A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
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Packing 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Make Moving Day a Breeze
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
4 Amazing Specialists to Use When Moving
Theres no getting around it…moving is stressful!Here are four types of moving specialists who can help deliver peace of mind when transporting your most prized possessions.Art HandlersTop-tier companies will often build custom crates for each piece, transport them in...
Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
Buying a house is complicated. First-time buyers can make costly mistakes. Here are things to avoidNot Knowing What You Can AffordUse a mortgage affordability calculator to avoid wasting time looking at listings that are too expensive.Not Comparing RatesBy applying to...
7 Tips to Help You Choose a Great Real Estate Agent
Before choosing a real estate agent, take these characteristics into consideration…Track RecordYour agent should have a proven record that meets your needs.Digital PresenceAgents must show their online strategy for reaching targeted buyers so that sellers gets...
VIDEO: Brockette Homes Tools for Buyers & Sellers
We make it easy! Check out our services. Each year we review our client services to increase your satisfaction when you choose to work with the Brockette Homes team at Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS. Electronic signing of documents speeds up the process and increases...
Where Early Retirees are Moving
While the pandemic has prompted more people to retire early, fewer are moving after retirement. The ones who do move, are moving farther away. This article in Realtor Magazine shows the top cities and states for early retirees. Check out the information on our...
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4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
Packing 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Make Moving Day a Breeze
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
4 Amazing Specialists to Use When Moving
Theres no getting around it…moving is stressful!Here are four types of moving specialists who can help deliver peace of mind when transporting your most prized possessions.Art HandlersTop-tier companies will often build custom crates for each piece, transport them in...
Common Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
Buying a house is complicated. First-time buyers can make costly mistakes. Here are things to avoidNot Knowing What You Can AffordUse a mortgage affordability calculator to avoid wasting time looking at listings that are too expensive.Not Comparing RatesBy applying to...
7 Tips to Help You Choose a Great Real Estate Agent
Before choosing a real estate agent, take these characteristics into consideration…Track RecordYour agent should have a proven record that meets your needs.Digital PresenceAgents must show their online strategy for reaching targeted buyers so that sellers gets...
VIDEO: Brockette Homes Tools for Buyers & Sellers
We make it easy! Check out our services. Each year we review our client services to increase your satisfaction when you choose to work with the Brockette Homes team at Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS. Electronic signing of documents speeds up the process and increases...
Where Early Retirees are Moving
While the pandemic has prompted more people to retire early, fewer are moving after retirement. The ones who do move, are moving farther away. This article in Realtor Magazine shows the top cities and states for early retirees. Check out the information on our...