New Construction Market Remains Strong
As 2016 comes to a close, the new construction market continues to remain strong. November sales were down 9.8% from the previous month, but were up 8% over the same quarter [ Read more... ]
Articles by Build Des Moines
Business Leaders Need to Watch Out for Woodpeckers
I’m on my third cup of coffee sitting in my warm home office looking out the window—where it’s 10 degrees—at a woodpecker banging away at one of our trees. My wife [ Read more... ]
What’s Your Data Backup Plan?
John Lennon has a line in one of his songs, it goes something like “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Nothing could be more [ Read more... ]
A Beautiful Combination
Johnston’s new Bella Strada Estates offers a unique living environment. At the edge of Johnston, a piece of Italy is emerging from the landscape. Bella Strada Estates, the [ Read more... ]
Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech
Nearly half of those we surveyed are putting so-called smart tech in their homes. Just over half are not. Where do you stand? Do you like to check on your home via your [ Read more... ]