Michael's Blog

We are small independent brokers in the West Quad Cities Iowa Area.  The market for the first two quarters of 2008 have been very slow.  The few so-called buyers that we had could not get approved for what they need in a home.  The buyers would not settle and the sellers would not come down in pr...

Propane is the best way to go when outdoor grilling.  Coal is dirty and hard to regulate.  Coal also leaves a mess while and after cooking.  Propane gas is easy to regulate as long as the regulators are connected to the tanks and working properly.  Don't forget to strap the tanks in tight for no...

They both have their advantages and faults.  Advantages Electronic lockboxes : 1.  Hard to Steal. 2.  knowledge of what Realtors have keyed in. 3.  Easy to disable. Faults Electronic Lockboxes: 1.  When you live in btwn two Association one group of Realtors will not have the ability to key in. 2....

Save Money Through Farming!!! Who wants to sell?  Who is content in where they live?  Who is losing their home?  Who needs to relocate?  Who is a tenant?  Who is an owner occupant? Know your neighborhood by investigation.  Have a title company pull up a 3 to 6 line farm list.  Most of the time th...

Why do most jars say refrigerate after opening? I believe that the contents of a jar are normally either lower than the PH level 5 or higher than the PH level 9.  Almost all bacteria grows within a PH range of 5 to 9 on a scale of 1 being Hydroclouric Acid to 14 which is the same as Bleach. So wh...

What are basements anyway?  I believe that they are free floating in ground structures mostly made out of somekind of concrete. I have noticed that most of the time there is a problem it is with a blocked foundation. Either the blocks were not put in property or sealed. Sometimes the weight of th...

Fowler Realty in 2006 The Fowler Realty Office in Blue Grass, IA Makeover is Almost Complete.  There has been alot of scraping, painting, new concrete, planters, and commercial signs.  We can honestly say that after two years that we are close.  We are so happy to have our office in Blue Grass b...

Yes Michael and Tricia Fowler your Quad Cities Realtors will be at the 2008 Bix Street Fest.  We will be cooking at Steve's Meat Shop who has the best Butterfly Pork Chops, Ribeye Steaks, Giant Hot Italians, Brats, and Hot Dog Sandwiches.  The food is freshly cut and cooked to order.  So come on ...

Quad Cities Area New Construction Saving Thousands w/ Fowler Realty Upgrade Program.  Fowler Realty works with Quad City Area home builders to save buyers thousands of dollars by crediting the sale of their existing home to use credits for upgrades in their new home.  To find out more about this ...

Fowler Realty Agents are your Guide to Quad City Homes in Iowa.  Fowler Realty agents are experienced in all aspects of Quad City Real Estate and surrounding areas.  From the slab homes in Ridgeview to Villas out on Middle Road.  We can help you with local schools districts, commutes to work, and...