QCARA MLS # 4157871 2384 24th St., Moline, Illinois 61265   ONLY $126,000 !!!   4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths   Hardwood Floors Throughout   Wood-Burning Fireplace in Living Room   Updated Kitchen With Informal Dining Room   Full, Finished Basement with Rec and Family Rooms   1-Car, Detached Garage.                         "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649 for all of your real estate needs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Paul David Hiebing, REALTOR® "The Quad-Cities Premier First-Time Homebuyer's Specialist" "Call Paul" @ (563) 508-1649 for all of your real estate needs. Licensed Real Estate Agent in the State of IowaLice... 01/21/2015

  OPEN SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2014   FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 PM!     2346 33rd St., Moline, Ill. 61265   Price Reduced:   Now Only $59,900   New Furnace Installed on 11/22/2014!   Owner-Occupants Qualify for $1,000 in Seller's Assistance!   Updated 3 Bedroom, 2-Full Bath 1 & 1/2 Story home in quiet area off of Avenue of the Cities. Newer roof, windows, gutters, electrical panel and central-air-conditioner. Nicely updated kitchen and 2 Full Baths. Cedar-paneled living room with imitation fireplace. Almost new front porch and rear three season porch. Large lot with nice back yard. Utility Shed for storing yard care equipment. Off-Street parking, but plenty of room to build a garage. Sold strictly "As-Is", "Where-Is". Seller makes no guarantees or warranties about the property condition.   "Call Pa... 11/10/2014

Home buyer's program available for Illinois Military Veterans Launched to honor those who sacrifice to safeguard our freedom, Welcome Home Heroes is open to all qualified Illinois veterans, active military personnel, reservists and Illinois National Guard members. The Welcome Home Heroes homebuyer financing package includes:• a $10,000 forgiveable loan over two years for down payment and closing cost assistance• a 30-year fixed rate mortgage that has an affordable interest rate• an optional mortgage credit certificate to reduce federal income tax liability.  Eligibility • Veterans (who need not be first-time homebuyers)• Active military personnel, reservists and Illinois National Guard members (must be first-time homebuyers)• Buyers must qualify based on income and purchase price limits... 01/21/2013

  Home Buyers and Sellers Prefer RE/MAX   RE/MAX Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in   2011 J.D. Power and Associates Study Results from the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM ,recognize RE/MAX for providing the highest overall consumer satisfaction for both home buyers and home sellers. In last year’s study, two different companies ranked the highest in each category, but this year home buyers and sellers both rated RE/MAX the highest. "It all comes down to professionalism and a commitment to a premier level of customer service," said RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger ."Because RE/MAX agents average more experience and training than other agents, they are better prepared to deal with home buyers and sellers in any kind of market. And, consumer pref... 08/02/2011

Mel Foster Co. Hosts Second Annual Putt for Charity Mel Foster Co. is hosting its second annual Putt for Charity event.This year's event will be onThursday, November 11 , at 6:00 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center in Moline.   Putt for Charity is a miniature golf tournament that includes 18 custom holes designed for your entertainment.  Proceeds will benefit Tudi's Tribe Foundation, a local foundation helping the efforts to ensure a better tomorrow for area children suffering from cancer.   Each golfer will enjoy 9 holes of miniature golf, as well as hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.  There will be door prizes including a chance to win $5,000.  Non golfers can purchase a "Caddy Special", a social only ticket.  Registration deadline is Friday , October 29. For more information or... 11/01/2010

Sure signs of Spring are popping up. We will have more cold but the sun is shining brighter and longer.  I'm giving a special shout out to my real estate buds across the land. New England friends have endured a fairly strong winter. Other East Coasters have perhaps seen a winter like no other, a special tip of the hat to Ed in D.C. getting 4 or 5 FOOT of snow is certainly a feat. JA must be clairvoyant...she moved from Denver to Pensacola (how did she know to do that?) On the other end of the spectrum (and continent) Maggie in Vancouver certainly must think Al Gore is right on the money.  As her city prepared to host the world they did everything right except Mother Nature really pulled a fast one. The sign of spring I speak of tonight is not the usual sprouts of tulips or hosta.  It is... 02/27/2010

