Davenport Iowa Real Estate

The Median Real Estate sale price rose over 20% for the Davenport, Iowa/Quad Cities area!

In the third quarter of 2006, the median home sales price for the Davenport, Iowa/Quad Cities area was $111,500.  With numbers just in from the third quarter of 2007, the Davenport, Iowa/Quad Cities area recorded a median home sales price of $114,600.  This increase represents a 2.8% increase in the past year in spite of a slow market!  The statistic that is even more spectacular is a whopping 21.8% increase in the past six years!!!  You may read the entire article in the Des Moines Register.

What these numbers indicate to me is that our recent slump in sales over the past two years is turning the corner and we are likely in the best buying opportunity that we will see!!!  Because of all the negative news of severe price declines across the country, many buyers have taken a "wait and see" attitude about purchasing real estate. 

While the Davenport, Iowa/Quad Cities metropolitan area has seen some price slippage in the past two years, the market appears to be recovering.  This is great news to sellers of real estate and builders in our area!  It is also a wake-up call for buyers!

If you are renting, or are considering a move up in real estate, this could be your best opportunity with pricing still affordable and interest rates at a very good level. 

Example:

If you are looking to purchase real estate in the $150,000 price range, your principal and interest payment with a 6.5% interest rate would be only $948.10 per month.  If you wait until this time next year, and the current trend continues, we could see that $150,000 property become $154,200.  Now that may not seem like much of an increase, however, the monthly payment would now be $974.65.  That represents $9,558 over the life of a 30 year loan!!!

Another crippling factor would be if the very low interest rate of 6.5% goes to 7% (which is very possible).  That same monthly payment would become $1,025.90.  This increase would mean spending an additional $28,000 over the life of the loan!!!  If you would like to see what these changes would mean to you in your price range, go to LuckyLang.com and click on the Finance tab under my picture.  Or you may simply contact me at the information below:

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. 325

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

237 Ridgewood Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52803

593 Clover Hill Lane, LeClaire, Iowa 52753

5445 Delton Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52804

1432 Rhinelander Drive, Davenport, IA 52804

2650 WILKES AVENUE, DAVENPORT, IOWA 52804

219 Colony Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52806

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

2419 Carey Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52803

334 S. Elmwood Avenue, Davenport, Iowa 52802

711 Vine Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804

420 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803

414 E. 6th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803

Garfield Elementary School in a much sought after school district in Davenport, Iowa!  

This automatically adds value to this Real Estate!

This great 3 bedroom home has been completely remodeled and is just $114,900!!!

She has a brand new furnace and newer central air conditioning!

The convenient kitchen looks fresh and new with it's new counter, sink, faucet, new wood flooring, and paint!

All new windows, new locks, new back storm door, newly refinished oak floors, and all new paint to boot!

All 3 bedrooms have new windows, new carpeting, and a beautiful new paint job!

This gigantic garage is 24' x 24' with new service door, garage door opener, and plenty of off-street parking!

The new back steps and concrete picnic patio add to the outdoor fun in the great yard!

Exterior features new shutters, new front porch rail, stucco finish with all new paint!

All together she brings you 1,278 square feet of beautifully finished living!

          For more information about this home and other DAVENPORT, IOWA 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    Fax: (563) 459-6720   Toll Free: (800) 791-8132 Ext. 325

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If you're looking for Real Estate in Davenport, Iowa that is close and convenient to Northpark Mall

then this is the property for you!  A short walk (four blocks) and you're in their parking lot! 

This Raised Ranch is a splendid example of affordable Real Estate in Davenport, Iowa as well!!!

The convenient kitchen features updated cabinets, sink, faucet, and includes all appliances.

This dining room is perfect for entertaining with access to the deck and back yard!

Large living room is part of the 1,252 finished square feet on the main level!

 The main bath has plenty of room for a family but just in case, there's another in the lower level!

The roof is new in 2007, the vinyl siding is newer, there is a two-car garage, and almost 400

square feet finished in the basement.  This 3 bedroom home can be yours for $123,000!!!

        For more information about this property and other DAVENPORT, IOWA 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. 325

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I noticed this morning that I was getting close to breaking the 100,000 point threshold.

The total was 99,980.  Then I thought, wouldn't it be cool to hit it right on the mark?

But how do you get 20 points?  Then it came to me.  I had recruited my wife over a year ago and she never developed a desire to blog.  She enjoyed the Active Rain Party in Chicago.  And she enjoyed the Active Rain Party in Las Vegas.......until she passed out in the corner ;)

What would Laura like to do a post about?  Cooking!  She loves to cook!  So, I asked her to do a post about her favorite recipe.

Since this is Thanksgiving Day, she thought about a recipe that her mother handed down to her of Yummy Yams!

She went to town typing it in (with a little coaching) and I got the 20 points I needed!

Thanks, Laura!!!

Now I have to hope that I didn't create a monster and that she wants to use the computer all of the time!

Don't forget to BE CAREFUL when preparing and consuming those Thanksgiving meals!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!! 

Cherish your friends and family today and count your blessings!

Don't forget to say an extra prayer for our service men, women, and their families!!!

Lucky :)

Now here is a beautiful building lot in the lovely city of LeClaire, Iowa!!!

It is in the wonderful Wolff Run Estates subdivision situated just on the bluff of the Mississippi River!

All utilities are located to this vacant lot and it's ready for you to build your dream home on!

The terrain is fairly flat with some trees to the rear.  It is 22,750 square feet or .52 Acre in size!

This new home subdivision has protective covenants with minimum building size restrictions.

The homes being built here are up to $500,000!!!  It is only 3 minutes to I-80 and convenient to everything.

The owner of this lot must sell immediately for only

$70,000 !!!

