Nicole Johnson, REALTOR®

Open House in Port Byron, IL

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:17:53 -0700

You are invited to an Open House that I will be hosting on
Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

at 415 Barber Creek Rd., Port Byron, IL

$287,500 - This home is a nature lover's dream! Located on 4.78 acres this updated 4 BR ranch features a great room with vaulted ceiling, open kitchen with granite countertops, 4 season room over looking the land with a gorgeous creek running through the middle, 3 fireplaces, finished basement with 2 walkouts to the level fenced backyard & a 2 car attached garage.
A MUST SEE HOME!!

For more information visit: www.PortByronHome.info

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Help Bail Me Out Of Jail on May 5th for MDA!!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:20:26 -0700

I am going to "JAIL" for Muscular Dystrophy on May 5th!

HELP BAIL ME OUT!

You can donate beforehand on my personal secure homepage:

Nicole's MDA Bail

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Real Estate Company Receives National Performance Award

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:21:21 -0700

Real Estate Company Receives National
Performance Award

We are pleased to announce Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division has received the highest award a company can receive for its category size from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® for their excellence and outstanding performance in relocating clients. Being the largest network of top independent local and regional brand-name brokerage firms in the residential sector of real estate, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® is a global network of 600 premier real estate firms with 5,000 offices and 150,000 sales associates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Leading RE sets the standard of quality service, while generating a high volume of referral, relocation, and real estate business.

Deb Boland, Director of Residential and Corporate Relocation and Teresa Rule, President for Mel Foster Co., recently attended The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® annual conference in Las Vegas. During the Annual Performance Awards Dinner and Ceremony, Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division was again recognized and awarded the 'Crown of Excellence' Award for overall performance ranking in Relocation. This prestigious recognition is awarded to the member with the highest points total earned for performance ranking within their company-sized category.

"For the past 16 years, the relocation division at Mel Foster Co. has been nominated each year. This award continues to showcase Mel Foster Co. as the real estate leader in the Quad Cities, offering the best possible real estate experience for our relocating clients," says Deb Boland.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Has a New Video Channel

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:04:38 -0800

Mel Foster Co. is kicking off it's informational real estate channel. See link below for videos.

http://vscreen.com/melfoster/

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

March 2011 Newsletter, By: Nicole

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:55:25 -0800

Click here to view my March 2011 Newsletter.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Gives Back To Families in the Quad Cities!!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:37:33 -0800

Mel Foster Co. Gives Back To Families in the Quad Cities!!

To ensure local families are able to enjoy a meal this holiday season, Mel Foster Co.'s agents and employees incorporated a friendly internal challenge to "Feed 100 Families". As part of their efforts to fulfill their core values of "being actively involved in community endeavors", Mel Foster Co. aims to support the communities which they service with these donations.

The money collected will be given to the Hy-Vee's Food Stores, where they have a promotion going on right now to feed a family in need for $10. Mel Foster Co. not only met their goal, but more than
doubled that goal by collecting $2,200 to feed 220 families. Hy-Vee will bag up a meal for $10 and deliver the bag to various food pantries in the area. The money will be dispersed among
all local Hy-Vee Food Stores as each work with different food pantries.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Hosts 2nd Annual Putt For Charity

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:34:16 -0700

Mel Foster Co. Hosts Second Annual Putt for Charity

Mel Foster Co. is hosting its second annual Putt for Charity event.
This year's event will be on
Thursday, November 11 , at 6:00 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center in Moline.

Putt for Charity is a miniature golf tournament that includes 18 custom holes designed for your entertainment. Proceeds will benefit Tudi's Tribe Foundation, a local foundation helping the efforts to ensure a better tomorrow for area children suffering from cancer.

Each golfer will enjoy 9 holes of miniature golf, as well as hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. There will be door prizes including a chance to win $5,000. Non golfers can purchase a "Caddy Special", a social only ticket. Registration deadline is Friday , October 29.

For more information or to register, visit www.melfosterco.com/puttforcharity.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:29:01 -0700

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

2014 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa

MLS #4120531 -- $82,500

Large 2 story, 4 bedroom home with many updates. Newer kitchen & bath in 2002, all new windows,
newer furnace & water heater. Large living &
dining room with beautiful woodwork, fenced yard,
2 car garage & porch.

