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The True Value of Homeownership
Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it's important to consider the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just where you live. Here are three ways owning your home can give you a sense of accomplishment, happiness, and pride.
You May Feel Happier and More Fulfilled
Owning a home is associated with better mental health and well-being. Gary Acosta, CEO and Co-Founder at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), explains: "Studies have shown the emotional and psychological benefits that homeownership has on a per...
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June Featured Properties
The June featured properties are a wide variety of homes to fit any home buyer's needs. Be sure to share your favorite properties with your real estate agent. Happy house hunting!
Quad Cities
123 McClean Boulevard, Davenport, IA - $500,000
Magnificent McClellan Heights home nestled among the tree tops with natural light throughout and seasonal river views. Listed by Peg Hopkins
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Iowa Ranked #1 State for Housing Affordability
Did you know that Iowa is ranked the #1 state in the nation for housing affordability? And, according to new research from Moneywise and NAR, Iowa has been named the fifth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down payment requirement of $23,844.34, beating the national, overall average of $43,870.93. They ranked the 50 states based on the median price for houses in each respective state as provided by Zillow and the average down payment percentage of 13%. The average Zillow home value is $183,418. With ample opportunities for businesses to grow, Iowans are equally committed to building lasting communities that hold the honor of low-cost living.
Iowa has also adopted tax-friendly policies, eliminating tax on retirement income and making strides to decrease individual income tax rates to a flat rate of 3.9%...
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Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Receives Community Impact Award
Every year, United Way Quad Cities hosts the QC Dividend Event, where they celebrate the Quad Cities tradition of corporate social responsibility, philanthropic giving, and the strong tradition of corporate giving. The event also recognizes three Quad Cities companies in the small, midsize, and large categories for their innovations in giving. Members of the program give at least one percent of their pre-tax earnings to QC charitable organizations and are acknowledged for their outstanding giving programs at this event.
This year, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors had the honor of receiving the "Community Impact Award". This award is for a company or group that demonstrates a commitment to volunteering and has made an impact on causes, programs, or projects that support human service needs in the Quad Cities. Here at Ruhl, we stri...
