THE DAVENPORT LEVEE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION

IS SPONSORING ANOTHER SUMMER OF FUN IN DAVENPORT, IOWA!!! 

Noon Tunes - 2008

       Freight House  -  401 W River Dr, Davenport, Iowa

Wednesday, June 11                Lopez, Lopez & Smith                                       Jazz

Wednesday, June 18                The Fry Daddies                                      Buffet-infused rock

Wednesday, June 25                Terry Hanson Ensemble                                    Jazz

Wednesday, July 2                   Nervous Rex                                              Rock and pop

Wednesday, July 9                   Slap Happy Polka Band                                 Polka Music

Wednesday, July 16                  Lopez, Lopez & Smith                                      Jazz                              

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE AT 11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

Ann Geiger @ (563) 326-7766

OR

Lucky Lang @ (563) 676-9031

This Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1314 Square Foot Ranch Home built in 2002 is just right for you!!!

It sits lengthwise on the lot and has Cute Curb Appeal!

The floor plan is wide open with no wasted space!

Lots of Room in the Living Room!

The Two-Car Attached Garage enters from the rear for greater curb appeal in front!

The neighborhood was built for Community!  Everyone's garage enters from the rear off an Alley!

Disney developed a very popular neighborhood in Florida like this where Front Porches sit close to the sidewalk and provide for better communication with neighbors.....a throw-back to Yesteryear!

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. 2213

LuckyLang.com

My older brother, Rob, married Eula right after Laura and I got married in 1974.  Eula's father, Francis, was a Baptist minister and did the ceremony (I was Best Man).  Eula made all of the tuxes for the guys!  Francis had been suffering with Cancer that finally went to his bones earlier this month and was in a lot of pain.  Eula made an emergency trip up here from Kansas City, MO.  He died the next day.  The day of the funeral, we spent in Geneseo, IL with Rob's extended family (the Scrantons).  It was the first time since our Alaska cruise that all three Lang boys and their wives were together with our Mom and Dad.

Brian's wife, Luanne, lost her dad first.  Then Laura lost her mom.  Now Rob's wife lost her dad.  All of our wives now have one parent living.  With my dad having had a Cancer tumor removed from his bladder recently (with the likelihood of it returning) it was another sobering moment for me. 

I held Rob's 6th granddaughter in my arms for over an hour that day.  She is only 10 weeks old with a full head of black hair!  What a beautiful sweet baby!!!

And the circle of life continues........

It's not suppose to snow on Easter!!!  Oh, I forgot, I live in Davenport, Iowa!!!

Our weather is anything but predictable!

There is one nice benefit: 

I guess it would make it easier to find the colored Easter eggs! 

It does make a beautiful picture though, doesn't it? 

Have a Blessed Easter.......wherever you live........snow or no snow!

Lucky :)

Davenport, Iowa has a tremendous asset in it's new Skatepark located on the Mississippi Riverfront!

Now that the snow has melted, people of all ages are coming out of hibernation to hit the outdoors with a vengeance!  The Davenport Levee Improvement Commission has added another wonderful place on our great Mississippi Riverfront to do just that.  Located next to our Sports Complex Center, our Baseball Stadium (Modern Woodman Park), our Mississippi River bike trail, and our soon to be built basketball court, Davenport's Centennial Park is quickly becoming THE place to go for all ages and sports interests.

If none of those activities suits your fancy, then you can just sit and watch the beautiful Mississippi River roll by!

For more information about Davenport, Iowa, go to our city website at: http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com  

Lucky :)

(A Davenport Levee Improvement Commissioner for nearly a decade)

Talk about Terrific Value!!!  This Two Story has it!!!  4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, over 2,300 Finished Square Feet, Two-Car Garage, and Walk-Out Basement all for only $230,000!!!

Lovely Living Room has Cathedral Ceiling for that Fabulous Formal Receiving area!!!

Beautiful Brammer Kitchen with Copious Cabinetry Built with Quality!!!

The Wide Open Floor Plan features Soaring Vaulted Ceilings, Spectacular Skylite, and Sunshine abound!!!

The Fabulous Family Room features a Gas Log Fireplace and warm cozy feel!!!

The staircase overlooks the Formal Living Room, Entry, and Kitchen!!!

Massive Master Bedroom has Terrific Trey Ceiling, loads of closet space, and Private Bathroom!!!

Second Bedroom has lots of room for all your furniture needs!!!

This Nice Nursery is ready-to-go for you!!!

The Full Bath is Full of Fun!!! 

Here's half of the Lower Level Recreation Room with Wonderful Walk-Out ....... 

and here's the other half ready for your Pool Table or other Family Fun!!!

The Wonderful Walk-out leads to Party-Pleasing Patio, Deck, and Terrific Tree-Lined Back Yard!!!

