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Case studies, recent sales, and firsthand accounts from clients across Milwaukee's North Shore.

A Lifestyle Change

825 N Prospect Ave

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Milwaukee

$75,000

Differential

$390,000

Resale Profit

A couple suddenly found themselves empty nesters in their beautiful turn of the century Whitefish Bay home. With over 5,000/sf of space, the home felt empty. This is not unusual. Richard found them a University Club Tower condo with its sweeping lake views and unmatched service and amenities. There was only a $75,000 differential. Three years later Richard was able to resell the condo for them at a price $390,000 above their original purchase price.

Repositioning A Home

311 E Erie Street

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Milwaukee

$79,000

Value Add

$120,000

Realized Profit

A condo owner in the Third Ward had an offer in hand that she was about to accept. She came to Richard for advice. He offered to paint, stage and professionally market the unit. Three weeks later the home was listed for $79,000 more than the offer in hand. She ultimately accepted an offer of $120,000 more. Better yet, all of those dollars were tax free.

Investing With Your Children

9407 W North Ave

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Wauwatosa

$876,000

Purchase Price

5%

Seller Financing Rate

Richard helped his sons, Nate and Josh, make their first real estate investment. Making this investment has changed their lives. In return, Richard & Josh help other families do the same. Investment real estate remains one of the best options for positively changing the financial trajectory of your child’s life. This is one example of an investment property that was purchased by a family together. Richard & Josh were able to secure a 5% seller financed interest rate, which made this even more attractive.

Selling a Parent’s Home

4937 N Hollywood Ave

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Whitefish Bay

Zero

Stress

10%

Premium

Two busy professionals attended Richard & Josh’s seller seminar looking for guidance related to selling their departed parents’ home. The thought of dealing with all of the contents was understandably overwhelming. They were offered a simple solution too good to be true. Take what has sentimental value and leave everything else behind. Richard & Josh arranged movers, storage, donations, hauling and cleaning. The sellers had zero stress and the home sold quickly and for 10% more than its asking price.

A Lifestyle Change

825 N Prospect Ave

Milwaukee

A couple suddenly found themselves empty nesters in their beautiful turn of the century Whitefish Bay home. With over 5,000/sf of space, the home felt empty. This is not unusual. Richard found them a University Club Tower condo with its sweeping lake views and unmatched service and amenities. There was only a $75,000 differential. Three years later Richard was able to resell the condo for them at a price $390,000 above their original purchase price.

$75,000

Differential

$390,000

Resale Profit

Repositioning A Home

311 E Erie Street

Milwaukee

A condo owner in the Third Ward had an offer in hand that she was about to accept. She came to Richard for advice. He offered to paint, stage and professionally market the unit. Three weeks later the home was listed for $79,000 more than the offer in hand. She ultimately accepted an offer of $120,000 more. Better yet, all of those dollars were tax free.

$79,000

Value Add

$120,000

Realized Profit

Investing With Your Children

9407 W North Ave

Wauwatosa

Richard helped his sons, Nate and Josh, make their first real estate investment. Making this investment has changed their lives. In return, Richard & Josh help other families do the same. Investment real estate remains one of the best options for positively changing the financial trajectory of your child’s life. This is one example of an investment property that was purchased by a family together. Richard & Josh were able to secure a 5% seller financed interest rate, which made this even more attractive.

$876,000

Purchase Price

5%

Seller Financing Rate

Selling a Parent’s Home

4937 N Hollywood Ave

Whitefish Bay

Two busy professionals attended Richard & Josh’s seller seminar looking for guidance related to selling their departed parents’ home. The thought of dealing with all of the contents was understandably overwhelming. They were offered a simple solution too good to be true. Take what has sentimental value and leave everything else behind. Richard & Josh arranged movers, storage, donations, hauling and cleaning. The sellers had zero stress and the home sold quickly and for 10% more than its asking price.

Zero

Stress

10%

Premium

Notable Results

1080 E Thorne Ln

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Fox Point

4 beds | 2.5 baths | 4200 sq. ft. | $1,000,000.

This 1905 shingle-style residence required Richard's deep knowledge of construction to help bridge buyer & seller when structural issues arose after inspection. Both parties were pleased with the outcome.

1111 E Donges Ct

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Bayside

4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4305 sq. ft. | $1,160,000

This mid century modern home, set on a quiet cul-de-sac, had a certain quiet cool factor just waiting for a new owner to infuse new life into it. Richard knew just whom this would appeal to.

1080 E Thorne Ln

|

Fox Point

4 beds | 2.5 baths | 4200 sq. ft. | $1,000,000.

