Eldridge, Iowa Real Estate First Time Home Buyer Information:   July 16, 2013   IOWA FIRST-TIME HOME-BUYER ALERT: "Call Paul" TODAY @ (563) 508-1649 For All The Details About How The Iowa Finance Authority Can Save You Money on Your First-Home Purchase!!!       "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Home Buyer Specialist"  July 16, 2013     IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY RATE WATCH     The Iowa Finance Authority's interest rates as of Monday, July 16, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. are below.    Get rates online, any time at: IowaFinanceAuthority.gov.    Mortgage rate lock-in period is 60 days. In the event reservation period expires, the loan may be relocked within ten days of scheduled closing at higher of original or current rate and fees, as applicable.    FirstHome Government Loan (FHA/VA/RD) HFA Preferr... 07/17/2013

November 14, 2012    IOWA FIRST-TIME HOME-BUYER ALERT: "Call Paul" TODAY @ (563) 508-1649 For All Of The Details!!!          IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY RATE WATCH  The Iowa Finance Authority's interest rates as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. are below.   Get rates online, any time at: IowaFinanceAuthority.gov.    Mortgage rate lock-in period is 60 days. In the event reservation period expires, the loan may be relocked within ten days of scheduled closing at higher of original or current rate and fees, as applicable.         FirstHome Government Loan (FHA/VA/RD) HFA Preferred® Rate 3.25% 3.5% Origination Fee 0 0 Discount Point 0 0 SMF** None 0.25%       FirstHome Plus Government Loan (FHA/VA/RD) HFA Preferred® Rate 3.75% 3.75% Origination Fee 0 0 Discount Point 0 0 SMF** None... 11/15/2012

This spacious ranch has beautiful architectural detailing and is located on a huge level lot.     The great room features 12 foot coffered ceilings and a gas fireplace centered between two sunny transom windows. The dining room has glass doors which lead to a patio that’s perfect for outdoor entertaining.     You’ll fall in love with this well designed kitchen that has been upgraded with furniture quality cabinets and a breakfast bar. There’s a mud room with a built-in storage nook and main floor laundry with a ½ bathroom. The master retreat features a spectacular walk-in shower with ceramic tile, full glass and multiple shower heads. There’s also a double bowl vanity and a large walk in closet with organizers. There’s a hard to find - FOUR car garage that provides plenty of space for a... 03/12/2012

232 W Harvest in Eldridge Iowa priced at $244,900   Exquisite craftsmanship and quality materials are evident throughout this brand new ranch home.     The open flowing floor plan has a gas fireplace that can be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining room & great room. Soaring vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light gives the space a bright and airy feel.    The kitchen has a huge breakfast bar that invites family to gather around. This room features beautiful cabinetry with crown molding and textured counters. A main floor laundry room with cabinets is conveniently located near the kitchen. The spacious lower level has a wonderful media room, 4th bedroom and ¾ bathroom. The master retreat has a bathroom with adult height vanities with double bowl sinks, a walk-in shower and a linen closet... 09/12/2011

  Market Statistics for Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Type=RES, CONDO, TWNHS, VILLA, ZLL, RSINC, FARM, IND, MF, OFC, RTL, ACRES, FARMS, LOTS, RENT AND Date Range=01/01/2010-12/31/2010 AND Area=Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa   Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM All All 81 $175,214 172 RE All 39 $230,461 90 RE 0-2 3 $102,466 146 RE 3-5 36 $241,127 85 RE 6+ 0 $0 0 CO All 16 $127,718 157 CO 0-2 15 $132,173 156 CO 3-5 1 $60,900 173 CO 6+ 0 $0 0 RI All 0 $0 0 CM All 2 $357,117 112 LA All 24 $101,943 322 RN All 0 $0 0   Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired All All 228... 12/15/2010

