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Welcome Alaina Belmar to SVN | CREATE
SVN | CREATE is pleased to welcome Alaina Belmar as a Commercial Real Estate Analyst. A Drake University graduate, Alaina brings a people-first approach, creativity, and a passion for helping businesses find spaces that support their growth.
Thank You to Our Summer 2026 Intern, Rachel Mendlik
Thank you to our Summer 2026 Intern, Rachel Mendlik, for the time, energy, and positive attitude she brought to SVN | CREATE this summer. We wish her the very best as she returns to Central College for the school year.
SVN Research Economic Update: Key Highlights from August 14, 2026
SVN Research’s August 14 Economic Update highlights a commercial real estate market shaped by in-line inflation, softer job growth, easing CRE lending standards, mixed property pricing, resilient small business optimism, weak multifamily rent growth, rising foreclosure activity, and stronger CMBS issuance.
The Commercial Real Estate Market Is Becoming Less Forgiving
Commercial real estate opportunities remain, but tenants and investors are becoming increasingly selective. Here’s one takeaway from the latest SVN Research Economic Update and what it could mean for property owners.
Simplify Your Property Management with SVN | CREATE
SVN | CREATE provides professional property management services for office, retail, industrial, and HOA properties throughout Central Iowa.
SVN Research Economic Update: Key Highlights from July 31, 2026
SVN Research’s July 31 Economic Update highlights a commercial real estate market shaped by slower Q2 growth, steady Fed policy, improving multifamily conditions, stronger institutional CRE returns, tariff pressure, CMBS refinancing risk, and softer consumer confidence.
SVN Research Economic Update: Key Highlights from July 16, 2026
SVN Research’s July 16 Economic Update highlights a commercial real estate market shaped by cooling inflation, slower job growth, strong logistics activity, AI-driven office demand, trade-policy uncertainty, apartment concessions, and foreclosure activity.
Local Expertise. Nationwide Reach.
With 77% of commercial real estate deals beginning outside the local market and SVN providing coverage across 83% of the U.S., collaboration helps connect clients with broader opportunities, relationships, and market expertise.
Occupier Services Built Around Your Business
SVN | CREATE helps businesses navigate site selection, lease negotiations, relocations, renewals, and long-term space planning with a strategy centered on their goals.
SVN | CREATE Office Closure for Independence Day
Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Economic Update June 25, 2026
SVN Research’s June 25 Economic Update highlights a CRE market shaped by a hawkish Fed, higher inflation projections, improving property prices, resilient retail sales, energy volatility, and continued credit pressures.
SVN | CREATE Hosts 4th Annual Golf Outing
SVN | CREATE hosted its 4th Annual Golf Outing, bringing the team together for a day of connection, appreciation, and friendly competition.