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Real Estate In Iowa and the Quad Cities Area Shifting to Attract a Younger Generation
With young families and Millennials now looking for alternatives to the brutal housing market in most major cities across the United States, the Quad Cities area has become a bright spots in a very competitive time. Between Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois, this area has a lot to offer young families and is on a path of growth, hoping to attract and retain new, young resident and bring new talent to the job market. Iowa, in particular, is going to great lengths to attract Millennials. In April, the Iowa senate passed a bill that would support the growth of recreational and cultural activities throughout the state in an effort to stay competitive in the job...
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Ruhl Agents Care About Community Schools
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS is dedicated to community service, and it shows in each and every member of our organization. Each quarter, a member of our Ruhl family is recognized for their outstanding commitment to improving our communities. And as the back to school season is upon us, we wanted to take a moment to appreciate the time and effort put in by our offices to ensure that every child was prepared with supplies. Our Clinton Office applied for and received a $500.00 grant from the Iowa REALTOR Foundation, which matched funds with the Quad City Area REALTOR Association. This grant money will go directly back to the community to buy school supplies for children at Bluff Elementary in Clinton, and the agents within our office volunteered to give the supplies to children. Another great example is ou...
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Why Invest In Land
Have you ever wondered what it is about land that makes it such a valued investment? I have my own thoughts about this that I share routinely as I consultant clients about the nature of land investing. Dirt is real, it is tangible and it is not just a piece of paper or a number on a screen. In an age of electronic accounts, many people are realizing that investing in real estate is something that gives an enhanced level of financial certainty. With the technology available to monitor conservation, soil health, and production it has certainly opened up the appeal to the analytical focused buyer too. There is something to be said about working the soil like your father before you and possibly your grandfather before that. Most of the investors I consult with are very successful in business, but grew up as farm kids i...
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Staycation in Newbo
Looking to travel across the Atlantic this weekend? Look no further than the heart of Cedar Rapids. Designated as an Iowa Cultural District, the Czech Village/New Bohemian District is also known as the NewBo District. The NewBo District provides visitors with art, history, shopping, and a wide variety of food. Food vendors inside the NewBo City Market represent a wide range of ethnic cuisines including Dumpling Darling, a Korean dumpling stand, and La Reyna, an authentic Mexican kitchen. Fantastic and diverse restaurants are sprinkled throughout NewBo, including Sauce Bar & Bistro...
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Ruhl Markets GREAT for First-Time Homebuyers
In 2015, the National Association of Realtors reported that the percentage of first-time homebuyers had dropped for the third consecutive year from 33% to 32%. Historically, the long-term average shows that nearly 40% of primary purchases are from first-time homebuyers. Currently, two cities served by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors sit on the 2016 list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers, as studied by WalletHub. The cities were ranked by affordability, real-estate market, and quality of life. Affordability is broken down into housing, average cost of homeowner's insurance, cost of living, cost per square foot, and real-estate tax. Each cate...