The 8th Annual Oakwood Putt Putt Classic will be March 5th & 6th 2010 at Oakwood Country Club, Coal Valley Il.  Join Iowa Hawkeye coach and Big Ten Coach of the Year, Kirk Ferentz. Tudi's Tribe Foundation raises money to support The University of Iowa's Children's Hospital. Also benefiting from America' Greatest Event are Quad City area kids with cancer. So mark your calendar now for March 5th and 6th.  On Friday evening there will be a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction.  On Saturday the Putt Putt indoor golf challenge will get underway with a shotgun start. After the tournament there is a chance for you to putt for $5,000.00.  The Fry Daddies Concert will wrap up the day's fun. This is a good time for all and a great way to support children right here in our hometown. For detail. contact... 11/29/2009

What another year gone by? Already?  Oh, the years are starting to fly by...seem to be going faster and faster.  Well buckle down and buckle up the Holiday Season is in full swing.     11/29/2009

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Moline, Illinois is having a "Get Motivated" Seminar on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the i Wireless Center in Moline, Illinois from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Rudy Giuliani, former NYC mayor Zig Zigler, motivational speaker Rick Beluzzo, former CEO, Microsoft Tamara Lowe, sales expert Dr. Robert Schuller, inspirational speaker Dr. Earl Mindell, health and fitness expert Speakers will inspire, motivate and provide secrets to innovate, energize, grow, reach goals and increase positive thinking! Don’t miss this opportunity to see these phenomenal speakers live and add a refreshed outlook to your daily routine. Cost: $20 07/15/2009

It is not totally official, yet.  It looks like my broker will be coming up with the policy asking us to stay away during the whole house inspection.  The wording will be something along the lines of "Go to the home, make sure everyone is there, make any necessary introductions, leave. This is one time that I am ahead of the game.  I really do not think it is my place to attend home inspections.  Do you think otherwise?  If you do let me turn it around. Say you are at a listing appointment but the home inspector is there too. You are going over your skillfully prepared CMA...halfway through the inspector yells out "hey I've found two breakers in the panel that are double tapped!  Two minutes later the inspector says " looks like the electric sub-panel is wired incorrectly" As you go ove... 07/01/2009

I'm really proud to be working for Number 1!  This market share graph is for all properties.   06/10/2009

With 2 games scheduled at 11:00 AM I go one way my wife goes the other.  Just as we back down the driveway at 10:00...on come my wipers.  Girls softball already canceled. Weatherman says last night "a few passing storms, 30% chance of rain, most of the rain will be North of the Metro."  yeah right By 10:15 we are seeking shelter in the dugout.  Moderate rainfall...the sky looks like it will be going on for a while.  The game is called off...we start calling parents hoping to head them off before they depart. "Can you come at 1:00 on Sunday?  We need to reschedule." Looks like we can get 10 of 13.  Pretty cool...we played one game this year with 8.  Then an injury and we are at 7 for one inning. As we head for the van I recall Charlie Brown saying "Where is everyone going?  Are you gonna... 06/06/2009

Recently my wife Laurie, a 3rd Grade teacher at Jane Addams Elementary, received a special recognition.  The Moline School District's Business and Education Partnership, the City of Moline and Deere & Co. announced the latest winners of the John Deere Partnership award. School District staff members who excel at there craft are nominated by their peers and students.  I am extremely proud of Laurie.  This award is well deserved and I know that Laurie was happy to receive this honor.  The term "Above and Beyond" in my humble opinion certainly applies to a special teacher who spends countless hours at night and on the weekends doing whatever it takes to make her classroom a better place to learn.   05/26/2009

Here in Moline Illinois and the Quad Cities in general real estate seems to be picking up.  Now I'm not here to declare the end of the housing slump but I will say that I've personally witnessed some good things. Let's start with interest rates and the lending industry.  This morning I talked to my long time friend Mary Bosso-Trondson.  Mary works for Quad City Bank & Trust.  She reported as of today interest rates below 5%.  Yes you need a good credit score and if you are going the FHA route you are looking at 3.5% down and don't forget those pre-paids too. Now back to some of my anecdotal stories.  I work with a 5 person team and we have sold some homes in as little as 2 to 3 weeks on the market.  I've seen other agents in my office sell in less time.  Yes I'm talking this year...you ... 04/27/2009

