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Des Moines Business Record
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Graziano Bros. buys warehouse property in Des Moines
Graziano Brothers Inc., based in Des Moines, paid GBC Partners LLC $1.5 million for property at 36 Clark St. in Des Moines, records show. The property includes a 10,970-square-foot warehouse built in 1989. The warehouse had been owned by Golden Valley Supply, an independent distributor of interior finish building materials that is headquartered in Minneapolis. The property is valued at just over $1 million. The transaction was recorded June 16.
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Make Your Move in Altoona’s Growing Retail Market
Eyeing the right place to open, expand, or relocate your retail business? Altoona, Iowa, continues to stand out as one of Central Iowa’s most active and opportunity-rich retail markets. With more than $710 million in annual taxable sales, millions of visitors per year, and a steady influx of residents,...
Des Moines Business Record
Homebuilder Lennar acquires lots in Des Moines, Altoona, Adel
Lennar Corp., the nation’s second-largest homebuilding company, has acquired residential building lots in northeast Des Moines, Altoona and Adel, Polk and Dallas county real estate records show. In early June, the Miami, Fla.-based homebuilder confirmed to the Business Record that it was entering the Des Moines-area market but declined...
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A Tiny Iowa Prairie Town Has Housing Costs So Low That First Timers Think It Cannot Be Real
The housing numbers in this Iowa prairie town stop people mid-scroll. First-timers assume there is a catch. Iowa has always offered affordability that bigger states cannot match. This small Page County city takes that advantage further than almost anywhere else in the state. A seed and nursery legacy that once...
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Ankeny, IA: The Quiet Haven Emerging as a Top Choice for Today's Modern Retirees
Ankeny offers retirees affordable living, with housing costs and healthcare expenses below national averages. The city provides extensive recreational opportunities, including over 100 miles of trails, parks, and senior-focused activities. Ankeny combines small-town charm with proximity to Des Moines, offering easy access to urban amenities and transportation. Ankeny is one...
Des Moines Business Record
NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: June 17, 2026
Donald C Young Property Management Trust paid Bryn Mawr Homes LLC $1.2 million for property at 5548 Glen Oaks Point in West Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The property includes a one-story, 2,775-square-foot house built in 1993 and remodeled in 2019. The transaction was recorded June 8.
Des Moines Business Record
Report: Des Moines area home sales gain momentum in May
Home sales in the Greater Des Moines area gained momentum in May with sales increasing 16.2% from April, new data from the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors shows. In May, 1,435 homes were sold, 201 more than the 1,234 sold in April, data shows. May sales were also slightly higher than the 1,403 sold in May 2025.
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Des Moines Launches Incentive to Address Vacant Commercial Space Downtown
(Des Moines, IA) -- A new incentive program from the City of Des Moines is designed to address vacant commercial space downtown. Restore the Core DSM is a $7 million incentive to attract businesses and developers to invest in permanent improvements to street-level vacant commercial spaces in downtown Des Moines. Breann Bye, Economic Development Program Manager with the City of Des Moines describes the program as, "a one-to-one matching reimbursement grant program, which means that private investment is required, and city funds are only paid after eligible work is completed and documented."
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How Pella, Iowa’s Dutch Heritage and Affordability Appeal to Retirees Looking for Peace
For retirees searching for a peaceful community, affordable living, strong local traditions, and a slower pace of life, the small city of Pella, Iowa, is increasingly attracting attention as one of the most desirable retirement destinations in the United States. Recently recognized among the top 100 places to retire in...