Betsy Helmich - Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

08/18/2023

Great day for the QCARA golf outing!

03/10/2022

Very exciting day playing Realtor/Mom! Congratulations Mike Helmich on your new house!

10/15/2021

Generally speaking, a timely close of escrow is considered a successful one. A single mishap during escrow, however, can derail the schedule (and potentially cost you money). We’ll walk you through how to avoid some common pitfalls when closing escrow on a home.

Closing on a home can feel major win. Before taking a victory lap, buyers should consider a few key things to ensure their purchase crosses the finish line.

10/07/2021

When you’re house hunting, the pressure of competition can move you from “Hmm, I like that, but it’s too pricey,” to “I have to have that!” You think, so what if paying for this house will put me way over budget? I can cut back somewhere else, right? But that kind of thinking can get you into trouble. Trouble that’s totally avoidable.

Making an offer on a home is tougher in a competitive market, so find out how to avoid buyer's remorse when you're house hunting.

10/02/2021

Beyond its basic functions, a bathroom has a lot of potential uses: as a place to catch up on reading, to relax in the tub, to hide from your kids, or even all three. But for many of us, the bathroom rarely feels as luxurious as we’d like. So isn’t it time you pampered yourself?

This week's hottest bathroom looks on Instagram are so luxurious, they make us want to lock ourselves in the loo and never come out.

10/01/2021

Have you noticed if any of these things in your home are possibly triggering any anxiety, that you didn't have prior to the pandemic? Take a read thru this article and let me hear your thoughts!

Our homes should be a respite during these hard times—not somewhere the walls feel like they're closing in. But what if your home is giving you anxiety?

09/21/2021

Questions you should have, but aren't thinking of!

Buying a house? Make sure to ask your real estate agent these questions about the place to make sure it's right for you.

09/21/2021

How much are you willing to give, to get what you want?

It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries.

09/21/2021

Have you ever wondered how long most families live in a home? According to a study done by the NAR, the average is now 10 years!!! How long have you lived in your current home??

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of their data points, which has changed dramatically, is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving.

08/27/2021

Looking for a way to save a little money but also improve some things in your home? Read thru how these 7 energy efficient upgrades can help your home!

See how to make your home more energy-efficient with these 7 home upgrades that pay.

08/25/2021

Keeping up with the daily house keeping can be a drag, but it doesn’t have to take up all your time.

https://www.mydomaine.com/house-cleaning-schedule
https://www.cleanandscentsible.com/11-daily-habits-to-keep-a-house-clean-and-tidy/

Keep a house clean and tidy with these 11 daily habits. They are simple to follow and anyone can do them!

08/16/2021

During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse. It created a panic that drove some large companies out of business (ex. Lehman Brothers) and many more into bankruptcy.

The financial crisis that accompanied the current pandemic caused hardship to certain industries and hurt many small businesses. However, it hasn’t rattled the world economy. It seems that a year later, things are slowly getting back to normal for many companies.

During the Great Recession, just over a decade ago, the financial systems the world depended on started to collapse.