The Ruhl Blog

Excellence in Education in Geneseo

When driving through Geneseo, Illinois it is not uncommon for a complete stranger to wave or start a conversation. This was experienced firsthand while visiting. With the new school year just starting there was one topic on everyone’s mind – the advantages and benefits of the Geneseo School District. “We pride ourselves on the school district...

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Home Prices Appreciating in the Cedar Rapids Region

  The eastern Iowa region continues its steady climb in home price appreciation – with the Cedar Rapids area showing positive gain. In the Cedar Rapids region, home prices are up 1.20% in the past year. This data is provided by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for the 2nd quarter of 2014 (see chart and website below). Nationally,...

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Housing Market Stabilizing in Cedar Rapids

We have been on a roller coaster ride for the past 18 months, with residential sales roaring ahead, then falling back and now slowly, but steadily, stabilizing and gradually improving. For the first six months of 2014, the total number of properties sold in our eastern Iowa, northwestern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin region is down 4%,...

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Moving is Tough – Make it Easier!

It's no secret that moving can be tough. Fortunately, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has the relocation specialists that can make it easier on you and your family. Whether it's a new job, transfer or a family decision to make a move, our relocation specialist will be there assisting you with all aspects of moving to our area. Their goals are your goals...

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Zillow

There has been lots of chatter about Zillow’s acquisition of Trulia. How will this impact our markets? How will it change the real estate game for homebuyers, home sellers, investors and our Realtors? Well, we believe it won’t. Not now and not ever. Real estate has always been local. The person with the local market knowledge earns the business...

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