ways to Have Better Vacations (June 2016)
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What’s Your Website Say About You? (June 2016)
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Lawsuits in Iowa (May 2016)
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3 Differences Between an Iowa LLC and a Corporation (April 2016)
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A Gentleman’s Agreement (April 2016)
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15 Home Builder Marketing Tips You Should Be Using! (April 2016)
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How to Avoid Paying 4 Huge Taxes (April 2016)
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How to Recruit a Great Salesperson (March 2016)
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The New Construction Market Sees Robust Gains! (March 2016)
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Tips to Getting Paid As a Subcontractor (February 2016)
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Morning Habits to Recharge You And Your Business (February 2016)
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On August 1, OSHA Penalties Are Going Up, Up, Up (February 2016)
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The 7 Ways Most People Ruin Their Own Success (February 2016)
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How to Measure Business Maturity (January 2016)
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More Gains in Commercial Sector Next Year (January 2016)
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It Will Cost You $5 to Fly Your Drone (January 2016)
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Real Estate Des Moines Style—A Year To Remember (January 2016)
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2015 New Construction Market To Finish Strong (January 2016)
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Contractor Marketing in 2016? Instagram FTW! (December 2015)
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Don’t Forget About Year-End Investment Planning (December 2015)
-
You’re a Better Boss When You’re a Better Teacher (December 2015)
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Face-to-Face Selling Is Still Effective (December 2015)
-
Legal and Ethical Duties on a Construction Project (November 2015)
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Making Team Meetings More Productive for the Workplace (November 2015)
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10 Traits of Successful Salespeople (November 2015)
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New Construction Market Still Remains Strong (November 2015)
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5 Hidden Costs of Running a Business (October 2015)
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10 Signs of a Really Scary Boss (October 2015)
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The Big Picture of Des Moines Real Estate (October 2015)
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7 Bad Habits That Stand in the Way of Your Success (October 2015)
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Leaders Vs. Managers: What’s the Difference? (September 2015)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong (September 2015)
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Dealing with Client Conflict (September 2015)
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Marketing a Construction Business—The Ante (September 2015)
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Money & Happiness: It’s Complicated (August 2015)
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Is Criticism More Effective Than Praise? (August 2014)
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Construction Marketing is About Know, Like, & Trust (August 2015)
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New Construction Market Remains Strong (July 2015)
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I’m Here To Save Your Company Money (July 2015)
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Des Moines Real Estate Second Quarter 2015 Recap (July 2015)
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Non-Competes in the Construction Industry (June 2015)
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Why Being a Workaholic is Actually a Bad Thing (June 2015)
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10 Reasons to Update Your Website (June 2015)
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7 Baby Boomer Housing Trends to Watch (June 2015)
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Attract Buyers With Social Media (May 2015)
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Des Moines Real Estate First Quarter 2015 Recap (April 2015)
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Marketing Your Blog (April 2015)
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Dos and Don’ts to Keep You Out of Court (April 2015)
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It Pays to Own a Home (March 2015)
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What Do Today’s Homebuyers Really Want? (March 2015)
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2014 New Home Market Recap and Start of 2015 Numbers (March 2015)
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Roof Colors Gravitating to Gray (February 2015)
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Why Contractors Need to Create Powerful Testimonials (February 2015)
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Consider the Real Rate of Return on Your Money (February 2015)
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The Real Cost of Employee Turnover in Des Moines (February 2015)
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2014 Des Moines Real Estate Sales—It’s a Wrap (January 2015)
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Cities Build Too: Getting Paid On Public Improvements (January 2015)
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How To Think About Marketing Going Into 2015 (December 2014)
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5 Success Limiting Actions Contractors Should Avoid (December 2014)
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Should You Hire for Skills or for Personality? (December 2014)
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Trade Secret and Patents (December 2014)
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Consider These 10 Basic Tax To-Dos for the Rest of 2014 (November 2014)
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11 Things Your Employees Want You to Tell Them Every Day (November 2014)
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Content Marketing Versus Traditional Advertising (November 2014)
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Handshakes are Nice… But Contracts Are Legal (November 2014)
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Is it Time for Electronic Filings of Legal Documents? (October 2014)
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Des Moines Real Estate Recovery Confirmed (October 2014)
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Iowa Insurers Wrongfully Deny Coverage for Defective Construction (September 2014)
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For the second year, Habitat for Humanity presented its Key Awards in September. The honors are a tribute to the group’s partners in building homes, community, and hope, according to Lance Henning, executive director.
