Look for prices to continue to increase in 2020, as demand continues to exceed supply in affordable homes, and more first time buyers enter the market. REAL Trends analysis shows there is no correlation between a presidential...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreDid 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...
Read more“Homebuyers, encouraged by unexpectedly lower mortgage rates in 2019, have created a tailwind - helping to boost demand and inspire existing homeowners to sell their homes.” Mark Fleming Chief Economist at First American 4%...
Read moreEarlier this month, our Fall 2022 Facts & Trends Newsletter was released. Ruhl&Ruhl CEO, Caroline Ruhl wrote the lead article tackling the topics of mortgage rates and listing inventory. For more market-specific articles...
Read moreSo, you’ve decided to move to the Quad Cities—great choice! Did you know that it’s been consistently voted onto the “Best Places to Live,” “Best Places to Retire,” and is ranked #4 in “Cheapest Places to Live”...
Read moreWhen it comes to living in Bettendorf, Iowa, the list of things to do and places to go is endless! One of the best perks of living here, though? The 24 parks, 36 miles of trails and bike lanes, 19 ballfields, and ample greenspace...
Read moreThe residential real estate sales volume in the Quad Cities reached its highest mid-year level ever through June of this year. Combined sales in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities were up 3.5% over last year. This increase was reflective of 4.1% fewer actual properties sold, but an 8% increase in average sales price from $169,800 to $183,400. ● Iowa Quad Cities: the highest number of sales in 15 years, since 2004. Compared to the 1st...
Read more“The strong housing market in 2020 was a spectacular surprise, and the positive trend will continue in 2021.” - Lawrence Yun NAR Chief Economist After a sharp decline in housing sales due to COVID-19 from mid-March until roughly the end of May, housing sales rose to heights not seen since the record years of 2005-2006. Across our region in 2020 we experienced: •16% increase in sales volume over 2019 •10% more properties...
Read moreRuhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated 2018 at their annual awards event on January 25. See our award winners at RuhlHomes.com/News. Residential Sales Volume – Ruhl’s sales volume in 2018 was $917,973,157, up 3.7% from 2017’s sales volume. Number of Properties Sold – Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors sold 5,429 properties in 2018, as either listing agent or selling agent. This was 2% more transactions than 2017. Revenue – Revenue in...
Read moreHome prices will continue to appreciate and home sales will grow in 2019, slowly but steadily. Across the region in 2018, sales volume was up 1% and the average sales price was up 3%. There was considerable variation from...
Read moreRecord-breaking cold and snowfall slowed housing sales in the region during the first quarter of 2019. Across all of our markets, 5% fewer homes sold than last year. But there was considerable variation from market to market, as shown on our regional activity chart, below. Warm April weather has opened the floodgates, releasing pent up buyer demand. Unfortunately, affordable inventory isn’t coming onto the market as quickly as the...
Read moreIowa's friendly people, low crime rates, affordable homes, and small-town atmosphere make it a highly desirable place to put roots down—but one of its biggest and most sought-after draws? The staggering natural scenery. When...
Read moreIf you’re planning to move to Iowa (or stumbled upon this blog while looking up fun things to do as you pass through the state), we’ve got you covered! Iowa offers a wide range of experiences for every kind of person,...
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