For more information visit:

www.West4thStHome.info

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:31:01 -0700

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

4541 Main Street, Davenport, IA

This 3 bedroom ranch home has 2 half baths & 1 full bath, a large eat-in kitchen, a spacious living room overlooking the beautiful fenced backyard, and a finished basement REC room with a bar, wood burning stove & walkout to a patio.

For more information, please visit this
home's personal website at:

www.MainStHome.info

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Bettendorf, Iowa Ranked #10 in the 25 Best Places For Affordable Homes

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:54:42 -0700

Bettendorf, Iowa Ranked #10 in the 25 Best Places For Affordable Homes

How very exciting for our community!
Bettendorf Real Estate has made news in Money Magazine.
It has been ranked #10.

For complete article visit the following link:
Bettendorf, Iowa #10 Best Place For Affordable Homes

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Davenport, IA: 4018 Greenway Drive -- SOLD!! MADE IT HAPPEN!!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:52:29 -0800

PRICE REDUCED!! $99,000 -- 4018 Greenway Drive, Davenport, IA 52804
Great 3 bedroom ranch home on a quiet dead end street, with a newer 2 car detached garage. Lots of living space & a semi-finished walkout basement leading to the large partially wooded backyard. From the large deck you can enjoy wildlife near the creek still with the convenience on town living.

Call for you private showing today or watch the virtual tour:
www.GreenwayDrive.info

www.DavenportHomesForSale.info

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

February Home Prices & Sales Increased for Quad Cities!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:36:04 -0800

February Home Prices and Sales Increased for Quad Cities

Mel Foster Co. reports that home prices and sales in the Quad Cities Metro and surrounding areas increased in February. According to the data supplied by the Quad Cities Realtor Association MLS Residential and Condominium Sales, February's average home sale price for Mel Foster Co. was up 2.5 percent from last February. The average sales price in February 2010 was $147,352 while the average price in February 2009 was $143,607. February prices were up 4.3 percent from January 2010 when the average price was $140,908. The total transactions (either listing or buying) for Mel Foster Co. were 161, which was up 29 percent from this January when 114 homes were sold. February sales basically represented the same as February 2009 when 160 transactions were completed. Kris Ratigan, Director of Marketing for Mel Foster Co., reported that there were 188 new active listings on the market for Mel Foster Co. in February 2010 compared to 166 new active listings in February 2009. "This is a positive sign for the Quad Cities and surrounding area, and it's nice to see the numbers turning around as we enter the busier season for real estate," says Ratigan.

www.DavenportHomesForSale.info
www.BettendorfHomesForSale.info
www.MolineHomesForSale.info
www.RockIslandHomesForSale.info

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division Nominated for Performance Awards

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:30:07 -0800

Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division Nominated for Performance Awards

Mel Foster Co. is pleased to announce that the Relocation Division has been nominated in four categories for 2009 Performance Awards for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^®

The awards will be presented during the Annual Performance Awards Dinner and Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada in March. The four awards include:

Award of Excellence for Referral Production - determined by the number of outgoing referrals
Award of Excellence for Sales Production - determined by the number of outgoing closings
Award of Excellence for Incoming Conversion - determined by the number of incoming closings with the number of incoming referrals
Crown of Excellence Award - awarded to the member with the highest points total earned from performance ranking within their company-sized category.

For the past fifteen years, Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division has been nominated for one or more of these awards each year.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® is a global network of over 600 premier real estate firms with 5,000 offices and 150,000 sales associates in 35 countries around the world.

Collectively, this group has nearly 1 million transactions Home sales of almost $300 Billion in 2009, #1 market share in more of the top 88 U.S. markets than any national brand.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Launches A New Website!!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:26:15 -0800

Mel Foster Co. Has launched a new website today!

It should really be a benefit to any buyers & sellers in the Quad Cities Real Estate market.

