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Iowa Market Report For June! - Jun 03 08:00 AM
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Iowa Market Report For October! - Oct 10 07:46 AM
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Iowa Farmland Sees Its Greatest Increase in Value Since 1976 - Dec 19 05:22 PM
According to the Des Moines Register, Iowa farmland prices set a record this year for the fifth year in a row. The average price of farmland in Iowa is now $3,908 per acre. This is based upon an annual survey conducted and released by the Iowa State University Extension. Here’s the big news - $3,908 per acre is a 22% increase over last year’s average, which is the largest one-year increase since 1976. Pretty sweet ROI, ...

Are You "Certified" to Sell HUD Foreclosure Properties? And, If Not, Why Not? - Apr 18 04:03 PM
Most, if not all, REALTORS are aware of the fact that both home buyers and investors can often find great house bargains in the HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) foreclosure market.
Often times these homes will sell for anywhere from 60% to 85% of "AS-IS" market value, allowing both first time home-buyers and investors the opportunity to purchase the size, type and quality of a home that they could not afford in the traditional buyer's market.
We all ...

Updated Eastern Iowa Market Report - May 03 06:27 AM

Number of sales went from 921 down to 600.  That's a 35% decrease in activity.
Average list went up from $155,026 to $161,033.  That's a 4% increase.
Average sold price went up from $150,794 to $156,927.  That's a 4% increase as well.
The average list to sale percentage barely changed from 97.27% to 97.45%.
The average days on market barely changed from 63 days to 65 days.
What does this all this information really telling us about the current market?  It ...

Iowa Market Report For February! - Feb 01 06:21 AM

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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 ...

Homes Sold & Activity in Des Moines, Iowa: 1/1/08 through 1/7/08 - Jan 12 11:53 PM
A weekly update of Homes for Sale and Homes Sold in Des Moines, Iowa.by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
The year got off to a strong start in 2008! Interest rates remain low (around 5.5% or better) and buyers seem to be returning to the market in good numbers.
The first week of activity in the Des Moines Real Estate market resulted in 337 new listings, 113 homes that received offers, 121 closed sales. 256 homes expired unsold during the ...

Eastern Iowa Market Report - Apr 18 04:38 AM
Below are the statistics for all residential real estate activity in the Iowa Quad City market for this year.
The market is picking up and values are stabilizing.
Lucky Lang
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Iowa Market Report For April! - Apr 19 12:53 PM
 
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 ...

Interest Rates hitting 5.375% in Des Moines ~ Time to Re-Fi? - Jan 13 12:24 AM
Mortgage rates falling to near historic lows for Des Moines lenders.by Brian Wentz, Realtor
Cetntral Iowa Lending, our in house mortgage lender here at Burnett Realty, announced on Friday that rates were at an amazing low rate of 5.375% with around 1% origination fees.
Over the past 20 months, rates have been as high as 6.5% for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
Below is a chart of recent mortgage rates. As you can see, it is a ...

Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 1/28/08 - 2/3/2008 - Feb 10 11:45 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on http://www.wealthwithmortgage.com/2008/02/des-moines-iowa.html!** 
Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home.  Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week.  The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As I continue to get them, I will continue to post them (with her permission of course). Here is her brief market commentary this week:
"Below is a snapshot of ...

December Real Estate Numbers - Jan 02 04:03 PM
Residential property is still selling at record speed!  If you have a property to sell, call today - we have a number of new developments coming and proposed.  These developments should slow the market by increasing the inventory.  The main drive behind the fast market is lack of inventory.Year to Date per the Storm Lake MLSYear to date per the Storm Lake MLS -$20,747,758 in residential sales $1,373,800 in commercial sales$132,500 in vacant lot sales$35,000 in farm ...

Des Moines Iowa Real Estate Sales Activity: December 07: 9.9 Months of Inventory - Dec 30 03:38 PM
Absorption rates are used to determine how many weeks it would take to sell the existing inventory in a given market. Based on the latest figures from home sales in Des Moines, Iowa, there is currently 9.9 months of inventory on the market.
If you plan to sell or buy a home in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area, having a REALTOR who stays on top of the ever changing market can be a valuable asset to you! Contact ...

