Press release
HISTORIC IOWA REAL ESTATE FIRM UNVEILS NEW IDENTITY AFTER 138 YEARS
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (June 27, 2025)
After more than a century of service, one of the longest-operating real estate firms in the country is moving confidently into its next chapter. Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty is now officially rebranding as Realty87.
With the same ownership, the same trusted agents and staff, and the same leadership that has shaped its impact on the market, Realty87 is more than a new name—it’s a refined identity built on legacy and excellence. While the brand and look are new, the mission remains unchanged: delivering exceptional service across residential, commercial, luxury, land, and farm real estate.
The name Realty87 honors the company’s founding year—1887—and reflects both its rich legacy and long-standing commitment to the Corridor. With a bold new brand, refreshed signage, and industry-leading technology, Realty87 is embracing the future while honoring its past.
Though the brand is new, the heart of the company remains the same. Realty87 continues to be the full-service real estate brokerage Eastern Iowa has trusted for 138 years—a team of experienced professionals dedicated to guiding clients with care, expertise, ethics, and local insight.
About Realty87
Realty87 is an independent real estate company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Formerly known as Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty, the firm has been serving Eastern Iowa since 1887. As one of the longest-operated real estate firms in the United States, Realty87 delivers expert guidance across residential, commercial, luxury, land and farm real estate—backed by a legacy of trust and excellence since 1887.
For more information, visit Realty87.com or follow on social media @Realty87.
Media Contact
Mike Esker
President, Realty87
MikeEsker@Realty87.com
Mobile: 319.929.0600
Office: 319.378.8760
James McClain
Director of Marketing, Realty87
JamesMcClain@Realty87.com
Mobile: 319.961.8373
Office: 319.378.8760