This 1905 shingle-style residence required Richard's deep knowledge of construction to help bridge buyer & seller when structural issues arose after inspection. Both parties were pleased with the outcome.

1111 E Donges Ct

|

Bayside

4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4305 sq. ft. | $1,160,000

This mid century modern home, set on a quiet cul-de-sac, had a certain quiet cool factor just waiting for a new owner to infuse new life into it. Richard knew just whom this would appeal to.

Fox Point

1080 E Thorne Ln

4 beds | 2.5 baths | 4200 sq. ft. | $1,000,000.

This 1905 shingle-style residence required Richard's deep knowledge of construction to help bridge buyer & seller when structural issues arose after inspection. Both parties were pleased with the outcome.

Bayside

1111 E Donges Ct

4 beds | 3.5 baths | 4305 sq. ft. | $1,160,000

This mid century modern home, set on a quiet cul-de-sac, had a certain quiet cool factor just waiting for a new owner to infuse new life into it. Richard knew just whom this would appeal to.

In Their Own Words

Rick and team were really great to work with while selling our home on the East Side of Milwaukee. They were extremely professional, took amazing photos, and made the process easy for us. Our house sold over asking in 1 day. Now obviously, I can't say they drove the market to do that, but pricing it right and marketing it well had to play a big part in getting more money than we expected from our sale. Highly recommend.
Rick and team were really great to work with while selling our home on the East Side of Milwaukee. They were extremely professional, took amazing photos, and made the process easy for us. Our house sold over asking in 1 day. Now obviously, I can't say they drove the market to do that, but pricing it right and marketing it well had to play a big part in getting more money than we expected from our sale. Highly recommend.

John M.

Milwaukee

Quite simply, your company has provided the most comprehensive service I have ever experienced with any previous real estate transaction. Here are the things that really set you apart: 1. Organization - You provide your clients with a detailed, chronological timeline of all the events which will occur, and you assign specialists who make sure that things move along smoothly per the schedule. You send out helpful reminders to keep things on track. 2. Communication - When questions arise your people are absolutely prompt in responding, day or night, week days or weekends. In our case, we are simultaneously involved in a purchase and a sale. We have sometimes routed our questions to the wrong person, but you've quickly forwarded our inquiries to the correct person. 3. Specialization - You are large enough to be able to assign people to discrete tasks in the process. This certainly instills confidence that you know what you're doing. 4. Knowledge about construction - This is an invaluable quality when it comes to residential real estate. 5. Network of resource people - from inspectors to painters to handymen -- and maybe most importantly, with other realtors -- you have worked with high quality people who, because of your long relationships, respond promptly when you call. This is hugely advantageous when time is so often of the essence.
Quite simply, your company has provided the most comprehensive service I have ever experienced with any previous real estate transaction. Here are the things that really set you apart: 1. Organization - You provide your clients with a detailed, chronological timeline of all the events which will occur, and you assign specialists who make sure that things move along smoothly per the schedule. You send out helpful reminders to keep things on track. 2. Communication - When questions arise your people are absolutely prompt in responding, day or night, week days or weekends. In our case, we are simultaneously involved in a purchase and a sale. We have sometimes routed our questions to the wrong person, but you've quickly forwarded our inquiries to the correct person. 3. Specialization - You are large enough to be able to assign people to discrete tasks in the process. This certainly instills confidence that you know what you're doing. 4. Knowledge about construction - This is an invaluable quality when it comes to residential real estate. 5. Network of resource people - from inspectors to painters to handymen -- and maybe most importantly, with other realtors -- you have worked with high quality people who, because of your long relationships, respond promptly when you call. This is hugely advantageous when time is so often of the essence.

Bob K.

Mequon

I have known Rick Ruvin for many years and I made the decision to reach out to him based on other’s experiences and his overall reputation. Incidentally I had worked with Rick at his previous company and I was confident he would be just as responsive and have the integrity we expected when handling these larger transactions. His entire team was incredible from beginning to end and we are so grateful.
I have known Rick Ruvin for many years and I made the decision to reach out to him based on other’s experiences and his overall reputation. Incidentally I had worked with Rick at his previous company and I was confident he would be just as responsive and have the integrity we expected when handling these larger transactions. His entire team was incredible from beginning to end and we are so grateful.

Todd & Suzan R.

