Real Estate
ROOTs disaster recovery housing program finds new life
The Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs) program in Cedar Rapids built 869 homes after the 2008 flood before going dormant in 2017. After the 2020 derecho, the program was revived with a similar mission and slightly altered framework. City officials…
Cedar Rapids council picks Conlon to develop new 136-room hotel near New Bohemia
Conlon Construction has been selected as the developer of a new 136-room hotel near the…
North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week
The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…
PinSeekers seeks to build third location in Dubuque
The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Board of Directors approved a proposal Sept. 24 recommending a…
From playbooks to property: former Iowa Hawkeye tackles real estate investing
Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair used to analyze playbooks in preparation for his…
Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood
Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…
Existing-home sales dipped 2.5% in August, NAR says
Existing-home sales fell nationwide in August, according to a report Sept. 19 from the National…
$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign
The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…
Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines
The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won…
Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location
A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…
Cedar Crossing will offer more than a casino, supporters say
From three live entertainment venues and three restaurants to an arts and cultural center that…
Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…
Guaranty Bank, Strand Theater redevelopment plans moving forward
The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank and Strand Theatre buildings in a prominent…
City of Cedar Rapids, J’nae Peterman honored at Housing Iowa Awards
The City of Cedar Rapids, as well as Homeless Systems Manager J’nae Peterman, were honored…
LL Flooring stores in Marion, Davenport set to close despite last-minute deal
Despite a last-minute deal that will keep hundreds of LL Flooring stores open, the company’s…
New housing subdivision planned near Lowe Park in Marion
A new single-family subdivision is in the works for a plot of land near Lowe…
