Courtnee Tomlinson, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

06/01/2026

Here is the roadmap most buyers follow whether they realize it or not.

Clarity around numbers. Real preparation. Learning how to evaluate. Then acting without panic when the moment comes Miss a step and things get stressful fast.

Want help knowing where you are in the process? Tell me.

05/22/2026

I am not saying you have to love every finish… but you should make sure the bones make sense. Paint changes. Fixtures change. A layout that does not work usually stays that way. When you walk into a home, what do you notice first, the finishes or the layout?

05/21/2026

Join us for 2nd Saturdays in Downtown Rock Island, featuring live music, fitness, pop-up vendors, outdoor games and family-friendly activities every 2nd Saturday June through October.

05/21/2026

The biggest pricing mistakes sellers make happen before the listing ever goes live. It usually starts with the wrong question. How high can we go?

Instead of: How will buyers compare this to everything else they’re seeing right now? Because buyers do not evaluate a home in isolation. They are comparing it instantly to every other option in that price range. And the first impression that creates often decides whether the listing builds momentum or starts chasing the market.

Pricing is not just a number. It’s the strategy behind the entire sale.

05/20/2026

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 home purchases today involves co-buyers?

That's right, more and more first-time buyers are teaming up with friends, siblings, or unmarried partners to make homeownership happen.

And honestly? It makes a lot of sense given how tough affordability can still be for first-time buyers.

Combining incomes means a bigger down payment, better loan qualification, and lower monthly costs for everyone involved.

If you've been feeling priced out, co-buying might be the move you haven't considered yet. Drop your questions in the comments. I'd love to help you explore your options.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

“Should I just wait?” It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’re even asking yourself the same thing.

While the right time to make a move will ultimately depend on your situation, here’s what I can tell you.

People are still buying and selling, even with everything going on – that means you can too.

Pending sales are up from last month, and a lot more buyers are applying for mortgages than this time last year.

So, if moving still matters to you, you don’t have to wait.

You just need a plan that works for today. Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk.

05/08/2026

Bettendorf's 4th of July Celebration is less than 2 months away. The Parade is half full so sign up NOW if you plan to participate www.bettendorf.org/Parade

04/28/2026

Spring market has its own ins and outs. Some things instantly make buyers lean in. Other things quietly make them hesitate. And most of it comes down to what buyers notice in the first few minutes of a showing.

Spring tends to reward homes that feel clear, bright, and easy to understand, not necessarily the ones with the most updates. Which one surprises you the most?

04/17/2026

You get one upgrade before selling this spring. Not a full renovation. Just one thing that makes buyers stop and pay attention.

Do you update the kitchen, the space everyone walks straight to? Or the backyard, the place buyers start imagining summer in? Both can change how a home feels the minute someone walks through.

So I am curious: Kitchen or backyard?