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The Right Partner (November 2022)
The Brakes Are On (November 2022)
2020 Hindsight (September 2022)
Many Hands (September 2022)
Vanities Take the Spotlight in Primary Bathroom Remodels (September 2022)
HomeShowExpo 2022 Builders (August 2022)
Award-Winning Homes (August 2022)
The Merc at Middlebrook (July 2022)
Emerging Summer Trends Report (July 2022)
Home Renovation Activity & Spend Hits Four-Year High (June 2022)
Reason to Celebrate (June 2022)
A Bright Future (May 2022)
Trends to Take Outdoors (May 2022)
A Reputation for Service (April 2022)
Best in American Living Awards Showcase Top Design Trends For 2022 (April 2022)
In Good Hands (March 2022)
Homeowners Splurge on Kitchen Countertops (March 2022)
Bridging the Gap (February 2022)
Design Trends 2022 Millennials Flexing Their Muscles (February 2022)
Riding The Wave 2022 (January 2022)
2022 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2022)
Quietly Leading The Way (December 2021)
Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers (December 2021)
The Key to Making Dreams Possible (November 2021)
Spa-throom Design Trends (November 2021)
Extremely Meaningful (October 2021)
Top Six Emerging Trends (October 2021)
Up For The Challenge (September 2021)
Home Renovation Spend Rises ()
The Family Business (August 2021)
A Mission to Accomplish (August 2021)
Making History (July 2021)
COVID-Spurred Home Renovations Show No Sign of Slowing (July 2021)
Responding to Change (June 2021)
‘Cloffices,’ Sweat Rooms, & DIY Determination (June 2021)
Doing Amazing Things (May 2021)
Moving Up, and Out (May 2021)
A Record Year (April 2021)
Best in American Living Awards Embrace Top Design Trends for 2021 (April 2021)
Outdoor Living at Home (March 2021)
A Long Strange Trip (March 2021)
Developing a Culture of Engagement (February 2021)
Kitchen Renovations Spotlight Storage (February 2021)
Unprecedented Times (January 2021)
2021 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2021)
Moving Forward (December 2020)
Houzz Study Finds Pet Peeves Drive Master Bathroom Renovation Decisions (December 2020)
Cautious Optimism Continues (November 2020)
Conventions Amid a Pandemic (November 2020)
Designed to Grow (October 2020)
A Worthy Milestone (October 2020)
The Hometown of the Future (September 2020)
Rhythm of Color (September 2020)
Strength in Numbers (August 2020)
New Research Outlines Human Behaviors Impacting Kitchen and Bath Design (August 2020)
From 0 to 60 in No Time (July 2020)
Baby Boomers Drive Home Renovations (July 2020)
Learning to Dance in the Rain (June 2020)
2020 Vision (June 2020)
Weathering the Crisis (May 2020)
Best in American Living Awards Shine a Spotlight on Top Design Trends for 2020 (May 2020)
A Legacy of Leadership (April 2020)
COVID-19 and the Economy (April 2020)
Writing A New Story (March 2020)
Top Five Landscape Trends of 2020 (March 2020)
DMAAR Gala (February 2020)
The Hardest Contractor Jobs In America (February 2020)
Predictions for 2020 (January 2020)
8 Home Design Trends (January 2020)
Leading the Way (December 2019)
Showers Reign in Master Bathroom Remodels (December 2019)
A Growing Family (November 2019)
Giving Back (November 2019)
Meet Your Winners (October 2019)
The Top 4 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2019 (October 2019)
A Decent Place to Live (September 2019)
It’s A Lovely Day in the Neighborhood (September 2019)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2019 Winners (August 2019)
Making Housing Unaffordable (August 2019)
A Reputation for Good Work (July 2019)
Aventura—Living An Active Lifestyle (July 2019)
Finding A New Home (June 2019)
Boho Minimalism Top Zillow’s 2019 Outdoor Living Trends (June 2019)
Building A Bridge (May 2019)
It’s What’s on the Outside That Matters (May 2019)
Reimagining an Ancient Concept (April 2019)
Best in American Living Awards Shine a Spotlight on top Design Trends for 2019 (April 2019)
Taking an Active Role (March 2019)
The Top Landscape Trends of 2019 (March 2019)
Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
Baby Boomers Anticipate Aging in Place Needs in Bathroom Renovation (January 2019)
Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
A Talented Team (November 2018)
A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
Giving Back (August 2018)
Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
Time Well Spent (July 2018)
A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
Giving Back (January 2018)
In The Spotlight (December 2017)
The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
Spreading the Message (September 2017)
Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
Renovation Spend is Up Among First-Time Home Buyers and Millennials (June 2017)
A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
Buyers Willing to Trade Square Footage for Amenities (May 2017)
Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
Best in American Living Award Winners Spotlight Design Trends for 2017 (February 2017)
Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
Growing a Business (November 2016)
Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
Land for Sale? (July 2016)
The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
Millennial Generation Values Personalization As Top Priority (May 2016)
A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
Top Ten Design Trends for Residential Landscape Architecture (April 2016)
Expert Perspective (March 2016)
Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
11 New Kitchen Products from Design and Construction Week 2016 (March 2016)
Late Night With DMAAR^® (February 2016)
Super Kitchen (February 2016)
It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
Doing Good (December 2015)
Plot Twist (December 2015)
Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
Building the Future (November 2015)
AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
New Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Take Effect Fall 2015 (July 2015)
Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
Seeing Green (April 2015)
Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
Where the Action Is (December 2014)
Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
Building a Future (November 2014)
Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
Booming Ideas (September 2014)
HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
Looking Ahead (July 2014)
Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
The Big Picture (May 2014)
The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
Big is Back (April 2014)

