Emily Hoover Watts Group Real Estate

04/27/2022

If you’re a first-time home buyer shopping for a home, odds are you should be shopping for mortgage loans as well—and these days, it’s by no means a one-mortgage-fits-all model. You’ll want to get and understanding of all the basics, with mortgage 101.

There are several different types of home loans. Here's everything you need to know to find the one that's just right for you.

04/17/2022

04/14/2022

Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.
Work with an agent so you have expert advice and a trusted professional who will keep your interests top of mind!

https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2022/01/28/why-your-home-inspection-matters-infographic/

04/14/2022

If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving duties, an increasing number of households are discovering the value of a multigenerational home.

With such high demand for houses today, now is a great time to sell so you can upgrade to a multigenerational home that may better suit your evolving needs.

Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying budget and shared caregiving du...

04/07/2022

Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has been ranked once again as the largest independent real estate company in Iowa. REAL Trends ‘The 500’ report ranks the Top 500

04/07/2022

Johnson County construction companies are struggling to keep up with supply chain and staffing shortages, as the demand for housing in Iowa City is at an all-time high. “It’s happening all over the country, but it’s been happening here for about three years and it doesn’t appear to have an e...

04/05/2022

Buying a flipped house? You might be in for a wild surprise. A move-in ready property can look shiny and new, but there’s always a chance it started out as a dilapidated fixer-upper in distress. And if it was gutted and renovated quickly and cheaply, it could be a headache for a homeowner later on.

The sooner you can find out if your seemingly perfect home is a catastrophe in camouflage, the quicker you can back out.

03/31/2022

Ruhl&Ruhl Iowa City Ribbon Cutting!!!

03/31/2022

ICAAR Lunch Project for March. Serving Lasagna and Garlic Bread at 1105 Free Lunch Program. . Iowa City Area Association Realtor. Serving our community.

03/17/2022

Even on vacation a Realtor work is never done when she has clients!!!

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03/12/2022

Daylight savings reminder! Turn those clocks ahead before you go to bed tonight!