Des Moines Iowa Real Estate: Average Time to Sell a Home in 2007 vs. 2006 - Dec 30 02:21 PM
How long it takes for a home to sell in Des Moines can vary from month to month  based on many factors, including interest rates, the amount of inventory in the market and sometimes even weather.
The start of 2007 brought anxious Des Moines home sellers some of the longest marketing times in over two years. The longest selling times of the year came in March, reaching a high of 13.7 weeks. But as the year progressed, the average time ...

The Des Moines Iowa Real Estate Investor: Part 1; Plan For Your Future! - Dec 28 04:42 PM

Investing in Real Estate in Des Moines as A Vehicle to Wealth 
How would you like to have an extra $1,000,000 socked away for your retirement? For most, the answer would be "Heck Yes! Well, you might be surprised to learn you can accomplish this goal by investing in residential rental properties right here in our own back yard- the Des Moines Iowa area!
OK, I don't want this to sound like some get rich scheme... Because that's NOT ...

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Mortgage rates lowest in years (Dec. 1, 2007) - Nov 30 07:49 PM
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that home mortgage rates have hit a new low when compared to the last few years. As a Cedar Rapids Realtor at Skogman Realty, (Cedar Rapids largest real estate company) we have higher inventories than last December and combined with these low mortgage rates it seems this is a great time to purchase real estate!
Cedar Rapids real estate mortgages are at 6.1% for a 30 year conventional loan. For a 15 year ...

Iowa Realtors Association's Mid-Year Report Positive For Storm Lake Area - Nov 19 03:11 PM
According to the Iowa Realtors Association the Storm Lake Board is up considerably over 2006.The Median Price for 2006 was - $69,500The Median Price for 2007 is - $88,800That's an increase of 28%Days on Market have increasedDOM in 2006 at midyear - 86DOM in 2007 at midyear - 118That's an increase of 37%What do those numbers mean?1) Local real estate is appreciating in general - that's a good thing2) DOM is also increasing, that may not ...

Market Reports from NP Dodge Real Estate - Nov 18 08:28 PM
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Iowa Market Report For September! - Sep 10 07:50 PM
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Real Estate Market Reports / Omaha Nebraska - Sep 07 03:01 PM
If you are looking for the latest market reports you are on the right track!  NP Dodge provides a wide range of specific reports online at www.npdodge.com/freemarketreports.cfm Every NP Dodge agent has access to TrendGrpahix, a program that allows our sales associates to drill down to specific aspects of the current market to better serve their clients.  Np Dodge is very proud to offer this program to our agents to help them grow their business!Omaha | Total Omaha MLS ...

Citi Mortgage 80/20 loans - Aug 28 08:46 PM
So, it seems the screw tightened a little more last week! If you want a full doc 80/20 loan and have a 720 or higher credit score, then your 2nd mortgage rate will be AT LEAST 10.5%!! HELOCS are not allowed. If your credit score is less than 720, you will only get a mortgage for 95% Loan to Value (LTV). The Feds lowered interest rates last week - whoopeee! I am still trying to decide ...

Council Bluffs and Surrounding Areas Market Reports May 2007 - Jul 04 06:40 PM
Thinking of selling your home and want to list with an agent?  Maybe you are considering for sale by owner?  Either way NP Dodge Real Estate provide free market reports on their website for all of Southwest Iowa including Missouri Valley, Crescent, Council Bluffs, Glenwood and all of the surrounding areas.  These reports can be configured many different ways and you can narrow it down to the information you are looking for.  Market reports are important ...

Median Home Prices In Iowa - 2006 vs. 2007 - Apr 08 08:47 AM
**Click Here to See The Original Post on WealthWithMortagage.com!** Have you wondered what home prices in Iowa have been doing?  I know as a homeowner, I have.  I was getting my car washed on Saturday, and picked up the Des Moines Register business section and found an interesting article that included median prices across the state in 2007 and their change since 2006.  Here's a quick Tyler Osby summary of the chart I'm talking about...you can tell by ...

