Jean Mueller-Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

10/25/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 3312 90th Ave Court W, Rock Island.

3312 90th Ave Court W, Rock Island, IL 61201 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 2; Square Feet: 1292; Price: $190,000; MLS ID: 12757752

10/24/2026

How Timing Can Affect a Seller's Negotiation Strategy
Negotiation isn't only about the number written on an offer. Timing can matter just as much.
An offer that arrives the first day on the market creates a different situation from one that arrives after several weeks. A buyer who can match a seller's preferred closing date may have an advantage that isn't...

Timing can shape more than a home's asking price. Learn how offers, market activity, deadlines, and seller priorities can affect negotiations.

10/23/2026

Home Projects That Can Improve Everyday Function
Not every home project needs to be about resale value or making a room look newer. Some of the most useful improvements are the ones that make everyday tasks a little easier.
If you're deciding where to spend time or money, look for the places where your home regularly slows you down.
Fix the Entryway...

A few targeted home projects can make daily routines easier. Focus on changes that improve storage, movement, lighting, and how your space works.

10/22/2026

Looking Beyond the Mortgage: Long-Term Costs of Owning a Home
A monthly mortgage payment is one of the first numbers buyers look at, but it isn't the only one that matters. Two homes with similar purchase prices can have very different ongoing costs once taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other expenses are added in.
Looking beyond the loan payment...

A mortgage payment is only part of the cost of homeownership. Look at taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and other expenses before you buy.

10/20/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 955 300th Street, New Windsor.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 955 300th Street, New Windsor, IL 61465, 4372 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $449,000, MLS ID 12777045

10/15/2026

Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Comfortable Year-Round
Home comfort usually isn't one big thing. It's the bedroom that always feels warmer than the rest of the house, the glare on the television every afternoon, or the room where everyone seems to reach for a blanket.
Before assuming you need a major upgrade, look at the smaller problems that come up repeatedly....

Everyday comfort often comes down to small details. Find practical ways to make your home feel better throughout the year without a major remodel.

10/14/2026

Searching for a SHOUSE? Well this one is now an even BETTER BUY AT $449,000

This 2021 build on 5 ACRES on paved road may be just what you are looking for. 3 large bays, one is 54 feet deep, perfect for your Motorhome or RV. The 2nd is a 2 car garage for your vehicles. And the 3rd bay is that workshop you've dreamed about. The living quarters are beautiful and offer 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one on each level), 2 laundry rooms (one on each level), open floor plan with kitchen open to living room. And if that not enough, there 2 pads with full RV hook-ups (water, electricity and sewer) for your family or friends. Located between Viola and New Windsor in the Sherrard school district. Offered at $449,000 / 955 300th Street, New Windsor

10/10/2026

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs
Sometimes the hardest choice isn't between a home you love and one you don't. It's between two homes that both work, just in completely different ways.
One may have the location you wanted but less storage. Another might have an extra bedroom but need more updating. You may prefer the yard at one property...

Two homes can be appealing for very different reasons. Compare their strengths, compromises, and long-term fit before deciding which works better.

10/09/2026

Getting Your Home Ready for an Autumn Listing
Getting a home ready to sell in autumn isn't about filling the porch with pumpkins or making every room look seasonal. The more useful preparation happens in the background.
Days may be getting shorter. Leaves and debris show up faster outside. Heating and cooling needs can change from one week to the...

An autumn listing comes with its own practical details. Prepare your home for changing light, cooler weather, and the way buyers experience it.