For more information about this property and other Bettendorf, 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. 2213

LuckyLang.com

	Quad Cities Favorite Realtor Lucky Lang March 2008 Call Lucky for all of your Quad City area real estate needs at (563) 676-9031 Copyright © 2008 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. When Selling Your Home, Using Scents Makes Sense!   Even if now doesn't seem to be the ideal time to sell your home, you can take heart in knowing that small actions may make a difference in getting your home sold.       "Scentmosphere" isn't exactly new but it is rapidly becoming a way to attempt to attract buyers.       "When buyers walk into a house before they actually see anything in that house, because they breathe, they are smelling. So they are actually getting an impression, whether it's conscious or subconscious, of your home -- just by the way it smells," says Rick Ruffolo, senior vice president of brand, marketing, and Mortgage Rates U.S. averages as of February 28, 2008: 30 yr. fixed:   6.24% 15 yr. fixed:   5.72% 1 yr. adj:        5.11% 30 yr. jumbo:  6.98% View current rates innovation for Yankee Candle Company.       So, right now take a deep breath. What kind of "smellment" is your home making?       Choosing to proactively make a statement in the way your home smells CONTINUED >>> Wondering What Your Home Is Worth? Let me show you. Condos Pay Off As Second Homes      Make a condo, townhome or other community association property your second home and, chances are, you'll be pretty happy with your choice.       More than seven in 10 condo and townhome residents say they are satisfied with their purchase, according to a recent survey conducted by Zogby International for the Foundation for Community Association Research.       The foundation periodically conducts the survey to keep tabs on the perceptions of those who live in condos and townhomes and to identify recent trends in the condo world.       Satisfaction is a big trend in housing communities governed by homeowners associations due to a host of reasons.       Compared to single-family homes, condos are generally less expensive.       That's particularly true in areas where condo speculation once ran rampant, including Florida, Nevada, California and other areas which are now loaded with bargains not seen in years. Cheaper prices make condos cheaper to operate CONTINUED >>> Timing Is Everything: When And How To Move      In the next few months making a move can become increasingly more complicated say industry experts.       "June to September is really known as the high season for the moving industry," says John Bisney, Director of Public Relations for the American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA).       It's a popular time because kids are out of school and people are trying to get the move done before the children have to return to class.       "So if you can avoid moving during June to September you're probably going to get better service and have more options," Bisney.       However, Bisney says, "If you do have to move between June to September, then it's better to move in the middle of the month and the middle of the week as opposed to doing it at the end of the month when everybody wants to do it."       AMSA certifies movers and holds them accountable to higher standards and a code of ethics. The association says most people don't take moving very seriously and they assume that everything will go alright. But Bisney says careful consideration is a must when moving.       "Because people don't move that many times, maybe it's their first move, CONTINUED >>> Read My Blog!!! You can find many great Davenport real estateagents and loan officers on ActiveRain.com Lucky Lang is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business. Natural Décor Better For Earth And Your Wallet      Sellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. A flowing floor plan, spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly big influencers for buyers. But so, too, are some of the items in your home that you might not give much consideration.       A changing environment and more talk of all the trash that's filling up our landfills is causing more people to go green by using recycled goods or products that are renewable and easily break down instead of sitting around in our dumps.       Did you know that nylon fabric takes 30-40 years to degrade in a landfill? CONTINUED >>> Local Market Conditions Daily News and Advice Read about the events shaping the Real Estate market today, find current interest rates, or browse the extensive library of advice and how-to articles written by some of the top experts in Real Estate. Updated each weekday. More Articles February Round Up: Rates Jump Upward How To Stop ID Theft Cold Use Home Equity Protection Super-Sized Homes Shrinking Lucky Lang E-mail: llang@melfosterco.com Web: http://www.luckylang.com/ (563) 676-9031 Mel Foster Company (563) 823-2213 3211 E 35th St. Ct. Davenport, IA 52807 Equal Housing Opportunity

It looks like we're 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!!!

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Call Lucky @ (563) 676-9031

IN THE CITY OF DAVENPORT IOWA

THE ICE IS MELTING!!!  

SO IT'S TIME TO ANNOUNCE OUR  

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

SPONSORED BY

THE DAVENPORT LEVEE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION

Sunday, June 8                Manny Lopez Big Band  -  Big Band Sound

Sunday, June 15              Tewanta and Friends  -  Jazz

Sunday, June 22              Jim Markham Swing Band

Sunday June 29               Josh Duffy Orchestra  -  Big Band Sound

Sunday, July 13               Celebration Iowa  (These kids are really great!!!)

Sunday, July 20               Dixie Cats  -  Variety Band

Sunday, August 3             Andrew Landers Project -  Original music

Sunday August 10            Los Mocambos  - Latin

Wednesday, August 20     Central High School  -  Jazz and marching bands

Sunday, August 17           Rain date for all concerts 

ALL CONCERTS ARE FREE AND START AT 7:00 P.M.

LOCATED IN LECLAIRE PARK BANDSHELL ON DAVENPORT'S RIVERFRONT

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

CALL (563) 326-7766 FOR INFORMATION

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

This is one of the most amazing photos that I have ever seen!!!

The Moon is at it's closest point with the Sun setting right below it!!!

The Peace and Tranquility it exudes is amazing and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!!!

Please take the time today, and everyday, to reflect on all of God's Glorious Creation!!!

And then Thank Him!!!

Lucky :)