In March 2021, the City of Altoona issued 14 commercial and 27 residential building permits representing over 363,670 square feet of new or improved space and over $31.7 million invested.
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Things to consider when looking for commercial real estate
Searching for any real estate space – whether it’s office space or commercial real estate – is a surprisingly complex and demanding task. While the rewards are huge for finding the right commercial buildings in the right community, there are many pitfalls along the way. And when you do find the right property for sale, it’s easy to rush into things (similar to how it’s easy to rush into a relationship after a really good first date).
But the best deals, like the best relationships, take time. By moving deliberately, planning for the future, carefully examining all of your options and acknowledging that none of the buildings for sale are perfect, you can find the right commercial real estate space for your business.
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Featured Property: 109 8th Street SE in Altoona, IA
17,985 SQUARE FEET OF DEVELOPMENT-READY OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE TODAY!
With a growing population, a thriving business scene, a strong local workforce and four million annual visitors, many retail businesses and offices are moving to Altoona, IA, a community located just 15 minutes east of Des Moines.
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Why Altoona is the Perfect Location for Your Office Space
Searching for new office space in the Des Moines area? Looking for affordable, conveniently located business real-estate? Furiously Googling ‘office for rent near me’?
Take a closer look at Altoona, Iowa.
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People of Altoona: Meet Kalyn!
Lately, Kalyn Gibson finds herself spending more and more time in Altoona—for business and for fun. Along with her husband Matt, Kalyn owns Forever Home Inspection Iowa, a company that has provided nearly 2,000 home inspections, including many in the Altoona market. (No surprise there. As the city’s population continues to grow, Altoona’s real-estate market is booming.)
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FEATURED PROPERTY: ARTISTIC MANUFACTURING BUILDING, ALTOONA, IA
41,060 square feet of DEVELOPMENT-READY industrial space available.
Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 41,060 square feet of industrial space available in Altoona at 602 3rd Street SW. This space is located 1.5 miles from Interstate 80 and adjacent to the Iowa Interstate Railroad. This M1 zoned building is the perfect spot for your industrial business.
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February 2021 Building Permit Report
In February 2021, the City of Altoona issued 9 commercial and 15 residential building permits representing over 41,757 square feet of new or improved space and over $38.8 million invested.
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Legacy Bank’s Roots Run Deep in the Altoona Region
Not many businesses can say they’re celebrating their 117th birthday. But Legacy Bank has managed to navigate the changing and often turbulent world of the last century – including not one but two global pandemics – and have continually evolved to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
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FEATURED PROPERTY: 154 34TH AVE SW, ALTOONA, IA
23.5 ACRES of DEVELOPMENT-READY LAND available.
Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 23.5 acres of development-ready land available in Altoona’s retail corridor at 154 34th Avenue SW. This space is located in the middle of Outlets of Des Moines, Adventureland, Wal-Mart, Menards and more.
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In this week’s #PeopleofAltoona, Altoona resident Jane Ryan reflects on her connection with the Altoona community and how she was inspired to give people a reason to smile.
When you’ve walked along the bike path or through the gardens in Altoona, have you ever noticed messages of joy and kindness near your feet? Or maybe a little round gnome hiding among the flowers or snow?
Thank Jane Ryan, Altoona resident, for the uplifting bursts of color along your daily walks around town.
In Jane’s own words, here’s her story…
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