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Santa's Secret
As most people know, gift distribution via chimney is the easiest and most efficient way for Santa to deliver presents. By using the chimney, he usually ends up right by the Christmas tree! His big problem is slowing down before he gets to the bottom. After all, if he lands with a "thud" he'll wake up everyone in the house.
Santa prefers the fireplace for several reasons. First, it's warm. When you fly from the North Pole in the middle of winter, things get pretty chilly. Second, it doesn't disturb anyone. Finally, the chimney provides quick access because it's usually open and, of course, he can get to it right from the roof where he parks his sleigh.
With Christmas quickly appro...
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Flood Insurance Rates May Rise for Homeowners
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Should You Buy that Fixer-Upper?
Investing in real estate can be a challenge, but from a monetary standpoint, it could be a great payoff. When searching for real estate – don't leave out the fixer-uppers. Fixer-upper properties will give you more purchasing power when looking for a new home. Just think: you can get a property below market price, invest time and money with renovations, and end up with a house that is like new. Reductions can be found on homes that have been foreclosed, apprehended by the government, or just neglected by the previous owner. While it is true that you will save money initially, it is important to remember that these homes will need a lot of work. Ther...
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New Commercial Real Estate Company Opens in Quad Cities!
Caroline Ruhl and John G. Ruhl have joined forces to create a new commercial real estate company. Premier Partners, the 3rd largest firm in the region, is also merging in with the new company. The new company has acquired the assets of NAI Ruhl&Ruhl Commercial Company from Chuck Ruhl, Jr., who is not associated with the new company. The asset purchase was completed December 1, 2013. Investors in the new company are Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, the residential company, led by Caroline Ruhl, and John G. Ruhl, President of the new NAI Ruhl Commercial Company. Chris Beason is the Illinois Managing Broker and also an owner of the new company. The name of the new company is NAI Ruhl Commercial Company. NAI Ruhl Commercial Company is a full service commercial real estate company, offering brokerage services, as well as property management and maintenance services. The company is affiliated...
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Home Prices Continue to Rise in Local Markets
Our eastern Iowa markets continue to have steady and stable growth in home price appreciation. Nationally home prices have increased only.15% in the last five years, larger increases are found in all of our local markets' with home prices up: 9.71% in Dubuque; 5.32% in Iowa City; 1.33% in Cedar Rapids; and 3.93% in the Quad Cities. This compares to other cities: Des Moines, IA down .50%; and Chicago, IL down 15.17%.
| Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) | 2013 3rd Quarter National Ranking of 287 MSAs* | Percent Change in House Prices | |
| 1 Year | 5 Year | ||
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 194 | + 1.19% | + 1.33% |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 170 | + 1.67% | + 3.93% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 160 | + 2.09% | - 0.50% |
| Dubuque, IA | 123 | + 3.08% | + 9.71% |
| Iowa City, IA | 108 | + 3.74% | + 5.32% |
| USA | + 8.44% | + .15% | |
