Housing

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What’s the housing outlook in 2025?

Homebuyers and sellers and others associated with the residential sector have found the housing market challenging the past two years.

Mortgage rates are more than double what they were two years ago. Costs to build …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Dec 20, 2024
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Des Moines to develop first comprehensive housing strategy

The city of Des Moines has announced it is developing its first Citywide Housing Strategy in a step to address housing challenges. Partnering with CZB LLC, a national housing and planning consultancy, and a 17-member …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 18, 2024
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Hubbell opens Edencrest senior living facility in Pleasant Hill

Hubbell Realty Co. has completed Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, its ninth senior living community in the Des Moines area.

The $17 million development has 70 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes, 44 of which are …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 16, 2024
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Hubbell plans $27 million apartment project in Ankeny

Hubbell Realty Co. plans on breaking ground on a new 162-unit apartment complex in Ankeny next spring. Siena Crossing will be located on 7 acres near Ankeny Boulevard and Oralabor Road. Rendering by Simonson &…
By Business Record Staff | Dec 12, 2024
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Home Builders Association of Iowa announces new officers

The Home Builders Association of Iowa recently named new officers and leaders for the group. They include:
– Rachel Flint as chair. Flint is senior vice president of Iowa homebuilding and land development operations for …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 21, 2024
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Local study recommends ways to help homeless families

A study of families experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines area is making six policy recommendations that researchers believe could provide for better outcomes for unhoused families.

The study — “Metro Homelessness: A Study of …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 15, 2024
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State grants awarded to housing providers

Ten providers of Permanent Supportive Housing have been awarded $554,596 from the Iowa Finance Authority, the agency announced. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based, minimal-barrier housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness. The programs are designed …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 8, 2024
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Habitat’s Blitz Build features construction of 8 houses

Nearly 400 volunteers this week are taking part in the construction of eight affordably priced houses during the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Blitz Build. The photos show volunteers at the site in northeast…
By Business Record Staff | Oct 30, 2024
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Iowa water utilities $1 billion dilemma

Des Moines Water Works and other water utilities are stepping up efforts to find funds to help cover the $1 billion-plus estimated cost to replace more than 100,000 lead water service lines in Iowa.

Utility …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 18, 2024
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800 more housing units planned at Gray’s Station

Planning is underway to add about 800 residential units to a downtown Des Moines neighborhood that links the popular Gray’s Lake recreation area and the central business district.

Hubbell Realty Co. has begun gaining city …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Oct 11, 2024