Archive for the ‘Northwoods Wisconsin’ category

November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to our readers from all of us at First Weber Group. Market up, market down, it does not matter.  We all have something to be thankful for. Our homes, our jobs, our families, our health, our friends.  Enjoy and be thankful!

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November 21, 2008

What’s a better investment for a 25 year old?

What’s a better investment for a 25 year old?

As a first time 25 year old home buyer, is a condo, duplex, or single family home a better live-in investment? This question was asked using our "post a question" button and while a little broad, we’ll try to answer it here. The individual situation of buyers varies greatly, the location of the property and […]

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November 18, 2008

To furnish or not to furnish?

To furnish or not to furnish?

Darla Rowley, an Accedited Home Staging Professional and owner of Impact! Interior Design Solutions, says residences should be furnished when they are on the market to fetch the best price and generate the most buyer interest.  She notes that buyers cannot typically visualize their own furnishings in the home, and they are less likely to […]

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November 4, 2008

Ugliest House contest

Ugliest House contest

Today you can vote for your choice of President of the United States.  Please take the time to cast your vote! Voting is serious business. On the lighter side, you can also cast your vote here for the Ugliest House, the second annual contest run by HomeVestors.  There’s a chance to win a $10,000 debit […]

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National real estate news positive

National real estate news positive

Good news on national real estate.  The National Association of REALTORS reported existing home sales were up 5.5% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.18 units in September 2008 versus 4.91 million in August. Sales are higher than they were this time last year.  The housing inventory, or homes available for sale,  fell to a […]

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