From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Rockford Real Estate Market Update February 2010

by Derrick on February 24, 2010

As of 2/24/2010 here is what the “active” Rockford real estate market looks like:

Active Single Family Homes:

  • 23 for sale
  • Average asking price $214,808
  • Average home on the market for 198 days
  • 4bd average
  • 3bth average
  • Built in 1993 on average
  • Average finished square feet of 2,062

Active Townhome:

  • 14 for sale
  • Average asking price $179,307
  • Average home on the market for 240 days
  • 3bd average
  • 2bth average
  • Built in 2005 on average
  • Average finished square feet of 1,719

If you have a property to sell in the Rockford area or looking to buy in Rockford we would be happy to help in any way we can.  Call The Derrick Monroe Group with Lakes Area Realty today at 612-282-7653 or stop by our office at 8010 Hwy 55 in Rockford.

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Rockford Lions Greenback Dinner & Auction

by Derrick on February 11, 2010

Rockford Lions

Greenback Dinner and Silent Auction
70’s Disco Theme
April 17, 2010
6:00 PM
$75.00 Per Couple
Rockford Township Hall

Pull out the platform shoes, silk shirts and get your GROOVE ON!

For a little jing you get:
Buffet meal with all the fixin’s
Four drink tickets
Chance at $1,450 in prize money
(1 – $1,000 winner, 9 – $50 winners)
6:00 – 9:00 PM bid on silent auction items
6:00 – 9:00 PM Wall of Wine raffle (40 bottles w/rack)
8:00 – 12:00 PM chill or boogie to some funky music

Be there or be square! Dig it?

For tickets contact:
Lion Darryl Kettenacker
763-477-6070 (Home)
612-716-5082 (Cell)
darrylkettenacker@msn.com

http://therockfordlions.org

All proceeds go directly back to serve the needs of our community.

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Tougher Rockford Market & What To Do?

February 4, 2010

Do you ever feel like your between a rock and a hard place when it comes to your current equity?  It’s OK, many people do.  With the recent changes in the market, foreclosures and short sales have exploded into the market and you may be wondering what you can do if you’re in a negative [...]

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Office Space For Rent In Rockford

February 4, 2010

If your paying more than $150 for office rent or working from your home with all the distractions that come with it – STOP.  We have single offices for rent starting at $95 per month.  Office sizes range from single offices to 12 x 24 ft areas.  Contact us at 612-282-7653 if you have a [...]

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Rockford First Time Home Buyer Money

February 4, 2010

Are you a first time home buyer?  looking to buy in Rockford?  Need some cash to help?  Then you need to click the link:
http://www.derrickmonroe.com/blog/monroe/first-time-home-buyer-money-city-of-rockford/show/
We work with first time home buyers and can help you with the Rockford first time home buyer money as well as set up showings on properties that fit your needs and [...]

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Home For Sale In Maplewood Manor Neighborhood

February 4, 2010

We just listed the home at 6690 Maple Drive in Rockford for $169,900.  This is a heavily treed “double lot” with an updated 3bed, 2bath home in move in condition.  Check out the video and pictures here:
http://www.derrickmonroe.com/blog/monroe/rockford-home-for-sale-maplewood-manor/show/
For a private showing call Derrick Monroe at 612-282-7653 or e-mail me at Derrick@DerrickMonroe.com anytime.

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3591 Halsey Ave – 1 Acre Rambler

February 4, 2010

Looking for a home on a little bit of land in Rockford?  We just listed this great Rambler on 1 acre on Halsey Ave.  Check out pictures and details on DerrickMonroe.com by using this link:
http://www.derrickmonroe.com/blog/monroe/rockford-1-acre-home-for-sale-just-listed/show/
For a private showing call me at 612-282-7653 or contact me here.

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Open Houses 2/7/2010 Hanover & Delano

February 4, 2010

Join us at 2 open houses this Sunday, 2/7/2010 in Hanover & Delano.
782 Mallard Street NE in Hanover will be open from 12-1 Sunday.  This is a 2001 built home with 2 beds, one bath and a framed in lower level for a future 3rd bed and 2nd bath.  Priced at only $169,900 this is [...]

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Ameriprise Financial

February 4, 2010

Ameriprise Financial Services has over 110 years of history helping clients reach their financial goals.  We are the nation’s largest financial planning company, with over 2.8 million clients and over $450 billion managed assets.
Financial Advisor, Jeff Janzen, works with his clients through a long-term relationship to develop a clear-cut plan to help close the gap [...]

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