Archive for the ‘Northwoods Wisconsin’ category

April 30, 2010

Comparing Wisconsin regional real estate statistics

Comparing Wisconsin regional real estate statistics

Wisconsin home sale activity by region shows prices mostly down, but not by much. Central Wisconsin’s median price was the only one that rose, 6.4%  All regions of Wisconsin showed a double-digit increase in the number of homes sold.   

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April 29, 2010

Northwoods Wisconsin Market Showing Signs of Recovery

Northwoods Wisconsin Market Showing Signs of Recovery

Northwoods Wisconsin real estate insight from Sandy Ebben, First Weber Group, Rhinelander: We will most likely look back at 2009 as the ‘bottom’ of the real estate market for Northwoods Wisconsin real estate. Sales volume was up 30% the first quarter of 2010 .  Many buyers have finally gotten off the fence.  Lower prices, low […]

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February 27, 2010

Is it better to buy new construction or an existing home? What do you think?

Is it better to buy new construction or an existing home? What do you think?

It depends on the buyer, really.  There are certainly many existing Wisconsin homes for sale at great prices now.  There are also good deals on new construction.  Typically, it will cost more to purchase and customize a new home, says this Wisconsin State Journal article in which First Weber agent Charlie Wills is quoted. If you […]

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January 3, 2010

Five Realities of Purchasing A Foreclosure Property

Five Realities of Purchasing A Foreclosure Property

There are opportunities to buy foreclosed properties in most markets right now.  But the question is, should you?   Let’s define a foreclosure.  When a property owner defaults on their mortgage, the property is headed for foreclosure.  The process varies by State but in most cases, a period of time is allowed for the owner […]

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December 29, 2009

Wisconsinites take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit in the third quarter of 2009

Wisconsinites take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit in the third quarter of 2009

The Wisconsin Realtors Association released third quarter 2009 data showing a statewide gain in home sales of 5.8% over last year. If the pace holds, the WRA estimates more than 90,000 homes will be sold in Wisconsin this year – an increase of approximately 5,000 from a year ago.  The wellness of the Wisconsin housing market […]

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