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Iowa’s real estate industry finds new ways to serve clients. For an industry founded on personal relationships, functioning in a predominantly virtual environment can be challenging. When that business is home sales, it might seem [READ MORE]

Outdoor living design trends to watch for. The life of the average American homeowner seems to get more hectic with every passing year. The home, itself, has come to represent a personal sanctuary—a welcome respite [READ MORE]

Local builders respond to the current—and potential—effects of COVID-19. Just two months ago, industry leaders at the annual Builder Developer Luncheon (see BUILD, March 2020) predicted a strong year for the home construction market. As [READ MORE]

This year’s winning projects showcase a variety of prominent design trends expected to pop up in homes and communities over the next several years. Over 150 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling and community projects were [READ MORE]

Jason Gassmann becomes new owner of Bell Brothers Heating & Cooling. Bob and Maurice Bell started their Bell Brothers company in 1955, coincidentally the same year CEO Chuck Gassmann was born. But it’s no coincidence [READ MORE]