Do You Know

Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)

A Conversation With

A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
Zak Fleming (August 2014)
A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)

In-Depth

The House That She Built (November 2022)
A Change for The Better (August 2022)
HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
Bee Inspired (June 2022)
The Next Step (May 2022)
Just the Beginning (April 2022)
Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
How Can We Help? (January 2022)
EEOC Update (December 2021)
Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
No End In Sight (August 2021)
Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
Continuing Education (June 2021)
Changing Perspective (May 2021)
Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
A Driving Force (March 2021)
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)
Being the Change (July 2020)
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)
It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
Encore Performance for Iowa Architectural Foundation (June 2019)
Everybody Wins (May 2019)
Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
Homeowners That Stay Put During Kitchen Renovations Avoid Extreme Stress (February 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)
YPN* Young Professional Network OR Your Professional Network (March 2018)
Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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)
Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
Visions of Home (January 2017)
A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
Finding A Solution (October 2016)
Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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)
Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
A Code is Born (July 2014)
Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
Leading the Field (April 2014)

Giving Back

A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
A Long Road Home (August 2014)
Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)

In Remembrance

Terry Doling ()
Pat Mashek (August 2014)

Observations

Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (November 2022)
Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (November 2022)
Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market (June 2022)
Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
First Quarter Down For Central Iowa Real Estate (May 2022)
Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
First Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (May 2022)
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different (March 2022)
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
What’s A Normal Real Estate Market, Will We See It Again? (August 2021)
Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
Practical Construction Websites and Design: Your Gallery (July 2021)
It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
HBAI 2021 Legislative Recap of 89th General Assembly (June 2021)
Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves (May 2021)
Tips to Promote Your Construction Business NOW! (May 2021)
March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
7 Tips to Improve Each Page of Your Construction Website (March 2021)
Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
Form Follows Function (August 2020)
Des Moines Home Values Appreciated During Covid-19 (July 2020)
Vacation and Retirement: Different Goals and Strategies (July 2020)
What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
The Ups and Downs (and Ups) of Des Moines Real Estate (June 2020)
Tools Are Great for Father’s Day—and for Investors (June 2020)
Pivot Is the New Term For Des Moines Real Estate (May 2020)
Des Moines Area Builders Build for Marketplace Demand (May 2020)
Financial Gifts Can Brighten Anyone’s Mother’s Day (May 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)
2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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)
Share Your Financial Abundance with Your Family (November 2019)
Comparing to Your Neighbors’ Can Lead to Dissatisfaction (October 2019)
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)
Will Market Outperform to Overcome the Slow Start? (September 2019)
Take a Break (You Deserve It) (September 2019)
You Can Work to Become a Better Investor (September 2019)
Home Sale Strategy—Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer (August 2019)
Find New Business in What is Trending (August 2019)
Women: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan (August 2019)
New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
Something Terrible This Way Comes (July 2019)
Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day (July 2019)
A Look At Des Moines Real Estate Sales Year-To-Date (June 2019)
Another Way to Get Referrals (June 2019)
Don’t Let Your Investments Go on “Vacation” (June 2019)
New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
Sine Die Finally for 2019 Iowa Legislative Session (May 2019)
Time to ‘Cycle’ through Some Investment Ideas (May 2019)
First Quarter Real Estate Sales Off To A Slow Start (April 2019)
Responding to Negative Social Media Comments (April 2019)
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)
How to Handle Employee Complaints (February 2019)
Today I’m Going to Talk About Doing it All (February 2019)
One Year Ends, Another One Begins in Real Estate (February 2019)
Let’s Talk Websites (January 2019)
End of the Year Projections (January 2019)
Transition from Employee to Effective Owner-Leader (January 2019)
2018 Des Moines Real Estate Year End Predictions (December 2018)
Your Business End of the Year Legal Checklist (December 2018)
Boundaries and Defined Responsibilities (December 2018)
Why People Don’t Always Buy the Lowest Price (November 2018)
Fall Brings Market Slowdown (November 2018)
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)
5 Steps to Achieve This Year’s Goals…This Year! (October 2018)
Closing Out the Summer New Construction Market (September 2018)
BYOD: Should Your Business Adopt This Policy? (September 2018)
Tips For Building a Great Website That Works (September 2018)
July 2018 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update (August 2018)
Your Best Advice Might Come from a Marriage Counselor (August 2018)
Five Website Mistakes to Fix This Summer (August 2018)
Non-Compete Agreements in Iowa (July 2018)
Summary Iowa Construction Industry Legislation (July 2018)
New Construction Market Segmentations (July 2018)
First Five Months is in the Books (June 2018)
Take it Down a Notch, Will Ya? (June 2018)
The Five Secrets to Success in a Service Business (June 2018)
Spring Selling Season Picks Up (May 2018)
Legislative Session Successful for Iowa Home Builders (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)
Staying on Track in the New Year (March 2018)
Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace (March 2018)
The 2017 Year in Review for Residential Real Estate (February 2018)
Common Pitfalls When Running a Family Business (February 2018)
Free Marketing Tips You Can Use Now (February 2018)
New Construction Market Remains Strong as the Year Ends (January 2018)
Pay Attention to These Things to Make it To Next Year! (January 2018)
Discrimination In The Hiring Process (January 2018)
Should An Unpaid Subcontractor Ever Walk Off The Job? (December 2017)
Why You Should Consider Facebook Advertisements (December 2017)
Des Moines 2017 Real Estate Sales Coming To A Close (December 2017)
Third Quarter Results Are Now In (November 2017)
Do I Need an Employee Handbook? (November 2017)
Des Moines Real Estate Home Inventory On The Rebound (October 2017)
Trademarks and Business Protection (October 2017)
Unstuck Your Website (October 2017)
Rights Amongst Shareholders on Sale of Corporations (September 2017)
What is an Individual 401(k) Plan? (September 2017)
Does Your Website Pass the Smell Test? (September 2017)
Third Quarter Draws to an End (September 2017)
Are Home Values Rising in the Des Moines Market? (August 2017)
Obtaining and Conducting Business Using A DBA (August 2017)
The Underdog vs. The Big Fish (August 2017)
New Construction Market Stays Strong in Third Quarter (July 2017)
Considering an Employment Contract? (July 2017)
Old-School Context for a 21st-Century World (July 2017)
What are SEP IRAs? (July 2017)
Why Is There a Shortage of Homes for Sale in Des Moines? (June 2017)
Construction Branding (June 2017)
Business Break Up: A Look into Buy-Sell Agreements (June 2017)
Bill Signed Positively Impacting Iowa Construction (June 2017)
New Construction Market Stays Strong in 2nd Quarter (May 2017)
HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap 2017 (May 2017)
To Sign or Not to Sign (May 2017)
What is a SIMPLE? (May 2017)
Des Moines Real Estate Market Softens a Bit (April 2017)
We Need to Talk (April 2017)
Barriers Holding Back Prospective Homebuyers (April 2017)
New Construction Market Starts Out Strong in 2017 (March 2017)
Radon—An Invisible Issue (March 2017)
Nine Great Ways To Turn Coffee Into A Job Interview (March 2017)
SEO Is Dead, Stop Chasing! (March 2017)
Boomerangs: Should You Rehire A Former Employee? (March 2017)
2016—The Residential Real Estate Year of Records (February 2017)
Important Terms in Construction Agreements (February 2017)
Five Social Media Tips For A Focused Marketing Strategy (February 2017)
Want More From Workers? Tell ’em to Take a Break (February 2017)
New Year, New Threats—Cyberattack Concerns (January 2017)
New Construction Market Remains Strong (January 2017)
Business Leaders Need to Watch Out for Woodpeckers (January 2017)
What’s Your Data Backup Plan? (January 2017)
Des Moines Real Estate Market Enters “The Zen Zone” (December 2016)
Should Employers Postpone Overtime Overhaul? (December 2016)
Are You Still Asking Those Weird Interview Questions? (December 2016)
Is Your Password One Of These Phrases? Change It Now (December 2016)
Fourth Quarter Market Progresses Nicely (November 2016)
Non-Compete Agreements: Enforceable if Reasonable (November 2016)
How to Handle Angry Clients or Customers (November 2016)
Lazy Employees? 6 Workplace Issues to Blame (November 2016)
Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (November 2016)
Milestones in Des Moines Residential Real Estate (October 2016)
Legal Essentials for Starting a New Business (October 2016)
Maintaining Commitment to Your Business (October 2016)
How To Build and Better Client Relationships (October 2016)
This Year’s Four Hottest Kitchen Trends (October 2016)
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A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
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A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
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In-Depth

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EEOC Update (December 2021)
Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
No End In Sight (August 2021)
Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
Continuing Education (June 2021)
Changing Perspective (May 2021)
Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
A Driving Force (March 2021)
A Winning Team (February 2021)
Building a Dream (January 2021)
The Joy of Reaching Out and Giving Back (December 2020)
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Contract Protections for Contractors (October 2020)
Seller’s Market (September 2020)
More Than a Shelter (August 2020)
Being the Change (July 2020)
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)
It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
Encore Performance for Iowa Architectural Foundation (June 2019)
Everybody Wins (May 2019)
Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
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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)
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New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
Cyber Liability Risks (November 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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Finding A Solution (October 2016)
Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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)
Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
A Code is Born (July 2014)
Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
Leading the Field (April 2014)

Giving Back

A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
A Long Road Home (August 2014)
Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)

In Remembrance

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Pat Mashek (August 2014)