  Here's a snapshot of the real estate market in Eldridge Iowa  This information is compiled for sales of properties in Eldridge, IA from Jan. 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010. The data is from the QC MLS system and includes single family residential properties. The homes that are active and currently on the market for sale are through May 12, 2010 ACTIVE There are currently 26 houses on the market. The prices range from $99,900 to $879,900. With the average listing price of $304,057. 0-100,000 - 1 property 100,000 to 200,000 - 4 properties 200,000 to 300,000 - 11 properties 300,000 to 400,000 - 9 properties 800,000-900,000 - 1 property UNDER CONTRACT There are currently 7 properties that are under contract. The prices range from $71,000 to $499,900. The average list price is $229,657 SOLD The... 05/12/2010

Market Statistics for Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa Statistics for: Class=RE, CO, RI, CM, LA, RN AND Date Range=01/01/2009-12/31/2009 AND Area=Eldridge, Parkview, Donahue, and Long Grove, Iowa   Class Bedrooms Current Active Avg List Price Avg DOM All All 109 $151,626 147 RE All 38 $244,062 122 RE 0-2 1 $119,900 102 RE 3-5 37 $247,418 122 RE 6+ 0 $0 0 CO All 19 $125,005 262 CO 0-2 18 $119,177 270 CO 3-5 1 $229,900 120 CO 6+ 0 $0 0 RI All 4 $163,750 249 CM All 0 $0 0 LA All 48 $87,975 113 RN All 0 $0 0   Class Bedrooms Total Listed Num Sold Pct Sold Avg List Price Sold Avg Sale Price Sold Sale Price/List Price Ratio Avg DOM Sold Avg List Price Unsold Pct Expired All All 307 145 47.23% $187,939 $183,113 97.43% 82 $184,209 46.91% RE All 156 85 54.49% $216,750 $209,666 ... 12/25/2009

Eldridge and Park View, Iowa 2007 Real Estate Market Report: REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Increase 22.8%, and  Average Home Sales Price Up 7.1% from 2006!                                                                                     Eldridge and Park View, Iowa REALTOR-Assisted Home Sales Increase 22.8%, and Average Home Sales Price Up 7.1% from 2006! ! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" sales transactions of existing single-family homes int he cities of Eldridge and Park View, Iowa increased by an impressive 22.8% in the the year 2007, up from 2006. With 86 closed sales transactions of existing homes from January 1 to December 31, 2007, the Eldridge and Park View markets showed an increase of 16 units (22.8%) from the 2006 total of 70 closed sales transactions. On an even happier note for ... 01/06/2008

Market Statistics for Eldridge, IowaStatistics for: Class=RE,CO,RI,CM,LA AND Date Range=1/2007-11/2007 AND Area=59; As Of: 11/30/2007 ClassBedroomsCurrent ActiveAvg List PriceAvg DOMAllAll101$181,318105REAll44$238,83484RE0-20$00RE3-442$236,44585RE5+2$289,00077COAll21$129,879162CO0-220$128,128152CO3-41$164,900370CO5+0$00RIAll7$507,071272CMAll0$00LAAll29$52,67254ClassBedroomsTotal ListedNum SoldPct SoldAvg List Price SoldAvg Sale Price SoldSale Price/List Price RatioAvg DOM SoldAvg List Price UnsoldPct ExpiredAllAll28613748.24%$185,612$180,44397.22%80$231,66637.41%REAll1969447.96%$211,721$206,62497.59%59$254,99241.33%RE0-23266.67%$144,900$143,50099.03%32$159,9000RE3-41828948.90%$208,800$203,85397.63%59$253,76641.76%RE5+11327.27%$342,933$330,91696.50%55$284,34245.45%COAll523567.31%$96,614$... 12/05/2007

Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for  January-September 2007 for Eldridge and Park View, Iowa :                                                                  Eldridge and Park View, Iowa First Through Third Quarter 2007 Home Sales Up 11.1%, Average Home Sales Price Up 6.1% from 2006! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the cities of Eldridge and Park View, Iowa increased by 11.1% in the first three quarters of 2007, up from the same period in 2006. With 110 closed sales transactions from January 1 to September 30, 2007, the Eldridge and Park View markets showed an increase of 11 units (11.1%) from the 2006 total of 99 closed sales transactions. On an even happier note for home sellers, the average sales price of home sales that closed during the same period s... 10/05/2007