Real Estate Market Watch for Des Moines, Iowa / Week of March 29th, 2008 - Apr 08 08:38 AM
**Click Here to See The Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**
Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home.  Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week.  The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As I continue to get them, I will continue to post them (with her permission of course). Here is her brief market commentary this week:
"Over the ...

Iowa Market Report For March! - Mar 10 04:31 AM
 
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 ...

A look at the Council Bluffs area market... - Feb 14 02:27 PM
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Cedar Rapids real estate outlook for 2008 looks positive - Jan 23 08:35 AM
Between 1995 and 2005 housing prices increased by more than 45% in parts of California and New England. The bubble that broke around many parts of the country is rapidly shrinking. The lastest housing stats show prices nationwide falling at an annual rate of almost 7 percent. 
Here in the Cedar Rapids real estate market we have 3 key reasons to be optimistic.
1.Since we have not had the rapid appreciation in home prices as seen in other parts of the country, ...

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, Iowa: "Buy" the numbers... - Jan 23 07:47 AM
A look at inventory levels of Homes For Sale in the Des Moines metro area.by: Brian Wentz, Realtor, ABR, CBR
I am a visual person, and I love graphs. So recently when a client asked me how many homes were for sale across different price points in our MLS, I thought it might be interesting look answer the question with a chart.
Below I have assembled the two graphs to show, visually, a snapshot of the Real Estate Market in ...

Des Moines Real Estate: New Construction Homes For Sale, January 1st, 2007 - Jan 03 12:43 AM
A look at inventory levels of new construction compared with existing homes for sale in Des Moines.
Des Moines Real Estate: New Construction Homes For Sale, January 1st, 2007by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
Des Moines home builder inventory levels remain high at the start of 2008. New construction currently accounts for around 33% of the homes for sale in our area. Proposed construction levels are down substantially from last year, standing at just around 4% of homes available in ...

Des Moines Iowa Real Estate, Homes for Sale, 2007 vs. 2006 - Dec 30 12:44 PM
2007 was a year of constant change in the Des Moines Iowa Real Estate market...
Des Moines Iowa Real Estate, Homes for Sale, 2007 vs. 2006by Brian Wentz, Realtor
Inventory levels during the first half of 2007 remained higher than the first half of 2006. But as this chart shows, the slowdown which began toward the end of 2006 is showed signs of recovery during the second half of 2007. (Note: December 2007 figures were not available at this time.)
If ...

Des Moines Real Estate Market Update: November 2007 - Dec 23 08:07 AM
Des Moines, Iowa Real Estate Market Update: November 2007by Brian Wentz, Realtor
Well, the sales numbers are finally in for November 2007. This is the first month the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors (DMAAR) is reporting stats from a new Multiple Listing Service database, which went live on October 16th, 2007.
The data shows that November home sales were down about 9.5% compared with data from one year ago. This November, DMAAR members closed 723 sales versus 799 sales ...

Housing Market Still Good in Iowa - Dec 16 03:34 AM
Housing Market Still Good in Iowa   During these volatile market times, an important thing to remember is the national news does not always apply to you and the local market. While it is true that Iowa real estate is not in a time of booming prosperity, we are still better off than many parts of the country.
In most areas in Iowa home values have, at the very least, stayed steady or even risen slightly. The stories ...

Iowa Market Report For December! - Dec 03 08:25 AM

 
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Southwest Iowa Market Reports Through August 2007 - Sep 21 01:19 PM
Below are graphs of market data from NP Dodge's Trendgraphix system.  This data is from the Iowa MLS and represents homes in Southwest Iowa. I can break the data down farther for you by your area or zip code.  Here is an example, and useful information at the same time.  Contact me for any market information you need. ...