It is the fastest searching that I have ever seen for homes. It allows a buyer to compare homes side by side. Please check it out! Just click the link below. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

www.MelFosterCo.com

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Bettendorf, Iowa makes #80 for Best Places To Live 2009

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:16:07 -0800

Bettendorf, Iowa makes #80 for Best Places To Live 2009

According to CNNMoney.com, Bettendorf, Iowa was ranked number 80 on the Top 100 Places To Live in 2009. Bettendorf, IA is a very wonderful city to live in. It has a population of 32,400 people.

To see the full list of CNN Money's Top 100 Places to Live 2009 visit: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/top100/

For a free list of homes for sale in the city of Bettendorf, Iowa, please feel free to contact me.

Nicole Johnson
REALTOR® -- Licensed in Iowa & Illinois
"A Third Generation Realtor"

Mel Foster Co.
2215 East Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA 52807

office: 563-823-5952
cell: 563-212-5339
email: NJohnson@MelFosterCo.com

www.NicoleJohnson.info
www.MelFosterCo.com

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

President Obama just announced that he signed the Extension and Expansion of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:51 -0800

President Obama just announced that he signed the Extension and Expansion
of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit

Extended until April 30, 2010
Expanded to current homeowners Increased income limits
Includes provision for anti-fraud

For complete details click here "Changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit Law"

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

PRICE REDUCED on this Davenport, IA Home!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:11:36 -0700

3521 N. Elmwood Ave., Davenport, IA 52806 -- $159,900 -- MLS #4109912

ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL 4 BR HOME IN A GREAT DAVENPORT SUBDIVISION. HOME BACKS UP TO SILVER CREEK WITH A WONDERFULLY SHADED BACKYARD WITH PATIO & DECK. ENJOY THE FIREPLACE THIS WINTER IN THIS GREAT HOME.

Nicole Johnson
REALTOR® -- Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co.
2215 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52807

563-823-5952 -- 563-212-5339
NJohnson@MelFosterCo.com

www.NicoleJohnson.info

www.MelFosterCo.com

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

PRICE REDUCED on this Cozy Brick 3 BR in Rock Island, IL!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:05:02 -0700

2040 40th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 -- $97,900 -- MLS #4111441

BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM BRICK HOME ON CORNER LOT, JUST ACROSS THE STREET FROM DENKMANN ELEMENTARY. HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL & 2 CAR TANDEM GARAGE. CALL FOR APPT. HOME BEING SOLD AS-IS.

Nicole Johnson
REALTOR® -- Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co.
2215 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52807

563-823-5952 -- 563-212-5339
NJohnson@MelFosterCo.com

www.NicoleJohnson.info

www.MelFosterCo.com

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Mel Foster Co. Announces New Mobile Application

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:12:14 -0700

Mel Foster Co. Announces New Mobile Application

Mel Foster Co. has announced the launch of their new web-based mobile application, www.melfosterco.mobi. "This new application is a first in Quad City Real Estate and is designed to allow Real Estate clients and prospects to contact our agents and ten area offices, as well as view our most current residential listings in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois from their mobile devices," according to Kris Ratigan, Marketing Director, Mel Foster Co.

The www.melfosterco.mobi mobile web site is optimized to work fast on all mobile devices. Available nationwide, this new mobile application will help local clients and assist companies and individuals relocating to the area. "As a full-service broker, we're always looking for new ways to improve the Real Estate buying and selling experience for our clients, and this is the next logical step we can take to do that," added Ratigan.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Quad Cities Real Estate Company Ranks Nationally

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:04:10 -0700

Mel Foster Co. Ranks Nationally

REALTOR® Magazine listed Mel Foster Co. as number 74 in their ranking of the top 100 national real estate firms based on closed transaction sides in 2008. This ranking is the highest of all area real estate companies and also the highest in Illinois behind Chicago area brokers.

Mel Foster Co. closed 4,388 listings and/or sales during 2008, over 12 deals per day. Mel Foster Co. agents each closed an average of 13 transactions in 2008.

