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March
11

You may have heard the saying, "If you're lucky enough to be Irish - you're lucky enough!" But you also might have heard the expression, "Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day." Whichever quote you chose to support, either way, we wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day!   Many events in our communities are celebrating St. Paddy's Day this weekend. Here's a list of family-friendly parades and races throughout Iowa and Illinois that should be a fun time for all. Have a wonderful, safe, and prosperous holiday!

Quad Cities

Grand Parade XXXVI - This Saturday, March 12th the St. Patrick Society will hold The Grand Parade XXXVI. The event begins after mass at St. Mary's in Rock Island and the parade follows at 11:30 AM at 4th Avenue and 23rd St. in Rock Island, IL.  As the...

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March
8

At Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, we are proud to celebrate International Women's Day. We have so many strong women in this company who all deserve support and praise but today, we would like to thank and recognize our CEO, Caroline Ruhl, for her tremendous leadership. Although Caroline would prefer we just continue working and not make a fuss, we can't let this day go by without acknowledging her. Caroline leads from a place of fairness, care, and support for all of us within the Ruhl family. 

Jane Mason, a Realtor in the DeWitt office started with Ruhl&Ruhl almost 30 years ago and finds Caroline's leadership unmatched, "...the leadership that Caroline has provided for this company is one of the main reasons I have never felt the need to go anywhere else! Her loyalty and trust...

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February
3

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors celebrated 2021 at their annual awards event on January 28th. Chris Beason, President, and Caroline Ruhl, CEO, honored 218 award winners for their 2021 achievements.  Over 300 agents, staff, and affiliated business partners cheered on their co-workers during the celebration.

"Eight years ago, Caroline set the goal to hit $1 Billion in sales volume. Achieving this goal is an incredible milestone and certainly something we can be very proud of accomplishing. But the significance behind the number is even more important. You guide clients through some of the most significant decisions they will ever make. And the work you are doing behind the numbers is what matters most - the level of care that was given to each and every customer, and the value you all delivered throughout those 5,833 transactions. Our passion for positively impacting the lives of others and going above and beyond to serve our clients has been a key differentiator of our company for years,...

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December
16

Home prices are on the rise nationally. Record low inventory coupled with high demand is pushing prices up. If you're looking to buy a home remember that there are additional costs beyond the selling price and it's important to weigh all the "little extras" when determining your budget. Here are some top costs to consider while you are in the home buying process. But you can rest assured that your Realtor will help you every step of the way.

Hiring a home inspector

Home inspections, are a great resource for you when buying your home. Once you're under contract, you want to make sure your dream home is as perfect as, well, you dreamed it would be. Hiring a home inspector gives you the opportunity to find out if there are any little problems you can't see with your own eyes. A thorough home inspection can identify current and potential problems, or, better yet, give the home a clean bill of health. But it is not free. The average home inspection 

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December
10

In a previously recorded podcast, we sat down with Bettendorf sales manager, Matt Schwind, to uncover his motivation for becoming a Realtor. His "why." Although Matt no longer sells, he shares with us what initially drew him to real estate and why he has stayed for 29 years! 

Ruhl&Ruhl: Is it correct to say that you did not start out in the real estate world?

Matt Schwind: No, I didn't. And very few people do. When I started, it was almost exclusively a second career for people. And it was a second career for me, too. It's interesting, people come from lots of different professional backgrounds, and mine just happened to be radio.  I was looking for a job that I could do for a long time and not get fired from, because I had seen so many people in my previous job at the radio station who had been there 10 - 15 years, and they hand them a box and they say, "See you." Because...

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