“People who received the awards are ‘bridge builders’ who make a difference,” Henning says. “They somehow have made an impact and have made a difference in housing in the Des Moines area.”
Sometimes, he notes, it’s because of their philanthropy to support Habitat’s programs. Other times it’s their vision or their physical support of local efforts. The awards honor businesses and individuals whose contributions have made a significant impact in serving low-income families and work toward eliminating poverty housing in the community.
“For example,” Henning says, “Tom Urban understands the issues and the overview in the urban core. That is invaluable in our work. And Tanner Kinzler of Kinzler Construction Services in Ames thinks through the practical applications. He helps train our volunteers in how to insulate homes and provides materials to help.”
Henning, who has led local Habitat efforts for 10½ years, says that in 1986, when the program began in Des Moines, the group built only one or two homes each year. That number now is up to 30 homes each year. “This year alone we had 12,000 volunteers. Many, of course, come from corporate groups and churches. Most don’t have specific building training, but they are willing to learn.”
Winners for 2014:
- The Principal Financial Group, Key Corporation Award, for its house and Rock the Block sponsorships, volunteerism by employees, and financial commitment to investing in the Des Moines community
- Stan and Dotty Thurston, Key Individual Award, for their contributions to ReStore through the It Starts at Home capital campaign and for their continued support of decent and affordable housing in Greater Des Moines as well as in El Salvador
- Tanner Kinzler, Key Community Award, for his contributions of time, talent, materials, and financial support
- Mary Louise Neugent, Key Community Award, for her volunteerism in Des Moines and El Salvador, cochairing the 2013 Women Build program, her support of the It Starts at Home capital campaign, and her services as a Habitat board member
- Tom Urban, Key Community Award, for his work in Des Moines neighborhoods and for bringing awareness to the need for change and growth in the city’s low-income neighborhoods
Tanner Kinzler
Tanner Kinzler, CEO of Kinzler Construction Services, has been volunteering for Habitat for a decade or more. “We have donated capital, materials, discounted materials and services, and staff time to consult on energy design. Recently I had the opportunity to participate in the CEO Build and Work on building a home. It was an incredible experience, and it inspired me to get our staff all out to volunteer on a build-together program very soon. I personally plan to seek out additional ways that I can further the mission of Habitat in the future. I have seen how tangible and sustainable the work they do really is,” he says.
“Habitat’s mission to put God’s love into action to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope fulfills a very real need around the world and right here with our friends and neighbors in Des Moines. The results of the collective efforts of all the staff, volunteers, directors, donors, partner families, and community are tangible, transformative, and sustainable.”
Kinzler says the partner families that buy Habitat homes are well prepared to own them and invest in them. “These families stay in the houses, take care of them, and make positive contributions to their neighborhoods and the community. The sweat equity and loan payments from the partner families combined with the contributions of the community close the loop to sustain the mission for future partner families.”
Last year’s recipients in the building industry included Sumner Worth of Gilcrest/Jewett and builder Ron Grubb of Jerry’s Homes.
Habitat Restore
The local Habitat for Humanity organization also is partially funded by the local Habitat ReStore, which sells new and gently used building materials such as used doors, windows, carpet, cabinetry, fixtures, and lighting. It is located at 2200 E. Euclid Avenue on the northwest corner of E. Euclid and I-235. Materials are donated by manufacturers, contractors, retailers, and homeowners. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Habitat also offers a tool lending library to the public.
Henning says that besides building new homes, volunteers also do repairs, add weatherization materials, and add handicap-accessible details to homes that are already owner-occupied.
Habitat for Humanity was started in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. It grew out of a program at Koinonia Farm near Americus, Georgia. The program gained much visibility when former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, began participating in it. To date, some 800,000 homes have been built or repaired and upgraded by Habitat volunteers. Some four million-plus people have been served by the program around the world.
