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Des Moines Homeowners Recoup 85% on Kitchen and Bath Remodels
Local remodeling data shows kitchen and bathroom projects recoup up to 85% of costs, with open-concept layouts and energy-efficient upgrades leading homeowner trends.
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Des Moines Multifamily Sales Reveal Shifting Returns for CRE Investors
Recent multifamily sales and market data highlight shifting dynamics for commercial property investors in the capital city.
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Des Moines Home Prices Climb as Renters Weigh Smaller Iowa Towns
Capital-city home prices climb while smaller Iowa towns offer cheaper rents-but the trade-offs are forcing prospective residents to rethink the rent-versus-buy decision.
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Des Moines Housing Inventory Rises as Buyer Options Expand
As active listings rise across the metro, buyers gain more choice in an evolving market environment.
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Des Moines Suburbs Offer Tax Breaks and Family-Friendly Housing Options
From residential tax abatements in Norwalk to the family-friendly layout of Johnston, here is a look at what buyers should consider across the Des Moines suburbs.
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Des Moines Rents Hit $997 as Investors Eye Peak Vacancy Window
Average rents sit at $997 a month while vacancy data signals a potential peak before tighter conditions later in the year.
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Downtown Des Moines Residential Boom: What Buyers Need to Know Now
With multiple residential towers and workforce housing projects underway, first-time and move-in buyers face a changing market. Here’s what to watch.
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Urbandale home values jump 14% while neighbors stall at single digits
Median home values in Urbandale climbed 14 percent over the past 12 months while nearby suburbs posted single-digit gains.
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Des Moines County Farmland Auction Drives Cash Rent Changes for Farmers
Recent sales and average rental figures illustrate the balance between land values and cash rent levels affecting both sides of farmland leases.
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First-Time Buyers Drive 18% More Des Moines Sales This Quarter
Local first-time purchasers drove 18 percent more sales in the second quarter than a year earlier, with entry-level homes averaging $224,000.
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Des Moines Home Sells for $1.25M, Setting New Neighborhood Record
A four-bedroom home near the Iowa State Capitol closed at auction last week, lifting values for similar properties in adjacent blocks.
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Des Moines Renters Face Limited Options as Vacancy Rates Hit Record Lows
Tenants renewing contracts this summer face limited choices in a market where vacancy rates hover near record lows.
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Urbandale Rental Market Hits 7% Cap Rates, Outpaces Des Moines
A surge in student housing and young professional demand is pushing cap rates above 7% in the suburb just north of downtown.