Observations

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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (November 2022)
Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market (June 2022)
Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
First Quarter Down For Central Iowa Real Estate (May 2022)
Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
First Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (May 2022)
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different (March 2022)
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
What’s A Normal Real Estate Market, Will We See It Again? (August 2021)
Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
Practical Construction Websites and Design: Your Gallery (July 2021)
It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
HBAI 2021 Legislative Recap of 89th General Assembly (June 2021)
Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves (May 2021)
Tips to Promote Your Construction Business NOW! (May 2021)
March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
7 Tips to Improve Each Page of Your Construction Website (March 2021)
Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
Form Follows Function (August 2020)
Des Moines Home Values Appreciated During Covid-19 (July 2020)
Vacation and Retirement: Different Goals and Strategies (July 2020)
What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
The Ups and Downs (and Ups) of Des Moines Real Estate (June 2020)
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Pivot Is the New Term For Des Moines Real Estate (May 2020)
Des Moines Area Builders Build for Marketplace Demand (May 2020)
Financial Gifts Can Brighten Anyone’s Mother’s Day (May 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)
2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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)
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A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
A Code is Born (July 2014)
Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
Leading the Field (April 2014)

Giving Back

A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
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Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
A Long Road Home (August 2014)
Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)

In Remembrance

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Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (November 2022)
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Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
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2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
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Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market (June 2022)
Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
First Quarter Down For Central Iowa Real Estate (May 2022)
Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
First Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (May 2022)
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different (March 2022)
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
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2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
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What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
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Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
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Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
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It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (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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Des Moines Area Builders Build for Marketplace Demand (May 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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Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
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Fed Lowers Target Rate for Third Time in 2019 (November 2019)
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New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
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A Look At Des Moines Real Estate Sales Year-To-Date (June 2019)
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New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
Sine Die Finally for 2019 Iowa Legislative Session (May 2019)
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Misclassification Of Iowa Workers (May 2018)
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Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
Seeing Green (April 2015)
Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
Where the Action Is (December 2014)
Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
Building a Future (November 2014)
Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
Booming Ideas (September 2014)
HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
Looking Ahead (July 2014)
Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
The Big Picture (May 2014)
The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
Big is Back (April 2014)

Do You Know

Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)

A Conversation With

A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
Zak Fleming (August 2014)
A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)

In-Depth

The House That She Built (November 2022)
A Change for The Better (August 2022)
HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
Bee Inspired (June 2022)
The Next Step (May 2022)
Just the Beginning (April 2022)
Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
How Can We Help? (January 2022)
EEOC Update (December 2021)
Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
No End In Sight (August 2021)
Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
Continuing Education (June 2021)
Changing Perspective (May 2021)
Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
A Driving Force (March 2021)
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)
Being the Change (July 2020)
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)
It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
Encore Performance for Iowa Architectural Foundation (June 2019)
Everybody Wins (May 2019)
Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
Homeowners That Stay Put During Kitchen Renovations Avoid Extreme Stress (February 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)
YPN* Young Professional Network OR Your Professional Network (March 2018)
Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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)
Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
Visions of Home (January 2017)
A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
Finding A Solution (October 2016)
Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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)
Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
A Code is Born (July 2014)
Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
Leading the Field (April 2014)

Giving Back

A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
A Long Road Home (August 2014)
Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)

In Remembrance

Terry Doling ()
Pat Mashek (August 2014)

