Wendy Corzatt at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

09/12/2026

What to Do When Your Home Has Been on the Market Longer Than Expected
Most sellers have a rough idea of how long they expect their home to take to sell. When that timeline stretches, it's easy to focus on the number of days the listing has been active.
The more useful question is why buyers haven't moved forward.
Sometimes the answer is price. Other times, the home is...

A slower-than-expected home sale may call for more than patience. Take a fresh look at price, presentation, feedback, and how the listing is reaching buyers.

09/11/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/11/2026

Photos, maps, description of Land For Sale at 15766 Patty Acres Drive, Danville, IA 52623, asking price of $85,000

09/11/2026

Photos, maps, description of Multi-Family Property For Sale at 209 S Mary Street, Stronghurst, IL 61480, asking price of $205,000

09/11/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 916 Grand Avenue, Keokuk.

916 Grand Avenue, Keokuk, IA 52632 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 4; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 2422; Price: $154,900; MLS ID: 6336590

09/11/2026

What Buyers Should Know About Property Disclosure Forms
When you're buying a house, the disclosure form can be easy to skim past. It often arrives alongside other paperwork, but it can provide useful background on the property before you move further into the transaction.
What sellers must disclose varies by state, so the form isn't the same everywhere....

A property disclosure form can offer useful clues about a home's history and known issues. Buyers should know what the form can tell them, what it may leave out, and where an inspection still matters.

09/11/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 1017 Park Ave, Burlington.

1017 Park Ave, Burlington, IA 52601 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 1; Square Feet: 864; Price: $125,000; MLS ID: 6340880

09/05/2026

What Fall Buyers Notice During a Home Tour
A home tour in the fall looks nothing like a home tour in June, and that's not just because of the weather. When the leaves begin to change and the light grows dim earlier in the day, a house has a way of showing the wear and tear that summer landscaping and long evenings tend to hide. When you're viewing...

Fall home tours reveal details that summer showings tend to hide, from curb appeal to how well the heating holds up. Here's what buyers should watch for this season.

09/04/2026

Small Home Problems to Address Before the Season Changes
A loose gutter or a drafty window rarely feels urgent, not until the temperature drops and small issues turn into a real repair bill. Walking through your property with a critical eye before the season turns can save you time, money, and a fair amount of frustration later on.
Check What's Happening...

A few small maintenance tasks now can prevent costly repairs down the road. Here's what to check around your home, inside and out, before the season changes.

09/04/2026

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 400 W Orange St, Mount Pleasant.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 400 W Orange St, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641, 1536 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $169,000, MLS ID 6336473