Create a story worth telling.
Our goal for over 160 years is to help guide you through your home buying and selling journey, but it’s not just about a house for us. We found when you care about others, behave with integrity and offer outstanding service, then you leave the people and communities you touch with a little more than they had before. To us, this is the definition of a true midwestern family legacy – leaving the world a bit better because you helped others.
1846
Iowa becomes the 29th state.
Entrepreneur established sole proprietorship
What started as a small midwest firm of four men has grown into a company with over 300 agents and 55 employees dedicated to helping you move from the life you have to the life you dream about.
1862
1899
John H. Ruhl acquires insurance agency
John Ruhl’s son Edward joins company with focus on real estate
1919
1920
John Ruhl’s son C. Arthur joins company with focus on insurance
During the 1941, State of the Union address US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his Four Freedoms speech; proposing four fundamental freedoms that people "everywhere in the world" ought to enjoy.
1941
1949
C. Arthur’s son joins, John G. Ruhl
Charles A. Ruhl Sr. joins
1950
1982
Insurance and real estate entities split
Ruhl & Ruhl Insurance and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors decide to split and become individual companies.
Caroline Ruhl acquires residential side
During a reorganization in January 1998, Caroline Ruhl acquired the residential side while the commercial side became a separately owned and operated company.
1998
2010
Ranked Iowa’s largest privately-owned real estate company
From 2010 to today, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has been ranked as the largest privately-owned real estate company in Iowa by RISMedia’s Power Broker Report. We are proud to receive this award for last 9 straight years.
Dubuque office relocates to Port of Dubuque
The Dubuque Office moved into the third floor of the Star Brewery building on the Port of Dubuque.
2011
2013
Commercial and residential join together
In December 2013, residential and commercial operations joined forces again. Caroline Ruhl and John G. Ruhl launched a new company - NAI Ruhl Commercial Company
John G. Ruhl acquires commercial section
2014
2018
Chris Beason, Caroline’s son, becomes president
Nearly a century later, this legacy continues with fourth and fifth generation of Ruhls managing the company, Caroline Ruhl and her son Chris Beason.
Chris Beason becomes president of NAI Ruhl Commercial