Observations

Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (November 2022)
Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (November 2022)
Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market (June 2022)
Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
First Quarter Down For Central Iowa Real Estate (May 2022)
Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
First Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (May 2022)
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different (March 2022)
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)
What’s A Normal Real Estate Market, Will We See It Again? (August 2021)
Lessons From Experienced Investors (August 2021)
Social Media Versus Traditional Marketing Strategies (August 2021)
What A Difference A Year Makes (July 2021)
Work to Achieve Your Financial Independence (July 2021)
Practical Construction Websites and Design: Your Gallery (July 2021)
It’s Not A Real Estate Bubble (June 2021)
Governor Signs Mechanic’s Lien Bill (June 2021)
Plan Ahead for Generational Generosity (June 2021)
HBAI 2021 Legislative Recap of 89th General Assembly (June 2021)
Taking Care of Business (May 2021)
Caregivers Must Also Care (Financially) for Themselves (May 2021)
Tips to Promote Your Construction Business NOW! (May 2021)
March “Real Estate” Madness (April 2021)
Earth Day—Time to “Go Green” With Your Investments? (April 2021)
Construction Websites—What’s The Minimum? (April 2021)
Record High Sales and Record Low Inventory (March 2021)
Business Owners: Plan for Next Phase of Life (March 2021)
7 Tips to Improve Each Page of Your Construction Website (March 2021)
Des Moines Real Estate—2020 Annual Market Review (February 2021)
Financial Protection Can Be a Great Valentine’s Day Gift (February 2021)
Iowa Construction Industry Bills to Watch (February 2021)
Seven Tips to Get 2021 Off to a Great Start (February 2021)
The DOL Revisits Compensable Travel Time (January 2021)
Des Moines 2021 Housing Forecast (January 2021)
Investment Lessons from 2020 (January 2021)
You Had Me At Hello (January 2021)
To Post or Not to Post Progress Photos (December 2020)
Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions (December 2020)
Where Are Des Moines Record Home Sales Coming From? (December 2020)
Fire Up the Crystal Ball (November 2020)
What Can Investors Learn from Veterans? (November 2020)
How to Keep Your Clients Long Term (November 2020)
What Will Real Estate Look Like After COVID-19? (October 2020)
Sustainable Investing Can Pay Off—in Several Ways (October 2020)
Eliminate the Tire Kickers (October 2020)
The Place Is Here, The Time is Now (September 2020)
Opportunities When Preparing for College Costs (September 2020)
How to Get Your Point Across Today (September 2020)
First Half of 2020 Unlike Any Other Year for Real Estate (August 2020)
Are Women Better Investors Than Men? (August 2020)
Form Follows Function (August 2020)
Des Moines Home Values Appreciated During Covid-19 (July 2020)
Vacation and Retirement: Different Goals and Strategies (July 2020)
What the Titanic Can Teach You About Business (July 2020)
Year of the Relationship (June 2020)
The Ups and Downs (and Ups) of Des Moines Real Estate (June 2020)
Tools Are Great for Father’s Day—and for Investors (June 2020)
Pivot Is the New Term For Des Moines Real Estate (May 2020)
Des Moines Area Builders Build for Marketplace Demand (May 2020)
Financial Gifts Can Brighten Anyone’s Mother’s Day (May 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)
2019 New Construction Market Rallied Its Way Back (January 2020)
Change By Stopping the “Stupid Stuff” (January 2020)
Financial Tips for Snowbirds… Present and Future (January 2020)
Things Are Better Off Now Than This Time A Year Ago (December 2019)
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)
Share Your Financial Abundance with Your Family (November 2019)
Comparing to Your Neighbors’ Can Lead to Dissatisfaction (October 2019)
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)
Will Market Outperform to Overcome the Slow Start? (September 2019)
Take a Break (You Deserve It) (September 2019)
You Can Work to Become a Better Investor (September 2019)
Home Sale Strategy—Proper Pricing is Crucial This Summer (August 2019)
Find New Business in What is Trending (August 2019)
Women: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan (August 2019)
New Construction Year-Over-Year Numbers (July 2019)
Something Terrible This Way Comes (July 2019)
Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day (July 2019)
A Look At Des Moines Real Estate Sales Year-To-Date (June 2019)
Another Way to Get Referrals (June 2019)
Don’t Let Your Investments Go on “Vacation” (June 2019)
New Construction Market Data (May 2019)
Contractors Must Proceed Cautiously (May 2019)
Sine Die Finally for 2019 Iowa Legislative Session (May 2019)
Time to ‘Cycle’ through Some Investment Ideas (May 2019)
First Quarter Real Estate Sales Off To A Slow Start (April 2019)
Responding to Negative Social Media Comments (April 2019)
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)
How to Handle Employee Complaints (February 2019)
Today I’m Going to Talk About Doing it All (February 2019)
One Year Ends, Another One Begins in Real Estate (February 2019)
Let’s Talk Websites (January 2019)
End of the Year Projections (January 2019)
Transition from Employee to Effective Owner-Leader (January 2019)
2018 Des Moines Real Estate Year End Predictions (December 2018)
Your Business End of the Year Legal Checklist (December 2018)