"This honor of being recognized as one of the top 100 real estate firms in the country confirms that our agents are dedicated to providing the best service to our clients, and are strong, dedicated, and well-trained real estate professionals who rose to the challenge in difficult times. This certainly is confirmation that Mel Foster Co. and its Realtors made it happen in 2008 and are continuing that success in 2009!" said Kris Ratigan, Director of Marketing for Mel Foster Co.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Two Quad-City Businesses Awarded U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business of the Year Award

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:36:56 -0700

Two Quad-City Businesses Awarded U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business of the Year Award

(DAVENPORT, Iowa) -Edwards Creative Services and Midland Information Resources have been selected as Blue Ribbon winners of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Award. DavenportOne nominated the two member businesses, which were selected as two of 56 Blue Ribbon winners from a pool of hundreds of applicants across the United States. Seven regional finalists will be selected from the Blue Ribbon winners on March 16, and will then go on to compete for the Small Business of the Year Award to be announced at the America's Small Business Summit Awards Luncheon on May 12 in Washington, D.C.

Edwards Creative Services, a Milan-based graphic design business, specializes in large-format print products, including trade-show displays, vehicle wraps, banners and signs. Steve and Cathy Edwards, co-owners, established the business in 2005 and have since grown to six employees, expanded to a larger, more updated facility to accommodate growing production needs, and added three divisions in response to customer needs.

"We are just thrilled about earning the Blue Ribbon Award for the second year in a row. It's a true testament to the dedication of our entire design staff," said Cathy Edwards, co-owner, Edwards Creative Services. "Our success is the result of continuing to develop nurturing relationships between clients and our entire team so that both parties grow professionally. We also aspire to be an effective community partner by supporting and promoting the success of local businesses."

Davenport-based Midland Information Resources is a full-service provider of information management and distribution solutions. Combining state-of-the-art content management systems with the latest digital printing technology, they offer customers a "total solutions" approach to solving their communications needs.

"We are honored to be selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for this award. It is a reflection of the hard work and commitment to excellence by all Midland employees," said Tom Sheehan, president of Midland Information Resources. "In addition to providing employees with the support and resources necessary to pursue personal and professional excellence, Midland has a strong commitment to contributing to the quality of life of our corporate and neighboring communities."

Submissions were judged on financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business plan or strategies and goals.

"Earning the Blue Ribbon Award is truly an outstanding accomplishment for these two area businesses," said Rene Hipple, vice president, Member and Resource Development for DavenportOne. "Both Edwards Creative Services and Midland Information Resources consistently demonstrate smart business planning, excellent customer service and a true commitment to their employees and our community."

To be eligible for the award, the business had to meet the following requirements:

· Fewer than 250 employees

· Gross revenues of less than $20 million in 2007

For more information on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, contact Rene Hipple at (563) 823-2662 or rhipple@davenportone.com.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Eastern Iowa Real Estate: IOWANS INVITED TO WEIGH IN ON STATEWIDE HOUSING POLICY

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:11:02 -0700

Eastern Iowa Real Estate:

IOWANS INVITED TO WEIGH IN ON STATEWIDE HOUSING POLICY

On Wednesday, July 22, eastern Iowans will have the opportunity to help to
form Iowa’s housing policy at a meeting hosted by Iowa State University Extension.

The meeting is one of a series of public meetings at which housing experts will present a discussion of housing priorities and goals. It will be held in
Bettendorf, IA at the office of the Quad City Area REALTOR® Association.

ISU Extension and the Town/Craft center in Perry, Iowa, are hosting meetings throughout the state to gather input from Iowans about housing needs and priorities, as part of an ongoing process to develop astate housing policy.

The topics to be discussed were identified by community leaders from across the state and top national and regional experts during a housing policy roundtable sponsored by ISU Extension and Town/Craft in April 2009.

Housing policy roundtable participants identified five topics as crucial: governance, funding,
sustainable housing design, capacity building and planning policy.

The Bettendorf meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. with presentations on each topic by a panel of experts who attended the roundtable, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and make
recommendations. The meeting will close with refreshments and an informal networking session at 3:30 p.m.

