Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...
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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 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Good-Night’s-Sleep Enabler
Just because bedrooms are not usually the first thing people see when walking into a home, it doesnt mean theyre not worthy of some love. There is no better investment than one which gives you peace of mind, and a well-equipped bedroom can give you even more than...
Houseplants for a Healthier Home
Studies show that plants canIncrease o2Most plants release oxygen throughout the day, but some varieties, like orchids and Gerbera daisies, release oxygen at night, too.They might help you sleep better.Improve air qualityPlants help remove toxins that can cause...
Homeowners Insurance: Know What’s Covered
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
6 Steps to a Buzz-Worthy Backyard
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
What Should You Do If You Inherit a Home?
When inheriting a home, some people have mixed feelings about what to do with the property, especially if it has sentimental value.You could move into the home if it meets your familys needs, but beware of maintenance costs.If you have a small business, the home might...
Some Home-Closing Costs Are Worth Negotiating
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
Temporary Permanence: A Millennial’s Tips for Decorating your Living Space
Whether weve decided to go to grad school, have moved to a different country or state for a job, or have simply left our family home for the first thing we could afford, us millennials are usually not living somewhere we expect to stay forever. And while this might...
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4 Ways to Win in a Seller’s Market
Buying a home in a sellers market can be difficult, but it doesnt have to be impossible.A sellers market occurs when there is a low inventory of homes for sale and a large number of buyers creating high demand. It can lead to competitive bidding and high prices.A real...
[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 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Good-Night’s-Sleep Enabler
Just because bedrooms are not usually the first thing people see when walking into a home, it doesnt mean theyre not worthy of some love. There is no better investment than one which gives you peace of mind, and a well-equipped bedroom can give you even more than...
Houseplants for a Healthier Home
Studies show that plants canIncrease o2Most plants release oxygen throughout the day, but some varieties, like orchids and Gerbera daisies, release oxygen at night, too.They might help you sleep better.Improve air qualityPlants help remove toxins that can cause...
Homeowners Insurance: Know What’s Covered
If you plan to lead a conventional life, odds are you will need insurance. Youll need health insurance, car insurance, and eventually home insurance. The latter is often the most perplexing since we have no prior experience with it as we do with health insurance.What...
6 Steps to a Buzz-Worthy Backyard
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are plenty of disabled people who may need help buying a home.The good news is, help is available. Here are some laws and programs designed to make...
What Should You Do If You Inherit a Home?
When inheriting a home, some people have mixed feelings about what to do with the property, especially if it has sentimental value.You could move into the home if it meets your familys needs, but beware of maintenance costs.If you have a small business, the home might...
Some Home-Closing Costs Are Worth Negotiating
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
Temporary Permanence: A Millennial’s Tips for Decorating your Living Space
Whether weve decided to go to grad school, have moved to a different country or state for a job, or have simply left our family home for the first thing we could afford, us millennials are usually not living somewhere we expect to stay forever. And while this might...