For more information, check out Greater Des Moines Habitat at gdmhabitat.org.
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They only went to the party for the cocktails and the free concert. But when they left, they had a new project on their hands, one unlike anything they’d done before. Things might have turned out differently if Bill Knapp III and Jon Sieck weren’t country music fans. But, as Hal Ketchum once sang, “good country music will never steer you wrong.”
While attending the 2013 International Builders Show in Las Vegas, the Ironwood Homes team received an invitation to attend a cocktail party hosted by LP Building Products, which included a performance by Kix Brooks of country music’s Brooks & Dunn fame.
“We like country music, and LP has been a good partner, so we decided to go,” says Sieck. “We didn’t realize it was also an informational meeting about a charity Kix Brooks represents.”
The nonprofit, Operation Finally Home, which provides mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans, was benefiting from any funds raised at the party and concert, so Brooks gave a brief explanation of the organization’s history and goals.
The Texas-based nonprofit founded in 2005 seeks to honor the veterans and widows who, as its website says, “have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and our way of life.” Finally Home brings together sponsors, builders, contributors, and volunteers to make sure vets and their families can come back to a home of their own when they return from service. The organization has built over 100 homes already and plans to complete at least six more in 2014.
“We were impressed with what they were doing,” Sieck says. “There are similar programs out there, but none of them focus specifically on the housing needs of the vets. That was something we could relate to, of course, so we planned to donate before we left that night.”
Due to some technical difficulties, Sieck and Knapp had to wait a while to make their donation. But it was time well spent.
“We talked about what Finally Home was doing and what it would take to sponsor a project like that,” Sieck explains. “And we decided we wanted to build a house, not just donate money.”
So Ironwood Homes signed on to build the first Operation Finally Home project in Iowa.
“We worked with the Finally Home team to adapt a single-floor home plan to the organization’s criteria,” says Sieck. “They want all their homes to be handicap accessible, even though not all the recipients need that, and there were some other revisions we needed to make for accessibility purposes. Once the plan was finalized, we began seeking out donations and partners to join the project.”
Through designated funds, Finally Home typically covers any gap in costs not met through donations of materials and labor. On the Iowa project, that gap was estimated at $60,000 to $70,000.
“Our goal from the beginning, though, was to not use any of those funds,” Sieck says. “We plan to cover 100 percent of the costs so the national organization doesn’t have to cover anything.”
So far, Ironwood is about 35 percent toward that financial goal. But Knapp and Sieck have been overwhelmed with the willingness of vendors and subcontractors who participated on the home.
“There are no words to express the gratitude we feel to everyone who helped,” Sieck says. “It was a huge effort, and everyone was as proud to be a part of it as we were.”
Operation Finally Home reviewed applications from veterans in Iowa and selected U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Mason to be the recipient of the Ironwood home. Mason, who received a Purple Heart for his service in Afghanistan, was wounded in 2007. He and his wife, Cassie, have two children.
Ironwood broke ground on the home in Polk City the day before Thanksgiving last year and held the ribbon-cutting in mid-July. The 1,700-square-foot Craftsman home, valued at over $300,000, was built on a lot donated by Knapp Properties and, over the past eight months, included donations of materials and time from suppliers and subcontractors every step of the way.
“It took longer than usual to finish this home because everything was donated and had to be scheduled around other projects,” Sieck explains. “But Nathan and Cassie were great to work with and were thrilled to move in and get busy watering their own sod and putting their things in place when we finished in July.”
Knapp and Sieck may not have gone into that concert expecting to take on a long-term project like nothing they’d done before. But, as a good country song will tell you, the road less traveled ain’t for the faint of heart. And your buddies will be there to back you up.
To learn more about other Operation Finally Home projects or to donate to its ongoing work, check out OperationFinallyHome.org. To donate to this project, visit IronwoodIowa.com.
