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Local remodelers offer their perspective on the current market. In last month’s issue of BUILD Des Moines, several local developers shared their assessment of the 2025 development and construction market (see “Holding Steady,” July 2025). [READ MORE]

Metro developers see the market holding course despite uncertainties. As 2024 came to a close, we spoke to a number of area developers about their predictions for 2025. After several years of unpredictable activity and [READ MORE]

Houzz survey finds homeowners are embracing bold, expressive and highly-personal design choices. Houzz released the 2025 U.S. Houzz Emerging Summer Trends Report, which identified new home design trends based on the latest search insights* from [READ MORE]

Beisser Lumber expands with new showroom in Johnston. When Beisser Lumber purchased the Grimes land where its metro-area offices and lumberyard are located, then-CEO Kim Beisser was taking what looked like a leap of faith. [READ MORE]

Shifting priorities, passion-driven living, and wellness and sustainability are focus of new design research. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2025 Trends Outlook report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving [READ MORE]