Rick and Stephanie Troncin were still catching their breath after opening their new business—Fully Promoted Altoona—when the pandemic hit, forcing many of their customers to temporarily shut down and pumping the brakes on their fledgling franchise.

Finding commercial real estate for lease can be a daunting task. Depending on the state of the market, there may be plenty of real estate space available, but finding a commercial property that checks off every item on your list can be a challenge.

There are many different types of commercial buildings, each offering its own features and benefits. And when looking for a commercial property or commercial real estate for sale in Iowa, it’s important to understand the different sectors that make up the commercial real estate market. This will help you narrow down the search and find a space that suits the individual needs of your business or client.

Luke Peterson is always telling his little leaguers to keep their eye on the ball. He should know. While he worked as a ‘captive’ agent in the insurance business for twelve years—meaning that he worked for a single provider—he always had his sights set on going independent.

In 2019, Luke took a swing, founding his own independent company, Luke Peterson Insurance, in Altoona.

As his business and the community around him continue to grow, it seems that he’s hit a home run.

For today’s #PeopleofAltoona, we get to know the Rinehart family! Belinda, who works for the Southeast Polk Community School District (along with her daughter), tells the family’s story in her own words…

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.

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.

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.