Spring Cleaning Checklist for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this spring, here are some things you’ll want to tackle before you list. Spend your time on tasks that make it feel inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. To determine the full list of things you’ll want to tackle for your home,…

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Did Your Dream Home Just Come on the Market?

For the first time in a long time, the number of newly listed homes is beginning to rise. In their latest monthly release, realtor.com reveals the number of existing homes entering the market has increased for two months in a row (this comes after six months of declines). Here’s a graph showing the monthly new…

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Are You Wondering if This Is the Year To Buy a Home?

Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, and it’s likely because you’ve faced an increase in your monthly housing costs over time. After all, according to Census…

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(SOLD) FEATURED LISTING: Xx State Road 35 – Webster, WI

Xx State Road 35 39.56 acres located just south of Webster with the west side meeting the Gandy Dancer Trail. Mature trees populate the land, open areas, USDA soil evaluation has been performed, DOT Driveway permit has been submitted, awaiting approval, lots of soft, meadow, lower areas great for hunting. FEATURING: Lot Size: 39.56 acres…

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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Closing Costs

As a homebuyer, it’s important to plan and budget for the expenses you’ll encounter when you purchase a home. While most people understand the need to save for a down payment, a recent survey found 41% of homebuyers were surprised by their closing costs. Here’s some information to help you get started so you’re not…

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Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can afford. Terms like appraisal (what lenders rely on to validate a home’s value) and the inspection contingency (which gives buyers essential information on a…

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(SOLD) FEATURED LISTING: 23823 Lara Road – Grantsburg, WI

23823 Lara Road Unique, one-of-a-kind sprawling 3 level home with white pines bordering your 10 acres, lots of open green space with a smaller pond that creates food and cover for wildlife! Location is 75 mins from Mpls & just outside of quaint Grantsburg, WI! A dream kitchen with a bakers’ section, soaring pine ceilings…

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Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices,…

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