Archive for the ‘Racine/Southern Wisconsin’ category

November 17, 2010

What’s happening in Wisconsin this weekend? A lot! See First Weber’s community event list

What’s happening in Wisconsin this weekend? A lot! See First Weber’s community event list

A selection of community happenings across Wisconsin can be found each week here at the First Weber Wisconsin real estate & Wisconsin living blog.  We hope you enjoy this feature and find something fun to do this weekend! November 19, Holiday Christmas Parade, Stevens Point November 19, Downtown Holiday Heritage Fest, Mayville November 18-19, WIAA State […]

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November 15, 2010

How many Wisconsin real estate loans are underwater or have negative equity?

How many Wisconsin real estate loans are underwater or have negative equity?

You must have heard the newspapers talk about those who own more on their home than what it is now worth because of falling home values, excessive home equity loans, etc. Those people are "underwater" in their mortgage.   They have negative equity.  A LendingTree.com report shows: Florida has 40% of homeowners with negative equity Arizona 50% […]

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November 10, 2010

Looking for ideas of things to do this weekend? Check out First Weber’s blog for Wisconsin community events

Looking for ideas of things to do this weekend? Check out First Weber’s blog for Wisconsin community events

Looking for something unique to give for the holidays? Craft fairs may be a good option and you’re supporting local artisans at the same time.  Enjoy the weekend! November 13, Great Hartford Craft Exposition, Hartford November 13, Christmas Bazaar, St. Germain November 13, Christmas in the Country Craft & Art Show, Deerfield November 12-13, WIAA […]

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November 8, 2010

Value of long term home ownership

Value of long term home ownership

People who bought homes in the last year plan to stay in them a little longer than before. That’s one finding in this National Association of Realtors study of 8,000 home buyers who bought in the past year. You may find the statistics interesting if you are thinking of buying real estate. First Time Buyers First time buyers […]

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November 4, 2010

VA Loans and Tax Credit Extension

VA Loans and Tax Credit Extension

Recently the office of Veteran’s Affairs announced a few updates to the VA loan program and now an extension of the tax credit is still available for active members of the armed service. This is very difficult information to find and I wanted to post this out there for all of the men and women […]

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