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April 23rd, 2009 by
NEWS RELEASE APRIL 21, 2009 Contact: Caroline Ruhl, President CarolineRuhl@RuhlHomes.com After six months of wondering if we would ever sell another house, the real estate market is back! Hallelujah! The regional real estate market slowed dramatically during the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. Real estate pending sales were down as much as 50% compared to the prior year during some months. Prospective buyers were paralyzed with fear due to the troubled economy, and concerns about whether or not they would have a job. This downturn is reflected in the 2009 Regional Real Estate Trends chart on page 2. As shown, first quarter sales volume was up 32% in Dubuque, but down in all of our other markets, with the drop from first quarter 2008 as follows: Cedar Rapids -17% Clinton -53% DeWitt...

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April 16th, 2009 by
NEWS RELEASE APRIL 15, 2009 Contact: Caroline Ruhl, President Office Telephone: 563-441-5001 CarolineRuhl@RuhlHomes.com Ruhl&Ruhl 100th Largest Broker in Country Of nearly 8,000 real estate companies in the country, Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS was just ranked the 100th largest broker in the U.S. by REAL Trends in their annual Big Broker report. This continues a steady climb – from 146th in 2005 to 113th in 2006 and 100th based on 2007 and 2008 results. Brokers are ranked based on the number of residential transaction sides closed during the prior year. Ruhl&Ruhl closed 3,602 listings and/or sales during 2008, nearly 10 deals per day. Ruhl agents each closed an average of 16 transactions in 2008, compared to 7 deals per agent which is the national average. Ruhl&Ruhl agents rank...

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April 9th, 2009 by
Last week, Ruhl&Ruhl agents sold $17,696,207 in volume and did 126 sides! The last week we did that well was in July of 2007. It's a great time to buy and/or sell! Start working with a Ruhl&Ruhl agent today! There is still time to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit. Click here to learn more. Visit the Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS website today! www.RuhlHomes.com
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March
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March 23rd, 2009 by

1. How much can I claim for the tax credit?

Borrowers can claim up to $8,000 or 10% of the home's purchase price, whichever is less..

2. Who is eligible for this tax credit?

First time homebuyers, defined as those who have not owned a principal residence during the three year period prior to purchase of the home. For married couples, their prior ownership applies to both the homebuyer and his/her spouse.

3. Does this tax credit need to be repaid?

No repayment is necessary as long as the home is used as a principal residence for at least three years. If it is not, the entire amount of the credit is recaptured. Certain exceptions apply. The $7,500 tax credit that is available for qualified purchases in 2008 does require repayment.

4. How long is this tax credit valid?

The tax credit is valid on eligible homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before Decem...

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Categories: Buying a Home
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March 21st, 2009 by

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