Dan Kelly Ruhl&Ruhl Realtor

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price
The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call.
Here's the thing: A high offer...

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call. Here's the thing: A...

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.
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Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

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...

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,...

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...

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1124 WALNUT STREET , BUFFALO, IA 52728 | ruhlhomes.com | MLS ID 12624133 1124 Walnut Street , Buffalo, IA 52728 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 2; Full Baths: 1; Square Feet: 714; Price: $140,000; MLS ID: 12624133

What Sellers Should Know About Pre-Listing Inspections
Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move.
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What Sellers Should Know About Pre-Listing Inspections Most sellers spend weeks preparing their home for the market: decluttering, touching up paint, maybe tackling a few overdue repairs. What some sellers overlook is hiring a home inspector before the listing goes live. It's not a requirement, but for many sellers, it's a smart move. How It...

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger
The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help you transform...

How to Choose Lighting That Makes Rooms Feel Larger The right lighting can do more for a room than almost any other design decision. Paint colors, furniture arrangement, and clever storage all play a role in how spacious a space feels — but lighting is often the element that ties everything together. Understanding a few key principles can help...

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes
Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how light moves...

How to Assess Natural Light When Touring Homes Natural light is one of those qualities that listing photos don't always capture accurately. A room that looks bright and airy in listing photos might tell a different story in person — and the reverse is just as true. When you're touring homes, taking a few extra minutes to evaluate how...

How to Make Your Entryway More Functional
The entryway sets the tone for your entire home. It's the first space you see when you walk in and the last one you pass through on your way out. That means it needs to work hard. A few thoughtful changes can transform even a small entry from a cluttered drop zone into a space that actually supports...

How to Make Your Entryway More Functional The entryway sets the tone for your entire home. It's the first space you see when you walk in and the last one you pass through on your way out. That means it needs to work hard. A few thoughtful changes can transform even a small entry from a cluttered drop zone into a space that actually...

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When Buying New Construction Makes More Sense Than Resale
The debate between new construction and resale homes is one that comes up often in today's market — and there is no single right answer. What matters is understanding what each option actually offers and whether it lines up with your priorities. For many buyers, new construction deserves a closer look...

When Buying New Construction Makes More Sense Than Resale The debate between new construction and resale homes is one that comes up often in today's market — and there is no single right answer. What matters is understanding what each option actually offers and whether it lines up with your priorities. For many buyers, new construction deserves a...