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Homeowners insurance rates are based on many factors. One of the most important is the likelihood of someone getting injured or killed on a policyholders property. Having an attractive nuisance in your yard could make your insurance rates significantly higher than...
Ahhh, summertime. Cookouts, nature hikes, pool games, outdoor markets, parades and concerts. Home maintenance may have taken a backseat to all this fun. Don't sweat, there's still time to make sure your house stays in tip-top shape. Use this simple checklist to round...
So many times, damage to your home can be avoided by simple maintenance. Fall is a perfect time to clean out your gutters to prevent rain or snow melt from pooling near your foundation and leaking into your basement. It can also help avoid ice dams that can damage...
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...
It’s been a little while since I posted. There are a couple of things I wanted to share with you that I think could be helpful. Just an update on the most recent book I’m reading, “The Book of Beautiful Questions” by Warren Berger. Using questions to make better...
As part of the relief from the economic impacts of COVID-19, the State of Iowa announced the extension of the deadline for filing protests of property tax assessments. If you need support to appeal your tax assessment, call us at (319) 551-8692 or contact us. Read...
I’ve noticed more social media posts & witnessed while on walks or driving, more people on their front porch or front lawns. Humans need community! This got me thinking whether or not we’ll see changes in housing trends due to our current experiences...
Have you heard about the Neighborhood Finance Corporation? It offers a lending program to help revitalize Cedar Rapids neighborhoods. Go to Neighborhoodfinance.org for details. According to the website, its mission is to revitalize neighborhoods through a lending...
Do you know what your home is worth? Assessed property values, appraisals and online estimates cause a lot of confusion around the true value of your home. As one of the largest investments of your lifetime, it's important to have an understanding of your home's...
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Homeowners insurance rates are based on many factors. One of the most important is the likelihood of someone getting injured or killed on a policyholders property. Having an attractive nuisance in your yard could make your insurance rates significantly higher than...
Ahhh, summertime. Cookouts, nature hikes, pool games, outdoor markets, parades and concerts. Home maintenance may have taken a backseat to all this fun. Don't sweat, there's still time to make sure your house stays in tip-top shape. Use this simple checklist to round...
So many times, damage to your home can be avoided by simple maintenance. Fall is a perfect time to clean out your gutters to prevent rain or snow melt from pooling near your foundation and leaking into your basement. It can also help avoid ice dams that can damage...
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...
It’s been a little while since I posted. There are a couple of things I wanted to share with you that I think could be helpful. Just an update on the most recent book I’m reading, “The Book of Beautiful Questions” by Warren Berger. Using questions to make better...
As part of the relief from the economic impacts of COVID-19, the State of Iowa announced the extension of the deadline for filing protests of property tax assessments. If you need support to appeal your tax assessment, call us at (319) 551-8692 or contact us. Read...
I’ve noticed more social media posts & witnessed while on walks or driving, more people on their front porch or front lawns. Humans need community! This got me thinking whether or not we’ll see changes in housing trends due to our current experiences...
Have you heard about the Neighborhood Finance Corporation? It offers a lending program to help revitalize Cedar Rapids neighborhoods. Go to Neighborhoodfinance.org for details. According to the website, its mission is to revitalize neighborhoods through a lending...
Do you know what your home is worth? Assessed property values, appraisals and online estimates cause a lot of confusion around the true value of your home. As one of the largest investments of your lifetime, it's important to have an understanding of your home's...