Earlier in the year, homes were selling at breakneck speeds. Freddie Mac reported that “Nearly two-in-five potential homebuyers would consider purchasing a home requiring renovations.” With that kind of demand, home improvements...
Read moreEarlier in the year, homes were selling at breakneck speeds. Freddie Mac reported that “Nearly two-in-five potential homebuyers would consider purchasing a home requiring renovations.” With that kind of demand, home improvements...
Read moreWhat is Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Why is it Important? By Chris Schneider, Vice President of Ruhl Mortgage The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a metric lenders use to measure the amount of debt used to buy a home compared...
Read moreOctober is here! We don’t know about you, but we can smell the spiced apples and pumpkins already! No matter where you are in the eastern Iowa area, there are plenty of patches and orchards to stock up on farm-fresh apples...
Read moreCoffee/Cafes Revive Cafe is a wellness center offering everything from your morning brew to yoga and massage. But in terms of food, Revive is a great place to find local, sustainable, and from-scratch items that are delicious...
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,...
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 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 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 moreCoffee & Sweet Treats Whether you need a strong cup of coffee or a decadent pastry you can't go wrong with the coffee shops and bakeries in Bettendorf. Coffee Apothocary is a spot to grab your coffee and scone, they...
Read moreWhen you think about a career in real estate, you think of a world that is exciting and fast-paced, but did you know that becoming a real estate agent can also provide you with flexibility and independence? In fact, many...
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