Real Estate

Home sales

Existing-home sales down 1.5% in December

Existing-home sales declined for the eleventh consecutive month in December, according to the National Association of Realtors. Three of the four major U.S. regions, including...
The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

Iowa Memorial Union’s $81M revamp to have mental health center

The University of Iowa is looking to renovate Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and close the Iowa House Hotel. First opening the IMU in 1925, the...
Building materials

NAHB report: Material shortages ease, with notable exceptions

In May 2022, the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing blog reported on historically widespread shortages of building materials. Since then, most of...
Iowa Interstate Railroad

Iowa Interstate Railroad plans new transloading facility at Iowa City Industrial Campus

Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS), based in Cedar Rapids, has purchased approximately 30 acres at the Iowa City Industrial Campus to develop a new...
Cowork 1107 gives Marion business professionals the space to work or host a prospective client. CREDIT MEDCO

Coworking hub opens in Marion at Broad and Main project

A new coworking hub called Cowork 1107 overlooking City Square Park has opened inside of Broad and Main on Seventh Avenue in Marion. Operated by...
Home sales

After real estate downturn to end 2022, positivity on horizon for 2023

November 2022 unit sales of single-family homes were down 29.5% compared to November 2021, but not unexpected with the yearlong rise in home mortgage...

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