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1955 was a Great Year in Davenport, Iowa!!!

2008-07-21T05:26:56Z

Seems like only yesterday......

Comments made in Davenport, Iowa in the year 1955: That's only 53 years ago!

"Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2000 will only buy a used one!"

"I'll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20!"

"Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?"

"If cigarettes keep going up in price, I'm going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous!"

"If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store!"

"When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage!"

"Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls!"

"I'm afraid to send my kids to the movies any more. Ever since they let Clark Gable get by with saying 'damn' in 'Gone With The Wind,' it seems every new movie has either 'hell' or 'damn' in it!"

"I read the other day where some scientist thinks it's possible to put a man on the moon by the end of the century. They even have some fellows they call astronauts preparing for it down in Texas!"

"Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President!"

"I never thought I'd see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now!"

"It's too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet!"

"It won't be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work!"

"Marriage doesn't mean a thing any more. Those Hollywood stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat!"

"I'm just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business!"

"The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on."

"No one can afford to be sick any more. $35 a day in the hospital is too rich for my blood!"

"If they think I'll pay 50 cents for a hair cut,
forget it!"

"There is no sense going to Lincoln or Omaha anymore for a weekend. It costs nearly $15 a night to stay in a hotel!"

"Thank goodness I won't live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress!"

OUCH!!! That last one REALLY HURT!!!

Lucky :)

Bettendorf, Iowa: Market Report for First Half of 2008

2008-07-10T03:55:03Z

Market Statistics for Bettendorf, Iowa Real Estate

Statistics for: Class = RE,CO,RI,CM,LA AND Date Range = 01/01/2008-06/30/2008 AND Area = Bettendorf, Iowa

Class	Bedrooms	Current Active	Avg List Price	Avg DOM
All	All	244	$302,224	113
RE	All	152	$354,258	103
RE	0-2	11	$122,963	58
RE	3-5	141	$372,302	106
RE	6+	0	$0	0
CO	All	80	$200,231	137
CO	0-2	52	$166,946	141
CO	3-5	28	$262,048	130
CO	6+	0	$0	0
RI	All	0	$0	0
CM	All	0	$0	0
LA	All	12	$323,077	82

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	488	258	54.09%	$230,420	$225,567	97.89%	74	$259,369	34.22%
RE	All	361	204	56.51%	$246,776	$240,828	97.59%	63	$297,397	30.47%
RE	0-2	30	12	40.00%	$105,066	$98,716	93.96%	35	$134,143	36.67%
RE	3-5	328	191	58.23%	$254,144	$248,191	97.66%	65	$299,708	29.57%
RE	6+	3	1	33.33%	$539,900	$539,900	100.00%	30	$1,037,933	66.67%
CO	All	114	51	44.74%	$168,672	$168,278	99.77%	121	$203,310	35.96%
CO	0-2	68	36	52.94%	$137,627	$135,632	98.55%	128	$150,797	35.29%
CO	3-5	46	15	32.61%	$243,178	$246,629	101.42%	103	$273,932	36.96%
CO	6+	0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	0.00%	0	$0	0.00%
RI	All	2	3	150.00%	$167,966	$161,666	96.25%	39	$118,900	0
CM	All	0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	0.00%	0	$0	0.00%
LA	All	11	0	0.00%	$0	$0	0.00%	0	$81,761	145.45%

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

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

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, Realtor ^®Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

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

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

LuckyLang.com

Don't let this great

Real Estate buying opportunity pass you by!!!

Bettendorf, Iowa: 4955 Heatherstone Road

Davenport, Iowa: 111 McClellan Boulevard

5535 Delton Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52804

219 Colony Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52806

Bettendorf, Iowa: 1507 Bellevue Avenue

Lot 1, Shabonee Estates, Route 84, Rapids City, Illinois 61275

Please call Lucky @ (563) 676-9031

Davenport, Iowa: Market Report for First Half of 2008

2008-07-10T03:30:06Z

Market Statistics for Davenport, Iowa Real Estate

Statistics for: Class = RE,CO,RI,CM,LA AND Date Range = 01/01/2008 - 06/30/2008 AND Area = Davenport, Iowa

