It is a great time to buy real estate for many home buyers. Rates are still historically low and homes are still affordable in Wisconsin, yet prices are on the rise. Low rates over the course of a 30 year loan can save you tens of thousands of dollars or more in housing costs so […]
You are seriously thinking about buying a home… good for you! To qualify for the best mortgage rates, you’ll need a good credit score as lenders use your score to determine how credit worthy you are – how likely you are to make payments on time. Your lender will run a detailed credit report on […]
We ended 2016 on a strong note – busy all through fall. And the year-end numbers are truly impressive – a record year with 81,000 units sold across the state. Solid sales performance was seen in every region of Wisconsin from gains in the 3.5% range in the Central region to 7.8% in the North. Sales […]
Self-made millionaire and author David Bach thinks that not prioritizing homeownership is “the single biggest mistake millennials are making.” Everyone has to live somewhere for the rest of their life- and pay for it. Over the years it is easy to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on housing costs. (think $1,000/month rent x 20 […]
Let 2017 be the year you finally buy a home. It can be difficult to save and qualify for a mortgage – but you can do it this year with these tips. Stay on top of your credit Pay bills on time, pay down your debt, report any errors on your credit report. A good […]