The Ruhl Blog

Whenever you are getting ready to sell your house, first impressions matter the most! You don’t want to turn buyers away with bad curb appeal, when they didn’t even get a chance to see the inside of the house. Buyers...

Have you been browsing listings, keeping an eye on mortgage rates, and imagining life in a new neighborhood, but you can’t quite bring yourself to list your home?   We understand. As one of your most valuable assets,...

The days of buyers driving by a house and judging it by curb appeal alone are in the past. Buyers want to have a good understanding of a property before taking the time to view it in person. According to The National Association...

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...

House hunting has become a daunting task with the current low housing inventory. In many cities, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. The housing crisis is affecting low-income families the most, making it nearly impossible...

If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines bright...

The past few years have been good for sellers. This side of the housing market has benefited from the rapid rise of home appreciation, historic low mortgage rates available for refinancing options, and growing equity. Homeowners...

The Million-Dollar Question Should you sell your home now, or wait until spring? That’s the million-dollar question many homeowners find themselves asking when determining when to list their home. Some homeowners fear...

Selling your house is a big decision, often involving complex processes and considerable financial stakes. While some homeowners consider handling the sale independently to save on commission fees, the benefits of using a...

In the intricate dance of selling your house, few steps are as crucial as determining the right price. It’s not just a matter of looking at what similar houses in your neighborhood are listed for and settling on a number....

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...

If you are thinking of moving within the next year, there are things you can do now that will save you money and headaches when it comes time to list your property. One of the most beneficial – and often overlooked –...

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...

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy that was the ‘unicorn’ years, it’s still a seller’s market because the supply of homes for sale is so low. But what does that really mean for you?...