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The Oklahoma City Sentinel
Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa Announces Forest Grove Crossing Development with Virtual Tour Technology
BETTENDORF, Iowa - June 04, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa has announced the launch of Forest Grove Crossing, a residential development featuring ranch villas and condominiums in the Quad Cities region, incorporating virtual tour technology to facilitate remote property viewing. The development, located within the Pleasant Valley School District which MSN recently ranked as Iowa's top school district, includes ranch villas and condominiums ranging from 1,313 to 1,565 square feet. The company has integrated virtual walkthrough capabilities into its website, enabling prospective buyers to explore floor plans and finishes remotely. "The Forest Grove Crossing development brings our construction standards to the Iowa market after 30 years of building in Illinois," said Shane Youssi, President of Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa. "The virtual tour technology allows potential buyers to examine property details from any location, addressing current market preferences for remote viewing options." The ranch villas at Forest Grove Crossing encompass 1,446 square feet with full unfinished basements. Design elements include craftsman-style exteriors with cedar brackets and cedar-like garage doors, nine-foot ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and barn doors. The homes feature heated garages and furnaces with 90 percent or higher efficiency ratings. Condominium configurations include two-bedroom
illinoisweeklies.com
Couple was sold on Williamsfield
WILLIAMSFIELD – One existing building in Williamsfield has become the site of 16 new addresses. Scott Perkins and Bobby Brown hope that leads to at least 16 new residents. The husband-and-wife team are the owners of Country Aire Senior Manor, a new independent-living facility along Illinois Route 180. The new owners purchased the building earlier this year for about $200,000 from the village, which received it last year by donation.
AgWeb
The Farm Town That Refused to Fade Away
When W. J. Albertson walks downtown, he can still picture the Aledo of his childhood — a busy county seat where a kid on a bike could stop at the store after school and know nearly every person he passed on the sidewalk on the way there. “In the...
Local 4 WHBF
Potential gameplan developed against QCA housing insecurity
With rising prices across most facets of life, Illinois representative Eric Sorensen (D) hosted a roundtable discussion with local affordable housing leaders in the Quad Cities to figure out root problems causing housing insecurity and homelessness. Over the past few years, the housing market in the Quad Cities has become strained. Fewer people want to […]
connectcre.com
Cleveland Unveils 350-Acre Industrial Redevelopment Project
The City of Cleveland announced The Midline, a 350-plus acre redevelopment project that will convert long-vacant industrial land on the city’s near east side into a connected employment district, with. new trails, parks and transit access. The development project, driven by The Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund (SRF),...
KWQC
Moline City Council to consider rule change for developers to spark business growth in downtown
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The City of Moline is looking at plans to change a requirement for developers that they say will hopefully make it more affordable to build in the downtown. Currently, according to city documents, there is a rule in place that requires developers to include public art...
KWQC
Davenport’s strategy plan prioritizes housing, roads, public-safety transparency
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Davenport City Council has finalized its 2026-2027 strategic priorities, targeting five areas: housing, economic development, community building, infrastructure, and public safety. The city will audit police and fire staffing and workflows to cut response times, while continuing investment in public safety technology. Animal control is...
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Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities dedicating its 147th house
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is unveiling its 147th home build in East Moline, 1360 Morton Drive. This $200,000 construction project was entirely funded by the John Deere Foundation, and its employees contributed 195 hours of volunteer labor. “So the Quad Cities, as most people know, is facing a growing...
