Quad Cities Tenants

05/16/2026

05/06/2026

Rental RIP OFF: This morning I spoke with a renter who had tried to rent from a property manager who manages properties for assorted landlords on both sides of the Mississippi. The property manager reportedly requested a non-refundable deposit for a rental that was to be repaired and available for occupancy May 1st. May first arrived and the rental still had not been repaired. No lease agreement had been signed. The renter notified the property manager that they would not move in until the agreed upon repairs were completed. The property manager then offered the property to another applicant. The original renter notified the property manager that they expected their deposit to be returned. The property manager said that they had discussed it with the owner and the owner offered to return half of the deposit. The renter accepted. What went wrong here or rather how many things got off track here to result in a good faith rental applicant losing half their deposit without ever having lived in the property? Thoughts?

06/03/2025

Good to know

Understanding Iowa’s New ADU Law: What It Means for Communities, Builders & Homeowners�Presented by AARP Iowa and Local Housing Experts

11:30 AM – Doors Open & Lunch Available�
12:00 PM – Presentation Begins

A transformative piece of legislation has just passed in Iowa—a statewide ADU bill that requires all cities and counties in Iowa to allow homeowners to build an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on their property. Whether you're a city official navigating local code updates, a builder exploring new market opportunities, or a REALTOR® advising clients on property value and flexibility, this session is for you.

Join AARP Iowa alongside experienced local builders to gain a clear understanding of what this new law means, how ADUs can address housing needs across generations, and what implementation could look like in your community. The presentation will cover key elements of the legislation, offer practical guidance from those already building ADUs, and conclude with an open Q&A session.

Speakers Include:
* Paige Yantz, State Advocacy Manager, AARP Iowa
* Michael Wagler, State Executive Director, AARP Iowa
* Andy Martin, Local Builder

Hosted By:
* Housing Action Team of Johnson County, Iowa Livable Community for Successful Aging
* Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®
* The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association
* Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition

Email [email protected] for quick registration

05/09/2025

Tariffs, deportations of workers, and homeowner insurance premium explosion drives housing to even less affordable levels. We should expect an extended period of less new construction and higher prices. Maybe not what the national housing crisis needs right now.

Does everyone remember that bedtime story about the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? Well, the Trump administration is doing its best wolf impression ...

04/25/2025

Building a better community together

Inclusive housing policies are essential for building stronger communities. In Moline, 44% of vacant homes are concentrated in Impacted Areas—highlighting the urgent need for equitable housing solutions. It’s time to push for policies that ensure fair access for all!

04/19/2025

7 million U.S. households live in poverty, accounting for 1 in 6 children and 1 in 9 elderly who struggle with housing, food and healthcare insecurity. Why does it matter?

Learn about the effects of youth poverty on academic achievement, psychosocial outcomes and physical health, as well as the prevalence of child hunger in the U.S.

04/19/2025

Idk, but I suspect refinancing this project at eight or nine percent just wasn't working out so well. We are not told how many units may be licensed rental units in this building.

Marc Moen, an Iowa City businessman known for developing the tallest building downtown, is facing foreclosure on several properties, according to a consent judgment and foreclosure decree submitted to the court for its approval on April 15. If signed by a judge, the involved properties will official...

04/12/2025

Wonderful

03/27/2025

Credit history errors can make renting a new place a nightmare. How to fix...

Credit Education Month Tip:

Found an error on your credit report? You can dispute it! Here's how: https://www.greenpath.com/wellness-education/how-to-dispute-a-credit-report-error/?partner_name=hills%20bank

02/25/2025

This week we are helping to house a person who has a baby on the way. Without safe, stable housing, she will not be able to bring new baby home with her.

This is where you come in!

We are urgently seeking the following items that are either new, or clean and gently-used to help set up this family's new home.

-Twin mattresses
-Armchairs or small couches
-End tables

📍 Drop-off Location: Corner Closet – 525 Fillmore St, Davenport, IA
⏰ Donation Hours: Mon-Wed, 10 AM - 3 PM
Please private message us if you can donate but those hours do not work

If you are unable to drop off, please consider allowing our friends Two Men and A Truck Quad Cities pick up in two weeks. For furniture donation pickups visit https://www.humilityhomes.org/furniture-donations