Don Rosengren, started Sterling Realty in 1974 and joined the ERA Franchise in 1993.

His daughters, Chris King and Patti Sword, joined him in 1976 and 1980, respectively.

On January 1, 2003 they merged with Mel Foster Co. of the Quad Cities.

Since 1921 Mel Foster Co. has grown to become the #1 Real Estate Leader with more than 400 real estate professionals in Illinois and Iowa.

Mel Foster Co. is the largest real estate firm from Chicago to Des Moines.

The Company specializes in residential, commercial and farm sales and provides auction, insurance, residential property management and relocation services.

Marketing efforts can be found at: Mel Foster TV show, every Saturday and Sunday, Channels 18 & 8 Mel Foster Real Estate Book delivered in Quad Cities and surrounding area Real Estate Market Place Book distributed locally in area businesses Sauk Valley Newspapers full page color ad weekly Quad Cities Newspapers - Quad Cities Times and Argus Dispatch Homes and Farms Magazine distributed West and Northwest of Chicago Melfosterco.com internet coverage with your own property website! The Melfoster Team is committed to maintaining the standard for excellence and leadership in real estate.

Providing the highest level of service to clients through integrity, professional competence, teamwork, consistency and a commitment to our community.

You are invited to visit the Sterling Office at 2308 East Lincolnway, Sterling or call us at 625-2241 for all your real estate needs.

We look forward to "Making It Happen" for you in 2004!!

Mel Foster Co.
2308 East Lincolnway
Sterling, IL
815-625-2241