The Oklahoma City Sentinel
Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa Showcases Ranch Style House Designs Through Advanced Virtual Tour Technology
BETTENDORF, Iowa - May 14, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa has integrated advanced virtual tour technology to showcase its Forest Grove Crossing development, providing prospective buyers with comprehensive digital walkthroughs of its ranch villas and condominiums in the Quad Cities area. The technology implementation addresses the growing demand for remote property viewing options, particularly for families relocating to the Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline region. The virtual tours offer detailed views of floor plans, finishes, and neighborhood amenities, enabling potential buyers to evaluate properties from any location before scheduling in-person visits. Forest Grove Crossing sits within the Pleasant Valley School District, which recently earned recognition as Iowa's top school district according to MSN rankings. The development features ranch villas with 1,446 square feet of living space, full unfinished basements, and craftsman-style exteriors. The condominiums range from 1,313 square foot two-bedroom layouts to 1,565 square foot three-bedroom configurations. "The integration of virtual tour technology represents our commitment to meeting evolving buyer preferences in today's real estate market," said Shane Youssi, President of Youssi Custom Homes of Iowa. "These interactive walkthroughs provide families with the ability to explore every detail of our homes, from the luxury vinyl
QuadCities.com
Why More Locals are Choosing the Flexibility of Rental Life
For many years, the standard goal was to buy a house and stay there for life. People valued the stability of owning a piece of land in their own hometown. Now, a growing number of residents are looking for something different from their living situation. Renting offers a level of...
quadcitiesbusiness.com
Smith retiring as CEO of Quad City Area REALTORS in June
Sharon Smith, the longtime leader of the Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR), has announced her retirement from the Bettendorf-based organization. Ms. Smith will retire effective Friday, June 19, after 13 years as the Realtor association’s CEO. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, the QCAR Board of Directors established a...
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Quad City Area REALTORS® CEO, Sharon Smith Announces Retirement
Quad City Area REALTORS® (QCAR) Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Smith, has announced her retirement from the organization, effective June 19, 2026. Sharon’s retirement marks the close of an extraordinary 47-year career in the real estate industry, where she has served as a transformative leader through decades of change and growth. From the days of printed MLS books and locally owned brokerages to today’s modern real estate landscape, Sharon has played an integral role in shaping an industry that now serves more than 900 active licensed REALTORS® through QCAR.
977wmoi.com
City of Monmouth Adopts Scoring Rubric to Evaluate Competing Land Bids
According to City of Monmouth Operations Director Ken Helms, the City has established a scoring criteria for evaluating bids placed on city owned land:. “We came up with a scoring rubric, which is what some of the other communities have done. This would be just for land sales. The way it will work, if we have two people that were bidding on a particular property, the rubric will assign a total of 100 points and through that we have subgroups that we would assign them. Some of these things would be whether it aligns with the City’s comprehensive plan and the zoning in an area, whether it has strong economic impact, or community benefits. Other things to take into consideration would be what the timeline is for it and development feasibility. After everything is scored, the recommendations the forward to Council, who makes the final decision on all real estate sales.”
Local 4 WHBF
Study: QCA homes in top ten for oldest median age
Buying a home is on just about everyone’s ‘to-do’ list. When done correctly, it can be a sound investment in a person’s (or family’s) future. However, a new study released by the research company ‘Construction Coverage’ is shining light on an interesting trend. According to the latest version of its ‘American Cities With the Oldest […]
KWQC
What 2026 holds for the Quad Cities commercial real estate market
QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - A new NAI Ruhl report finds that high construction costs and tighter loans are slowing deal volume and forcing buyers to be more selective. Here is the breakdown of its 2026 report of what is happening across the Quad Cities. Industrial: There is plenty of...
977wmoi.com
City of Monmouth EAV Growth Leads to Lower Property Tax Rate
Through economic development efforts and Americold coming off their ten-year tax abatement, the Equalized Assessed Value for the City of Monmouth has increased, which then increases the levee and reduces the tax rate, explains City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher:. “In 2024, the City’s EAV was at $94.5 million. We just recently...
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Downtown Monmouth Buildings Undergo Major Renovations as New Businesses Move In
Through a growing investment in local properties, Maple City Warehouse is transforming unused properties into new opportunities. One ongoing project is at 94 and 96 Public Square in Downtown Monmouth, explains Owner and Operator Jason Robbins:. “We renovated the basement, we have done a lot of work on the foundation....