The Ruhl Blog

The April 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  5485 Pigeon Creek...

Buying a home is likely one of the largest purchases you’ll make. While homeownership is a rewarding investment, the upfront cost can be intimidating. The good news is, if you’re looking to buy a home in Illinois, you...

Ready to buy your first home in 2023? Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors specializes in helping first-time home buyers like you find their dream property. Before you start searching for homes online, it's important to take the first...

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...

You've found a home you love and are ready to submit an offer. Well, "ready" is a loose term. You're not sure what's involved in the process or what needs to be done before the offer is submitted. Fortunately, our real estate...

Congratulations on becoming a first-time homebuyer! Buying a home is a significant milestone, and having the right insurance in place is essential to protect your investment. Homeowners Insurance protects your home’s structure,...

The Council For Community and Economic Research has released its Cost of Living Index for Quarter  3, 2022. The index compares the cost of living data for 265 urban areas throughout the country with the goal of providing...

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...

Buyers today have had to deal with incredibly low housing inventory in an incredibly competitive market. For those leary of moving fast, the uncomfortable pressure of feeling rushed is heavy and ever-present. Even for those...

  The July 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 7046 St Ann...

If you've been considering purchasing a home, your main concerns are probably mortgage rates and home prices. This might even be the reason you've suddenly delayed your plans. Some buyers discovered that the numbers simply...

There are some people who have not purchased homes yet because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying...

If you’re on the market for a new construction home with large, spacious lots, and low county taxes, we’ve got a neighborhood for you! Let us introduce you to Valley View Farms. This subdivision gives you the luxury...

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...

Background A recent federal court ruling challenged some of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) practices. NAR reached a settlement that included significant changes to real estate transactions. Traditionally,...

How do you select the members of your team who are going to help you make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important...

There is no doubt that the largest challenge in today’s housing market is a lack of housing inventory for sale. This challenge has been defined as an “overwhelming lack of supply,” and even a “straight up inventory...

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...

If one of the main reasons you’re hesitant to buy a home is because you’re worried about the upkeep, here’s some information you may find interesting on both new home construction and existing homes (a home that’s...