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Homeowners Plan to Continue Renovation Projects into 2023 (December 2022)
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Timing Is Everything (November 2022)
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Learning To Adapt (November 2022)
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The Right Partner (October 2022)
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The Brakes Are On (October 2022)
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2020 Hindsight (September 2022)
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Many Hands (September 2022)
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Vanities Take the Spotlight in Primary Bathroom Remodels (September 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Builders (August 2022)
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Award-Winning Homes (August 2022)
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The Merc at Middlebrook (July 2022)
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Emerging Summer Trends Report (July 2022)
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Reason to Celebrate (June 2022)
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A Bright Future (May 2022)
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Trends to Take Outdoors (May 2022)
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A Reputation for Service (April 2022)
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In Good Hands (March 2022)
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Homeowners Splurge on Kitchen Countertops (March 2022)
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Bridging the Gap (February 2022)
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Design Trends 2022 Millennials Flexing Their Muscles (February 2022)
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Riding The Wave 2022 (January 2022)
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2022 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2022)
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Quietly Leading The Way (December 2021)
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Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers (December 2021)
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The Key to Making Dreams Possible (November 2021)
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Spa-throom Design Trends (November 2021)
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Extremely Meaningful (October 2021)
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Top Six Emerging Trends (October 2021)
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Up For The Challenge (September 2021)
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The Family Business (August 2021)
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A Mission to Accomplish (August 2021)
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Making History (July 2021)
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Responding to Change (June 2021)
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‘Cloffices,’ Sweat Rooms, & DIY Determination (June 2021)
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Doing Amazing Things (May 2021)
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Moving Up, and Out (May 2021)
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A Record Year (April 2021)
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Outdoor Living at Home (March 2021)
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A Long Strange Trip (March 2021)
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Developing a Culture of Engagement (February 2021)
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Kitchen Renovations Spotlight Storage (February 2021)
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Unprecedented Times (January 2021)
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2021 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2021)
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Moving Forward (December 2020)
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Cautious Optimism Continues (November 2020)
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Conventions Amid a Pandemic (November 2020)
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Designed to Grow (October 2020)
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A Worthy Milestone (October 2020)
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The Hometown of the Future (September 2020)
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Rhythm of Color (September 2020)
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Strength in Numbers (August 2020)
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From 0 to 60 in No Time (July 2020)
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Baby Boomers Drive Home Renovations (July 2020)
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Learning to Dance in the Rain (June 2020)
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2020 Vision (June 2020)
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Weathering the Crisis (May 2020)
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A Legacy of Leadership (April 2020)
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COVID-19 and the Economy (April 2020)
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Writing A New Story (March 2020)
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Top Five Landscape Trends of 2020 (March 2020)
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DMAAR Gala (February 2020)
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The Hardest Contractor Jobs In America (February 2020)
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Predictions for 2020 (January 2020)
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8 Home Design Trends (January 2020)
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Leading the Way (December 2019)
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Showers Reign in Master Bathroom Remodels (December 2019)
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A Growing Family (November 2019)
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Giving Back (November 2019)
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Meet Your Winners (October 2019)
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The Top 4 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2019 (October 2019)
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A Decent Place to Live (September 2019)
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It’s A Lovely Day in the Neighborhood (September 2019)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2019 Winners (August 2019)
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Making Housing Unaffordable (August 2019)
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A Reputation for Good Work (July 2019)
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Aventura—Living An Active Lifestyle (July 2019)
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Finding A New Home (June 2019)
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Building A Bridge (May 2019)
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It’s What’s on the Outside That Matters (May 2019)
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Reimagining an Ancient Concept (April 2019)
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Taking an Active Role (March 2019)
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The Top Landscape Trends of 2019 (March 2019)
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Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
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Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
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Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
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Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
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Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
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A Talented Team (November 2018)
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A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
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Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
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Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
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Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
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Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
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Giving Back (August 2018)
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Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
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Time Well Spent (July 2018)
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A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
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Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
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All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
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2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
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A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
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11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
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The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
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Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
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Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
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DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
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Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
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Giving Back (January 2018)
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In The Spotlight (December 2017)
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The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
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Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
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Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
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K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
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The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
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Spreading the Message (September 2017)
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Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
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11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
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A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
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Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
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There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
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Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
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A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
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Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
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Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
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10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
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The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
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Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