Boundaries and Defined Responsibilities (December 2018)
Why People Don’t Always Buy the Lowest Price (November 2018)
Fall Brings Market Slowdown (November 2018)
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)
5 Steps to Achieve This Year’s Goals…This Year! (October 2018)
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BYOD: Should Your Business Adopt This Policy? (September 2018)
Tips For Building a Great Website That Works (September 2018)
July 2018 Des Moines Real Estate Market Update (August 2018)
Your Best Advice Might Come from a Marriage Counselor (August 2018)
Five Website Mistakes to Fix This Summer (August 2018)
Non-Compete Agreements in Iowa (July 2018)
Summary Iowa Construction Industry Legislation (July 2018)
New Construction Market Segmentations (July 2018)
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Take it Down a Notch, Will Ya? (June 2018)
The Five Secrets to Success in a Service Business (June 2018)
Spring Selling Season Picks Up (May 2018)
Legislative Session Successful for Iowa Home Builders (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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Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace (March 2018)
The 2017 Year in Review for Residential Real Estate (February 2018)
Common Pitfalls When Running a Family Business (February 2018)
Free Marketing Tips You Can Use Now (February 2018)
New Construction Market Remains Strong as the Year Ends (January 2018)
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Should An Unpaid Subcontractor Ever Walk Off The Job? (December 2017)
Why You Should Consider Facebook Advertisements (December 2017)
Des Moines 2017 Real Estate Sales Coming To A Close (December 2017)
Third Quarter Results Are Now In (November 2017)
Do I Need an Employee Handbook? (November 2017)
Des Moines Real Estate Home Inventory On The Rebound (October 2017)
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Rights Amongst Shareholders on Sale of Corporations (September 2017)
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Are Home Values Rising in the Des Moines Market? (August 2017)
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New Construction Market Stays Strong in Third Quarter (July 2017)
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Business Break Up: A Look into Buy-Sell Agreements (June 2017)
Bill Signed Positively Impacting Iowa Construction (June 2017)
New Construction Market Stays Strong in 2nd Quarter (May 2017)
HBA of Iowa Legislative Recap 2017 (May 2017)
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New Construction Market Still Strong in 3rd Quarter! (September 2016)
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10 Traits of Successful Salespeople (November 2015)
New Construction Market Still Remains Strong (November 2015)
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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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A Record Year (April 2021)
Best in American Living Awards Embrace Top Design Trends for 2021 (April 2021)
Outdoor Living at Home (March 2021)
A Long Strange Trip (March 2021)
Developing a Culture of Engagement (February 2021)
Kitchen Renovations Spotlight Storage (February 2021)
Unprecedented Times (January 2021)
2021 Houzz Home Design Predictions (January 2021)
Moving Forward (December 2020)
Houzz Study Finds Pet Peeves Drive Master Bathroom Renovation Decisions (December 2020)
Cautious Optimism Continues (November 2020)
Conventions Amid a Pandemic (November 2020)
Designed to Grow (October 2020)
A Worthy Milestone (October 2020)
The Hometown of the Future (September 2020)
Rhythm of Color (September 2020)
Strength in Numbers (August 2020)
New Research Outlines Human Behaviors Impacting Kitchen and Bath Design (August 2020)
From 0 to 60 in No Time (July 2020)
Baby Boomers Drive Home Renovations (July 2020)
Learning to Dance in the Rain (June 2020)
2020 Vision (June 2020)
Weathering the Crisis (May 2020)
Best in American Living Awards Shine a Spotlight on Top Design Trends for 2020 (May 2020)
A Legacy of Leadership (April 2020)
COVID-19 and the Economy (April 2020)
Writing A New Story (March 2020)
Top Five Landscape Trends of 2020 (March 2020)
DMAAR Gala (February 2020)
The Hardest Contractor Jobs In America (February 2020)
Predictions for 2020 (January 2020)
8 Home Design Trends (January 2020)
Leading the Way (December 2019)
Showers Reign in Master Bathroom Remodels (December 2019)
A Growing Family (November 2019)
Giving Back (November 2019)
Meet Your Winners (October 2019)
The Top 4 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2019 (October 2019)
A Decent Place to Live (September 2019)
It’s A Lovely Day in the Neighborhood (September 2019)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2019 Winners (August 2019)
Making Housing Unaffordable (August 2019)
A Reputation for Good Work (July 2019)
Aventura—Living An Active Lifestyle (July 2019)
Finding A New Home (June 2019)
Boho Minimalism Top Zillow’s 2019 Outdoor Living Trends (June 2019)
Building A Bridge (May 2019)
It’s What’s on the Outside That Matters (May 2019)
Reimagining an Ancient Concept (April 2019)
Best in American Living Awards Shine a Spotlight on top Design Trends for 2019 (April 2019)
Taking an Active Role (March 2019)
The Top Landscape Trends of 2019 (March 2019)
Advocacy in Action (February 2019)
Red-Carpet Celebration (February 2019)
Baby Boomers Anticipate Aging in Place Needs in Bathroom Renovation (January 2019)