For more information about this property and other LECLAIRE, IOWA 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. 325

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Last year I wrote a post called Have a SAFE and Happy Thanksgiving!.  This year I wanted to give you a little bit more time to prepare for everything so I'm posting this one early. 

Please plan to have your leftovers back into refrigeration as soon as possible after dinner but at least before the critical two hour mark.  That two hour window starts the time the food is removed from the oven/stove. 

In order to cool the food quicker, in the case that it is still hot when you put it into the refrigerator, separate it into smaller quantities and place in shallow containers allowing it to cool faster.  In the case of soups or hot liquids, you may also use boil-proof plastic bags full of ice to place into the hot liquid to expedite the cooling process.   

You do not want to place hot items directly into the refrigerator because they will dramatically increase the temperature of other items in the refrigerator and place everything in the critical temperature zone.  It can also take hours for your hot food to reach the safe level of refrigeration (Below 38 degrees).

Please read the post I had from last year for additional tips about food preparation.

Have a SAFE and Happy Thanksgiving!

Lucky :)

Las Vegas sure is a fun place to learn more about our business!

The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World helped to sponsor a power-packed presentation for Realtors.

My favorite speaker was Mike Staver.  His quick wit, entertaining style, and great attitude kept me completely engaged in his message!  I mean, this guy is REALLY good!

His presentation was, "What Are Your Customers Saying About You Behind Your Back?"  He talked about needing a Realtor to sell his house in Florida so he called a few up.  At one point he said, "A lady came into my home, and she gave me a listing presentation.  She said she was the number one agent (I later found out that meant in her shower)."  Then he went on to explain why.  Very amusing and thought provoking.

So, What Are Your Customers Saying About You Behind Your Back?  He said you should ask them three questions in order to find the answers:

1. What do you like least about working with a Realtor?  Now this might hurt, folks, but hang in there!
2. What would I need to do so that the experience of buying a home from me or selling your home was the best experience you've had in any property transaction you've ever had?  AHHH!  Some constructive feedback!
3. What would I need to do so that you would be comfortable telling your friends about what it was like to list or buy a home from me?  WOW!  There's the clincher!  Your clients will NEVER be more willing to refer people to you then when you have just won them over.  Listen to what they have to say and follow their lead!  Don't wait until your message or impressions fade.

If you ever have a chance to go to one of his seminars, do it!  This is just a short glimpse of what he has to offer!

Lucky :)

The Active Rain party in "The Crib" at The Palms Hotel and Casino. 

 Renee Burrows and Lucky Lang

Randy L. Prothero and Renee Burrows and Lucky Lang

Randy L. Prothero and Renee Burrows and her husband Mike

Matt Heaton and Laura Lang

Stefan Scholl, then I think that is Laura Monroe, John Novak, Monika McGillicuddy, and Linda Davis 

Jay and Francy Thompson on the left side 

The wives of Jonathan's twin friends were helping out as bartenders and did a fantastic job! 

This is crazy Jerry the geeky tech guy from Active Rain (who really is a lot of fun) 

Laura Spear and Diane Cohn 

Jonathan Washburn took this picture, really! BTW, his name is Guy Johnson.

Jonathan Washburn and Lucky Lang and Sara Washburn

Sara Washburn and Roberta Murphy

The speakers from the sound system had the party jumping! 

There was plenty of room for the ones with tired feet to sit!

Guy Johnson and  Laura Spear.

The main party room was huge complete with a full bar and pool table! 

Chris Drayer on left, Rod Claeys and Laura Lang center 

Randy Prothero, Stefan Scholl, and Carolyn Nelson   

Chris Drayer is in the background left and Bob Stewart is in the background center turning on his best charm!

Here are four master Queens of Active Rain:

Roberta Murphy, Kristal Kraft, Linda Davis, and Monika McGillicuddy

Other people who were there and are in background photos are: Laura Monroe, Matthew Gosselin, Michael Tarabotto , Jennifer Wilson, Nick Bastian, Bill Leider, Linda Box Taylor, Jennifer Allan, Ann Cordes, Chuck Dellorto, Esko Kiuru, Jill Sanders, eric manthey, Marlene Bridges, Patty Keller, Frank Rubi, Kristen Veraldi, Lane Bailey, Eric Mendoza, Ron Herman, Rob Lusk, Kandra Hamric, Marlene Scheffer, Terry Westbrook, Inna Hardison, Benjamin Clark, Christian Sterner, Caroline Dunn, AnnMarie Clements, Scott & Jennifer Bowman, Roberta LaRocca, Fred Carver, Elizabeth King, Karen Webster, Kevin Kling, Jeff Corbett, Tony Grey, Denise Willer, Patrick Kitano, Kevin Boer, and Tim Mancuso. 

If I missed anyone please let me know and I'll be happy to add your name.

This party went way into the wee morning hours!  Thanks to the Active Rain hosts for putting on a great gig!

Okay, time to send the kiddies to bed............and remember.....what happens in Vegas

STAYS  IN  VEGAS !!!  (Unless, of course, it's on Active Rain)

Lucky :)

 When you are in Las Vegas and it is your birthday it is usually good advice not to tell anyone!

Especially when you are in Margaritaville!

Yes, Rod Claeys, this is your lucky day!

Not everyone gets to wear buffalo horns on their head.  And remember, not EVERYTHING that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  Especially when Lucky has his camera out! 

Lucky :)

Here is the view from the 24th floor of Binnon's at Binnon's Steakhouse.

The dining was exquisite!

This is Lucky, Laura, and our friends Melanie and Rod Claeys.

Downtown Vegas is a sea of lights.

They turn off all the casino lights along the street every hour and do a "roof top" light show.

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This one was like a Star Wars theme on drugs!

Then is was off to do Karaoke at Mandalay Bay. 

Lucky :)