Luckily, Des Moines is not a boom-and-bust market. We have some issues with empty office buildings, but they seem manageable. According to an article from The New York Times, larger cities across the United States aren’t so lucky. To read the article, click <HERE>.

Changing dynamics for office building owners. The Wall Street Journal reports that office building owners find themselves up against lower than anticipated property values. Read their article <HERE>.

Retail bricks & mortar is not dead. As Americans start to enjoy getting out again, the retail industry is the best it’s been in years. Check out the article titled “Retail Real Estate Is Enjoying Its Biggest Revival in Years” from the October 4th Wall Street Journal <HERE>.