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...
Read moreBuying 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...
Read moreLook 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 election year and housing sales. Buyer confidence, historically low mortgage rates and the availability (or lack thereof) of inventory will determine home sales in 2020. Across our region in 2019, 2% fewer properties...
Read moreWhat’s the mortgage tip for homebuyers and sellers this summer? Have your homeowners insurance configured early! Chris Schneider, President of Ruhl Mortgage, suggests getting your insurance lined up, “as soon as you get...
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 moreIf you are a military service member or a veteran looking to buy a home in Iowa, you may qualify for financial assistance. Ruhl Mortgage participates in the Iowa Military Service Downpayment Assistance Program and wants to...
Read moreWhen you think of an FHA loan, you may think that the homes are harder to pass an inspection. While that can be true at times, because some houses aren’t FHA qualified, it’s not always the case. The property must pass...
Read moreOne of the most frequently asked questions our loan officers at Ruhl Mortgage receive is “When is the appraisal?” Followed closely by, “What happens if the home appraises for more than the purchase price?” These are...
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...
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