Input from the meeting will be used when the full group of experts reconvenes this August.
The center for Town/Craft is an alliance of Hometown Perry, Iowa, the ISU College of Design
and ISU Extension Community and Economic Development for the purpose of identifying and
developing new "ideas and strategies that strengthen small communities". For information
regarding the Iowa Housing Policy Initiative, contact Mickey Carlson at 515-520-9505 or
michaelc@iastate.edu.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Moline, Illinois: "Get Motivated" Seminar

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:09:02 -0700

Moline, Illinois is having a "Get Motivated" Seminar on

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the i Wireless Center in Moline, Illinois from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Rudy Giuliani, former NYC mayor

Zig Zigler, motivational speaker

Rick Beluzzo, former CEO, Microsoft

Tamara Lowe, sales expert

Dr. Robert Schuller, inspirational speaker

Dr. Earl Mindell, health and fitness expert

Speakers will inspire, motivate and provide secrets to innovate, energize, grow, reach goals and increase positive thinking! Don’t miss this opportunity to see these phenomenal speakers live and add a refreshed outlook to your daily routine. Cost: $20

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Great Starter Home in Davenport, Iowa!

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:21:46 -0700

1915 West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa - MLS #4107899

Price Reduced to $74,900!

Great 2 BR starter home with newer furnace, windows, vinyl siding & main flooring. Large fenced backyard & 2 car garage!

Nicole Johnson
REALTOR® -- Licensed in Iowa & Illinois

Mel Foster Co.
2215 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52807

563-823-5952 -- 563-212-5339
NJohnson@MelFosterCo.com

www.NicoleJohnson.info

www.MelFosterCo.com

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Davenport, Iowa NOW Program

Nicole Johnson (Re/Max River Cities) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:45:18 -0700

My very first blog and I thought it should be about my very great city of Davenport, Iowa.

The City of Davenport has just recently announced it's own stimulus package called the Davenport NOW Program. Starting July 1, 2009, homeowners in Davenport, Iowa who construct a new, owner-occupied residential structure or new commercial structure (with the exeption of rental properties) will be eligible, as well as every property owner investing more than $5,000 in new assessed value to a current structure.

The program allows those eligible to receive a rebate for 50% of the City's share of your property taxes for 10 years. And you may choose to receive it either in an up-front one time rebate OR multiple rebates spread out over 10 years.

You must contact the city for more information & an application.

The City of Davenport's website is: www.cityofdavenportiowa.com

The Davenport NOW Program may also be combined with the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit Program for first time homebuyers.

Nicole Johnson -- A Third Generation in Real Estate^TMLicensed REALTOR® in Iowa & Illinois

Re/Max River Cities
4555 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettenodrf, IA 52722
Direct: 563-212-5339 -- Email: Nicole@NicoleJohnson.info
www.NicoleJohnson.info

Nicole Johnson, REALTOR®

Open House in Port Byron, IL

Help Bail Me Out Of Jail on May 5th for MDA!!

Real Estate Company Receives National Performance Award

Real Estate Company Receives NationalPerformance Award

Mel Foster Co. Has a New Video Channel

March 2011 Newsletter, By: Nicole

Mel Foster Co. Gives Back To Families in the Quad Cities!!

Mel Foster Co. Hosts 2nd Annual Putt For Charity

Mel Foster Co. Hosts Second Annual Putt for Charity

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

Davenport, Iowa Home For Sale

Bettendorf, Iowa Ranked #10 in the 25 Best Places For Affordable Homes

Davenport, IA: 4018 Greenway Drive -- SOLD!! MADE IT HAPPEN!!

February Home Prices & Sales Increased for Quad Cities!

Mel Foster Co. Relocation Division Nominated for Performance Awards

Mel Foster Co. Launches A New Website!!

Bettendorf, Iowa makes #80 for Best Places To Live 2009

President Obama just announced that he signed the Extension and Expansion of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit!

PRICE REDUCED on this Davenport, IA Home!

PRICE REDUCED on this Cozy Brick 3 BR in Rock Island, IL!

Mel Foster Co. Announces New Mobile Application

Quad Cities Real Estate Company Ranks Nationally

Two Quad-City Businesses Awarded U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business of the Year Award

Eastern Iowa Real Estate: IOWANS INVITED TO WEIGH IN ON STATEWIDE HOUSING POLICY

Moline, Illinois: "Get Motivated" Seminar

Great Starter Home in Davenport, Iowa!

Davenport, Iowa NOW Program

Real Estate Company Receives National
Performance Award