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Don’t Let the Cold Get you – Winterize your Vacant Home

If you have a house that is going to be vacant this winter it is important to winterize the property. Failure to do so can cause dramatic and costly damage. Don’t get caught by surprise; here is a checklist of what needs to be done to protect your vacant home. Turn down the thermostat so the house will stay at 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit....

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Drive-In Movie Theater in Blue Grass, Iowa

If you have driven by Blue Grass, Iowa recently you may have noticed some “giant cubes” sticking out of the ground. This construction at 774 W. Mayne Street confounded residents as to what could be happening in their small farming community. To their delight, it was something that the Quad Cities has not had in over 25 years – a drive-in...

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Geneseo Go-Giver

If giving were a competition, Olivia Egert would definitely place. Olivia, daughter of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors sales associate, Penny Egert, is competing in the Miss Blackhawk Valley Pre-Teen competition this weekend, but her real passion is giving back to those in her community. “Olivia is honestly fundraising 24/7!” Penny said. “She plays...

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Home Staging Tips for Fall

The fall season is all about change. If your home is still on the market, it may be time to modify your home staging strategy. By changing your home with the seasons, potential buyers are more likely to feel like your house could be their future home. Bring in the Scent of Fall: Burn an apple candle or boil cinnamon sticks on the stove. Another...

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Iowa Top Workplaces include Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors

The state of Iowa is known for having a dedicated and diligent workforce and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors is proud to be included. Ruhl&Ruhl has been selected as one of the 2014 “Iowa Top Workplaces,” a list of the best places to work in the state of Iowa. The evaluation for the Top Workplaces program is based upon feedback from an employee...

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Quad Cities Real Estate Update: Local Market is Up

While sales volume is down 1% for the region, the combined Iowa & Illinois Quad Cities have seen a 1% increase in sales volume in the first nine months of 2014 compared to last year. Overall, the market is actually improving each quarter and definitely trending in the right direction!  Sales Volume By Quarter Compared to 2013 1st    ...

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Real Estate in Blue Grass, Iowa

This week we check out Blue Grass, Iowa. Click below to see market statistics and months of inventory. Blue Grass, Iowa | Create Infographics To see current homes for sale in Blue Grass or to find out more about living in Blue Grass, go to RuhlHomes.com.

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Toys for Tots Collection Drive

For the third year in a row Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors will be supporting the Festival of Trees through sponsorship of the event’s Toy Tree. Standing over 20-feet tall, the Toy Tree takes new toy donations for displaying during the Festival and then all toys are delivered to Toys for Tots at the end of the Festival for distribution in the Quad...

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Two Rivers YMCA Sneaker Ball Keeps Kids Running

All children should have access to swimming lessons or camps. This is the goal of the Two Rivers YMCA Sneaker Ball, which will be held tonight from 5:30-9pm at Stoney Creek Inn, Moline. The event, sponsored by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors and hosted by Mike Wendt, General Sales Manager of Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, raises money for children in our community to send...

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