Real Estate

Industry veterans launch WSG CRE team under Skogman Commercial
Four experienced real estate professionals have joined together to launch WSG CRE, a new commercial real estate team operating under Skogman Commercial. The new venture brings together Tiffany Earl Williams, Josh Seamans, Phil Williams and Gabe Golberg. According to Skogman…
Is 3D printing the future of home construction?
3D printing, considered cutting-edge technology a decade ago, is moving well beyond desktop units printing…

Design & Construction Week attracts record-breaking attendance
Over 200,000 housing and design professionals flocked to Las Vegas for the 10th annual Design…

Homeownership rate at 65.9%, essentially unchanged, for fourth quarter of 2022
The Census Bureau’s most recent Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate at…

Lawsuit against Linn County in Coggon Solar project dismissed
A lawsuit brought by a group of Linn County landowners regarding the Board of Supervisors’…

Sunline move to Hawkeye Downs, Lil’ Drug Store expansion advancing
Plans for relocating Sunline’s auto salvage operations to Hawkeye Downs and expanding Lil’ Drug Store’s…

Bed Bath & Beyond closing Coralville store
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced plans to close its store in Coralville, one of…

Marion Community Build completes second property, hosts celebration
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) will host an event on Feb. 15 to celebrate…

Architecture billings continue to decline across U.S., Iowa
Demand for U.S. architecture firms’ design services declined in December 2022 according to a new…

Westdale’s rebirth nearly complete
Ahead of schedule, and defying the expectations of numerous skeptics, the full redevelopment vision transforming…

BMO Harris receives regulatory approval to acquire Bank of the West
BMO Financial Group has received all regulatory approvals required to complete its acquisition of Bank…

North Liberty developer pitches sports facility, seeks city partnership
A proposed entertainment district in North Liberty will include a 33,600-square-foot sports recreation facility that…

Iowa City Council advances senior housing community plan
Iowa City Council unanimously voted on first consideration Jan. 24 to rezone the future site…

Dual-brand hotel seeks March groundbreaking in Coralville
A dual-brand, four-story hotel and accompanying retail space could be in development soon in Coralville…

Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool partner on energy-efficient Cedar Rapids home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have come together to build an energy-efficient,…

City of Washington receives $400,000 grant for housing rehabilitation
The city of Washington received $400,00 for a housing rehab pilot program under the state’s…