Class	Bedrooms	Current Active	Avg List Price	Avg DOM
All	All	848	$169,911	103
RE	All	504	$158,769	77
RE	0-2	100	$82,957	77
RE	3-5	404	$177,534	77
RE	6+	0	$0	0
CO	All	75	$200,395	133
CO	0-2	55	$170,275	129
CO	3-5	20	$283,224	144
CO	6+	0	$0	0
RI	All	84	$118,850	102
CM	All	18	$377,455	85
LA	All	167	$193,162	169

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	1,505	678	45.05%	$125,892	$121,964	96.88%	69	$174,550	43.99%
RE	All	1,117	581	52.01%	$128,445	$124,998	97.32%	67	$147,549	36.35%
RE	0-2	231	128	55.41%	$80,142	$77,964	97.28%	53	$71,596	34.63%
RE	3-5	881	447	50.74%	$141,651	$137,604	97.14%	70	$164,007	36.32%
RE	6+	5	6	120.00%	$175,066	$189,291	108.13%	104	$275,628	120.00%
CO	All	117	47	40.17%	$133,566	$116,331	87.10%	84	$184,650	47.86%
CO	0-2	91	40	43.96%	$121,785	$102,654	84.29%	99	$172,613	46.15%
CO	3-5	26	7	26.92%	$200,885	$194,485	96.81%	-3	$222,766	53.85%
CO	6+	0	0	0.00%	$0	$0	0.00%	0	$0	0.00%
RI	All	129	35	27.13%	$85,685	$85,530	99.82%	53	$106,772	55.04%
CM	All	19	4	21.05%	$158,450	$145,350	91.73%	17	$837,494	126.32%
LA	All	123	11	8.94%	$74,345	$93,209	125.37%	230	$208,654	85.37%

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

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

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, Realtor ^®Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

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

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

LuckyLang.com

Don't let this great

Real Estate buying opportunity pass you by!!!

Davenport, Iowa: 111 McClellan Boulevard

5535 Delton Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52804

Bettendorf, Iowa: 4955 Heatherstone Road

219 Colony Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52806

Bettendorf, Iowa: 1507 Bellevue Avenue

Lot 1, Shabonee Estates, Route 84, Rapids City, Illinois 61275

Please call Lucky @ (563) 676-9031

Bettendorf, Iowa: 1507 Bellevue Avenue

2008-07-09T06:34:16Z

Totally Remodeled!!!

1507 Bellevue Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722 View Map

Beautifully Remodeled with New Kitchen Cabinetry, New Countertops, New Appliances, New Lights, New Vinyl Flooring, New Carpeting, New Paint, New Inside Doors, New Architectural Roof with Venting, Huge Master Bedroom with seperate entrance to Main Bath. This one is Ready-2-Go!

Details

Asking Price:

$120,000

MLS:

4098281

Sq. Feet:

1203

Lot Size:

68' x 125'

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

15' x 25'

Subdivision:

Broadview Heights

Year Built:

1953

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Lucky Lang
Realtor

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

Bettendorf, Iowa: 4955 Heatherstone Road

2008-07-08T19:16:35Z

Beauty in Bettendorf!

4955 Heatherstone Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722 View Map

Quality Custom Built Home with Pella Windows, Beautiful Oak Cabinetry with Dual Lazy Susans, Double Sink Vanity in Massive Master Bath, Fabulous Family Room, Huge Deck overlooking Lovely Landscaped Yard in Super Century Heights Subdivision! TMI Home Warranty!

Details

Asking Price:

$285,000

MLS:

4099591

Sq. Feet:

2652

Lot Size:

105' x 146'

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

21' x 32'

Subdivision:

Century Heights

Year Built:

1995

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Lucky Lang
Realtor

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

Davenport, Iowa: 111 McClellan Boulevard

2008-07-06T04:12:07Z

Masterpiece in McClellan

111 McClellan Boulevard, Davenport, IA 52803 View Map

This Classic Brick McClellan Heights Masterpiece is full of Character and Charm! Stroll through this Beauty and you'll call it Home! Perched high on a hill overlooking McClellan Boulevard and the Mighty Mississippi River this one will win your Heart with Spacious Rooms, Four Bathrooms, Fabulous Fireplace, Cedar Closet, Pull-Down Attic Stairs, Corner Hutches, Cove Molding, and Wonderful Woodwork throughout! Come see why McClellan Heights continues to sell fast!

