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Mother's Day is one of the busiest dining days of the year, and across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, restaurants are preparing special menus, brunch events, and buffet-style experiences designed to celebrate the occasion. Whether you are planning a relaxed morning with coffee and pastries or a full family gathering with a traditional brunch buffet, knowing where to go ahead of time can make all the difference.
You can find Mother's Day brunch and buffet options throughout the region, with the largest selection in the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City areas. Communities like Burlington, Muscatine, Clinton, and DeWitt offer a mix of local favorites and limited-time specials. Many restaurants feature reservation-only brunches or holiday buffets, so planning ahead is strongly recommended.
Five-year home appreciation in our region was between 13.25% and 16.31% with all of our regional Metropolitan Statistical Areas experiencing a positive gain. "House prices have risen consistently over the last 31 quarters," said Dr. William Doerner, Supervisory Economist.
"Although price growth is still positive, the upward pace is softening across the country, especially among states with the largest supplies of housing." In the past year, home prices have changed: +3.95% in Dubuque; +2.87% in Iowa City; +2.40% in Cedar Rapids; and +2.72% in the Quad Cities. This compares to other cities: Des Moines up 3.76% and Chicago up 2.76%. Of course, there is considerable variation based on price range and location of properties, with more affordable properties appreciating more. "Regionally, housing supply has been tightening," said Caroline Ruhl, CEO of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. "As a result, we see our home prices ap...
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