Looking Back, Looking Ahead (January 2019)
Single Females Remain a Force in the Market (December 2018)
Innovating a Solution (December 2018)
A Talented Team (November 2018)
A Family Kind of Business (November 2018)
Color Trends Reflect Human Touch (October 2018)
Hammers & Heels (October 2018)
Honoring the Past, Building Toward the Future (September 2018)
Houzz Survey Finds Home Renovation Boom Continues (September 2018)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2018 Winners (August 2018)
Giving Back (August 2018)
Creating a Legacy (July 2018)
Time Well Spent (July 2018)
A Little Bit of Everything (June 2018)
Cooking Habits Impact Kitchen Design (June 2018)
All They Could Wish For (May 2018)
2018 Landscape Trends From the ASLA (May 2018)
A Seamless Transition (April 2018)
11th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (April 2018)
The Future of the Industry (March 2018)
Spotlight on the Top Design Trends (March 2018)
Top 2018 Kitchen Trends from Houzz (February 2018)
DMAAR Sells Out “Late Night” (February 2018)
Predictions for 2018 (January 2018)
Giving Back (January 2018)
In The Spotlight (December 2017)
The Inventory Crisis Will Drive the Market (December 2017)
Surpassing Expectations (November 2017)
Master Bathroom 2017 Trends (November 2017)
K&V Homes Celebrates 20 Years (October 2017)
The Top 5 Landscape Design Trends of Fall 2017 (October 2017)
Spreading the Message (September 2017)
Pantone’s Hottest Home Trends (September 2017)
11 Apps Every Building Professional Should Have (September 2017)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2017 Winners! (August 2017)
A Tiny Home Solution (August 2017)
Livin’ the Dream (July 2017)
There’s No Place Like Home (July 2017)
Meet the New Owners of Kline Electric (June 2017)
Renovation Spend is Up Among First-Time Home Buyers and Millennials (June 2017)
A Deeper Connection (May 2017)
Buyers Willing to Trade Square Footage for Amenities (May 2017)
Archadeck of Central Iowa Wins Grand Prize Award (April 2017)
Smart, Stylish & Sustainable (April 2017)
10th Annual Builder & Developer Luncheon (March 2017)
The Pro’s Picks for 2017 IBS New Products (March 2017)
Late Night with DMAAR (February 2017)
Best in American Living Award Winners Spotlight Design Trends for 2017 (February 2017)
Real Estate Outlook for 2017 (January 2017)
Zillow’s Top Design Trend Predictions for 2017 (January 2017)
A Beautiful Combination (December 2016)
Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech (December 2016)
Growing a Business (November 2016)
Making Today’s Homes More Owner-Friendly (November 2016)
The Right Tool for the Job (October 2016)
Master Bathrooms Going High Tech (October 2016)
Happy 40th Anniversary Shirley Bolton (September 2016)
Gray Tones in Your Homes (September 2016)
Meet Your HomeShowExpo 2016 Winners (August 2016)
Red House Remodeling Named To Big50 (July 2016)
Land for Sale? (July 2016)
The Best Kind of Recognition (June 2016)
Second Habitat ReStore Opens (June 2016)
Building the Next Generation (May 2016)
Millennial Generation Values Personalization As Top Priority (May 2016)
A Home of Its Own (May 2016)
Taking It To The Hill (April 2016)
Top Ten Design Trends for Residential Landscape Architecture (April 2016)
Expert Perspective (March 2016)
Forward Thinking Design (March 2016)
11 New Kitchen Products from Design and Construction Week 2016 (March 2016)
Late Night With DMAAR^® (February 2016)
Super Kitchen (February 2016)
It’s all in the Cards for 2016 (January 2016)
Most Home Builders are Small Businesses (January 2016)
Mind Your Manners (December 2015)
Doing Good (December 2015)
Plot Twist (December 2015)
Des Moines: Top of The List (November 2015)
Inspire Consumers (November 2015)
Building the Future (November 2015)
AIM Kitchen & Bath Named to Remodeling’s Big 550 (October 2015)
Sharing the Vision (October 2015)
An Opportunity for Growth (October 2015)
Bridging the Communication Gap (September 2015)
Americans Are Ready for the Smart Home (September 2015)
Who’s in Control? (September 2015)
Here Are Your Winners (August 2015)
Unified Codes a Distinct Possibility (August 2015)
DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative (August 2015)
Leading the Old Fashioned Way (July 2015)
Built for Speed & Accuracy (July 2015)
New Integrated Mortgage Disclosures Take Effect Fall 2015 (July 2015)
Classic Builders Named to Builder Next 100 (June 2015)
Latest Residential Landscape Design Trends (June 2015)
Nicole McGlothlin LLS Woman of the Year (June 2015)
Mom’s the Boss (May 2015)
Contemporary Kitchens Surge in Popularity (May 2015)
Contemporary Spa Bath Leads Preferences (April 2015)
Seeing Green (April 2015)
Thriving in Wartime Conditions (March 2015)
Seeing the Silver Lining (February 2015)
Houzz Survey Finds Kitchens Outlast Most Marriages (February 2015)
15 Predictions for ’15 (January 2015)
How Healthy is your Home? (January 2015)
Where the Action Is (December 2014)
Move Over Millennials (December 2014)
Building a Future (November 2014)
Homeowners Looking to Add More Features (November 2014)
October Is National Kitchen & Bath Month (October 2014)
Sherwin-Williams Predicts Optimistic 2015 (October 2014)
Lotsa Lots? (September 2014)
Booming Ideas (September 2014)
HomeShowExpo Winners (August 2014)
Looking Ahead (July 2014)
Home Trends in the Metro (July 2014)
Builder Design Centers (June 2014)
Millennials are Changing the Marketplace (June 2014)
The Big Picture (May 2014)
The Value of Remodeling (May 2014)
Hot Trends: Kitchens & Baths (April 2014)
Big is Back (April 2014)

