The Rockford Fire Department located at 6700 Main Street will hold a CPR class on January 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Families and individuals are invited to attend this class who are older than 10. The CPR training class is 1.5 hours at a cost of $30 per kit which may be taken home and used for practice. The Rockford Volunteer Fire Department is past the Rockford City Hall and the Park to your left at 6700 Main Street. 
As we approach Thanksgiving weekend let’s take a look at the current real estate activity in Rockford for November 2009. 
Currently Rockford has 18 single family homes for sale ranging from $74,900 to $415,000 and 17 Town-Homes ranging from $159,000 to $199,900. As of today there are 8 parcels of land for sale in Rockford from a lot at $29,900 to 80 acres for $999,900.
So far in November 8 Rockford properties have sold. The eight properties consisted of 4 foreclosures, 1 new construction in Hurst Woods, 1 Town-Home and 2 traditional sales. The sold properties ranged from $69,900 to $289,900 with the average in the low / mid $100′s.
If you’re curious as to your homes value or looking to buy in Rockford contact us for a free, no obligation home consultation and price evaluation.
Derrick Monroe – The Derrick Monroe Group – Rockford Realtor since 2000 and resident since 1990 with over 150 homes sold in Rockford to date we can help, 612-282-7653.
The Rockford Lions Club has recently launched a new web site http://therockfordlions.org
Rockford Lions serve the Rockford and Greenfield communities and beyond. The members are people of good will and care about their community. They are interested in its welfare, its health, its standards and its progress. If you’re interested in joining or learning more about the Lions Club check out the Rockford Lions Club web site at http://therockfordlions.org today.
“We are based out of Rockford and we do trash-outs on foreclosed homes, vacant homes, minor repairs, and locksmithing. We recycle or donate everything possible and will give free quotes. No job too big or too small. Visit us at www.allinoneremoval.net or call us at 612-558-3309.”
I wanted an easier way for Rockford business owners to send information about their business so if you look to the right under the headline “Topic Categories” you will see a link labeled “Blog Your Rockford Business”. It’s really simple; just go to Derrick@DerrickMonroe.com and enter in what you want the readers to see, include a photo if you have one.
One I receive your business information I will upload it within 72 hours for free, that’s right free. This site is not a paid advertisement but a free resource for anything Rockford so feel free to send anything you have about your business or Rockford in general.
I know, this site is all Rockford but I really felt strongly about this information and wanted to share it with you. The first time home buyer tax credit has been extended and changed. To learn more about the 1st time buyer credit click here. If there is anything I can do to help just let me know and thanks for stopping by the Rockford Blog.
Derrick Monroe – Rockford Area Realtor
612-282-7653 – www.DerrickMonroe.com
balloon sculptures will be from 3:30-6:30, family story time “Compliments to the Cook!” 6:30-7:15, beverages, snacks and activities all day. Patrons and visitors will see photos from the early days, read the history, and share their memories. Crafts, a chance to create your own story time with big books, pop-up books and puppets, and patron nominations and votes for best reads and must see movies to add to the Rockford permanent collection will be also be offered. Sponsored by Great River Regional Library and Friends of the Rockford Library.Rockford Library is located at 8220 Cedar Street, phone 763.477.4216.All are welcome–please join us!
Don’t forget, if you have a business in Rockford or something to promote from a garage sale to a school function send it to me and I will post it for you. This Rockford web site is not only for Rockford real estate updates and overall news but it’s here for Rockford residents to promote their businesses. Many people have already placed information on here that you can find by clicking the “Rockford Business” tab under Topic Categories.
Recently the Rockford school levy had passed that many people were looking forward too, the city is in a prime location for future growth and there are many local businesses that deserve all the exposure they can get so send me your information and get the word out on what you do or have to offer.
The votes are in and the Rockford School operating levy has passed. The November 3rd, 2009 election unofficial results show a vote of yes 1,070 to 680 no. If you have any 
questions about the Rockford School levy or about the school system feel free to contact the school at 763-477-9165.
If you or someone you know is looking for land in the Rockford area make sure to check out this link:
http://www.derrickmonroe.com/blog/monroe/acreage-for-sale/show/