Kalea Sheldon Realtor at Mel Foster Co. Licensed in IA

07/17/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Get your seller guide today and learn about the process of home selling!

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

Everything you need to know about selling your home in one place! Learn from the experts

07/15/2026

If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many differences that come with owning a home. Send me a message if you’re ready to make the move to homeownership. I'd love to discuss the benefits you can expect when you buy a home.

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

07/12/2026

Time for an update to your home? You may want to skip these seven...

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

Top 7 things that people think will improve the value of your home that do not add any value and, in fact, some stuff might detract from market value.

07/08/2026

🏡 Wondering if it’s finally time to ditch renting and become a homeowner? 🤔✨ Here are a few clear signs it might be time to buy instead:

📈 Your Rent Keeps Rising: Tired of unpredictable rent increases? Owning a home means stable monthly payments.
🔨 You’re Craving Personalization: Dreaming of painting walls or remodeling without landlord approval? Homeownership lets you customize freely!
💸 You’re Ready to Build Equity: Each mortgage payment helps build your own wealth—not your landlord’s.
⏰ You’re Planning to Stay: If you see yourself sticking around for a while, investing in a home just makes sense.

Do any of these signs resonate with you? Tell us in the comments! 👇✨


Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

07/06/2026

Mortgage calculators can be a great help when thinking about buying a home, but simple versions do have their limitations. Let's take a look at the situations where mortgage calculators can be a huge help and the times when it might be wise to consult a human for additional advice.

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

Considering buying a home or refinancing a mortgage? As with anything else, there are tons of mortgage calculator options. And as usual, only a handful are relevant or even useful. We jumped into the deep end of those results...

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July Quad Cities!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and sunshine‑filled holiday weekend celebrating freedom, community, and all the things that make the QC special.
❤️🤍💙

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

07/02/2026

QC Weekend Picks: 4th of July Edition

Red, White & Boom! — Davenport & Rock Island
Friday, July 3 — 9:30 PM The QC’s biggest fireworks show returns with fireworks launched from two barges on the Mississippi River, synced to music on 97X. Best viewing spots:
LeClaire Park (Davenport)
Modern Woodmen Park (Davenport)
Schwiebert Riverfront Park (Rock Island) Family-friendly activities start earlier in the evening.

Bettendorf Fourth of July Parade & Festival
Saturday, July 4 — Parade at 10 AM, Festival Noon–10 PM Location: Spruce Hills Drive (Cumberland Square) Includes:
Dozens of food + craft vendors
Family activities (petting zoo, inflatables, games)
Kids Fishing Derby (10 AM–2 PM at Middle Park Lagoon)
Live music all day on two stages (Mercury Brothers, Funktastic 5, Big Hair Mafia, Crazy Ex, and more)
Free popsicles at noon Shuttle service available.

John Deere Classic — TPC Deere Run (Silvis)
July 2 — July 5
While not strictly a Fourth event, it’s one of the QC’s biggest summer traditions and runs through the holiday weekend. Great for families, couples, and anyone wanting a big, outdoorsy event.

I’ll be sharing QC Weekend Picks every week — excited to highlight more local spots.

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122

06/30/2026

If your phone’s been telling you it’s time to talk real estate… it’s right
Curious about the market or considering a move?
Call me anytime!

Kalea Sheldon
Mel Foster Co.
REALTOR®
Licensed in Iowa
3211 E 35th St. Ct.
Davenport, IA 52807
[email protected]
(563) 726-1122