Details

Asking Price:

$240,000

MLS:

4099592

Sq. Feet:

3,473

Lot Size:

59.9' x 187'

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

20' x 18'

Subdivision:

McClellan Heights

Year Built:

1937

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Lucky Lang
Realtor

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website

Red, White and Boom in Davenport, Iowa!

2008-06-27T21:15:05Z

When: Thursday, July 3, 2008

Where: Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois Riverfronts.

Entertainment: Begins at 5:00 p.m.

Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Food

In Davenport's downtown, local businesses will team up with non-profit vendors to provide a variety of food offerings. A portion of the proceeds from food sales will benefit area non-profit organizations.

Family-Fun

A family-fun area with the Scott County Family Y youth obstacle course, Quad City Flames hockey challenge, face painting, bounce houses and special appearances by AlwaysClowning.com will be available for family entertainment prior to the fireworks. The Left Bank Art League Fine Arts Fair will be held in The District of Rock Island.

Fireworks

Fireworks will be synchronized to patriotic music on the radio station Star 93.5 (FM) as well as on speakers located throughout Downtown Davenport and in The District of Rock Island.

Parking

The City of Davenport will be offering free parking in the Redstone Ramp (Main & River Drive), Harrison St. Ramp (Second & Harrison) and RiverCenter Ramp (Second & Brady) beginning at 4:30 p.m. on July 3 and all day on July 4.

Thank You to The Sponsors

"Red, White and Boom!" is hosted by the Riverboat Development Authority and supported by civic partners Lujack's Northpark Plaza, Genesis Health System, Swing of the Quad Cities, Lunardi's Italian Restaurant, Cumulus Broadcasting, Quad-City Times, KWQC-TV 6, St. Ambrose University, Modern Woodmen of America, City of Davenport, City of Rock Island, Renaissance Rock Island, the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission, and the Downtown Partnership, a division of DavenportOne.

This is the fifth year of "Red, White and Boom!," which began as part of the RiverVision plan. RiverVision is a partnership between the cities of Davenport and Rock Island to develop a plan for the shared Mississippi riverfront that focuses on connecting Davenport and Rock Island while enhancing and improving the two riverfronts.

Lucky :)

Iowa Market Report For June!

2008-06-04T06:33:05Z

Quad Cities Favorite Realtor

Lucky Lang

June 2008

Call Lucky for all of your Quad City Real Estate needs at (563) 676-9031

Moving Up?

What You Need to Consider to Accommodate Your Growing Family

One of the most common reasons to buy a home is to accommodate your growing family. Perhaps you want to live in a neighborhood with better schools and more services, or maybe you need a bigger house as the two of you turns into three and then four.
In fact, in a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, some 64 percent of respondents agreed with the statement: "I wish my home were larger." The other two top concerns are price and finding the right neighbor-

Mortgage Rates
U.S. averages as of May 29, 2008:

30 yr. fixed:   6.08%
15 yr. fixed:   5.66%
1 yr. adj:        5.22%
30 yr. jumbo:  6.98%

View current rates

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If you have a young family and are ready to make the jump from your entry level home, or if you've been renting and are embarking on the purchase of your
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How To Get the Goods
On 'Regreening'

     It makes good sense to go green when you make home improvements and renovate your home.
      Green remodeling, dubbed "regreening," includes design and construction that reduces the environmental impact of the work itself. That includes the impact on energy, water, and materials consumption; waste generation; and harmful emissions -- indoors and out -- according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
      The council also says a green home is one that uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste, and is healthier for the people who live there.
      If being politically correct isn't enough to make you see green, with today's attention to global warming, consider this: regreening can also increase the amount of green backs you get when you sell your home.
      But how can you be sure the green approach you use is the best green you can find for your home improvement?
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ID Theft Hits Home