My Outlook on the Current Iowa City Housing Market - Sep 11 11:08 AM
 
 If you are thinking about buying or selling a property in the Iowa City area or anyplace, talk to a REALTOR!  They know more about the area market than anyone else!  It's their business!  More than your neighbor, your co-worker or a well meaning friend or relative.
In general in the Iowa City area, here's how I see it:
 If you are a buyer, it's GREAT!!!  Did you hear what I said?  It's a GREAT market!!! The interest ...

Iowa Market Report For August! - Aug 23 04:29 AM
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Des Moines Real Estate: Foreclosure Homes For Sale, January 1st, 2007 - Jan 03 12:00 AM
A look at the number of foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes for sale in the Des Moines Iowa MLS.
Des Moines Real Estate: Foreclosure Stats, January 1st, 2007by: Brian Wentz, Realtor
As of January 1st, 2007 there are currently a total of 7,297 homes both for sale, and under contract in the Des Moines Area Multiple Listing Service. 
Of these listings, 243 homes are being sold by lenders, after being foreclosed on. Another 179 homes are noted as being in a pre-foreclosure (short sale) ...

Cap Rates (and P/E Ratios) does not explain the whole picture. - May 15 08:22 PM
I'm going to take a stab at this and invite feedback where I might have gone astray with my assumptions or calculations, although I certainly can't figure how that might happen.  :^)With fundamental analysis of equities (particularly publicly-traded, common stocks) one of the key statistics that is of importance is a P/E ratio.  Within certain industries, there are ranges of P/E ratios that are more acceptable than others.   E.G., A high-tech computer manufacturer may have a P/E ratio of 20 while a coal mining company ...

The Des Moines Iowa Real Estate Investor: Part 2; Meet Jack B. Rich - Dec 28 07:26 PM
A Closer Look at Creating Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the benefits of owning residential investment property. In Part 2, lets explore the benefits of owning rentals in more detail by meeting my friend, Jack.
How can owning rental properties create wealth for you? Lets take a look over the shoulder of one investor, Mr. Jack B. Rich,(or "Jack" as he prefers; as he's a guy who likes to keep things simple) as he answers this question ...

Des Moines, Iowa Market Update: October 2007 pending sales up 38% over 2006! - Dec 04 09:55 PM
Des Moines, Iowa Real Estate Market Update: October 2007by Brian Wentz, Realtor The numbers are in for the month of October in Des Moines, and they are looking good!The Des Moines Area Association of Realtors reports that 748 homes sold and closed this October, as compared to 825 closed sales during October 2006. However, October 2007 pending sales posted double digit growth over 2006 numbers, seeing pending transactions rise from just 569 pending sales in October 2006 to ...

Iowa Quad-Cities Final 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Home Sales Down 2.3%, But Average Home Sales Price Up 3.0% from 2006! - Jan 24 03:11 PM
FINAL 2007 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for the Iowa Quad-Cities:
                                                                                                  
Iowa Quad-Cities REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Home Sales Down 2.3%, But Average Home Sales Price Up 3.0% from 2006!
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes in the Iowa Quad-Cities Area decreased by 2.3% in 2007, down from the same period in 2006.
With 1,798 closed sales transactions of existing homes from January 1 to December 31, 2007, the Iowa Quad-Cities Area market showed a moderate decrease of 41 units (2.3%) down from the 2006 total of 1,839 ...

Commercial Revenues Up At One Firm During 2007 - Feb 06 12:20 PM
Commercial revenues were up at one firm during 2007, according to an article in the Commercial Real Estate Weekly email publication of Business Publications Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa. The Quad City Times reports that NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company set a sales record for the firm in 2007, eclipsing $260 million in sales and closed transactions. That figure is up 4% from sales volume in 2006. Ruhl & Ruhl is based in the ...

Two Rivers REIA Discussion Forum - Apr 06 06:30 AM
The Two Rivers REIA is a Real Estate Investors association which meets on the 1st Saturday of each month all year long.  We add the 3rd Wednesday of each month, September through May.  In addition to the many benefits we gain from networking among like-minded peers at meetings, there is a discussion forum at http://tworiversreia.org/Discussion_Forum.html .
Saturday meetings are at 8:00-9:30AM, Wednesday meetings start at 6:00PM.  Check out http://tworiversreia.org for locations and more information.   There is a fee for visitors but we try hard to make sure the value is many ...

