Alicia Bortner Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Licensed in IA & IL

06/11/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...

06/11/2026

I've seen the market shift and change in so many ways, but one thing remains constant - my commitment to putting my clients first. I believe in honesty over pressure, clear communication over confusion, and strategy over guesswork. What matters most to you when working with a real estate agent?

Let's chat about your priorities and how I can help you achieve your goals

06/10/2026

Hot take: Good design reduces hesitation. When a home feels cohesive, maintained, and intentional, buyers relax. They stop calculating projects and start imagining living there. That emotional shift is powerful and it shows up in both speed and strength of offers

Wondering how your place might read? Tell me about it.

06/09/2026

Stuck deciding whether to buy now or wait? Waiting too long could cost you a sizeable nest egg. Buying your first home at 30 (instead of 40) could give you $119,000 more in net worth by age 50. Wondering if now’s your moment? Let’s chat.

06/08/2026

If a home checked every box… except the location would you still consider it? The layout is perfect. The kitchen is exactly what you wanted. The price works. But the neighborhood is not quite where you pictured yourself. It is one of the trade-offs that shows up a lot once buyers start touring homes.

So I am curious would you compromise on location if everything else felt right?

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Today's the day, take an hour out of your day to come see this beauty!

06/07/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/06/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 1442 W High Street , Davenport.

1442 W High Street , Davenport, IA 52804 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 1263; Price: $130,000; MLS ID: 12615110

06/06/2026

Don't forget to come check out this home on Sunday!