As a restaurant owner, you understand that location is basically everything when it comes to running a successful business. However, you also know that location isn’t the end-all-be-all factor that determines your eatery’s performance. Demographics, market growth, adequate business real estate options, and other variables are just as important.
February 2023 Building Permit Report
In February 2023, the City of Altoona issued 5 commercial and 7 residential building permits representing over 16,427 square feet of new or improved space and over $1.9 million invested.
A New Lease on Life: How Goldfinch Growth Reimagined Altoona’s Old Police Station
Station 700 doesn’t look anything like Altoona’s old police station or public library, though it was both of these things in a past life. And it certainly doesn’t feel like it was built 5 decades ago.
It’s just too stunning, too polished.
4 Reasons Why Retail Opportunities in Altoona, Iowa Are Unbeatable
A quick look at Altoona gives you a picture of a thriving retail scene. From the Outlets of Des Moines and Bass Pro Shops to the hidden gem mom-and-pop shops and small businesses located throughout our community, Altoona has a lot in store for both sellers and consumers. But this is only the beginning.
Each year, our market and our city experience significant growth.
So, why is this happening? What are the different retail opportunities in Altoona, Iowa, and how can businesses take advantage of them? Keep reading to find out.
January 2023 Building Permit Report
In January 2023, the City of Altoona issued 2 commercial building permits representing $50,500 invested.
Featured Property: 9th Street NE Development Sites
200 ACRES NEXT TO I-80, IDEAL FOR INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING
Take note, industrial and manufacturing business owners. These sites on 9th Street NE in Altoona are advantageous in every way possible—they’re the definition of ideal.
What Does a Commercial Real Estate Broker Do?
Commercial real estate is a complex yet rewarding industry. Regardless of your role within it, you’ll meet your fair share of challenges.
If you’re a buyer or tenant scoping out commercial properties for sale or lease, you’ll have no shortage of due diligence work to carry out. And if you’re a seller or landlord, you’ll need to stay on top of things like property evaluations, marketing, property management, return on investment, etc.
December 2022 Building Permit Report
In December 2022, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 2 residential building permits representing over 47,408 square feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested.
What is Real Estate Due Diligence?
If you’ve researched any sort of investment topic, then you’ve most likely heard the term “due diligence” before. It’s a widely used phrase that seems pretty straightforward, but it can mean a lot of different things, especially in the real estate space.
So, what does “due diligence” mean for potential home buyers or business real estate investors? What types of things are involved in the process? And how does one go about it?
November 2022 Building Permit Report
In November 2022, the City of Altoona issued 10 commercial and 2 residential building permits representing over 110,667 square feet of new or improved space and over $12 million invested.