The Ruhl Blog

Home Prices Up in Our Markets

Our local markets continue to provide much more stable home prices than the rest of the country. Real estate continues to be a great investment in our region – based on the appreciation in our markets over the past five years. While nationally home prices have fallen 4.41%, in our markets prices are up: 5.69% in Cedar Rapids, 7.83% in the Quad...

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper

Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. 1. Decide what you can do yourself TV remodeling shows make home improvement work look like a snap. In the real world, attempting a difficult remodeling...

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Pending Home Sales on the Rise

Following a sharp drop in the months immediately after the expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales have modestly risen, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, rose 5.2% to 79.4 based on contracts signed in July from a downwardly revised 75.5 in June, but...

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Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS Participates in Student Hunger Drive

Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS proudly collected 10,947 pounds of food for the 2010 Student Hunger Drive Corporate Challenge and earned the prize for the Most Creative Company at the annual Clucky awards.  “I am so proud of our company’s participation in such a wonderful community organization,” said Caroline Ruhl, President of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS....

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Understanding Real Estate Representation

Always remember you have choices when selecting representation in a real estate transaction. Here are five tips for understanding which type of legal relationship with a real estate professional, called an agency relationship, will best protect you when you buy or sell a home. 1. Buyer’s agency When you’re buying a home, you can hire an...

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