Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...
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[VIDEO] Shedding Some Light on the Local Real Estate Market
Cedar Rapids/Marion IA Real Estate Market Update_1st qtr 2024 Beth Brockette, of Brockette Homes with Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is here to give you an update on the real estate market as we head into spring. Since about 2018 or 2019, we started seeing a big change in...
4 Tips for Picking the Right Neighborhood
Oh, the places you will goand the places you will want to avoid. Choosing the right neighborhood is as important as picking the right house. Your neighborhood will define many aspects of your day-to-day life, so you should research it carefully to be sure it meets...
5 Signs It’s Time to List Your Home
Choosing to sell your home is a big decision, one that requires the careful weighing of a variety of factors. As your local real estate professional, I want to share with you this useful infographic to help you identify five signs that might indicate it is time to...
Hidden Backyard Deal Breakers That Are Lurking on Your Property
Every time a prospective homebuyer walks onto your property, there are a few things that they will absolutely not put up with. These deal breakers can be anywhere in the home, but there is one area that we often forget about: the backyard.The backyard is very...
4 Healthy Snacks to Eat at Bedtime
Before you reach for the chips or ice cream, consider one of these options instead, recommended by Cooking Light magazine:Whole Grain Toast and HummusHummus is rich in vitamin B, which helps metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. The fiber in whole grain bread...
Costs of Pool Ownership
A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when youre house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing around your pool can be great fun, but sooner or later youre going to have to face the costs that come with a pool.Here are some of the costs of pool...
Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Mortgage
Coming up with the down payment on a home can be hard enough, and one way to make a home more affordable is to spread out the mortgage payments over 30 years.But 30 years can be daunting, and that time can be cut down with a 15-year mortgage. Its a lot more expensive...
Simple Fixes for Common Door Problems
Is a door in your home not shutting properly? There may be an issue. Here are some simple fixes for common door problems.If a Door Isn’t Aligned Correctly…Try tightening the screws in the hinges near large gaps. If the door is too tight, place a shim behind one of the...
What Homeowners Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover
If you own a house, homeowners insurance is a necessity. A storm might damage your home, your belongings might be stolen, or someone might be injured. Without homeowners insurance, you would be responsible for paying those bills, which could easily total thousands of...
The Truth About 20 Percent
Published with permission from RISMedia.
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Announcement! Reforesting Pledge
Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...
[VIDEO] Shedding Some Light on the Local Real Estate Market
Cedar Rapids/Marion IA Real Estate Market Update_1st qtr 2024 Beth Brockette, of Brockette Homes with Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is here to give you an update on the real estate market as we head into spring. Since about 2018 or 2019, we started seeing a big change in...
4 Tips for Picking the Right Neighborhood
Oh, the places you will goand the places you will want to avoid. Choosing the right neighborhood is as important as picking the right house. Your neighborhood will define many aspects of your day-to-day life, so you should research it carefully to be sure it meets...
5 Signs It’s Time to List Your Home
Choosing to sell your home is a big decision, one that requires the careful weighing of a variety of factors. As your local real estate professional, I want to share with you this useful infographic to help you identify five signs that might indicate it is time to...
Hidden Backyard Deal Breakers That Are Lurking on Your Property
Every time a prospective homebuyer walks onto your property, there are a few things that they will absolutely not put up with. These deal breakers can be anywhere in the home, but there is one area that we often forget about: the backyard.The backyard is very...
4 Healthy Snacks to Eat at Bedtime
Before you reach for the chips or ice cream, consider one of these options instead, recommended by Cooking Light magazine:Whole Grain Toast and HummusHummus is rich in vitamin B, which helps metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. The fiber in whole grain bread...
Costs of Pool Ownership
A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when youre house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming and splashing around your pool can be great fun, but sooner or later youre going to have to face the costs that come with a pool.Here are some of the costs of pool...
Pros and Cons of a 15-Year Mortgage
Coming up with the down payment on a home can be hard enough, and one way to make a home more affordable is to spread out the mortgage payments over 30 years.But 30 years can be daunting, and that time can be cut down with a 15-year mortgage. Its a lot more expensive...
Simple Fixes for Common Door Problems
Is a door in your home not shutting properly? There may be an issue. Here are some simple fixes for common door problems.If a Door Isn’t Aligned Correctly…Try tightening the screws in the hinges near large gaps. If the door is too tight, place a shim behind one of the...
What Homeowners Insurance Does and Doesn’t Cover
If you own a house, homeowners insurance is a necessity. A storm might damage your home, your belongings might be stolen, or someone might be injured. Without homeowners insurance, you would be responsible for paying those bills, which could easily total thousands of...
The Truth About 20 Percent
Published with permission from RISMedia.