Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Disability-Based Housing Discrimination in Davenport, Iowa is the headline of the article from PRNewswire. 

The case began when the Davenport Civil Rights Commission filed fair housing complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  After investigating, HUD referred the matter to the Justice Department, which filed the lawsuit in September 2009.  Under the settlement, which must still be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, the defendants will pay all costs related to making two complexes in Davenport accessible to persons with disabilities and pay up to $40,000 to compensate individuals harmed by the inaccessible housing.

Folks, these are two existing apartment complexes which now must re-construct their whole buildings in order to accommodate the disabled and pay $40,000 to individuals who have been harmed by not being able to access the buildings (how was that number established?).  The total cost for re-construction, damages, attorney's fees, loss of rents, etc. may well exceed $1,000,000.  What if the cost exceeds the benefits for this business?  Then the buildings will close, the business is bankrupt, and all of the current tenants will lose their homes (many of whom are low income).  Is this right?

What disturbs me the most are the statements made by Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.  "Accessible housing is not just a civil right for individuals with disabilities, it is a basic necessity.  This settlement ensures that persons with physical disabilities have an equal opportunity to live in and visit these complexes."  First off, if the buildings close because of his actions, NO ONE will be able to live there........able or disabled!  Secondly, since when do the discrimination laws go beyond housing requirements and stretch to the outer limits of common sense requiring private property to be re-constructed to allow people with physical disabilities to VISIT them?  REALLY???  I shudder to think what some pencil-pushing government bureaucrat will come up with next to make me do to my own home!

This past year, I have become keenly aware of the difficulties of the physically challenged as I have assisted my Father whose health deteriorated to the extent of requiring a wheelchair.  Getting through doorways, up and down elevations (too steep ramps, curbs, and even stairs), in and out of cars, restrooms, restaurants, etc. proved to be an arduous task for both of us.  Our environment is becoming more friendly to people with physical disabilities every day as new construction built with proper building codes replaces old, new inventions are made to assist them, and those of us who care step up and assist as the opportunity presents itself.  Much, much more is required to enable all people access to public places.

The Thinker

 

 

 

How does closing down affordable housing accomplish this?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should ALL housing be re-constructed to "ensure that persons with physical disabilities have an equal opportunity to live in and visit these complexes" at whatever cost? Money

 

 

 

 

How many more eyesores will be the result of misguided/overstepping authorities? Vacant Building

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have they gone too far?

What say ye?

Lucky :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Golf Course Lot For Sale on Marco Island, Florida!!!

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Market Statistics for Bettendorf, Iowa

 
Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area=Bettendorf, Iowa
 
Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM
All All 262 $280,855 149
RE All 162 $342,205 133
RE 0-2 6 $97,283 97
RE 3-5 153 $344,959 135
RE 6+ 3 $691,600 82
CO All 66 $198,176 194
CO 0-2 48 $148,644 159
CO 3-5 18 $330,261 289
CO 6+ 0 $0 0
RI All 1 $184,700 50
CM All 1 $179,900 188
LA All 29 $162,051 154
RN All 3 $1,083 38
 
Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired
All All 964 557 57.78% $225,756 $219,509 97.23% 67 $278,679 35.68%
RE All 690 409 59.28% $259,271 $252,267 97.30% 53 $336,430 32.75%
RE 0-2 44 27 61.36% $96,059 $90,526 94.24% 42 $132,105 38.64%
RE 3-5 636 377 59.28% $263,296 $256,196 97.30% 55 $351,258 32.39%
RE 6+ 10 5 50.00% $837,175 $829,415 99.07% -82 $729,300 30.00%
CO All 200 132 66.00% $142,369 $138,028 96.95% 116 $174,221 41.00%
CO 0-2 143 95 66.43% $127,863 $123,960 96.95% 114 $137,695 38.46%
CO 3-5 57 37 64.91% $179,614 $174,148 96.96% 121 $251,699 47.37%
CO 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
RI All 4 1 25.00% $63,900 $62,200 97.34% 99 $332,000 25.00%
CM All 5 2 40.00% $59,500 $61,700 103.70% 16 $0 0.00%
LA All 61 12 19.67% $60,616 $56,975 93.99% 33 $104,558 57.38%
RN All 4 1 25.00% $800 $800 100.00% 51 $0 0.00%
 

It looks like we're turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

First Time Home Buyers have until 4-30-10 to have an accepted offer!