Smooth Purchase.......... - Mar 30 02:38 PM
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Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa. - Oct 28 02:27 PM
Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
                                                                                          Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on Popular First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
The Iowa Finance Authority announced Friday October 26, 2007 that it has lowered the interest rates on its two very popular Iowa first-time homebuyer programs: First Home, and First-Home Plus.
Effective immediately, the following interest rates will apply:
Current Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Interest Rates (As Of October 26, 2007)
First Homes, 6.375%, Fixed ...

Happy Valentine's Virus?!? - Feb 10 04:39 PM
It's that time of year again. Ahhhh...Valentine's Day. The time of love, happy feelings, happy thoughts and of course....e-mail viruses. Yes, Yahoo! News is reporting that once again, hackers have been planning on preying on the heartstrings of the unassuming and lonely hearts out there. Here's the story. As a general rule, never open e-mail that looks suspicious or from a sender that you don't recognize. Or a subject that seems a little too off. What ...

Iowa Quad-Cities First Through Third Quarter 2007 Real Estate Market Report: Home Sales Down 4.2%, Average Home Sales Price Up 3.5% from 2006! - Oct 05 12:59 PM
Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for  January-September 2007 for the Iowa Quad-Cities:
                                                                                                  
Iowa Quad-Cities First Through Third Quarter 2007 Home Sales Down 4.2%, Average Home Sales Price Up 3.5% from 2006!  
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the Iowa Quad-Cities Area decreased by 4.2% through the first three quarters of 2007, down from the same period in 2006.
With 2,024 closed sales transactions from January 1 to September 30, 2007, the Iowa Quad-Cities Area market showed an decrease of 85 units (4.2%) down from the 2006 total of 2,024 closed ...

Iowa Realty Market Share Declining - Jan 20 09:48 AM
Polk and Dallas County Listing Sold Units for 2006 Iowa Realty 45.9% RE/MAX 20.8% Coldwell Banker 14.2% First Realty 9.7% Information deemed reliable, based on Listing Company Sold Units from the DMAAR Rapattoni system. Property Types:Residential and Condo/Townhome - County: Polk & Dallas - Status: Sold (01/01/2006 to 12/31/2006)Sold Counts Include: Listing Company ...

What Does Your Credit Report Say About You? Here is how to find out for free! - Sep 28 03:32 PM
                                                                                                 
                       "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Home Buyer Specialist"
               "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!
What Does Your Credit Report Say About You?
The first step you need to take towards home-ownership is getting pre-approved for a home mortgage.
The first step in getting pre-approved for a home mortgage is finding out what your credit report says about you, and the level of risk that you pose for your mortgage lender.
You may not know ...

Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa. - Sep 28 02:00 PM
 Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
                                                                                         
Iowa Finance Authority Lowers Interest Rates on Popular First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Iowa.
The Iowa Finance Authority announced Friday September 14, 2007 that it has lowered the interest rates on its two very popular Iowa first-time homebuyer programs: First Home, and First-Home Plus.
Effective immediately, the following interest rates will apply:
Current Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Interest Rates (As Of September 14, 2007)
First Homes, 6.50%, Fixed Rate, ...

Des Moines, Iowa - Real Estate Market Watch 3/3/08 - 3/9/08 - Mar 16 05:28 PM
**Click Here to See the Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com!**
Numbers are always extremely important to consider when buying, selling and financing a home.  Each week, I receive a weekly market watch update providing the breakdown of the activity from last week.  The report is provided by Heather Barglof at Peoples Company. As I continue to get them, I will continue to post them (with her permission of course). Here is her brief market commentary this week:
"There was ...