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Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
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Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
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A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
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Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
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Growing a Business (November 2016)
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Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
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The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
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Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
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Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
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Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
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Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
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Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
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Land for Sale? (July 2016)
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The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
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Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
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Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
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A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
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Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
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Expert Perspective (March 2016)
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Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
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Late Night With DMAAR® (February 2016)
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Super Kitchen (February 2016)
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It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
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Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
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Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
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Doing Good (December 2015)
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Plot Twist (December 2015)
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Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
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Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
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Building the Future (November 2015)
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AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
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Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
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An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
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Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
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Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
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Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
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Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
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Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
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DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
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Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
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Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
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Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
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Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
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Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
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Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
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Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
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Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
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Seeing Green (April 2015)
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Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
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Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
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Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
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15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
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How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
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Where the Action Is (December 2014)
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Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
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Building a Future (November 2014)
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Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
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October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
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Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
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Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
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Booming Ideas (September 2014)
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HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
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Looking Ahead (July 2014)
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Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
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Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
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Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
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The Big Picture (May 2014)
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The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
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Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
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Big is Back (April 2014)
Do You Know
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Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
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Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
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Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
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Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)
A Conversation With
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A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
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Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
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A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
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A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
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A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
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A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
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A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
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A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
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A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
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A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
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A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
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A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
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A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
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A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
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A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
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A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
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A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
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A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
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A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
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A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
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A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
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A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
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A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
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A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
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A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
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A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
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A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
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A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
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A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
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A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
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A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
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A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
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Zak Fleming (August 2014)
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A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
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A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)
In-Depth
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Twists & Turn (October 2024)
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Animal’s Best Friend (September 2024)
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NKBA: What Is It and What Does It Do? (August 2024)
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Growing by Leaps & Bounds (May 2024)
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Planning for Good Times (April 2024)
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Out with the Old In With the New (January 2024)
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City of Des Moines Implements Changes for Home Builders (February 2023)
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2022 Housing Buzzwords (January 2023)
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The Most Wonderful Time (December 2022)
-
Buyers’ Market (November 2022)
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The House That She Built (October 2022)
