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Family Friendly St. Patrick Day Events
Quad Cities
Grand Parade XXXVI - This Saturday, March 12th the St. Patrick Society will hold The Grand Parade XXXVI. The event begins after mass at St. Mary's in Rock Island and the parade follows at 11:30 AM at 4th Avenue and 23rd St. in Rock Island, IL. As the...24
Thanksgiving Weekend Activities in the Quad Cities
This Thanksgiving, add a little more to your plate and explore the many activities happening around the Quad Cities this holiday weekend.
Turkey Trot
Start Thanksgiving Day with some fresh air by participating in the 35th annual YMCA McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot. If running isn't your thing, you can attend the pre-race Zumba Party or just cheer on your favorite trotter!
Festival of Trees
Last weekend the Festival of Trees
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Meet Vegas, The Dog-O-Ween Winner
What is Vegas' breed?
She is a Scottish Terrier and Chihuahua Mix!How and when did she join your family?
We rescued Vegas in early October 2017, just a couple days after the Las Vegas shooting. We went to the shelter on a spontaneous outing and had no intentions of finding a dog that day. Our last dog had a tragic passing and my family and I were still in grief with that until we walked in and saw Vegas! She was in the first kennel that we saw and I was so fixated on her that I didn't even go look at the other dogs, I knew she was the o...24
Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step
In our markets, buyer demand outpaces the current number of homes for sale. Now, more than ever it is important to get pre-approved before beginning your home search.
Get a better idea of what you can afford.
A pre-approval can help determine how much you can afford and what a lender would be willing to lend you. So don't waste time and energy looking at houses you can't afford.
Stay competitive with other potential buyers.
You may lose out to other buyers who are already pre-approved if you find your ideal home.
Have your offers welcomed by agents.
Real estate agents are well aware that an offer may fall apart if the buyer has not been pre-approved. Contact us with questions or visit RuhlMortgage.com to learn about pre-approval, to get a second opinio...
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6 Steps to Prep Your Home for Guests
Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax? You will if you focus on what's really necessary. Here's a list of steps to get your home ready — and take the stress out of hosting.
1. Declutter
- The day before guests arrive is no time to pull apart junk drawers and clean out linen closets.
- Declutter guest rooms and public areas -- foyer, kitchen, living room, den, and dining room. Remove anything unnecessary from countertops, coffee tables, and ottomans; if it's out of sight, keep it out of mind, for now.
- If you run short of time, bag up the clutter and store it in car trunks, basements, and out-of-the-way closets. Sort and arrange after your guests depart.
2. Add Night Lights
- Even though you can navigate your home blindfolded, your guests can't. Make sure outside light...
