Posts tagged ‘buying a home in wisconsin’

October 12, 2015

Steady price growth ahead for Wisconsin real estate

Steady price growth ahead for Wisconsin real estate

Real estate agents nationwide expect home prices to rise an average of 3.5% during the next 12 months according to the August 2015 Realtors Confidence Index survey done by NAR in which 50,000 agents were surveyed. Percentages varied by region, with Wisconsin coming in at 3-4% expected price growth. Much of the Northeast part of […]

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October 5, 2015

How to make a strong offer to purchase

How to make a strong offer to purchase

  Attention homebuyers: On well priced and well presented properties in Wisconsin, multiple offer situations may now occur – a big change from the buyer’s market of recent years.   Making a strong offer to purchase can make a big difference in your end result. Be Pre-approved If  it not a cash offer, a mortgage will […]

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September 21, 2015

These aren’t your parents’ interest rates! Rates remain very low.

These aren’t your parents’ interest rates! Rates remain very low.

There was a potential upwards interest rate hike last week that was pushed back maybe one more time. Rates remain VERY low, making buying the home you want more affordable – your purchase price is just part of the picture. If the home price is higher but the interest rate is lower, you may still come […]

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September 14, 2015

4 reasons to buy a home

4 reasons to buy a home

The decision to buy or rent is a big one and different for each individual.  Some people are ready for it, ready to settle in one place for a while. Others know their career plans or family status will change and aren’t ready yet.  In such cases where you would not be buying long term, […]

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September 8, 2015

Tired of inaccurate real estate websites? Search local. Search firstweber.com.

Tired of inaccurate real estate websites? Search local. Search firstweber.com.

You can find Wisconsin real estate listings easily on websites and apps these days, but how do you know if the info is accurate?  Have you ever inquired on a property that caught your attention only to find it was not available, even though you are sitting there with it up on your computer screen or phone? There’s […]

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