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September
14

Unsure of where to start when it comes to the mortgage process? Look no further, because thanks to the Fall Buyer's Guide released by Keeping Current Matters, we have everything you need to know about the ins and outs of a mortgage. Check it out!

You could be closer to buying a home than you think…
Here's what you'll need to qualify for a mortgage!

  • Down Payment 
    • Generally between 5-20% of the purchase price
    • 40% of buyers are putting down less than 10%
    • Many are putting down as little as 3%
  • Stable Income
  • Good Credit History

Steps to Take

  1. Find out your current credit history and score
    1. You don't want to start out with any surprises
  2. Start gathering all of your documentation

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September
4

We are excited to announce the line-up of homes for the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes on September 17, 18, 21, 24, and 25. Please join us at this free event weekends from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. According to Dave Falk, director of new construction and development for Ruhl, there has been a "resurgence in participation" this year, and there is a "broader range of price points available" for prospective buyers. There are a variety of builders and subdivisions on display this year, so be sure to check them all out! A total of 21 homes will be on parade this year, with 11 shown by Ruhl agents. Check out the builders, listings, and agents below!

Builder Address Listing Agent
River Valley Homes 5741 Texas Drive, Bettendorf Tim Martin
Bob Walter Homes 5232 Pigeon Creek Trail, Bettendorf Sharon Tahere, Kurt Johnson
Beaver Builders 4305 Happiness Lane, Bettendorf Connie Coster
Dan Dolan Homes 3726 Glengevlin, Bettendorf Jane Bauman, Lonna Woods
Dan Dolan Homes 3810 Deckhard, Bettendorf Andy Yohe, Dan Dolan
Definitive Builders 4796 Mason Run, Bettendorf Mike McManus
Terry Knutsen Builder 6543 Cardinal Rd., Bettendorf Stephanie Graham, Kurt Johnson
Tom Faulhaber Custom Homes 6389 Cardinal Rd., Bettendorf Nancy McElhiney, Kurt Johnson
Definitive Builders 700 St. Andrews Circle, Eldridge Mike McManus
Kerkhoff Homes 6256 Cardinal Rd., Bettendorf Kurt Johnson, Stephanie Graham
* Applestone Homes Private Drive, Bettendorf JJ Condon

*Indicates pre-sold home Feel free to visit Quad City Builders & Remodelers Association website for more information on upcoming builder's events, and visit ruhlhomes.com for all your home-buying and selling needs!

September
2

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors is dedicated to providing service with quality, value and integrity to all of our clients. We are a company where people are the difference. We continually strive to provide the highest quality of service in the business. In doing so, we want to make certain that the service we provide is responsive, thorough and conscientious. We also want to prove through public response that we are the best in the business. Each quarter, the Excellence in Service Award is earned by agents and offices who show exemplary customer service on returned client surveys. Every returned survey is read thoroughly to ensure we continue to serve with excellence in the future. Only agents who receive answers of "excellent" to the question "How well did we serve you" are counted toward this award. Check out what some of our Excellence in Service Winners had to say abo...

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August
30

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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August
26

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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