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Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame: R&R Realty Group’s Tom Rupprecht
With more than three decades of experience in commercial real estate and development, Tom Rupprecht has built a career defined by steady leadership, long-term vision, and an ability to execute complex projects at scale. As Executive Vice President of R&R Realty Group, Rupprecht plays a central role in shaping the...
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Stark Enterprises Expands into Iowa with Residential Rental Community Blue Creek Village
Stark Enterprises, a Cleveland, Ohio–based real estate developer is expanding its residential portfolio into Iowa with Blue Creek Village, a new thoughtfully designed 164 rental home community in Grimes. With land acquisition complete and the development fully capitalized, construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with the first homes expected to be delivered in 2027. This marks Stark Enterprises first development in Iowa and continued expansion into high-growth markets.
Realty Today
Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Names Laurie Ganz as Its Next CEO
The Des Moines Area Association of Realtors has picked its next chief executive, and her resume reads like a tour through nearly every level of the industry group system she's now being asked to lead. DMAAR, which represents more than 2,700 real estate professionals across the Iowa capital region, named Laurie Ganz as its incoming CEO, succeeding the organization's retiring leader.
Des Moines Business Record
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Grand Avenue office property once again has new owners
For the third time since 2020, a nearly century-old office building along Grand Avenue in Des Moines has new owners, according to Polk County real estate records. 2711 Grand Avenue LLC, an entity managed by Des Moines attorney Dustin Mueller, paid $2.1 million to Helena Farms LLC for the 1.1-acre property at 2015 Grand Ave., records show.
Des Moines Business Record
Permit issued for second phase of Heritage Town Center in Grimes
The second phase of the Heritage Town Center commercial project in Grimes was issued a building permit in July, one of 20 new projects approved by area communities to move forward with construction. Heritage Town Center’s second phase includes the construction of a 32,000-square-foot three-story building at 1095 NE Park...
Des Moines Business Record
KPMG plans move to FHLB building on Locust Street
KPMG will move from its offices in the Ruan Center to the Federal Home Loan Bank building at 909 Locust St. in summer 2027, said Sean Vicente, partner in the audit, tax and advisory firm. The company has been in the Ruan Center for 50 years, occupying half of the...
Amest Tribune
Here's what Iowa State students should know before the new year starts
The 2026-2027 academic year at Iowa State University is fast approaching, and there's plenty for students to be aware of, from welcome activities to ongoing campus projects. The fall semester in Ames begins on Monday, Aug. 24. Destination Iowa State (Aug. 20-22) and Cyclone Welcome Weekend (Aug. 21-22) offer plenty of ways to usher in the new school year. New Iowa State President David Cook and his wife, Katie Cook, both Iowa State alums, will attend several events and are "excited to share in those moments with students." "The start of a new academic year is always an exciting time," David Cook told the Ames Tribune as he begins his first year at the helm. "My wife and I look forward to welcoming students back to campus as they move into the residence halls." More: Hidden items surface as ISU empties Lake LaVerne for major overhaul The new year will also see a number of campus projects finish or continue into another phase. LeBaron Hall is reopening, while the Lake LaVerne restoration enters its next phase. Work on the CyTown district continues as well, highlighted by a Sept. 2 groundbreaking. Here's a rundown of what Iowa State students can expect
Des Moines Business Record
Industrial vacancies decline as space is absorbed and projects are delivered
Vacancies in the Des Moines industrial market are forecasted to keep declining as empty space, including speculative space, continues to be absorbed, according to market reports from area brokerage firms for the second quarter of 2026. The Business Record reviewed second-quarter reports from CBRE, JLL and Colliers, with all firms...
Des Moines Business Record
Bratvold joins Colliers’ Des Moines office
Real estate brokerage and investment firm Colliers has announced that Tim Bratvold has joined their Des Moines office as associate vice president, focusing on the multi-family sector. He will work closely with Collier’s Minneapolis-St. Paul multi-family team, which closed more than $1 billion in multifamily transactions over the past two...
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Report: 6 out of 10 Des Moines Millennials are Homeowners
(Des Moines, IA) -- A new report finds more than half of millennials in Des Moines are homeowners. RentCafe recently surveyed over one hundred cities nationwide, tracking where millennials are buying and renting. The survey found 6 in 10 millennials in Des Moines are homeowners, the 8th highest on the list and the 3rd highest in the Midwest. Millennial home ownership grew 13.4% from 2018 to 2023, and the city's renter base dropped 12.5% during that same period.
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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...
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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...
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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.