Jean Mueller-Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 3312 90th Ave Court W, Rock Island.

3312 90th Ave Court W, Rock Island, IL 61201 | MLS ID 12757752 - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors OFFICIAL LISTING website. 3312 90th Ave Court W, Rock Island, IL 61201, 1292 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $190,000, MLS ID 12757752

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour
A home tour in the fall looks nothing like a home tour in June, and that's not just because of the weather. When the leaves begin to change and the light grows dim earlier in the day, a house has a way of showing the wear and tear that summer landscaping and long evenings tend to hide. When you're viewing...

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour Fall home tours reveal details that summer showings tend to hide, from curb appeal to how well the heating holds up. Here's what buyers should watch for this season.

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro
Shopping for a mortgage can be difficult, since lenders present the numbers in so many different ways, and it's easy to focus on whichever number stands out first. Knowing what to actually compare is what helps you save money.
Know That the Interest Rate Isn't the Whole Story
The interest rate quoted...

How to Compare Mortgage Options Like a Pro Shopping for a mortgage means comparing more than the interest rate. Here's what buyers should check before picking the right lender and loan for their needs.

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 8504 Ridgewood Road , Rock Island.

8504 RIDGEWOOD ROAD , UNIT 501, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 | ruhlhomes.com | MLS ID 12650787 8504 Ridgewood Road , Unit 501, Rock Island, IL 61201 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 1920; Price: $149,900; MLS ID: 12650787

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 8513 17th Street W, Rock Island.

8513 17TH STREET W, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201 | ruhlhomes.com | MLS ID 12677269 8513 17th Street W, Rock Island, IL 61201 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 4; Full Baths: 2; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 3568; Price: $339,900; MLS ID: 12677269