Is Iowa a good place to live? Is it a good place to raise a family? The short answer to both questions is yes.
August 2022 Building Permit Report
In August 2022, the City of Altoona issued 6 commercial and 7 residential building permits representing over 361,817 square feet of new or improved space and over $28 million invested.
Elder Corporation and the City of Altoona aren’t related, but they both know the importance of family
Family means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. To Elder Corporation and the Altoona community, it carries a shared definition.
What is it? Supporting the people around you to help them be their best. Continue reading…
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…
July 2022 Building Permit Report
In July 2022, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 30,143 square feet of new or improved space and over $4 million invested.
A Snapshot of Altoona: One of the Best Places to Live in Iowa
Altoona, Iowa is a city that could be aptly described as “just right”. It’s got that “big-city” atmosphere, boasting an exciting entertainment scene and plentiful business opportunities, but it’s never lost sight of its charming small-town roots.
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…
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.”
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.
June 2022 Building Permit Report
In June 2022, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 30 residential building permits representing over 450,212 square feet of new or improved space and over $41 million invested.