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A Change for The Better (August 2022)
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HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
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Bee Inspired (June 2022)
-
The Next Step (May 2022)
-
Just the Beginning (April 2022)
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Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
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Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
-
How Can We Help? (January 2022)
-
EEOC Update (December 2021)
-
Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
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Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
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Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
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No End In Sight (August 2021)
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Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
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Continuing Education (June 2021)
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Changing Perspective (May 2021)
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Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
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A Driving Force (March 2021)
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A Winning Team (February 2021)
-
Building a Dream (January 2021)
-
The Joy of Reaching Out and Giving Back (December 2020)
-
Employee or Independent Contractor? (November 2020)
-
Contract Protections for Contractors (October 2020)
-
Seller’s Market (September 2020)
-
More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
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Being the Change (July 2020)
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All the Right Pieces (June 2020)
-
Contracts & COVID-19 (May 2020)
-
Impact on Unemployment Benefits (April 2020)
-
A Positive Outlook (March 2020)
-
Planning for Future Growth (February 2020)
-
2020 Color Trends (January 2020)
-
Worth Celebrating (December 2019)
-
Signs of Change (November 2019)
-
Sellers Beware (October 2019)
-
Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back (September 2019)
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It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
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Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
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Everybody Wins (May 2019)
-
Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
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ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
-
Tough Housing Market Ahead (January 2019)
-
Ring Day (December 2018)
-
Giving Back (November 2018)
-
Not Just Talk (October 2018)
-
Checks & Balances (September 2018)
-
550 Remodeling List Announced (July 2018)
-
Reaching Their Stride (June 2018)
-
The Slow Pace of Change (May 2018)
-
In Heels & Hardhats (April 2018)
-
Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
-
New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
-
Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
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The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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Digital Design (September 2017)
-
Code Consortium Aims High (July 2017)
-
Builder Magazine’s Top 100 and Next 100 Named (June 2017)
-
Real Advice, Virtual Source (May 2017)
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Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
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A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
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Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
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Visions of Home (January 2017)
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A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
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A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
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Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
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Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
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For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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A Last Gift (June 2016)
-
Updates in the Affordable Care Act (April 2016)
-
Dreaming Big (February 2016)
-
New Study Suggests Strong Outlook for Green Homes (January 2016)
-
Majoring in Real Estate (May 2015)
-
Safety by the Numbers (April 2015)
-
Late Night with DMAAR® (March 2015)
-
Getting the Most from Your Exhibiting Experience (January 2015)
-
MJ Properties Is True to Ankeny’s Schools (December 2014)
-
A Deadly Threat in Iowa’s Homes (November 2014)
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Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
-
A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
-
A Code is Born (July 2014)
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Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
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When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
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Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
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Leading the Field (April 2014)
Giving Back
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A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
-
Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
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A Long Road Home (August 2014)
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Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
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A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)
In Remembrance
-
Terry Doling ()
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Pat Mashek (August 2014)
Observations
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Buying a Home More Affordable for the First Time Since 2020 (October 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Dipped 2.5% in August (October 2024)
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New Home Sales Fall as Buyers Wait Out Anticipated Rate Cut (October 2024)
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Sellers Lose Their Advantage, But Lower Rates (September 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Advanced 1.3% in July (September 2024)
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Redfin Reports Existing Home Sales Rose 0.6% Last Month (September 2024)
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Surprise Lift for New Home Sales in July (September 2024)
-
2nd Quarter of 2024, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slipped 5.4% in June (August 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Weaken in June (August 2024)
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Housing Starts Retreat in May (July 2024)
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Pending Home Sales Dropped 2.1% in May (July 2024)
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More Than 3 in 5 Home Listings Are Now ‘Stale’ (July 2024)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (May 2024)
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Millennials Largest Group of Home Buyers (May 2024)
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New Home Sales Hold Steady in February (April 2024)
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Mortgage Applications Increase (April 2024)
-
What Will 2024 Bring for the Housing Market? (March 2024)
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Level Up Your Business in 2024 (March 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Rose 3.1% in January (March 2024)
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4th Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2024)
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Single-Family Starts Down in December (February 2024)
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Existing-Home Sales Slid 1.0% in December (February 2024)
-
Single-Family Starts Surge on Falling Interest Rates (January 2024)
-
Existing-Home Sales Expanded 0.8% in November (January 2024)
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The Impact of Pets on Home Buying Decisions (January 2024)
-
Existing-Home Sales Receded 4.1% in October (December 2023)
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New Home Sales Weaken in October (December 2023)
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Time for Tax-Loss Harvesting? (December 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Post Unexpected Gain in September (November 2023)
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3rd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2023)
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Construction Labor Shortages Hindering Economic Progress (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.0% in September (November 2023)
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What To Know About Sustainable Investing (November 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Decreased 0.7% in August (October 2023)
-
New Home Sales Weaken in August on Higher Mortgage Rates (October 2023)
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When Should You Adjust Your Investment Mix? (October 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Edge Higher in July (September 2023)
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Almost 60% of Metro Areas Posted Home Price Gains (September 2023)
-
What Should Alzheimer’s Caregivers Know? (September 2023)
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2nd Quarter of 2023, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Decline but Permits Post Solid Gain (August 2023)
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HBI Construction Labor Market Report’s Top 10 Takeaways (August 2023)
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New Opportunities for 529 Plan Owners (August 2023)
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Existing-Home Sales Edged Higher by 0.2% in May (July 2023)
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What Investors Can—And Can’t—Control (July 2023)
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HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap (June 2023)
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Father’s Day Gifts… For Your Kids (June 2023)
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Single-Family Starts Improve in March (May 2023)
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Here’s a Long-Lasting Mother’s Day Gift (May 2023)
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What Should You Do With A Tax Refund? (April 2023)
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Staging A Home Reduced Its Time on Market (April 2023)
-
Financial Tips For The Self-Employed (March 2023)
-
2023 Residential Construction Outlook (March 2023)
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The Building Industry’s Next Generation of Workers (March 2023)
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Fourth Quarter 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (February 2023)
-
Estate Plans Let You Control Your Legacy (February 2023)
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Homebuying Costs Aren’t Coming Down In 2023 (January 2023)
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Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions (January 2023)
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Three Most Impactful Technology Tools For Realtors® (December 2022)
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Charitable Gifts Can Still Provide Tax Benefits (December 2022)
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When Is The Best Time To Buy A Home? (November 2022)
