Here are four things to keep in mind when looking at waterfront property. Do Your Research Elevation is important to take into account to ensure the house isnt prone to flooding. Property lines can also be an issue, as some shorelines are considered public land....
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4 Benefits of Living in a Mountain Town
Many people dream of one day moving to the mountains, yet struggle to make it a reality for various reasons. If youve held off in the past due to a fear of missing out on all the action in the city or concerns of feeling isolated in a more remote setting, theres no...
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: Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Season
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...
Selling a Home in Today’s Market
Today I want to speak to those of you considering selling your home. We are at the time of year when those who have been thinking of listing their homes for sale start to get serious. The weather is nice, yards are starting to look good, and homes may be spruced up...
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...
VIDEO: Beat the Winter Blues with these 10 Tips
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken! Six more weeks of winter. We can crab about it or we can embrace it. I'm not talking about the real condition of seasonal depression. If you are suffering from that, please find support. There are treatments/professionals that can...
Prepare Your Home for Holiday Travel
Whether you are visiting friends and family for the holidays or you are planning an extended stay to enjoy warmer weather, a few tasks to protect your home can save you from a sad return! Our insurance partners, Nelson Brothers Agency, shared this advice from...
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...
VIDEO: Today’s Home Construction Options for the Three Little Pigs
We all know the fairytale, The Three Little Pigs. Three personalities, three solutions, one better than the other two. What about home construction today? Believe it or not, straw is used in some trending home construction technologies! Sticks might be a stretch,...
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A Guide to Buying Waterfront Property
Here are four things to keep in mind when looking at waterfront property. Do Your Research Elevation is important to take into account to ensure the house isnt prone to flooding. Property lines can also be an issue, as some shorelines are considered public land....
4 Benefits of Living in a Mountain Town
Many people dream of one day moving to the mountains, yet struggle to make it a reality for various reasons. If youve held off in the past due to a fear of missing out on all the action in the city or concerns of feeling isolated in a more remote setting, theres no...
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: Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Winter Season
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...
Selling a Home in Today’s Market
Today I want to speak to those of you considering selling your home. We are at the time of year when those who have been thinking of listing their homes for sale start to get serious. The weather is nice, yards are starting to look good, and homes may be spruced up...
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...
VIDEO: Beat the Winter Blues with these 10 Tips
Punxsutawney Phil has spoken! Six more weeks of winter. We can crab about it or we can embrace it. I'm not talking about the real condition of seasonal depression. If you are suffering from that, please find support. There are treatments/professionals that can...
Prepare Your Home for Holiday Travel
Whether you are visiting friends and family for the holidays or you are planning an extended stay to enjoy warmer weather, a few tasks to protect your home can save you from a sad return! Our insurance partners, Nelson Brothers Agency, shared this advice from...
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...
VIDEO: Today’s Home Construction Options for the Three Little Pigs
We all know the fairytale, The Three Little Pigs. Three personalities, three solutions, one better than the other two. What about home construction today? Believe it or not, straw is used in some trending home construction technologies! Sticks might be a stretch,...