Archive for the ‘North East Wisconsin’ category

January 20, 2011

Search open houses all over Wisconsin at firstweber.com

Search open houses all over Wisconsin at firstweber.com

Interested in the Wisconsin real estate market and wondering what homes are going for these days? Statistics are good and we run those when they are published – but physically walking through some open houses really gives you a great feel for the local real estate market.  First Weber offers an Open House Search here.  […]

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January 19, 2011

Don’t hire a disappearing real estate agent to sell your Wisconsin property

Don’t hire a disappearing real estate agent to sell your Wisconsin property

I had a phone call today from a friend who signed up with what she thought was a reputable REALTOR- suggested by her niece’s third cousin twice removed. She got all the *bells and whistles* and was paying full commission. This was not a limited service broker.  She signed a 4 month contract…and never saw […]

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January 13, 2011

6 safety tips for driving on snow

6 safety tips for driving on snow

   1. Get A Grip To have adequate snow traction a tire requires at least 6/32-inch deep tread.  High performance “summer” tires have little or no grip in snow.  If you live where the roads are regularly covered with snow, use snow tires (sometimes called winter tires).  They have a “snowflake on the mountain” symbol […]

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January 12, 2011

New Carbon Monoxide detector law in Wisconsin effective February 2011

New Carbon Monoxide detector law in Wisconsin effective February 2011

There’s a new law going into effect February 1, 2011 that all Wisconsin property owners should be aware of: Carbon monoxide detectors will be required on all levels (including basement, excluding attics) of one and two family homes in Wisconsin.  There’s no fine for not complying, just like with smoke detectors, but we hope you’ll […]

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January 10, 2011

7 MORE Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast (And For Top Dollar)

7 MORE Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast (And For Top Dollar)

Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. Here are 7 more essential tips you must know…..This guide is written with one goal in mind: to give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home selling process.  This is part […]

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