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Moving Into a New Home in 2026: The Ultimate Checklist Every Buyer Needs
Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone, and with today's market trends, more buyers are researching ways to make their transition smoother, smarter, and more cost-effective. With stabilizing interest rates, improving inventory, and a renewd focus on home efficienct and safety, "new homeowner tips" and "move-in checklists" continue to trend on Google. Whether you're wroking with a Ruhl Agent or relocating on your own, this guide provides everything you need to settle in confidently from day one.
Build a Realistic Moving Budget
Moving expenses continue to rise due to increased fuel prices, higher labor costs, and a surge in demand for professional movers. This makes creating a realistic moving budget more important than ever. Include essential costs such as:
- Movers or a rental truck
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Iowa Mutual Lofts: Live in a Piece of DeWitt History
Here's your chance to live in a celebrated piece of DeWitt's history. Iowa Mutual Lofts, represented by Ruhl Property Management, gives you a special opportunity to enjoy modern life in an updated historic building. This iconic structure, once the home of the Iowa Mutual Insurance company, has been renovated and turned into a dynamic place for people to live. You can move in soon and become part of this legacy enjoying today's comforts while soaking up the charm of downtown DeWitt.
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Iowa Ranked #1 State for Housing Affordability
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 down payment requirement of $23,844.34, beating the national, overall average of $43,870.93. They ranked the 50 states based on the median price for houses in each respective state as provided by Zillow and the average down payment percentage of 13%. The average Zillow home value is $183,418. With ample opportunities for businesses to grow, Iowans are equally committed to building lasting communities that hold the honor of low-cost living.
Iowa has also adopted tax-friendly policies, eliminating tax on retirement income and making strides to decrease individual income tax rates to a flat rate of 3.9%...
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Quad Cities Real Estate Sales Volume Highest Ever
The 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 half of 2018, sales volume was up 12%. Listing inventory is up 3% and there are 2.8 months of inventory - a seller's market. The average sales price is $222,600.
● Illinois Quad Cities: 5-year low in the number of sales. Sales volume is below mid-year 2017 and 2018. There were 6% more properties for sale and 4.8 months of inventory - a market balanced between buyers and sellers. The average sales price is $130,100.
Low Interest Rates Ignite Home Sales - Great Time to Refinance
With interest rates at their lowest leve...
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Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Ranks as Iowa's Largest Privately-Owned Real Estate Company
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has ranked once again as the largest privately-owned real estate company in Iowa.
REAL Trends 500 ranks the Top 500 real estate companies in the country according to the number of residential transactions and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranks number 1 in Iowa and number 130 nationally based on 5,336 transactions closed in 2018. This places Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors in the top 1% nationally. REAL Trends 500 ranks companies on residential transactions only. When we add back in farm and land and commercial transactions, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors closed 5,429 sides in 2018. On average, Ruhl agents closed 16.7 transactions per agent in 2018.
"We are proud of the care, effort and hard work our agents and staff put in to earn this ranking," said Chris Beason, President of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. "Our team is honored to help so many local families through such an important process in their lives."
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