Thanks to all who voted for me in the Quad City Times' Readers' Choice Poll!!! Thanks to everyones votes, I did win the contest!  What does this mean?  Well, for one it means that more people voted me the best real estate agent in the Davenport, Iowa and surrounding area than anyone else.  It also means that I have bragging rights for one year.  Most importantly, to me, is that it will be a constant reminder of how hard I must work to continue to earn the respect and business that my clients have and will continue to give me.  I am most grateful for this honor! Lucky :) 08/29/2007

 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for January-June 2007 for Bettendorf, Iowa:                                                                                                 Bettendorf, Iowa First Half 2007 Home Sales Down 2.1%, Average Sales Prices Up 2.6% from 2006!REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the city of Bettendorf, Iowa decreased by 2.1% in the first two quarters of 2007, down from the same period in 2006.With 230 closed sales transactions from January 1 to June 30, 2007, the Bettendorf market showed a decrease of 35 units (2.1%) from the 2006 total of 235 closed sales transactions.On a happier note for home sellers, the average sales price of home sales that closed during the same period showed a respectable increase of 2.6%: up from $232,448 in 2006... 07/09/2007

There's always something happening in the Quad Cities!  It is a great place to visit, play, and live!  The Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, keeps a great calendar of events for the area.  Our area includes Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, LeClaire, and Blue Grass on the Iowa side and across the Mississippi River in Illinois there is Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Silvis, and Milan.  Their offices are located at:Union Station102 S. Harrison Street, Davenport, IA. 52801 The Moline Depot2021 River Drive, Moline, IL. 61265 Mississippi Valley Welcome Center900 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, IA. 52753              Upcoming Events include:June 8 & 9: Gumbo Ya Ya - Mardi Gras in The District  June 14, 15, & 16: Sturgis Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally June 22 & 23: Taste of the Qua... 06/08/2007

Congratulations younger brother on your milestone of becoming number one in all of Iowa on AR!  Keep up the great work!  Too bad we don't have 48 other brothers in 48 other states.  Also, good thing we don't both live in the same state or we'd be fighting hard to be the best.  On the other hand, maybe that would be better for both of our careers to have that competition.Thanks and "Don't keep me a secret--I'm never too busy for your referrals!"Rob (FREE 2-10 Home Warranty with every home you buy or sell through me!!)Rob Lang, ABR, ePro, GRI Realtor®Rob's Blog at www.ActiveRain.com/blogs/langrobRealty Executives, Hedges Real Estate (four convenient locations)112 E. 10th, Eudora, KS  66025  1037 Vermont, Lawrence, KS  660443300 Clinton Parkway Ct., Lawrence, KS  66044300 Rockfence Place, ... 05/11/2007

                                      This Beautiful Bettendorf 3 Bedroom Two Story Home                                                                 can be yours for only                                                                        $197,000!!!   NEW ROOF 11-06, NEW WATER HEATER 2004, NEW FURNACE 1999. GREAT SOLID HOME!  DANDY DECK AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED YARD WITH LAWN BEING SERVICED BY CHEMLAWN!CUTE KITCHEN HAS CONVENIENT ISLAND!            FORMAL DINING ROOM THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE! OVER 1800 GLORIOUS SQ. FT. FINISHED WITH FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND FABULOUS FAMILY ROOM!               For more information about BETTENDORF IOWA REAL ESTATE CONTACT:                           LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALTOR®, AT:                                     Lucky Lang, Realto... 05/08/2007

 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for April 2007 for Bettendorf, Iowa:                                                                                                  April 2007 Home Sales in Bettendorf, Iowa Drop 19.5%, Prices Increase 0.005%, From April 2006! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the city of Bettendorf, Iowa declined by 19.5% in the month of April 2007, down from the same period in April 2006.With 33 closed sales transactions in April 2007, the Bettendorf market showed a decline of 8 units (19.5%) from the April 2006 total of 41 closed sales transactions.On a somewhat brighter note for home sellers, however, the average sales price of a home that closed during the same period showed a slight increase of 0.005%: up from $233,095 in April 2006, t... 05/05/2007

Market Statistics All MLSStatistics for: Class=RE AND Type=RES AND Date Range=1/2007-5/2007 AND Area=55, 56; As Of: 5/3/2007 ClassBedroomsCurrent ActiveAvg List PriceAvg DOMAllAll190$299,10088REAll190$299,10088RE0-28$129,25061RE3-4168$285,22987RE5+14$562,607108ClassBedroomsTotal ListedNum SoldPct SoldAvg List Price SoldAvg Sale Price SoldSale Price/List Price RatioAvg DOM SoldAvg List Price UnsoldPct ExpiredAllAll27212445.59%$249,224$243,53097.71%62$284,58931.62%REAll27212445.59%$249,224$243,53097.71%62$284,58931.62%RE0-217635.29%$91,500$88,96697.23%49$103,87911.76%RE3-423310645.49%$243,336$239,00498.22%62$277,37331.33%RE5+221254.55%$380,100$360,79194.92%68$485,97550.00% Bettendorf has been outpacing the area with new construction and sales increases for several decades and will probabl... 05/04/2007

 New Active Rain Group: For Foreclosure Help, Prevention and Contacts.                                                                                                 With all the recent media attention regarding the increase in the size and scope of the foreclosure problem in America, I decided that it was time for me to create an ACTIVE RAIN group dedicated solely to providing troubled homeowners who currently are, may soon be, or have concerns that their financial troubles may lead them into mortgage foreclosure.The group can be located at the following URL:  http://activerain.com/groups/foreclosureI am describing this group as follows:A place for homeowners who currently are in, or may soon be facing, foreclosure on the mortgage for their principal residence (personal home). Providi... 04/13/2007

Location Characteristics: Bettendorf is a beautiful river town that is rich in heritage, culture, and quality of life! It is located approximately halfway between Chicago and Des Moines on I-80 at the Mississippi River and is part of Quad Cities USA. Terrain varies from flat corn fields to heavily wooded ravines and views from beautiful rolling hills to scenic river bluffs that are one of a kind! Schools are always high in national ranking as we pride ourselves in educating our children. Cost of living is relatively low primarily because of the great values in our real estate! Come visit us and you'll see why Quad Cities USA is ranked at the top of many national polls as a great place to live and raise a family! Our real estate market continues to march on with sales at a pace ahead of ... 04/11/2007

Mary Pope-Handy gave me the idea for this post when she wrote about Tip for the Day to Make Your Clients Money.                                    I have a listing right now at 6855 Little Cabin Road in Bettendorf Iowa that the court house records had listed at .74 acre.  The previous listing (when it was new) had it at .84 acre.  I took the dimensions, did some simple geometry, and came up with an exact amount of .822 acre.  When I called the Scott County Assessor's office to ask how they arrived at their figure, they said that they do not include "non-buildable" portions of the property in their figures for assessment purposes.  I asked, "Then you don't include the portions of the property that have non-buildable setbacks made by ordinances and covenants?"  He said, "Oh yes, we includ... 04/07/2007