The Building Industry’s Next Generation of Workers
We already know the building industry in 2023 can’t find enough workers. Now, imagine the same situation persisting well into the years ahead. Without dramatic change [ Read more... ]
Articles by Build Des Moines
Leading To Serve
DMAAR 2023 President makes service a priority. Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® (DMAAR) President Kim Bakey didn’t set out to lead real estate professionals. She [ Read more... ]
In 2023 Sustainability Is Key to Kitchen Renovations
Median spend on minor renovations increased by 40% year over year, while spend for major renovations of large kitchens remained flat following significant growth in the past [ Read more... ]
City of Des Moines Implements Changes for Home Builders
Updates to the permitting and inspection process for new homes/ residential projects. The City of Des Moines thanks local home builders and developers for choosing to build a [ Read more... ]
Fourth Quarter 2022, Des Moines Metro Lot Analysis
Over the last few months, I feel like I’ve encountered two types of people in real estate, both of which have adopted the 1,000-yard stare. First, are the people that are [ Read more... ]