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Featured Property: Prairie Crossing in Altoona, Iowa

Tons of Mixed-Use Land & Retail Space, in a Booming Des Moines Entertainment Hot Spot

An abundance of exciting development opportunities can be found at Altoona’s Prairie Crossing area, the Des Moines metro’s newest entertainment hot spot! Here’s what’s up for grabs: 120 acres of mixed-use development space and roughly 400,000 square feet of premier retail space.   Continue reading…


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Featured Property: 1st Ave S & Edwin W. Skinner Pkwy in Altoona, IA

8.9 Acres of Commercial-Ready Land, in a High-Traffic Community

In the center of an up-and-coming Altoona community lies 8.9 acres of available land, ripe for commercial development.

The 2 parcels which make up the property are located across the street (1st Ave S) from one another, both sitting off Edwin W. Skinner Pkwy. They’re separated only by a new Casey’s location, which will be beneficial in driving traffic to the area. Plus, they’re in a spot that both business owners and customers will appreciate. Continue reading…


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New Art Sculpture Installation Underway

As the City of Altoona embarks on a series of major infrastructure improvements, they also are integrating site specific public art into the construction process. During the project for the 1st Avenue North Roundabout creation, Artist Aaron T Stephan is installing his work of art, “Woven Lines.”

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Investing in Commercial Real Estate: The Basics

If you’re searching for ways to “make your money work for you”, then commercial real estate in Iowa is definitely worth your attention.

Investing in commercial real estate is favorable for many reasons, with benefits such as passive income streams, equity appreciation, tax advantages, and more.

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