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In sharp contrast to what we are hearing on the evening national news, you might have heard local leaders say the Siouxland market is robust and healthy. Even with a slowing national economy, we are enjoying a stable and consistent real estate market in Siouxland. Recently, the office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, ranked the top markets across the US in order of home appreciation. Guess what? The Sioux City MSA, which includes Woodbury Co (IA), Dakota & Dixon Co (NE), and Union Co (SD), was ranked 20^th in the nation. Check out the report here. To many people’s surprise, values aren’t dropping, they are going up! According to a report distributed by the Greater Sioux City Board of Realtors, called Nuttn’ But Stats, there were slightly more homes on the market in June 2008 compared to June 2007, but the asking price in 2008 is up 3.3%. Both of these reports can also be found on our website under Siouxland Market News.

The good news doesn’t stop on the residential side. Business and commercial real estate has many bright spots. As an example, take the amazing week of economic development announcements made by South Sioux City last week. As reported by the Sioux City Journal, the City of South Sioux City, along with Governor Heineman announced four new projects totaling $126,000,000 in new capital investment, and the addition of 75 new jobs. The announcements include Natural Innovative Renewable Energy, 21^st Century Grain Processing, GA Crossings, and Peerless Energy Systems.

In Sioux City, Van Meter Supply recently announced that it will be investing over $1,500,000 on a new facility in The Yards, and industrial area next to The Home Depot. Their new 38,000 S.F. facility will have 17 employees when they open their doors. Also in The Yards, Johnstone Supply recently opened the doors to their new facility. In Sunnybrook Plaza, next to Super Target, BioLife Plasma Services recently broke ground on a new 15,000 S.F. facility.

Of Course not all news can be good, as was shown this morning by page 3 article in the Sioux City Journal that Acer in North Sioux City will be laying off another 115 employees. I think most probably saw that coming though.

We at Pro-Link feel good about the Siouxland market, but we would like to hear from you. Please post a comment below on your opinion of our local economy, good or bad.

As a Sioux City resident pet owner, there are specific rules to licensing your pet.  We built a link to this page on our website under the Relocation tab.  CLICK HERE for more information.

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Enjoy this weekend at Grandview Park.  Saturday, the City of Sioux City will be showing the movie "Bee Movie" at dusk down by the bandshell.  It may be a cartoon, but people of all ages will really enjoy this movie.  Especially living in a community where honey is created.

Sunday is the 100 Year Anniversary activities with vintage cars, face painting and inflatable toys starting at 7:00 pm.  The Sioux City Municipal Band will start at 7:30 with the a short program that includes the Monahan Post Color Guard, a proclamation and recognition of dignitaries.  The night will end with fireworks at 9:00.

For more information, call Recreation Office at 279-6126.

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Ok…so it was a little warm two weeks ago for Maurice John Vaughn, who was filling in for Jim Suhler and Monkey Beat.  But if you did come out and brave the heat, you heard Maurice put on a great show.  The weather tonight is looking much better. 

Tonight is the fourth Fridays on the Promenade concert of the 2008 summer season.  The show starts at 6 pm, and is done by 8 pm, and is held in front of the Promenade Theater, around the Roth Fountain at 4^th and Virginia.  We are at the half way point, with shows being held every-other Friday night through September.  A different musical act is brought in for each show, with musical styles ranging from rock, to blues, to bluegrass.  Admission is only $2, and there is a cash bar and food available with part of the proceeds going to a local charity.  The shows are a lot of fun, and don’t take up your entire night.  There is limited seating, so you may want to bring a lawn chair with you. 

You can check out the website at www.fridaysonthepromenade.com.   

Tonight’s musical guest is Rockin’ Jake.  Hear a sample of his music at www.rockinjake.com.

August 8           Saint Elvis

August 22         T. Wilson King

September 5      TBA       

September 19    Les Exodus

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The housing crisis in America is seriously impacting thousands of Iowans, and may citizens are facing foreclosure.  Read more...

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In June 2008, there were 464 homes on the market in Sioux City with the average list price of $138,984 compared to 460 homes in May 2008 with the average list price of $139,842 and 435 homes in June 2007 with the average list price of $135,333.

Within the entire MLS area, there were 169 homes sold in June 2008.  The price range of homes sold were 12 under $50K, 67 homes between $50K-$99,999 and 90 homes that were $100K & over.

Click on the housing button above to take you to the Siouxland Market News where you can download the entire report.

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The 2008 Saturday In the Park is this Saturday from 12 noon - 10:30 pm at Grandview Park.  Check out all the details at www.saturdayinthepark.com.

If you haven't been up there yet this week, the prep work has already begun.  Kyle Kelly, broker/owner of Pro-Link Realty is a volunteer for SITP Sponsor Tent each year.  He left the building a little while ago to shop for snack foods & fun stuff.  As a committee member, he gets to come up with creative things to give the festival sponsors.  In the past years they have brought in Starbucks Coffee, a blow-up monkey, water guns, air conditioners and TV's for all the sponsors to enjoy during the day.  I wonder what they will come up with for this year?  He definately picks the right place to volunteer, because as a sponsor, you get to use real restrooms, have free drinks and food throughout the day and shade from the sun!

Hope to see you up at the park! 

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Here is a report that shows the year-to-date number of building permits requested for single family units in the Siouxland community.

	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Sioux City, IA	18	16	21	21	22	as of May 2008
Union County, SD	34	23	28	22	29	as of April 2008
South Sioux City, NE	5	4	8	5	13	as of May 2008
Provided by "The Tool Box" put out by the Home Builders Association of Greater Siouxland

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