Do You Know

Do You Know: Tim Hicklin (September 2014)
Do You Know: Korey Beemer (July 2014)
Do You Know: Brenden Hannah (June 2014)
Do You Know: Jed Finley (May 2014)

A Conversation With

A Conversation With Cindy Pelz (August 2017)
Jennifer Schumann (June 2017)
A Conversation With Matt Ostanik (May 2017)
A Conversation With Linda Westergaard (March 2017)
A Conversation with Tawnya Neighbour (February 2017)
A Conversation with Victoria Veiock (January 2017)
A Conversation with Mark Reetz (December 2016)
A Conversation with Darius Jackson (November 2016)
A Conversation With Bob Burns (October 2016)
A Conversation With Marsha Bannister (September 2016)
A Conversation With Gavin Blair (August 2016)
A Conversation With Jay Iverson (July 2016)
A Conversation With Amy Spike (June 2016)
A Conversation with John Dunn (May 2016)
A Conversation with Sarah Kavalier (April 2016)
A Conversation With Kelly Gibson (March 2016)
A Conversation With Shannon Nathe (February 2016)
A Conversation with Vicki Davis (January 2016)
A Conversation With Jessica Terrill (December 2015)
A Conversation With: Ken Clark (November 2015)
A Conversation With Lindsay Black (October 2015)
A Conversation with John Peterson (September 2015)
A Conversation With Marshal Tolly (August 2015)
A Conversation With Tina Mowry Hadden (July 2015)
A Conversation With: Rick Parrino (June 2015)
A Conversation With Jenna Ekstrom (May 2015)
A Conversation With: Bill Blue (April 2015)
A Conversation With Rachel Delzell (February 2015)
A Conversation With Robin Polder (January 2015)
A Conversation With Reo Menning (December 2014)
A Conversation With: Jessica Reinert (November 2014)
A Conversation with: Dan Knoup (October 2014)
A Conversation with: Don Beal (September 2014)
Zak Fleming (August 2014)
A Conversation With: Brian Buresh (July 2014)
A Conversation with: Brennan Buckley (May 2014)

