Archive for July 2023
Deb is a fantastic realtor with keen local Burnett County insights…she knows lakes, service providers and property ownership requirements.~ Mark Selby
We owned our cabin for 32 years. It is on a prime Burnett County Lake, and as word passed around of our intent to sell, we were contacted by two different parties who ultimately presented offers directly to us. After we considered their offers to be inadequate or potentially complicated, we spoke with Lakeside and one other realtor. Clearly Deb Hitchcock Gale understood the inherent value of our property to the right buyer under the right circumstances. After serious consideration and discussion with Deb, we settled on a price about 150% of the two earlier offers, and our cabin property was promptly sold following listing. We take satisfaction in knowing it sold for our asking price but also to a family who clearly understands its inherent value and whose plans coincide with the opportunities of its unique location and design. In my opinion, Deb’s staff and her professional skill saved both buyer and seller time and money in a well executed transaction. I think Lakeside gave us “six star” service!~ Bob Eidsvold
Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time. Homeownership…
Read MoreExplaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen with rates, and…
Read MoreHomebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal
Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal. To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below…
Read MoreHome Prices Are Rebounding
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but that’s because we’re comparing to a ‘unicorn’ year…
Read MoreLow Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers. If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because inventory is still low. Contact a trusted real estate agent to start…
Read MoreHow Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons
Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This…
Read MoreRenting or Selling Your House: What’s the Best Move?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental (STR) is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they’re an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. While a short-term rental can…
Read MoreMomentum Is Building for New Home Construction
If you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that a newly built…
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