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Maximize Comfort in 2026: Create a Cozy Reading Nook
Why Reading Nooks are a Top Home Trend for 2026
As homeowners continue to prioritize comfort, personalization, and mindfulness, reading nooks are emerging as one of 2026's must-have home features. Design forecasts show a rise in listings that highlight quiet corners, window seats, and built-in shelving; features buyers increasingly associate with charm, warmth, and daily well-being. A reading nook adds emotional value while creating a practical, beautiful spot to unwind.
The Benefits of Adding a Reading Nook
A reading nook is one of the easiest upgrades you can make, delivering major returns in both l...
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Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Ranks as Iowa's Largest Independent Real Estate Company
RealTrends 500 - Best Real Estate Brokerages in Iowa link
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has once again been ranked as the largest independent real estate company in Iowa for 2024, according to the RealTrends 500 report. The annual report ranks the top 500 real estate firms in the United States based on residential transaction sides and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranked 123rd nationally based on 4,181 transactions closed.
RealTrends 500 ranks companies on residential transactions only. When farm and land, and commercial transactions are included, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors closed 4,231 sides in 2024. On average, Ruhl agents closed 15....
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Why Today Continues to Favor Sellers in the Market
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? And why are conditions today so good if you want to sell your house? The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Housing inventory is measured by the number of available homes on the market. It's also measured by months' supply, meaning the number of months it would take to sell all those available homes based on current demand. In a balanced market, there's usually about a six-month supply. Today, we have only about 3 months' supply of homes at the current sales pace (see graph below): 
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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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Home Price Appreciation Increases Across Our Region
Dubuque Ranks Highest Regionally for One-Year Gain
Five-year home appreciation in our region was between 13.25% and 16.31% with all of our regional Metropolitan Statistical Areas experiencing a positive gain. "House prices have risen consistently over the last 31 quarters," said Dr. William Doerner, Supervisory Economist.
"Although price growth is still positive, the upward pace is softening across the country, especially among states with the largest supplies of housing." In the past year, home prices have changed: +3.95% in Dubuque; +2.87% in Iowa City; +2.40% in Cedar Rapids; and +2.72% in the Quad Cities. This compares to other cities: Des Moines up 3.76% and Chicago up 2.76%. Of course, there is considerable variation based on price range and location of properties, with more affordable properties appreciating more. "Regionally, housing supply has been tightening," said Caroline Ruhl, CEO of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. "As a result, we see our home prices ap...
