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Reasons to Stay in Touch With Your Real Estate Agent
It's no secret that by the time a transaction with your real estate agent is complete, they may know more about you than your closest friends and family. Your relationship with your agent requires serious financial transparency whether you are buying or selling real estate, as they need to know things like what you're pre-approved for and budget. Your agent understands the emotions you are going through, because they are there to be your support and get you through it. They will even be able to spot a house from miles away and think of you! Perhaps you are wanting to expand your family, but no one close to you knows that yet, but your agent does. In the long run, they can become a friend and someone you can always lean on in various circumstances. Besides, they want you to find that dream home or sell your first successful investment property as much as you do.
Here are a few reasons why it is beneficia...
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Common Selling Myths in Today's Housing Market
Managing the real estate market nowadays can be challenging at times, especially when you encounter a lot of conflicting information; it can be difficult to determine what is true. The most crucial thing you can do when purchasing or selling real estate is to work with a local, dependable real estate advisor. They will be able to provide you with market guidance and a comparative market analysis of homes that are comparable to yours and the prices they sold for. Additionally, real estate agents will clear up all the common myths you hear, offering clarification and insightful information. Let's debunk the most prevalent selling misconceptions once and for all so that your selling experience is free from the intimidating fiction!
Myth #1: The house will sell itself
A superb house doesn't always indicate a done deal. For both you and your agent to successfully promote and sell your house, i...
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November Small Businesses of the Month
Small businesses are the heart of our communities! Here at Ruhl&Ruhl, we love to support locals and engage with the areas we serve in any way we can. So, let's help them out and spread the word about their great services!
Below are this month's featured businesses in all of our areas:
Bettendorf/Davenport: Coffee House is nestled in the Village of East Davenport with indoor and outdoor seating, coffee flights, and a new selection of wonderful beer and wine. They also serve lotus teas, smoothies, and food, such as bagels, cookies, muffins, banana bread, and more! Aside from their tasty menu, the Coffee House has private room rentals and hosts trivia night every Thursday. Head to their Facebook page so you don't miss...
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October Small Businesses of the Month
Small businesses are the heart of our communities! Here at Ruhl&Ruhl, we love to support locals and engage with the areas we serve in any way we can. So, let's help them out and spread the word about their great services!
Below are this month's featured businesses in all of our areas:
Bettendorf/Davenport: The Shameless Chocoholic has over 120 varieties of truffles, butter creams and fudge, and a large selection of sugar-free items, vintage candy, and seasonal chocolates. They also offer a wide rang of services including custom gift baskets, chocolate party trays, weddings, and more. When you are snacking on a delicious treat, make sure to visit their gift shop as well!
Burlington:
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Why Today Continues to Favor Sellers in the Market
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the 'unicorn' years, it's still a seller's market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house? The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Housing inventory is measured by the number of available homes on the market. It's also measured by months' supply, meaning the number of months it would take to sell all those available homes based on current demand. In a balanced market, there's usually about a six-month supply. Today, we have only about 3 months' supply of homes at the current sales pace (see graph below): 
