Zachary Tansey Receives Scholarship from the Iowa Association of Realtors

CLIVE, IOWA (May. 20, 2013)  – The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) and the Quad City Area Realtor Association (QCARA) congratulate Zachary Tansey, a senior at Bettendorf High School, one of this year’s nine recipients of $500 IAR Scholarships. The scholarship was presented at Bettendorf High School on May 10th.

Scholarship winners were all nominated by REALTORS® for being outstanding citizens and for their future potential of giving back to the community. IAR selected nine award winners, representing the association’s nine districts throughout Iowa. The scholarship program is part of IAR’s ongoing efforts to give back to communities across Iowa.

Zachary was recognized for his academic, athletic and community service achievements.  He will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall.

The term Realtor® is a registered trademark, which identifies real estate professionals who follow a strict code of ethics as members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The Iowa Association of Realtors® is the state’s largest real estate professional organization representing nearly 6,200 members and affiliates. Realtors® are the number one voice for real estate and defenders of home ownership. To find a local Realtor® visit SeeIowaHomes.com.

Global Economic Outlook with Dr. Peter Linneman

NAI Chief Economist, Dr. Peter Linneman, provides an update on the real estate capital market and pricing, the impact of a lack of political leadership; the declining U.S. education system and the future of the Euro.  Curious as to where we are in the recovery? What is the impact of a lack of political leadership? Which MSA’s are faring the best? and is quantitative easing helping or hurting?  If you find yourself asking these same questions, Click HERE.

NAI RRCC’s Very Own Jim Stopulos & Wife chosen as Participants for Today’s Honor Flight

originally featured in qconline.com November 2, 2011.

Jim Stopulos and Wife Jeanne, part of the NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company family, were selected to be participant’s on today’s Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.  The Quad Cities has created a local chapter of the Honor Flight Network, called Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, to fly America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring their sacrifices.

Jim and Jeanna, married 66 years, and both active members of the military, share the same interests when it comes to these experience. Both enjoyed their time in the service and have good memories and connections.

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company could not be more thrilled for Jim and Jeanne Stopulos.

To read this article in its entirety, CLICK HERE.

Summary of 2nd Quarter 2011 Commercial Real Estate Statistics

 

Jim Tansey, CCIM, of The Hawkeye Group at NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company has put together a summary of closed commercial real estate transactions in Scott & Rock Island County from April 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, as reported to the Quad City Area Realtor Association’s (QCARA) commercial multiple listing service (CMLS).  Below are his findings.

The overall commercial real estate market for Scott and Rock Island Counties in the 2nd quarter was up 27.65% over the previous quarter.  The market had basically been flat for the past three quarters.  The total transaction volume for the quarter was $19,985,912, split almost identically between sales and leasing activity.  There were 66 total transactions closed, up from 41 the previous quarter.

The biggest increase on the sales side came in the land category, which has been moving very slowly over the last several quarters.  The 2nd quarter saw 9 land transactions totaling over $5.25 million, while the previous quarter total was around $600,000. 

Transactions almost doubled on the leasing side, rising to 41 in the 2nd quarter from 21 in the 1st.  The office category led in transactions with 21, followed by retail with 13, and industrial with 7.  The industrial category led in volume, at $4.39 million, followed by office at $3.93 million, with retail coming in at $1.67 million.

To see these findings in chart and graph format, Click Here.

For sale, Former Democrat and Leader Building in Davenport, IA.

article originally published in the Quad City Times by Bill Wundram on August 13, 2011.

 

Located at 411 Brady Street, Davenport, IA and listed at $450,000, The Former “Democrat” and “Leader” building offers lots of potential.

List agent, John Ruhl of NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company believes, “The upper levels would be perfect for loft apartments.” Built in 1942 and offering lots of character, the first floor contains marble floors and the mezzanine level contains a suite with fireplace.   Although there have been several different occupants, the last was Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Works, Dry Goods. 

To read more on this building or to view the original article in it’s entirety, CLICK HERE.

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s Friday Feature

Industrial Space Available For Sale or Lease

2704 11th Street, Rock Island, Illinois

15,900 SF

$375,000 or $3.50 PSF

LA: John Ruhl & Alex Kelly

Also includes 4,800SF covered storage area building on site. This is a turn-key boat sales facility. Entire subject lot is fenced. Call LA to show. Existing business still in operation. Price does not include business or equipment.

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s Friday Feature!

25,870 SF building adaptable for many uses!!

4730 Tremont Avenue, Davenport, IA

Type: Retail/Office/Industrial

Price:  $999,000

LA:  David Gellerman/Jim Tansey/David Weiner

Originally built as a fitness club. Most recently used as a church. Building adaptable for many uses. Well located.

 

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s Friday Feature!

Retail, Office, or Bank Site For Sale

53rd & Spring Street, Davenport, IA

Size: 1.81 AC

Price:  $600,000

LA:  John G. Ruhl

Prominent location at 53rd & Sprint Street.  All utilities in place.  20,600 VPD.  Zoned C-2.  Contact LA for more information.

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s Friday Feature!

Attactive Building in Downtown Davenport!

Address: 411 Brady Street

Available SF: 24,380

Price:  $450,000

LA: John Ruhl & Rick Schaefer

Attractive building in excellent condition suited for a number of uses. Reference 407 Brady Street in Scott County Assessor. 6,440 S.F. main floor, 4,140 S.F. mezzanine, 6,900 S.F. 2nd floor. Complete rennovation since 1996. Rennovations include mechanical systems, electrical systems, roof and installation of elevator. Very nice building.

For More Information Contact John or Rick.

NAI Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Company’s Keith Olson selected as Transaction Leader for Downtown Des Moines

In a ceremony held yesterday, May 18, 2011 at Big City Burgers, Keith Olson was named as the “Transaction Leader” at the Downtown Broker of the Year ceremony.  Based on volume of sales completed for the 2010 year, this is Keith’s second year in a row winning this award.  In 2010 along with the Transaction Leader award Keith was also named as the Downtown Broker of the Year.

The award was given to the individual who has shown exceptional dedication and commitment to leasing and selling office space in  Downtown Des Moines.

“Their contributions and achievements are invaluable to our Capital City Downtown” – Downtown Des Moines

Congratulations Keith for winning such a prestigious award!