Archive for the ‘Northwoods Wisconsin’ category

June 27, 2011

Missed a mortgage payment? What to do now.

Missed a mortgage payment? What to do now.

Here are five points about what to do if you have missed a mortgage payment and are having trouble affording your home: 1.      Call your lender to try and work out a loan modification 2.      Do not ignore communications from your bank. They may contain important notices and possibly offers of assistance 3.      Find your […]

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June 21, 2011

Wisconsin real estate market update from First Weber Group, May 2011

Wisconsin real estate market update from First Weber Group, May 2011

Not surprisingly, May 2011 Wisconsin real estate sales did not compare to May 2010 sales. It will be several months before this normally useful measure of the health of the Wisconsin real estate market will apply again due to inflated and front-loaded sales because of last year’s home buyer tax credits. Homes that are priced right […]

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June 14, 2011

Where are mortgage rates headed and how does that affect the cost of homeowning in Wisconsin

Where are mortgage rates headed and how does that affect the cost of homeowning in Wisconsin

The price of the home you buy is one thing. The cost of your mortgage is another.  It is important that Wisconsin homebuyers realize that they have access to two really good things right now: lower prices and lower interest rates.  Combined, this makes for an opportune time to buy.  Buying while home prices are […]

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June 9, 2011

Case-Shiller real estate report tracks 20 cities – NONE of which are in Wisconsin

Case-Shiller real estate report tracks 20 cities – NONE of which are in Wisconsin

What does this picture have to do with this post? Nothing.  What does the Case-Shiller real estate report have to do with Wisconsin real estate?  Nothing. When reading news about the performance of the real estate market, it is important to remember that Wisconsin was not affected nearly as hard as other states such as Florida and Nevada.  So […]

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June 2, 2011

What to look for when purchasing a waterfront home in Wisconsin

What to look for when purchasing a waterfront home in Wisconsin

Most buyers, when looking for a waterfront home, have already talked with their financial advisor or lender to determine what price range they can afford.  Regardless of if this purchase is for your primary home, secondary home or vacant lot, there are some key issues beyond price that you should think about prior to purchase. […]

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