Today was walk to school day for Jane Addams Elementary this is in the spirit of Earth Day.  While I'm not exactly an environmentalist, heck just ask my wife I leave too many lights on on any given day, it is fun to see lots of kids walking to school. The Homewood area has lots of kids who walk to school on a fairly regular basis.  I think that is one of the attractions of smaller neighborhood schools. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about my hometown of Moline IL. just give me a call.  I'm a husband and Dad first but also a Realtor with Mel Foster Co.  We are the clear market leader in real estate here in the metro area. Here is the market share statistics for the 1st quarter 2009. 04/22/2009

From the Moline Little League web site: In 2009 Moline Little league will be restructuring our age groups with the addition of the AA Major League Division. This division is structured to accommodate experienced Minor League players who are interested in the competitive nature of the Major League but would like additional guaranteed playing time. Major League rules will be applied to this level of play which should be considered as preparation for more advanced play. This division will be assembled by a draft procedure similar to Major League and everyone 10 years of age or older must tryout.  Those players already drafted on to Major League teams prior to 2009 will not be affected by the restructuring plan and will return to the same teams they were on in 2008.  My nine year old son wi... 04/20/2009

The Illinois StateBoard of Education has recognized six Moline schools fro their academic achievements.  Jane Addams Elementary School received one of the highest awards fro outstanding academic performance. The Academic Excellence Award.  To qualify for this award a school must have 90% of their students meet or exceed state standards in both reading and math for 3 consecutive years.  The school must have also made Adequate Yearly Progress as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Jane Addams is the first school in Rock Island County to receive the Academic Excellence Award.  The Illinois State Board of Education also awarded Ericsson, Lincoln-Irving, Logan and Washington with The Spotlight Award.  The Spotlight Award is given to schools with 50% low income students and 60% of stude... 04/19/2009

 Moline IllinoisThis is for the month of March 2009.  ADDRESS  Style  Total SQFT  LP  $/Total SQFT  SP  $/Total SQFT  2322 7TH  1.5 Story  1088  $35,000  $32.17  $29,500  $27.11  408 53RD  Bungalow  816  $35,900  $44.00  $32,000  $39.22  809 27TH  1.5 Story  1656  $45,000  $27.17  $40,000  $24.15  1165 23RD  2 Story  1232  $41,000  $33.28  $41,002  $33.28  826 20TH  2 Story  1600  $44,900  $28.06  $43,000  $26.88  1847 14TH  2 Story  2039  $65,900  $32.32  $52,000  $25.50  2306 44TH  Ranch  1005  $63,900  $63.58  $57,500  $57.21  2509 46TH  Ranch  784  $67,000  $85.46  $64,000  $81.63  1306 39TH  Ranch  780  $73,000  $93.59  $66,500  $85.26  2129 14TH  2 Story  1494  $86,000  $57.56  $77,300  $51.74  1916 11TH AVE A  1.5 Story  1417  $82,000  $57.87  $81,000  $57.16  1805 36TH  Bungalow... 04/19/2009

Yes, Little League practice was supposed to start last Monday, March 30th.  BUT NOOOO old man winter was not finished.  He dumped 5 to 6 inches of heavy wet snow on the diamonds. Here it is a week later and yep more snow last night.  Well the kids in the Moline School District have Spring vacation, I remember when we called it Easter break but I digress.   Where is that wacky Al Gore and his global warming scientists when you really need them?   I know it will warm up soon...probably too soon.  Next thing you know it will be sunny and the bats will be going "PING" the bats used to "CRACK" but that was back in the aforementioned Easter break era.   It was nice to watch major league ball last night with my 9 year old on good old ESPN2 HD.   Yikes, just checked the weather forecast...toni... 04/06/2009