In-Depth

The House That She Built (November 2022)
A Change for The Better (August 2022)
HomeShowExpo 2022 Returns to Ankeny (July 2022)
Bee Inspired (June 2022)
The Next Step (May 2022)
Just the Beginning (April 2022)
Proceed With Caution (March 2022)
Cross-Generational Housing (February 2022)
How Can We Help? (January 2022)
EEOC Update (December 2021)
Crunching the Numbers (November 2021)
Don’t Be SPOOKED (October 2021)
Wearing Multiple Hats (September 2021)
No End In Sight (August 2021)
Making Marshalltown Home (July 2021)
Continuing Education (June 2021)
Changing Perspective (May 2021)
Hard Hats Aren’t Enough (April 2021)
A Driving Force (March 2021)
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)
Being the Change (July 2020)
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)
It’s A Win/Win (August 2019)
Starting From Scratch (July 2019)
Encore Performance for Iowa Architectural Foundation (June 2019)
Everybody Wins (May 2019)
Informed Decisions Begin Here (April 2019)
ISU to Offer Grad Degree in Real Estate Development (March 2019)
Homeowners That Stay Put During Kitchen Renovations Avoid Extreme Stress (February 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)
YPN* Young Professional Network OR Your Professional Network (March 2018)
Home Ownership Gets One Step Closer (February 2018)
New Year, New Merger (December 2017)
Cyber Liability Risks (November 2017)
The Significance of the Skilled Trades (October 2017)
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)
Authentic 3-D Printed Landscapes (April 2017)
A Win-Win for First-Time Home Buyers (March 2017)
Developers’ Dream: Free Land & Incentives in Osceola (February 2017)
Visions of Home (January 2017)
A Flicker of Hope (December 2016)
A Successful Group Effort (November 2016)
Finding A Solution (October 2016)
Emotional Factors Drive Purchase Decisions (September 2016)
Leaving the Paper Trail (August 2016)
For New Homes, Women a Tougher Sell (July 2016)
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)
Copyright Infringement and the Internet (September 2014)
A Lasting Tribute (August 2014)
A Code is Born (July 2014)
Environmental Impact Awards (June 2014)
When a House Becomes a Home (June 2014)
Panelization: Advancing to Meet the Market (May 2014)
Leading the Field (April 2014)

Giving Back

A Lesson in Giving (January 2016)
Greenland Homes Pays it Forward to Children’s Cancer Connection (February 2015)
Habitat for Humanity Key Awards (October 2014)
A Long Road Home (August 2014)
Businesses Pay It Forward for Special Cause (July 2014)
A Decent Place to Live (April 2014)

In Remembrance

Terry Doling ()
Pat Mashek (August 2014)

Observations

Discuss Financial Goals With Your Family (November 2022)
Six Differences In 2022 Central Iowa Real Estate Market (November 2022)
Be Prepared For Long-Term Care Costs (September 2022)
Why Central Iowa Real Estate Market Isn’t Going To Crash (September 2022)
Familiarity Returns To The Des Moines Real Estate Market (August 2022)
Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance (August 2022)
2nd Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (August 2022)
Pricing In A Post-Covid Real Estate Market (July 2022)
Short-Term Investments Offer Liquidity—And More (July 2022)
Iowa Legislative Session—Sine Die! (July 2022)
Shelter Inflation and The Central Iowa Real Estate Market (June 2022)
Why Should You See a Financial Advisor? (June 2022)
First Quarter Down For Central Iowa Real Estate (May 2022)
Look Past These Life Insurance Myths (May 2022)
First Quarter of 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis (May 2022)
Housing Bubble or Buyer Bubble? (April 2022)
How Can You Improve Your Financial Fitness? (April 2022)
10 Ways To Market Your Construction Business (April 2022)
5 Reasons The 2022 Extreme Sellers’ Market Is Different (March 2022)
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves? (March 2022)
Ten Tips On Writing Compelling Copy (March 2022)
2021 State of the Market for Real Estate (February 2022)
Overview of 2021 New Construction/Land Development (February 2022)
Financial Tips for the Self-Employed (February 2022)
What Negative Reviews Can Do to Ruin Your Business (February 2022)
Surviving 2021 Des Moines Real Estate (January 2022)
What Are Your Financial Resolutions For 2022? (January 2022)
Online Reputation Management Strategies (January 2022)
The Effects of an Extreme Seller’s Market (December 2021)
Use Year-End Bonus (or Gift) Wisely (December 2021)
Your Business Needs an Enemy (December 2021)
5 Ways to Build Trust Across the Digital Landscape (November 2021)
Ideas for Thanking Your Family (November 2021)
Six Year End Predictions for Des Moines Real Estate (November 2021)
Three Quarters Down—One To Go! (October 2021)
Open Enrollment Choices Can Have Big Financial Impact (October 2021)
Get a Jump-Start On 2022 Now (October 2021)
Have 2021 Homebuyers and Sellers Missed the Boat? (September 2021)
Labor Day: Make Investments Work as Hard as You Do (September 2021)
Words Are Still What Sell (September 2021)