Archives August 2020

Still bullish on Des Moines: State of the Market participants see bright future for this Iowa city

Steady and resilient. Those are the words that panelists used during the second annual Des Moines State of the Market summit held Aug. 25 by Midwest Real Estate News and REjournals.

Just think of how participants would have described this key Iowa market if it, like all major cities across the country, wasn’t fighting through an economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As 2020 started, the commercial real estate market in Des Moines was strong, with deal velocity rising, vacancies falling and rents soaring. Then the pandemic hit, and that all came to a halt.

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Missed Due Diligence Items

Missed Due Diligence Items During Your Due Diligence Inspection

8 Common Due Diligence Mistakes for Multifamily Properties

Investing in multifamily real estate is exciting, and multifamily rentals have the potential to deliver huge returns. However, if you’re new to commercial real estate investments, you may benefit from some assistance during the purchasing and due diligence process — especially during property assessments.

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