Posts Tagged Ruhl
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In The Name of Love
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate When I was held hostage by a December snow storm, I decided to snuggle under a blanket in my favorite chair by the fire and watch one of those sappy Christmas love stories. During the commercial break I looked up at the sign hang...
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Making Holiday Memories
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate The holidays can conjure up Norman Rockwell visions of chestnuts roasting on the open fire, and family members surrounding the freshly cut tree, adorned with homemade ornaments and carefully selected, perfectly wrapped presents. ...
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A Labor of Love
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate “During the past few years as a Seniors Specialist I have had the opportunity to act as a sounding board for clients who have been thrust into the role of caregiving for a family member or friend. I have listened, mediated and ca...
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What’s QC Housing Market Really Like?
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate It’s difficult to go anywhere these days without someone asking me about the housing market. The news media reports often on the declining market. Because we have become such a global economy the housing reports we hear are often ...
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Being Prepared
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate It seems that the division of household duties among many young couples today is much more equitable than it was in the days of Ozzie and Harriet. Cooking, cleaning, shopping, bill paying and parenting are often shared equally by both...
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Center For Active Seniors – CASI
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate “Age is opportunity no less than youth itself except in another dress.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Shortly after I began my real estate career I ventured out to Baltimore, Maryland to obtain a special des...
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The Ashes of our Heritage
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate They have stories to tell, and we need to learn to listen. My challenge to you as readers is to take the time to listen and record the stories of your fathers and grandfathers before they are lost. ...
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Quad Cities – What a Wonderful Place to Live!!
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate Friendliness, quality of living, as well as housing opportunities are all reasons to call the Quad Cities your home. On one recent spring day I was riding my bike on the Duck Creek Pathway and was once again reminded how lucky I was...