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Greater Des Moines Retail Market is on Track for Fast Recovery

The Greater Des Moines retail market continues to emerge from the pandemic and is quickly regaining its footing from the closures and challenges experienced by many retailers, restaurants, and businesses alike. Despite a few setbacks, occupancy rates and rents have generally held steady. Consumer spending is surging and according to a WalletHub study, Iowa's COVID-19 [...]

By | 2021-07-15T11:40:24-05:00 July 6th, 2021|In the News|0 Comments

The Edge Volume 6

With the vaccine distribution increasing in many parts of the world, and some economic bright spots on the horizon, we look to the future with a renewed sense of hope. But as we move forward, of course our collective question is, what will this future hold for our places of work and commerce and how [...]

By | 2021-05-20T15:23:18-05:00 May 20th, 2021|In the News|0 Comments

Matt Lundberg Achieves SIOR Designation

Matt Lundberg, CCIM has achieved the SIOR designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors is the leading global professional and industrial real estate association. They have more than 3,400 members in 42 countries and have certified thousands of members with the SIOR designation. To achieve [...]

By | 2026-05-15T14:19:42-05:00 April 15th, 2021|In the News|0 Comments

Free-standing Starbucks planned in Grimes

Starbucks Corp. will open a stand-alone coffeehouse at 2255 E. First St.,  developer Kurt Mumm said. Mumm and Mark Hanrahan, who also are brokers with Cushman & Wakefield, own the 2.2 ace site. The developers said the 2,100-square-foot store will include a drive-thru. They said the Seattle-based firm signed a lease with them earlier in November. [...]

By | 2026-05-15T14:19:43-05:00 November 18th, 2020|In the News|0 Comments

Burgeoning Grimes Attracts Millions in New Commercial Development

For several years, Grimes has seen its residential population flourish as new single-family houses, townhomes and apartments were constructed. Now the city is experiencing a boom in commercial growth as well. Large retailers are being drawn to the northwest Polk County community as well as developers willing to take chances on constructing multi-tenant speculative retail [...]

By | 2026-05-15T14:19:44-05:00 November 6th, 2020|In the News|0 Comments

Can the Shopping Mall Survive Covid?

What does the future hold for the shopping mall? There are currently more than 1,000 malls struggling to re-engage a consumer distracted by the convenience of digital offerings. With the continued growth of e-commerce, the introduction of new paths to purchase, and the impact of COVID-19, mall developers are faced with difficult challenges and the ultimate [...]

By | 2026-05-15T14:19:44-05:00 October 7th, 2020|In the News|0 Comments

Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors adds VP

Siobhan Harman has joined Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors in West Des Moines, Iowa, as a vice president. She brings 25 years of commercial real estate experience ranging from landlord and tenant representation, corporate leasing, site selection, development, asset services and construction management. Harman previously served as a real estate development manager for Kum & Go [...]

By | 2026-05-15T14:19:45-05:00 September 11th, 2020|In the News|0 Comments