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The Discovery Collection From Hubbell Homes

The Discovery Collection provides opportunities for homeowners to buy beautiful new Hubbell Homes at an affordable price. This collection is growing quickly in popularity, so don’t wait to come tour one – or two – today!

How to Prep for Winter Weather

Falling snow is a beautiful sight (OK, maybe not for everyone), but it also poses some good reminders for fellow homeowners and neighborhood associations. Whether you are responsible for shoveling snow or if you live in a community where the homeowners' association handles snow removal services, there are some steps you can take to be prepared when a winter storm is in the forecast.
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winter

Hubbell Expands Senior Living Communities

As the need for senior living communities continues to grow throughout the nation, Hubbell Realty Company plans to expand into three new communities in Iowa. Edencrest, a senior and assisted living and memory care community, was created by Hubbell in 2012 and they’ve expanded to eight active communities today. Hubbell plans to add three more communities in nearby metro suburbs starting in 2023.
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adel, Ankeny, Edencrest

Why you should consider a USDA Home Loan

If you prefer to be in a more rural setting, possibly a city with a smaller population or backing to a countryside, you may be interested in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mortgage program which can offer no down payment, no closing costs and a low interest rate*.

Things to Know before Buying Your First Home

Buying a newly constructed home has a lot of advantages over purchasing an existing home. When you buy a newly constructed home, whether it’s a spec or “showcase” home or one that you’re having custom built, understanding the process, from planning and financing all the way through to closing, will help you get the most of what you want in your brand-new home.

Hubbell expanding communities throughout Waukee in 2023

Hubbell Realty Company has announced several projects in Waukee that are planned to start development in late 2022 or 2023. The seven upcoming projects in this metro suburb include rental and for-sale homes, with options suited to anyone at any stage of life. Check out each community here.

Why Relocate to Des Moines?

With the continuous development of the downtown, the national rankings, and the affordability (just to name a few) there are lot of reasons to relocate to Des Moines, or nearby at least.

Summer Events in Greater Des Moines

Des Moines is one of the Nation’s best kept secrets thanks to growing job opportunities, the fantastic night life, and diverse food. In addition to all of that, every summer Des Moines has events that are fit for everyone. Here are just a couple of our favorite events to catch in and near Des Moines this summer.

CBRE Reports: Booming Industrial Market, and Hope for Rebounding Office

The bounce back for the market in 2022 seems to be slowly continuing in the industrial sector, with the office sector struggling to keep up, but still managing to show signs of improvement. Here’s the latest according to the 2022 CBRE|Hubbell Commercial quarterly market surveys.

Hubbell’s 2022 Developments

It has been an exciting first half of 2022 for Hubbell Realty Company! With so many developments in various stages of construction, there is sure to be more excitement on the horizon. Read about some of the developments happening in 2022 (or ones we can share right now)...

Easy Ways to Prep Your Home for Company

Our design team has perfected some of the simple touches that will go a long way when you decide to host your next party.

Who is Embarq Signature Homes?

Embarq Signature Homes is the new custom homebuilding company at Hubbell Realty Company. To learn about Embarq, the styles of homes the team wants to build and the custom homebuilding process, we caught up with Steph Reed, the Director of Operations at Embarq.

Job Openings at Hubbell Realty

Whether you’re interested in apartment management, financing or if you’re great at fixing items, we’re always looking for dedicated associates to join our growing team. In the meantime, here are just a few positions and what they do: Accountant, Maintenance Associate, Residential Property Manager, and Hubbell Homes Superintendent.

Mad Meatball Opens at Gray's Station

LINC at Gray’s Station welcomed a Des Moines staple to the community earlier this year: Mad Meatball. Mad Meatball has everything Italian (more than just pizza); meatballs, sandwiches, and pasta are all staples of the menu.

Level Progress Update

Hubbell Realty’s newest apartment community, LEVEL @ Bridge District, is well underway near the East Village of Des Moines. It is located right downtown, making everything from the Capitol to your favorite restaurants walkable. We caught up with Tyler Edgington from Hubbell Construction Services to learn more about the project and how it’s going.
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2022, Precast

Indigo Living's Rental Options; Prime Locations, Ideal Amenities

Learn about the various types of Indigo Living's rental options, their differences, and which one may be best to suit you or your family. With various locations and amenities, the options are plentiful (if not endless).

Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Apartment

Taking the time to go through your things, making hard decisions on what to keep and what to get rid of, even just knowing where to start makes decluttering seem very intimidating. Fear not, Indigo Living has a few tips to start and help you finish the apartment decluttering process!
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cleaning

Connect to downtown DSM bike trails

One of the biggest perks about living downtown and within our many Hubbell communities is the fantastic connectivity to the various bike trails that weave within and throughout our neighborhoods.

Craft Bru is Open

It's no secret that many of the Indigo Living communities are home to small businesses, but our LINC community just saw the opening of a vibrant new taproom, Craft Bru. With 60 beers on tap, Craft Bru is sure to have something for everyone.

Gray’s Station launches new website, virtual tour feature

The Gray’s Station neighborhood launched a brand-new website earlier this year highlighting the various homes that are for sale and rent in downtown Des Moines, a new virtual tour tool as well as a new hub for all of the upcoming events going on in the metro.
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