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VIDEO: Panelists highlight amenities in new, current Des Moines development projects

The Business Record’s 2024 Commercial Real Estate Forum was held Thursday morning at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown Hotel. 

The Commercial Real Estate Forum on Thursday morning featured a panel of real estate professionals who …

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Former Urbandale movie theater property bought by Florida entity

An entity managed by a Florida-based fitness company has purchased property in Urbandale that previously was home to a nine-screen movie theater, Polk County real estate records show.

Property that includes the former Cobblestone Theaters…

Iowans recognized by Iowa architecture group

Three Iowans were recently recognized at the American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter’s Annual Awards Celebration. They include:

Anna Squier, of MA Architecture, who received the 2023 Iowa Young Architect Award that recognizes an individual …

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Cushman & Wakefield releases office market report

Cushman & Wakefield, which has offices in West Des Moines, has begun releasing a quarterly report on the area’s office market. The report, which shows a 16.5% vacancy rate in the area, said that the …

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Polk County Housing Trust Fund raises record amount for investment program

Over $710,800 has been raised for Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s Stable Steady Strong investment campaign, a new high for the annual fundraising effort that ends each June, the group announced. Money raised pays for …

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CRE forum panelists discuss COVID’s effect on commercial, residential development

During the Business Record’s annual Commercial Real Estate Forum, held virtually on April 22, eight panelists described how the pandemic has affected various sectors of the construction and development industries and the outlook for the …

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Hurd entity pays $10M for two downtown buildings, parking lots

An entity controlled by real estate developer and investor Richard Hurd recently purchased properties in Des Moines’ Western Gateway. Photo by Polk County Assessor

 

Two high-profile buildings in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway have been …

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VIDEO: What are the residential trends to watch in 2019

It’s become a season here at the Business Record: The commercial real estate roundtable. Five discussions each focused on a specific sector of the market. We’ll be featuring the conversations and our key takeaways in …

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VIDEO: What are the industrial trends to watch in 2019

It’s become a season here at the Business Record: The commercial real estate roundtable. Five discussions each focused on a specific sector of the market. We’ll be featuring the conversations and our key takeaways in …

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VIDEO: What are the retail trends to watch in 2019

It’s become a season here at the Business Record: The commercial real estate roundtable. Five discussions each focused on a specific sector of the market. We’ll be featuring the conversations and our key takeaways in …