Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS

11/04/2026

How To Win Back Your Buying Power



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11/02/2026

New Price! Check out the updated price for 2222 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2222 1st Avenue Ne, Unit 907, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, 1580 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $399,500, MLS ID 2606454

11/02/2026

FIVE YEARS. COUNTLESS CONNECTIONS. ONE INCREDIBLE REALTOR! 🎉🏡

Help us celebrate Melissa Zell of our Muscatine office on FIVE years with Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors!

For five years, Melissa has been helping people navigate one of life’s biggest milestones, building relationships, making connections, and making a difference along the way. We are proud to have her as part of the Ruhl&Ruhl family and grateful for the dedication she brings to our team and the clients she serves.

Melissa, thank you for five fantastic years! Here's to the memories made, the milestones ahead, and many more years of success!

Drop Melissa a congratulations in the comments! 👏❤️

11/01/2026

Congratulations to this week's Club Achievers

Charles-Hank Robertson achieved Double Diamond Club

Marie Schulte, Realtor achieved Diamond Club

Jeff Dellitt and Jean Mueller-Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors achieved Platinum Club

Rachel Weir, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors; Licensed in IA & IL achieved Gold Club

Ken Lane, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors; Licensed in IA & IL achieved Silver Club

Dan Dolan, Deren Batterson and Stevy Schneider achieved Bronze Club

11/01/2026

⏰ Don't forget to FALL BACK this weekend! 🍂

An extra hour of sleep is nice, but an extra hour to explore homes, find your next neighborhood, or dream about your next move? Even better! 🏡

Wherever the time change finds you, remember that when it comes to real estate, you're Never On Your Own.

10/31/2026

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10/31/2026

Deciding Whether You're Ready to Buy a Home
There isn't one moment when everyone suddenly becomes ready to buy a home. For some people, the decision follows a job change or growing family. Others simply reach the point where renting no longer fits the way they want to live.
Financial preparation matters, but readiness involves more than having...

Buying a home is about more than wanting a place of your own. Consider your finances, plans, and priorities before deciding if the timing is right.

10/31/2026

Staging Could Put More Money in Your Pocket

If you’re selling soon, staging can help you draw in buyers and get the most for your house. Mid-level staging can bring a 350% return on what you spend. On a $400k house, the typical $4k cost can add about $18k in value. That could mean about $14k more in your pocket at closing. Working with a smaller budget? Even just decluttering and rearranging furniture can make a big difference. Let’s walk through your house together and pinpoint the updates that’ll help it sell sooner – and for more.



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10/31/2026

New Listing at 2209 Timber Wolf Trail SE, Cedar Rapids!
For more information, contact Mike Thome with Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2209 Timber Wolf Trail Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, 6013 square foot, 5 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 partial bathrooms, asking price of $1,150,000, MLS ID 2607630

10/30/2026

A little Halloween magic took over our corporate office today! 🎃👻
We welcomed 75 adorable trick-or-treaters from Eldridge Preschool for a morning full of Halloween fun! From Disney princesses and villains to our Property Management team showing off their favorite “guilty pleasures,” everyone got into the spirit! 🏰✨

A special thank-you to Card My Yard Quad Cities for helping us give our little visitors the sweetest welcome!

There were plenty of smiles, laughs, costumes, and Halloween memories made. We might just have had as much fun as the kids! 🧡

10/30/2026

Small Details That Can Make a Home More Appealing to Buyers
Sellers often think about the big things first: paint, flooring, kitchen updates, or curb appeal. Buyers notice those too, but their impression of a home is also built from dozens of smaller details.
A sticky door, burned-out bulb, or crowded counter probably won't make or break a sale on its own. Enough...

Buyers notice more than major upgrades. A few small details can help your home feel cleaner, easier to use, and better cared for during showings.

10/30/2026

Stop by Sunday, November 1st from 11:00 to 12:30 PM to see this property 2623 Westwood Drive NWCedar Rapids, IA52405.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2623 Westwood Drive Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 1754 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $209,900, MLS ID 2606578

10/29/2026

How to Spot Areas of Your Home That Need Better Ventilation
A room that feels stuffy once in a while isn't necessarily a problem. A room that regularly holds moisture, odors, or stale air deserves a closer look.
Ventilation helps move moisture and indoor air out of areas where they tend to collect. Bathrooms and kitchens are obvious places to check, but problems...

Poor airflow can make parts of a home feel stuffy or damp. Learn where to look for ventilation problems and when they may need more attention.

10/29/2026

Built on relationships. Proven through generations.

For more than 164 years, Ruhl&Ruhl has been part of the stories, milestones, and moves that shape our communities. Generations of buyers and sellers have trusted us, and generations of our people have carried that trust forward.

Real estate is about more than buying and selling homes. It's about people, relationships, and having someone in your corner who knows the way.

Our legacy is built on trust. Our strength is in our people. And our commitment has never changed.

Since 1862. And we're just getting started.

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors | Never On Your Own

10/28/2026

Staging Could Put More Money in Your Pocket



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10/27/2026

A little fire, a little science, and a whole lot of inspiration! 🔥

Last Thursday, our Ruhl&Ruhl agents and staff came together at the Waterfront Convention Center for Fire, Science & Success with motivational speaker Paula Monthofer Realtor/Speaker!

It was a wonderful opportunity to step away from our everyday routines, gain fresh perspectives, and spend time connecting with colleagues from across our company.

We're so grateful for opportunities like this that bring our Ruhl&Ruhl family together to learn, grow, and inspire one another.

A huge thank-you to Paula for sharing her energy and inspiration with us, and to everyone who joined us for such a memorable day! ❤️💛

10/27/2026

New Listing at 1623 B Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids!
For more information, contact Stuart Geiger with Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1623 B Avenue Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, 627 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $144,000, MLS ID 2607509

10/25/2026

The Healey Group at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors achieved Masters Club

Shelly Borota, Realtor achieved Triple Diamond Club

Mike Tanner, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Licensed in IA & IL, Otto Nobis and Wendi Ingram Business Page - Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors achieved Double Diamond

Sandy Huizenga Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors and Heidi Colbrese achieved Diamond Club

Mike McManus Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Shirley Masterson, Realtor and Kenny Hora Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors achieved Platinum Club

Sally Kent, Maller, Realtor, Ruhl & Ruhl, Mark Miller, Licensed Realtor in IA; Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Thome Homes, Licensed Realtors at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, Curtis Dosland, Adam Edstrom Ruhl & Ruhl, Michael Heesch Ruhl & Ruhl, Susan Swift, Realtor and Leslie Roland achieved Gold Club

Ashley Link - Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors achieved Bronze Club

10/24/2026

New Homes Cost Less in 1 in 3 Major Markets

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about 1 in 3 major markets. How much less, exactly? Nationally, a newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less. So, brand-new could be more budget-friendly than you think. Want to see how newly built and existing homes compare where you’re looking? Let’s tour one of each.



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10/23/2026

🎃👻 WE’RE AT SPOOKTAKULAR! 👻🎃

The Ruhl&ruhl Realtors Moline office is down at Green Valley Sports Complex for the 7th Annual Spooktakular Trunk or Treat! 🍬🍭

Get those costumes on and come join the fun! 🧛‍♀️🦸‍♂️ We’ll be here passing out treats, dancing to all your favorite songs, and celebrating Halloween with our amazing community until 7 PM! 🎶🕺💃

Bring the kiddos, bring your best Halloween moves, and stop by to say BOO! 👻🧡

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