Archive for November 2021
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the added expenses might not be worth it.…
Read MoreVA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help eligible Veterans, active-duty personnel, surviving spouses, and members of…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening with Home Prices?
Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have home values appreciated over the last 12 months? According…
Read More[SOLD] FEATURED LISTING: 28137 Overland Trailway – Webster, WI
28137 Overland Trailway Trendy Heritage 2008 Park Model living: features open furnished, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, built-in storageareas, main floor private bedroom with spacious double sleeping loft. The room addition boasts vented forced airheat & cool with amazing EZ-porch windows that have a vertical 4-track system to open, close and move thepanels to your delight.…
Read More[SOLD] FEATURED LISTING: 5103 Greeder Road Webster, WI
5103 Greeder Road Country-style, private setting with pines peppered around your next home or cabin that is nestled in the land; located near the end of a cul-de-sac and close to Point Lake. Newly remodeled features the Northwoods Appeal with new exterior decks, interior knotty pine walls, trimmings & accents, maple kitchen cabinets and island,…
Read MoreHow Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low
In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season. 1. Higher Prices With so many more…
Read MoreTwo Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates…
Read MoreNumbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says. Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast…
Read MoreWhy a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way
With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million…
Read MoreExperts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over…
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