Archive for the ‘Racine/Southern Wisconsin’ category

August 23, 2011

The point of maximum opportunity in the investment cycle: Now

The point of maximum opportunity in the investment cycle: Now

The time to buy a house varies for everyone depending on their situation. This infographic from the KCM blog shows how buying high, when people are snapping up real estate or other investments because the demand is up, is the time there is the most risk in the investment losing value. When prices are low and a little uncertain, […]

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August 22, 2011

IRS handing out top 10 tax tips for home sellers

IRS handing out top 10 tax tips for home sellers

Taxes can be very tricky! Best to go straight to the source, the Internal Revenue Service, when looking for information on taxes and tax laws – some of which come into play when you have sold your house.  Here are the IRS’s top 10 tax tips for home sellers as seen on the IRS website: In general, […]

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August 18, 2011

Condominiums in Wisconsin – a Lifestyle Choice. What should you look for?

Condominiums in Wisconsin – a Lifestyle Choice. What should you look for?

Condominiums are an option for all ages While they have been around awhile, condominiums are a housing option that is not always understood by consumers, particularly if they have spent most of their lives living in a single family home. Condos can be a great alternative for individuals from just about every age demographic – […]

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August 17, 2011

This weekend in Wisconsin – Irish Fest, Sweet Corn Festival and Canoe Adventure

This weekend in Wisconsin – Irish Fest, Sweet Corn Festival and Canoe Adventure

A selection of community happenings across Wisconsin can be found each week here at the First Weber Wisconsin community events page.  We hope you find something fun to do! August 18, Rock County Beef Producers Cookout, Janesville August 18, Historic Walking Tours, Janesville August 19, Art on the Town, Appleton August 19, Street Dance & Corn Feed, Boyd August […]

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August 16, 2011

What’s found for your home’s address in an online search?

What’s found for your home’s address in an online search?

More information than ever can be found online – you may be surprised to see what you find if you google your address (or look it up on trulia.com or zillow which pull public record information on homes that are not currently up for sale.)   1. Google your address to detect scammers trying to rent […]

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