Shorewood

Rick Ruvin has set and surpassed the golden standard in the real estate world. Without doubt, they put the clients before the sale. What has always impressed us most about Rick is that he treats you like family. He is not just out for a sale; he is out to build trust and lasting relationships. When the sale is over, they are still by your side. Over three years after our purchase, we needed assistance. Without hesitation, they jumped right in and helped up us. Their integrity sets them aside and makes their approach so unique. So much so that we have referred them to several family members, friends and neighbors.
Rick Ruvin has set and surpassed the golden standard in the real estate world. Without doubt, they put the clients before the sale. What has always impressed us most about Rick is that he treats you like family. He is not just out for a sale; he is out to build trust and lasting relationships. When the sale is over, they are still by your side. Over three years after our purchase, we needed assistance. Without hesitation, they jumped right in and helped up us. Their integrity sets them aside and makes their approach so unique. So much so that we have referred them to several family members, friends and neighbors.

John & Jill Z.

Bayside

Rick and his team were amazing at helping us get our home ready to be sold. They were sincere, offered great advice, and had the best contractors thus making our journey from deciding to sell to closing as smooth as possible.
Rick and his team were amazing at helping us get our home ready to be sold. They were sincere, offered great advice, and had the best contractors thus making our journey from deciding to sell to closing as smooth as possible.

Manal R.

Mequon

It was terrific to work with Rick, Stephanie and the entire team in the purchase of our new home. They were highly professional, knowledgeable, and organized. They are very good listeners, that provide great insights and information with a problem solvers mentality, but that also do not "tell you what you want to hear". An exceptional experience.
It was terrific to work with Rick, Stephanie and the entire team in the purchase of our new home. They were highly professional, knowledgeable, and organized. They are very good listeners, that provide great insights and information with a problem solvers mentality, but that also do not "tell you what you want to hear". An exceptional experience.

Peter W.

Whitefish Bay

We have had a great experience selling our home with the help of Rick Ruvin and the whole Falk Ruvin team! We are looking forward to the next phase with your team, finding a new home.
We have had a great experience selling our home with the help of Rick Ruvin and the whole Falk Ruvin team! We are looking forward to the next phase with your team, finding a new home.

Nikki E.

Mequon

Richard 'went the exact the extra mile' to get the transaction of the house sell done and garner us the best deal. Professional and competent! This was our second deal with them and the first was equally impressive. Highly recommend!
Richard 'went the exact the extra mile' to get the transaction of the house sell done and garner us the best deal. Professional and competent! This was our second deal with them and the first was equally impressive. Highly recommend!

Drew E.

Mequon

Having moved many times over the years, I have to say this was the best real estate transaction we have ever had. Rick and his team of associates were all very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. We were kept informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Having moved many times over the years, I have to say this was the best real estate transaction we have ever had. Rick and his team of associates were all very responsive, knowledgeable and friendly. We were kept informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!

Suzan R.

Milwaukee

We are 'frequent fliers' with Rick and his group, have worked them for four different real estate transactions over the last 6 years. Rick and his team are consummate professionals with unmatched experience and collective wisdom that they bring to the table for the benefit of their clients. Rick's experience as a contractor has helped us on many occasions as well. Highly recommend, there is a reason we keep on coming back.
We are 'frequent fliers' with Rick and his group, have worked them for four different real estate transactions over the last 6 years. Rick and his team are consummate professionals with unmatched experience and collective wisdom that they bring to the table for the benefit of their clients. Rick's experience as a contractor has helped us on many occasions as well. Highly recommend, there is a reason we keep on coming back.

Sharath R.

Fox Point

Rick Ruvin and Katie Falk and their teams are first in class. They have helped us with the sale of 3 properties in the last several years and the attention to detail, genuine concern for our needs and desires and communication was stellar. I highly recommend this team to my friends and family.
Rick Ruvin and Katie Falk and their teams are first in class. They have helped us with the sale of 3 properties in the last several years and the attention to detail, genuine concern for our needs and desires and communication was stellar. I highly recommend this team to my friends and family.

Leslie T.

River Hills

Amazing Real Estate team. They are the best from A-Z. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, very dedicated and very efficient. We are glad to work with Rick and his awesome team.
Amazing Real Estate team. They are the best from A-Z. Very knowledgeable, very friendly, very dedicated and very efficient. We are glad to work with Rick and his awesome team.

Eyman M.

River Hills

We recently purchased a property in Mequon with Rick Ruvin. We cannot recommend him and his team enough! They made the process seamless, despite some bumps in the road. Rick also added tremendous value with excellent insight into future plans and perspectives we would not have thought about without his guidance. We look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks Rick, Peggy and everyone else!
We recently purchased a property in Mequon with Rick Ruvin. We cannot recommend him and his team enough! They made the process seamless, despite some bumps in the road. Rick also added tremendous value with excellent insight into future plans and perspectives we would not have thought about without his guidance. We look forward to working with him again in the future. Thanks Rick, Peggy and everyone else!

Lindy L.

Mequon