October Storm Lake and Surrounding Area Market Report - Nov 09 11:41 AM
October was a good month for our MLS - many people think Fall and Winter in the midwest are not the best months to list or sell properties but, one look at these numbers and you'll see that thought is outta here!
Take home if you live in any of these areas - Storm Lake, Alta, Aurelia, Newell, Pocohontas, Early, Schaller properties are selling good, call me to get your home sold or to buy a home.  Our ...

What are these For Sale by Owners thinking? A mortgage lender's comments. - May 12 05:06 PM
 Iowa and Illinois First Time Home Buyer Assistance and Information:                                                                                                                             "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Home Buyer Specialist"               "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!What are these For Sale By Owners thinking? A mortgage lender's comments. While talking on the phone this week to one of my favorite "preferred" mortgage lenders about getting four of my clients pre-approved for mortgages to purchase their first homes, I mentioned to her that one of the ...

Iowa Market Update! - May 28 04:30 PM
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Davenport, Iowa First-Half 2007 Real Estate Market Report: Home Sales Down 5.7%, Average Home Sales Price Up 3.3% from 2006! - Jul 13 02:36 PM
Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for January-June 2007 for Davenport, Iowa:
                                                                                                  
Davenport, Iowa First-Half 2007 Home Sales Down 5.7%, Average Sales Prices Up 3.3% from 2006!
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the city of Davenport, Iowa decreased by 5.7% in the first two quarters of 2007, down from the same period in 2006.
With 630 closed sales transactions from January 1 to June 30, 2007, the Davenport market showed a decrease of 38 units (5.7%) from the 2006 total of 668 closed sales transactions.
On ...

Eastern Iowa Market is Changing! - May 05 06:00 AM

Number of sales went from 921 down to 600.  That's a 35% decrease in activity.
Average list went up from $155,026 to $161,033.  That's a 4% increase.
Average sold price went up from $150,794 to $156,927.  That's a 4% increase as well.
The average list to sale percentage barely changed from 97.27% to 97.45%.
The average days on market barely changed from 63 days to 65 days.
What does this all this information really telling us about the current market?  It ...

Iowa Quad-Cities First-Half 2007 Real Estate Market Report: Home Sales Down 3.3%, Average Home Sales Price Up 3.6% from 2006! - Jul 09 07:53 PM
 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for January-June 2007 for the Iowa Quad-Cities:
                                                                                                  
Iowa Quad-Cities First-Half 2007 Home Sales Down 3.3%, Average Sales Prices Up 3.6% from 2006!
REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the Iowa Quad-Cities Area decreased by 3.3% in the first two quarters of 2007, down from the same period in 2006.
With 986 closed sales transactions from January 1 to June 30, 2007, the Iowa Quad-Cities Area market showed an decrease of 34 units (3.3%) down from the 2006 total of 1,020 closed ...

Iowa Market Report For July! - Jul 01 12:17 PM
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What Does Your Credit Report Say About You? Here is how to find out for free! - May 24 07:33 PM
Iowa and Illinois First Time Home Buyer Assistance and Information:                                                                                                                         "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Home Buyer Specialist"               "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year!!What Does Your Credit Report Say About You?The first step you need to take towards home-ownership is getting pre-approved for a home mortgage.The first step in getting pre-approved for a home mortgage is finding out what your credit report says about you, and the level of risk ...

Quad-Cities (Davenport, Bettendorf, LeClaire, Eldridge and Blue Grass, Iowa) First-Time Home Buyer Information - Mar 31 05:06 PM
 Iowa and Illinois First Time Home Buyer Assistance and Information:                                                                                                "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Home Buyer Specialist""Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649, 24 Hours a Day!!First-Time Home-Buyer Information:  Current Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Interest Rates (As Of May 29, 2007)First Homes, 6.0%, Fixed Rate, 30 Year Loan**First Homes-Plus, 6.375% Fixed Rate 30 Year Loan, PLUS $2,500 (regardless of purchase price) towards Pre-Paids and Closing Costs.** No-Cost, NO Obligation Home Loan Pre-Approval Help for all types of Loans.** You must meet all ...


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