5/23/2013
According to the Associated Press, construction starts slumped this month after hitting the 1 million mark in March as multi-family and apartment construction starts declined 37.8 percent.
5/23/2013
According to first quarter analysis from Zillow, buying a home is more financially intelligent than renting for homebuyers who intend to remain in their residence for three or more years. in 64 percent of the metropolitan areas of the U.S.
3/26/2012
IRET Properties is pleased to announce the promotion of Cindy Fischer and Scott Smith to the position of Director of Commercial Asset Management
3/7/2012
IRET Properties will complete the two-year process of transitioning all residential assets to internal property management effective April 1st.
11/29/2012
Going to college is about a great deal more than classes, professors and final exams - it is also about fostering independence and developing a strong circle of friends.
11/24/2010
Ever wonder why you got only a portion, or even none of your rental deposit back? Follow these steps, and you could just find more cash back in your pocket.
5/31/2013
As one apartment building comes down, the questions arising over what to do with the remaining land in the west end of Billings, Mont. stirs up concerns in the neighborhood.
5/17/2013
According to a recent Billings Gazette article, the Tumbleweed Runaway Program is slotted to receive a $900,000 federal grant administered by the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families enabling the non profit to provide housing and transitional programs for homeless youth.
4/22/2013
Renters in Billings, Montana, could be in for a rude awakening if a recent letter issued from one area landlord and state legislator proves to be true.
6/13/2013
A number of multi-family building developments won strategic tax breaks from local officials, breaks that could be extended if the companies cede to certain provisions requested by the city.
5/22/2013
According to Bismarck's NBC affiliate KFYR, Bismarck native Anne Mahlum - who started running at age 16 - founded the nonprofit organization Back on My Feet to encourage the homeless to rebuild their lives and self-worth.
6/12/2013
A lucky Grand Forks, N.D. family will finally get the house of their dreams thanks to efforts by a local chapter of Habitat for Humanity after an unexpected death jeopardized future prospects.
5/13/2013
Since the oil industry began to take hold in North Dakota in 2005, the government budget has more than tripled, allocating billions to infrastructure improvements and providing $1.1 billion in property tax relief.
4/29/2013
The Grand Forks region in North Dakota is one of several rural areas of the state that are experiencing housing issues, which could result in a greater emphasis for rentals.
6/6/2013
Lincoln, Neb. residents waiting for federal housing vouchers will need to wait a bit longer as sequestration cuts have eliminated the reach of many voucher programs.
5/16/2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently announced the city of Minot as the recipient of Brownfields grant funds totaling $600,000 for the assessment and repair of damaged downtown properties resulting from the 2011 flood of the Souris River.
6/19/2013
As a result of uneven growth in the housing and multifamily sectors, some school districts in Omaha will need to re-evaluate zoning boundaries to prevent over loading certain districts.
5/23/2013
According to the Metro Area Continuum of Care for the Homeless' annual point-in-time census, this is the second consecutive year where homelessness has decreased in Omaha.
5/15/2013
According to a recent article in RE Journal, Omaha's multi-family market is slotted to become even stronger with new construction rebooting in a post-recession economy that boasts a 4.3 percent unemployment rate.
5/28/2013
The town of Sturgis, S.D. just a short drive from nearby Rapid City, is constructing a facility designed to provide much needed housing and care for area seniors.
5/13/2013
According to a recent assessment prepared by the University of South Dakota Government Research Bureau, Rapid City, SD was decidedly lacking when it comes to adequate basic services for senior citizens such as suitable affordable housing, medical care and transportation.
4/22/2013
Two of South Dakota's largest cities are experiencing a significant boom in construction, which could lead to increased opportunities for renters in these areas.
12/31/2012
The short days and low temperatures of winter may make it hard to spend time thinking about pleasurable outdoor activities, but sometimes the temptation is impossible to overcome.
11/20/2012
During election season, much of the country sets its sights on Iowa, as the Hawkeye State is the first to cast its ballot for whoever may be running at the time. But there's so much more to Iowa than being a rallying place for politics and policy enthusiasts.
5/17/2013
In a recent Rapid City Journal article, relief is coming to the housing strapped region in and around Sioux Falls SD as several building projects are underway.
2/5/2013
Visitors, start your engines Children and parents who want to enjoy a fun-filled day of go-kart racing can take a trip to the Thunder Road theme park in Sioux Falls. The facility features batting cages, go-karts, miniature golf and much more.
5/10/2013
According to the St. Cloud Times, the St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority will move forward on adopting a smoke-free policy for its 700-plus publicly subsidized housing units, a policy that will take effect in October.
2/14/2013
Getting fresh air, enjoying a wide variety of plant life and spending time with friends and family members are just a few of the benefits of a visit to Clemens Gardens.
5/14/2013
According to The Topeka Capital-Journal, the Historic Sites Board of Review recently sent 10 nominations to the Office of the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places that, if approved, would join the country's official list of historically significant properties - two of which are apartment buildings.