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Market Statistics for Davenport, Iowa
Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area=Davenport, Iowa
 
Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM
All All 698 $184,716 144
RE All 380 $146,814 98
RE 0-2 83 $75,765 79
RE 3-5 294 $163,952 103
RE 6+ 3 $432,933 108
CO All 53 $196,390 91
CO 0-2 40 $191,193 98
CO 3-5 13 $212,379 72
CO 6+ 0 $0 0
RI All 81 $155,438 113
CM All 26 $706,761 179
LA All 156 $203,619 284
RN All 2 $1,425 113
 
Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired
All All 2,473 1,256 50.79% $126,121 $121,143 96.05% 61 $161,513 43.95%
RE All 1,847 1,107 59.94% $126,572 $121,776 96.21% 58 $151,666 36.49%
RE 0-2 387 229 59.17% $77,188 $73,935 95.79% 57 $80,951 34.88%
RE 3-5 1,453 876 60.29% $139,393 $134,197 96.27% 58 $169,003 36.89%
RE 6+ 7 2 28.57% $165,500 $159,250 96.22% 178 $314,966 42.86%
CO All 181 77 42.54% $150,872 $147,587 97.82% 98 $206,882 54.14%
CO 0-2 135 57 42.22% $135,476 $132,291 97.65% 96 $189,818 54.81%
CO 3-5 46 20 43.48% $194,751 $191,182 98.17% 103 $251,142 52.17%
CO 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
RI All 216 49 22.69% $100,661 $88,963 88.38% 66 $103,151 66.20%
CM All 45 3 6.67% $350,000 $332,266 94.93% 104 $294,394 68.89%
LA All 166 18 10.84% $38,347 $34,783 90.70% 119 $227,422 79.52%
RN All 18 2 11.11% $1,700 $1,700 100.00% 11 $7,020 50.00%

 

It looks like we're turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

First Time Home Buyers have until 4-30-10 to have an accepted offer!

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Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585

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Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang 

 This Bettendorf, Iowa Beauty has almost 3,000 Square Feet Finished!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 3 Car Garage all for just $450,000!!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

90' x 192' Large Level Lot!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

Awesome Angled Staircase Design!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

Custom Built Cherry Amish Cabinetry with Lighted Glass Doors on top!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

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Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

Handy Hearth Room with Loads of Light and Fabulous Fireplace!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

Fantastic Family Room with Sensational Stone Wall Gas Log Fireplace!

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

Master Bath features Twin Vanities, Twin Mirrors, Built-In Shelving Unit....

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

...Cool Casement Windows above Wonderful Whirlpool Tub....

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

...Full Ceramic Shower with Adjustable Hand Spray and Corner Seat...

Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate for Sale by Lucky Lang

...and Lovely Walk-In Closet with many Built-Ins!

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Welcome Home to Luxury!!!

 

This is a great time to buy a home! Low Prices & Low Interest Rates!

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Market Statistics for LeClaire, Pleasant Valley, and Princeton, Iowa
Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area= LeClaire, Pleasant Valley, and Princeton, Iowa
 
Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM
All All 85 $229,301 184
RE All 37 $359,267 122
RE 0-2 4 $143,725 43
RE 3-5 33 $385,393 131
RE 6+ 0 $0 0
CO All 6 $273,366 146
CO 0-2 2 $267,750 189
CO 3-5 4 $276,175 125
CO 6+ 0 $0 0
RI All 0 $0 0
CM All 1 $260,000 135
LA All 41 $104,818 246
RN All 0 $0 0
 
Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired
All All 202 85 42.93% $238,267 $228,431 95.87% 108 $371,935 48.51%
RE All 143 71 49.65% $245,200 $236,541 96.47% 90 $348,969 49.65%
RE 0-2 17 7 41.18% $164,271 $152,514 92.84% 80 $183,984 47.06%
RE 3-5 125 64 51.20% $254,051 $245,731 96.72% 91 $362,500 49.60%
RE 6+ 1 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $599,900 100.00%
CO All 19 7 36.84% $295,836 $281,209 95.06% 153 $315,650 52.63%
CO 0-2 6 2 33.33% $224,900 $217,000 96.49% 228 $273,460 50.00%
CO 3-5 13 5 38.46% $324,210 $306,893 94.66% 123 $334,827 53.85%
CO 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
RI All 2 1 50.00% $134,900 $114,750 85.06% 39 $605,000 0
CM All 2 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $1,963,000 100.00%
LA All 34 6 17.65% $106,300 $89,833 84.51% 275 $372,119 41.18%
RN All 2 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $123,375 50.00%

 

It looks like we're turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

First Time Home Buyers have until 4-30-10 to have an accepted offer!

