Posts tagged ‘buying a home in wisconsin’

January 3, 2017

4 reasons to buy a home in 2017

4 reasons to buy a home in 2017

4 reasons to buy a home in 2017 Interest rates are low. Potential homebuyers might not know just how good they have got it right now.  Homeowners in years past DO know, even spending money to refinance to today’s rates.  It is amazing what a low rate can do to help with affording more home […]

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December 19, 2016

Pre-qualification versus Pre-approval. What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Pre-qualification versus Pre-approval. What’s the difference and why does it matter?

Before you start searching for a new home in Wisconsin, you should have a good idea what you can afford and have a number in your head that you feel comfortable paying each month, regardless of what the bank says. You may have heard of pre-approval or pre-qualification. But what’s the difference? Pre-qualification Pre-qualification is […]

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November 29, 2016

10 easy ways to save money for a house downpayment

10 easy ways to save money for a house downpayment

Saving money for a downpayment on a home may seem like a daunting task. But over time, some very simple ways to save money can add up to big dollars. The higher your downpayment, the less you have to borrow, so get started with your savings now.  You can do it with these simple tips. Drink […]

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November 28, 2016

Want Wisconsin real estate info that’s actually accurate? Search locally at firstweber.com or download our app

Want Wisconsin real estate info that’s actually accurate? Search locally at firstweber.com or download our app

You can find Wisconsin real estate listings easily on websites and apps these days, but how do you know if the data on those properties is accurate?  Have you ever inquired on a property that you were interested in only to find it was not available, even though there it is, right there on your screen?  Frustrating! National […]

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October 25, 2016

Multiple forecasts for a hot real estate market in 2017

Multiple forecasts for a hot real estate market in 2017

We are in the midst of a great fall selling season and national real estate trade organizations are making predictions for 2017.  We’re liking how they look!  This news should be motivation for both buyers and sellers to get active if a move is in their future.  Currently, most Wisconsin markets favor the seller with […]

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