     A growing number of crooks who steal your identity don't swipe your personal information to pilfer from your financial accounts.
      They want to get their hands on your home and snatch it right out from under you.
      Modern day malefactors are mindful of the fact that while you may have quite a stash to swipe from your savings, credit and investment accounts, chances are your home is your most valuable asset.
      You can, however, protect your home from a heist by taking measured preventative steps.
      The Federal Bureau of Investigations recently reported the new scourge of "house stealing", a marriage between mortgage fraud and identity theft (ID theft), both of which are now staples of organized criminal activity.
      Here's the basic house stealing scam:
A grifter chooses a house and assumes the identity of the homeowner, often using the Internet to obtain personal information. The information is used to create fake identification papers.
The culprit then transfers the deed into his or her name using forged documents, signatures and fake identification, but by filing the paperwork with the proper authorities. Now they "own" the home.
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Floored By Old Decor?

     Flooring can be one of the easiest ways to give your home a new and improved look. But it can be expensive, which is why it's important to choose wisely so that you don't get stuck with something you'll soon rip out.
      Pulling out old flooring and putting in a stylish, comfortable floor can spice up an old home instantly. Before you get to the fun part -- choosing colors, textures, and types of flooring -- take into consideration what you expect from the flooring.
      For instance, if you're re-flooring your kitchen, make sure you opt for something that is water resistant and can handle spills. In the hallways and playrooms, you're likely to be more concerned with a
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Davenport, IA 52807

Equal Housing Opportunity

We are turning the corner! This is a great time to buy a home!

For more information on what this recent market information from the Quad Cities means to you please call:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, Realtor ^®Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

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

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

LuckyLang.com

Don't let this great real estate buying opportunity pass you by!!!

593 Clover Hill Lane, LeClaire, Iowa 52753

5535 Delton Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52804

219 Colony Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52806

Lot 1, Shabonee Estates, Route 84, Rapids City, Illinois 61275

334 S. Elmwood Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52802

420 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803

Call Lucky @ (563) 676-9031

308 W. 19th Avenue Court, Milan, IL 61264

2008-04-21T06:18:02Z

Rock Island County, Illinois has great values in Real Estate!

This little charmer in Milan, Illinois has over 1,600 square feet finished!

With it's 3 Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths, and BIG 2 Car Garage it's a REAL DEAL at only $110,000!!!

The Dining Room Addition was just what the Doctor ordered for this home!

It's Openness to the Kitchen flows very well!

The Kitchen has copious amounts of cabinets for all your stuff!

The Recreation Room in the Lower Level is large enough for all to enjoy!

That Big Garage is a whopping 26' Deep and 24' Wide....WOW!

Newer Vinyl Siding, Windows, Roof, Furnace, Central Air, all on a 61' x 107' Cul-De-Sac lot!

What a great way to come home and relax when everything is done!

For more information about this property and other MILAN, ILLINOIS REAL ESTATE contact:

LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR^®

Lucky Lang, Realtor ^®Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

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

Cell: (563) 676-9031 Office: (563) 823-2213 Fax: (563) 459-6720 Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 2213

LuckyLang.com

Beautiful Brick Two Story Home in Davenport, Iowa - SOLD!

2008-04-19T15:00:00Z

Masterpiece in McClellan!!!

2535 E. 18th Street, Davenport, IA 52803 View Map

Discover the Splendor of this Stately home in McClellan Park Addition! Quality Craftsmanship throughout with features such as a Grand Entry Foyer, Crown Molding, Tall Baseboards, Solid Wood Trim, Beautiful Oak Hardwood Flooring, Lead Glass Doors to Awesome 3-Season Room, Copious amounts of Closets and Storage areas, and updates such as New Granite Countertops, Kitchen Sink, Faucet, Disposal, Appliance rack, Track Lighting, Pendant Light, some New Ceramic and Carpeting, and New Boiler! Informal Dining Room area is Breakfast Nook. Recreation Room is Theatre/Media Room in Lower Level with new Wood Flooring! Second basement stairway exit. TMI Home Warranty!

Details

Asking Price:

$185,000

MLS:

4097250

Sq. Feet:

2235

Lot Size:

70' x 90'

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

22' x 21'

Subdivision:

McClellan Park Addition

Year Built:

1928

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Lucky Lang
Realtor

Dir (563) 676-9031
Email | Website