For more information on what these recent market statistics from the LeClaire, Iowa  area mean to you please call:

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Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585

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Market Statistics for Blue Grass, Buffalo, Durant, and Walcott, Iowa
Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area=Blue Grass, Buffalo, Durant, and Walcott, Iowa
 
Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM
All All 114 $144,519 323
RE All 43 $206,752 145
RE 0-2 4 $141,200 184
RE 3-5 39 $213,476 141
RE 6+ 0 $0 0
CO All 6 $177,166 337
CO 0-2 6 $177,166 337
CO 3-5 0 $0 0
CO 6+ 0 $0 0
RI All 1 $139,000 208
CM All 3 $220,000 36
LA All 61 $93,816 464
RN All 0 $0 0
 
Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired
All All 234 97 41.45% $168,713 $162,193 96.14% 92 $193,888 53.85%
RE All 163 84 51.53% $171,482 $164,667 96.03% 82 $212,232 48.47%
RE 0-2 18 10 55.56% $114,430 $109,600 95.78% 55 $154,562 22.22%
RE 3-5 145 74 51.03% $179,192 $172,109 96.05% 86 $217,597 51.72%
RE 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
CO All 11 5 45.45% $120,900 $128,080 105.94% 133 $144,942 109.09%
CO 0-2 11 5 45.45% $120,900 $128,080 105.94% 133 $144,942 109.09%
CO 3-5 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
CO 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
RI All 3 1 33.33% $129,700 $105,000 80.96% 180 $117,000 66.67%
CM All 6 1 16.67% $80,000 $80,000 100.00% 318 $184,125 66.67%
LA All 47 5 10.64% $229,100 $214,880 93.79% 173 $184,637 59.57%
RN All 4 1 25.00% $900 $850 94.44% 17 $1,233 25.00%

It looks like we're turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

First Time Home Buyers have until 4-30-10 to have an accepted offer!

For more information on what these recent market statistics from the Blue Grass, Iowa area mean to you please call:

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Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585

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Market Statistics for Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa
Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area=Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa
 
Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM
All All 109 $151,626 147
RE All 38 $244,062 122
RE 0-2 1 $119,900 102
RE 3-5 37 $247,418 122
RE 6+ 0 $0 0
CO All 19 $125,005 262
CO 0-2 18 $119,177 270
CO 3-5 1 $229,900 120
CO 6+ 0 $0 0
RI All 4 $163,750 249
CM All 0 $0 0
LA All 48 $87,975 113
RN All 0 $0 0
 
Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired
All All 307 145 47.23% $187,939 $183,113 97.43% 82 $184,209 46.91%
RE All 156 85 54.49% $216,750 $209,666 96.73% 55 $258,997 39.10%
RE 0-2 2 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $117,000 0
RE 3-5 153 84 54.90% $216,760 $209,758 96.77% 55 $260,942 39.87%
RE 6+ 1 1 100.00% $215,950 $201,950 93.52% 35 $0 0.00%
CO All 50 39 78.00% $128,851 $129,685 100.65% 142 $148,813 20.00%
CO 0-2 47 39 82.98% $128,851 $129,685 100.65% 142 $137,261 17.02%
CO 3-5 3 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $223,900 66.67%
CO 6+ 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
RI All 6 2 33.33% $142,450 $135,000 94.77% 11 $430,100 50.00%
CM All 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%
LA All 95 19 20.00% $185,118 $179,054 96.72% 85 $97,643 73.68%
RN All 0 0 0.00% $0 $0 0.00% 0 $0 0.00%

 

It looks like we're turning the corner!  This is a great time to buy a home!

First Time Home Buyers have until 4-30-10 to have an accepted offer!

For more information on what these recent market statistics from the Eldridge, Iowa  area mean to you please call:

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Lucky Lang, Realtor ®           Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co., Inc., 3211 E. 35th Street Ct., Davenport, IA  52807-2585

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