Posts made by author 'Alaina Benoit'
Subscribe and receive email notifications of new blog posts.
RSS Feed
- 2026 | 11 Posts
- 2025 | 47 Posts
- 2024 | 39 Posts
- 2023 | 35 Posts
- 2022 | 58 Posts
- 2021 | 13 Posts
- 2020 | 25 Posts
- 2019 | 11 Posts
- 2018 | 1 Posts
- 2017 | 42 Posts
- 2016 | 66 Posts
- 2015 | 24 Posts
- 2014 | 64 Posts
- 2013 | 44 Posts
- 2012 | 38 Posts
- 2011 | 79 Posts
- 2010 | 38 Posts
- 2009 | 35 Posts
- 2008 | 1 Posts
5
It's Time to Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
If you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition.
Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready.
Declutter and Organize
First impressions matter, and if your house is a mess, that can easily turn off potential buyers. Before listing, take the time to declutter and organize each room. Decluttering is about more than just tidying up – it's about creating a sense of space and openness that allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in your home. According to Moving.com:
"Decluttering and organizing your space will go a long way in appealing to pot...
20
February Small Businesses of the Month
Small businesses are the heart of our communities! Here at Ruhl&Ruhl, we love to support locals and engage with the areas we serve in any way we can. So, let's help them out and spread the word about their great services!
Below are this month's featured businesses in all of our areas:
Bettendorf/Davenport/Moline: Milltown Coffee Co. is the perfect place to relax with a delicious cup of coffee or meal. They have an extensive food and drink menu that features a hashbrown wrap and adagio hot tea; their friendly staff is always on hand to help you get the right order. You can join their loyalty program to skip the line and earn points towards free drinks and other rewards - how could you pass that up? Gear up for the warm days ahead with th...
16
January Small Businesses of the Month
Small businesses are the heart of our communities! Here at Ruhl&Ruhl, we love to support locals and engage with the areas we serve in any way we can. So, let's help them out and spread the word about their great services!
Below are this month's featured businesses in all of our areas:
Bettendorf/Davenport/Moline: Vibrant Coffee House + Kitchen in Bettendorf provides a place where people can go and enjoy freshly brewed coffee and delicious food, and feel right at home! Other items on their menu include lotus energy drinks, ice cream, specialty lattes, soups, and much more, but it doesn't stop there; you'll have to stop by and see for yourself! Be sure to check out their Facebook page to see their flavors of the day, discounts, a...
22
The Latest 2024 Housing Market Forecast
The new year has arrived, and you may be thinking if 2024 is the best time to purchase or sell a property. If you want to make the best selection possible, you should know what the experts think about the property market's outlook. Note that the projections may be more accurate than you expect. Here's why.
Experts Forecast Ongoing Home Price Appreciation
Take a look at the latest home price forecasts from Fannie Mae, the
22
Reasons to Stay in Touch With Your Real Estate Agent
It's no secret that by the time a transaction with your real estate agent is complete, they may know more about you than your closest friends and family. Your relationship with your agent requires serious financial transparency whether you are buying or selling real estate, as they need to know things like what you're pre-approved for and budget. Your agent understands the emotions you are going through, because they are there to be your support and get you through it. They will even be able to spot a house from miles away and think of you! Perhaps you are wanting to expand your family, but no one close to you knows that yet, but your agent does. In the long run, they can become a friend and someone you can always lean on in various circumstances. Besides, they want you to find that dream home or sell your first successful investment property as much as you do.
