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Empty hotels in Des Moines metro to become haven for homeless
Two vacant hotels in central Iowa are being converted into supportive housing projects by the nonprofit group Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing. After a five-year search for the sites, each hotel will offer permanent housing for some 200 people who are homeless or who have little to no income. The...
Investopedia
8 Great Places to Retire With Fantastic Farmers Markets
The best farmers market retirement destinations combine strong local agriculture with easy access to lively downtown markets. Year-round markets and longer seasons give retirees more chances to shop for fresh, locally grown food. These cities also offer retiree-friendly perks such as recreation, cultural attractions, affordability, or tax advantages. Farmers markets...
Des Moines Business Record
Speculative office development talks could come as Class A office space tightens
There could be demand for speculative office development as no new office projects are under construction and vacancy among Class A space tightens while demand for newer space and higher-level amenities grows, according to brokerage firms’ second quarter market reports. The Business Record reviewed office market reports from JLL,...
Des Moines Business Record
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Calvin Community sold to Florida entity
Calvin Community, a residential retirement facility that opened in Des Moines in 1965, has been acquired by a Miami Beach, Fla. group, Polk County real estate records show. 4210 Hickman Rd Propco LLC, managed by Shlomo David Hoffman, paid Calvin Community $4.5 million for the property at 4210 Hickman Road in Des Moines, records show.
rejournals.com
Colliers names associate vice president in Des Moines office
Tim Bratvold has joined Colliers | Des Moines as Associate Vice President. Bratvold brings more than 14 years of industry experience to the role and will collaborate closely with the firm’s Minneapolis-St. Paul multifamily team, which has closed more than $1 billion in multifamily transactions over the past two years and maintains a strong presence across the region.
kniakrls.com
City of Indianola Issues Letter of Support for Habitat for Humanity Home
The city of Indianola has written a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity as the non-profit organization is hoping to build a home in town. Indianola City Manager Jake Meshke says Habitat for Humanity has their location picked out and the letter of support is a big step in making that happen.
Albia Newspapers
Des Moines mid-year housing market review
Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity, though.