 Real Estate Market Report of Home Sales for January-June 2007 for  Eldridge and Park View, Iowa:                                                                                                  Eldridge and Park View, Iowa First-Half 2007 Home Sales Up 4.8%, Average Sales Prices Up 7.2% from 2006! REALTOR-assisted "Closed" single-family home sales in the cities of Eldridge and Park View, Iowa increased by 4.8% in the first two quarters of 2007, up from the same period in 2006.With 44 closed sales transactions from January 1 to June 30, 2007, the Eldridge and Park View markets showed an increase of 2 units (4.8%) from the 2006 total of 42 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 signif... 07/09/2007

Market Statistics of All MLS for Eldridge, IowaStatistics for: Class=RE AND Date Range=1/2007-6/2007 AND Area=59; As Of: 7/6/2007 ClassBedroomsCurrent ActiveAvg List PriceAvg DOMAllAll47$266,31979REAll47$266,31979RE0-20$00RE3-444$263,52882RE5+3$307,25028ClassBedroomsTotal ListedNum SoldPct SoldAvg List Price SoldAvg Sale Price SoldSale Price/List Price RatioAvg DOM SoldAvg List Price UnsoldPct ExpiredAllAll1104440.00%$215,954$211,21997.81%48$242,28139.09%REAll1104440.00%$215,954$211,21997.81%48$242,28139.09%RE0-2100.00%$0$00.00%0$159,9000RE3-41044341.35%$211,232$206,78297.89%47$238,69739.42%RE5+5120.00%$419,000$402,00095.94%77$318,42540.00% For more information about real estate and on how this market report impacts you call:                        LUCKY LANG, QUAD-CITIES FAVORITE REALT... 07/05/2007

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

This home is just being completed in Northwest Davenport, Iowa by a great group of youth from the Davenport and North Scott Schools.  There was a very nice reception May 23 for these students and their families where $10,000 of scholarships were handed out!This program was started in 1974 and students have built about 20 homes over the years!  The Greater Davenport Board of Realtors(R) continues to be a proud sponsor of this event and welcomes all volunteers to get involved by calling the Program Coordinator at (563) 386-6030.MANY  HANDS  MAKE  LESS  WORK !!! Lucky :) 05/25/2007

The Following is a Market Report for Eldridge, Iowa and the North Scott County Area for 2007Market Statistics All MLSStatistics for: Class=RE AND Type=RES AND Date Range=1/2007-4/2007 AND Area=59; As Of: 4/26/2007 ClassBedroomsCurrent ActiveAvg List PriceAvg DOMAllAll58$267,30977REAll58$267,30977RE0-21$159,90092RE3-455$265,54778RE5+2$369,45047ClassBedroomsTotal ListedNum SoldPct SoldAvg List Price SoldAvg Sale Price SoldSale Price/List Price RatioAvg DOM SoldAvg List Price UnsoldPct ExpiredAllAll711926.76%$180,445$176,77997.97%45$238,55039.44%REAll711926.76%$180,445$176,77997.97%45$238,55039.44%RE0-2100.00%$0$00.00%0$00.00%RE3-4671928.36%$180,445$176,77997.97%45$231,80238.81%RE5+300.00%$0$00.00%0$326,26666.67%                                                                            Fo... 04/25/2007

Over 75,000 Iowa customers lost their power last Saturday from the ice storm of the century!     Efforts to restore power have been thwarted by snowy, windy weather with gusts up to 55 mph.  The power companies just cannot put their buckets in the air in those conditions.  Although they could use the break from tireless efforts to put lines back up, they have lost over 60 hours of repair time (over 2 days) to the winds.  The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives has coordinated communications and repair efforts and gives us this chart showing who is still without power. What would you do without electricity or water (since well pumps run on electricity) for a week?  How would you survive?  No TV, no vacuum, no washing machine, no cell phone charger, no computer (what....that's cross... 03/02/2007