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529 Plans: More Versatile Than Ever (November 2022)
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3rd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (November 2022)
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Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (October 2022)
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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (October 2022)
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Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
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Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
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Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
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Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
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2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
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Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
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Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
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Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
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Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
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Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
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Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
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How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
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10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
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Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
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Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
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2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
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Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
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Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
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What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
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Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
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What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
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Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
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The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
-
Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
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Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
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5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
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Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
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Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
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Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
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Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
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Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
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Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
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Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
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Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
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Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
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Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
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What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
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Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
-
It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
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Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
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Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
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Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
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March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
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Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
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Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
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Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
-
Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
-
Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
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Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
-
Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
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Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
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The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
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Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
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Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
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You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
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To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
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Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
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Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
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Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
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What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
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How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
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What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
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Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
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Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
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The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
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Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
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How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
-
First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
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Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
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Form Follows Function (August 2020)
-
What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
-
Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
-
2020 Iowa Legislative Session Recap (May 2020)
-
Unprecedented Times For Des Moines Real Estate (April 2020)
-
Use This Time to Build Better Systems (April 2020)
-
Don’t Let Fears Drive Your Investment Choices (April 2020)
-
Off To A Strong Start! (March 2020)
-
Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning (March 2020)
-
How to Write Blog Content (March 2020)
-
What Can Investors Learn From “Big Game” Teams? (February 2020)
-
Build a Low Maintenance WordPress Website (February 2020)
-
Des Moines Real Estate—2019 Market Review (February 2020)
-
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In its recent history, the building at 1821 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines has offered the public a quiet, yet strong presence as an art gallery and then as a hospice center that provided end-of-life care.
Now its mission continues in a vibrant and strong vein as Amanda’s House, Center for Grief and Loss. The purpose isn’t new, but the location is. “We were in an office complex, and people could never find us,” says Charlene “Charlie” Kiesling, immediate past executive director and now a volunteer seeing the renovation of the building and its new memorial garden through its completion. “Yes, this is a transformation of a building but also of our organization.”
The grief center, offering ongoing services for children, teens, adults, and families struggling with the death of a loved one, is an outgrowth of the heartfelt passion of JoAnn Zimmerman. She started Amanda the Panda in 1979 with no financial backing. She wanted to serve children who were hurting from grief.
Developed camps
Early on, she focused on children with cancer. Wearing a panda costume, she visited children in their homes, hospitals, and schools in the metro area and around the state. She started a residential summer camp for kids with cancer, Camp-A-Panda. In 1988 the Heart Connection took over the highly successful camp.
Then Zimmerman evolved into serving grieving children and began Camp Amanda in 1982. It is the longest-running camp in the country for grieving children and teens. There’s also an adult camp.
Not only does the organization give to children and families, Kiesling says, but it also has prompted others, such as many local businesses, to give back to the organization to further its mission of providing hope and healing.
“In renovating our new building and creating a peaceful memorial garden, so many have donated time, materials, and services,” she says. She cites Iowa Outdoor Products of Urbandale, which has given $10,000 of in-kind materials and services for the garden. She also recognized RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines and one of its landscape architects, Jessica Fernandez, who designed the site plan as part of a class project in the Greater Des Moines Leadership Class. Other funds came from New York Life Foundation and from a Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant.
Collaborative project
“The design details came from a meeting in which joint ideas came together,” Fernandez explains. “We went back to the center with images and ideas, from whimsical to serious. We, of course, wanted the garden to be healing and restorative. But keeping in mind that lots of children would be coming here, too, it has to be fun.” For example, it has a play space and a stage, which can be flexible for various events.
“The whole program touched our hearts at RGD,” the designer says. “We love to help where there’s a need in the community.”
Shane Miller, owner of Iowa Outdoor Products, says, “What the center provides for support to families who are grieving is amazing. People might not always think they need support, but so often they really do. This whole project was just so important to us.” It’s not the first time Miller’s company has given back to memorial projects. Others include the Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden in Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, as well as the 9/11 memorial near an Urbandale fire station.
“Memorial gardens are so meaningful to so many people,” Miller says.
A group from the Woodworkers Association is building a pergola for the garden, and an Eagle Scout, Bradley Day, has designed the front memorial courtyard for the project.
“We were not surprised when people wanted to give back to this project,” Kiesling says. “For us, it has been so humbling to see how generous people have been. There is so much amazing talent in Des Moines.”
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