The Eckhardt Team - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors - Licensed in IA and IL

10/04/2026

Prepping your house to sell this fall and not sure where to focus?

Start where buyers do, at the curb. Their first few seconds out front shape how buyers feel about the rest of the house.

A few simple touches make a big difference. Freshen up the front door with a new coat of paint, touch up your landscaping or bring in seasonal flowers, sweep the walkways and clean the gutters, and make sure the path to the door is well lit.

A great agent knows what today's buyers will notice, and which touch-ups are worth your time. So, let’s connect and get your house ready to turn heads this fall.

10/03/2026

Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring?

Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast. About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year and that share has been growing every year since 2023.

Based on the forecasts, that means roughly 11,800 houses are expected to sell every single day between now and the end of December.

Buyers are still out there, ready to move before the new year. Let’s connect and get your house in front of them.

10/03/2026

Making Sense of Seasonal Changes in the Housing Market
Real estate activity tends to shift throughout the year, but that doesn't mean there's one season when everyone should buy. More homes may come on the market during certain months, while other times of year bring fewer listings and different levels of buyer competition.
Those changes are worth noticing....

Housing markets don't behave the same way all year. Learn what seasonal changes can mean for buyers without letting the calendar drive your decision.

09/30/2026

Stop by Sunday, October 4th from 12:30 to 2:00 PM to see 5410 Surrey Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 5410 Surrey Drive , Bettendorf, IA 52722, 1304 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $275,000, MLS ID 12771918

09/30/2026

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 1017 Mount Vernon Drive, Davenport.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 1017 Mount Vernon Drive, Davenport, IA 52806, 1344 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $235,000, MLS ID 12764749

09/30/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what we recently sold at 5406 Villa Court , Davenport.

How can we help you?

5406 Villa Court , Davenport, IA 52806 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 3; Square Feet: 1485; Price: $350,000; MLS ID: 12711629

09/30/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 5410 Surrey Drive , Bettendorf.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 5410 Surrey Drive , Bettendorf, IA 52722, 1304 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $275,000, MLS ID 12771918

09/30/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what we recently sold at 425 N 6th Street , Eldridge.

How can we help you?

425 N 6th Street , Eldridge, IA 52748 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 1; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 1196; Price: $289,900; MLS ID: 12696709

09/26/2026

This fall, fall in love with a home that feels like it was made for you. Whether you’re buying your first home or searching for your next chapter, let’s find the perfect place to call home.

🍂🏡 Happy Fall!🍂🏡

09/25/2026

Be honest do you ever look up what homes in your neighborhood sell for?

Maybe just out of curiosity. Maybe because you saw the sign go up and wondered what it actually closed for. It is one of the most common things homeowners check once they realize how much the market around them can change.

So tell us the truth… do you check or do you try not to?