Archive for the ‘Racine/Southern Wisconsin’ category

April 11, 2011

What did that house sell for?

What did that house sell for?

Want to know what the house down the street sold for?  Many people are curious about real estate values in their area, even if they are not considering moving. To meet that desire for information, we’ve added a search for sold property data on firstweber.com.  Beyond satisfying curiousity, those who are considering a move can use the […]

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March 8, 2011

How to keep an eye on your competition to price your Wisconsin property right.

How to keep an eye on your competition to price your Wisconsin property right.

What to price a home at when putting it up for sale used to be heavily based on data from recent sales. While still useful, the market has been impacted by short sales and foreclosures which affect sale prices and monthly market shifts play a role, too.  In addition to looking at past sales, it is very […]

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March 7, 2011

Why did you buy your first house?

Why did you buy your first house?

Why did you buy your first house? Was it because you wanted to make a profit when you sold? Probably not -You weren’t thinking about selling – not for a long time. You may have been looking to pay INTO something rather than pay out rent. Maybe you were looking for something that felt like YOURS, not just […]

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March 4, 2011

Lake Property – How to Pick the Perfect Lake

Lake Property – How to Pick the Perfect Lake

Lake Property – How to Pick the Perfect Lake   It’s easy to understand why people fall in love with Wisconsin Lakes.  Lakes are magical and each of the 15,000 lakes in Wisconsin has its own personality.  Here are some things to consider when picking the lake that is right for you:   1.      PRICE   The […]

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March 1, 2011

If your goal is to buy low, buy now!

If your goal is to buy low, buy now!

When do you think is a good time to buy a home – when things are going really great (euphoria stage) or when real estate may look a little depressed?  Take a look at the cycle of investments below. chart courtesy of KCM blog Buying at a low point is the point of maximum opportunity. That time could be now.  […]

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