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Weekend Projects That Improve Your Home's Function & Appeal
You don't need to wait for the perfect time or hire a professional to make worthwhile improvements around your home. A few hours of work over the weekend can help surfaces, fixtures, and other features last longer while also improving how the property looks. Many projects require only basic tools and...

Weekend Projects That Improve Your Home's Function & Appeal Small weekend projects can improve both the function and appeal of your home with minimal time and expense. Here are the areas to focus on first.

Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes
Storage is rarely the first priority for buyers touring a home, and it shouldn't be the first thing they consider. Kitchens and floor plans usually command the most attention, while storage receives far less notice. But a home that looks spacious during a showing can feel cramped once the boxes are unpacked.
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Evaluating Storage Space When Touring Homes Storage often gets overlooked during a home tour. Here's what to check in closets, the kitchen, the garage, and other hidden corners before you make an offer.

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open House
A summer open house asks more of a home than people realize.
Buyers may arrive warm from the car, distracted by weekend plans, or already tired from seeing other houses. They arn't always walking in with a blank slate. The house has to win a little patience from them.
That doesn't mean every room needs...

How to Prepare Your Home for a Summer Open House Summer open houses bring heat, glare, and quick first impressions. Here's how to help your home feel comfortable before buyers start looking closely.

Stop by Saturday, August 8th from 12:00 to 1:30 PM to see 2720 Tremont Avenue Davenport, IA 52803 for an open house!

2720 Tremont Avenue , Davenport, IA 52803 | MLS ID 12720708 - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2720 Tremont Avenue , Davenport, IA 52803, 936 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $154,900, MLS ID 12720708

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 2720 Tremont Avenue , Davenport.

2720 Tremont Avenue , Davenport, IA 52803 | MLS ID 12720708 - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors OFFICIAL LISTING website. 2720 Tremont Avenue , Davenport, IA 52803, 936 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $154,900, MLS ID 12720708

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 7202 Kelling Street, Davenport.

7202 Kelling Street, Davenport, IA 52806 | MLS ID 12719684 - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors OFFICIAL LISTING website. 7202 Kelling Street, Davenport, IA 52806, 1128 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $177,500, MLS ID 12719684

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 7202 Kelling Street , Davenport.

7202 Kelling Street , Davenport, IA 52806 | MLS ID 12719684 - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors OFFICIAL LISTING website. 7202 Kelling Street , Davenport, IA 52806, 1128 square foot, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $177,500, MLS ID 12719684

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting
Most people don't think much about outdoor lighting until something feels off. The front walk is hard to see, or the porch feels dim. The backyard is pleasant during the day, then disappears once the sun goes down.
Small changes can help more than a full redesign. The point is not to make everything...

How to Improve Your Home's Outdoor Lighting Better outdoor lighting can make your home feel safer, warmer, and easier to enjoy. Start with the areas people actually use after dark.

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think
Commute time is one of those things buyers tend to round down in their heads.
Forty minutes becomes "about half an hour." A route with three bad intersections becomes "not too bad." A home that's farther out starts to feel reasonable after you've seen the kitchen, the yard, or the extra bedroom you...

Why Commute Times Matter More Than You Think A commute can seem simple during a home search, but daily routines tell a different story. Here's what buyers may want to test first.

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an Inspection
A clean inspection report is rare. Even homes in excellent condition tend to generate a list, sometimes a short one, sometimes several pages long, and how you handle what comes back can shape the rest of the transaction. Buyers aren't trying to nickel-and-dime you when they ask for repairs or credits....

What Sellers Should Know About Buyer Requests After an Inspection After a home inspection, buyers often come back with requests for repairs or credits. Here's what sellers should expect and how to respond without losing the deal.