Posts tagged ‘buying a home in wisconsin’

October 14, 2014

What do I need to do to get a mortgage for my home purchase?

What do I need to do to get a mortgage for my home purchase?

If you are like most homebuyers, you are going to need a mortgage loan in order to buy a house.  This is not something that people do often so here is an overview of the loan application process which is a major leg in the home buying journey. Appointment Make an appointment with a mortgage lender. Application Fee […]

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October 2, 2014

A look at interest rates by decade, still low.

A look at interest rates by decade, still low.

Current home buyers and move up sellers are fortunate to have the historically low interest rates.  Predictions are they will rise, but even still, they remain low when you look at the blue diagram.   Timing a purchase or a sale depends on many things – your employment, your family situations.  The interest rate you […]

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September 30, 2014

Five things to do when buying a home in Wisconsin

Five things to do when buying a home in Wisconsin

Read the full article about the five things to do when buying a home  as reported in RIS Media. Here is a summary and some additional commentary on the article: 5 DO’s 1. DO take time to know your credit score – it may get you a better mortgage rate. By learning your credit score, you can […]

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September 25, 2014

Return on investment: Real Estate

Return on investment: Real Estate

If you are wondering what do invest in, real estate or stocks, you should find this information interesting.  When you are ready to invest in yourself by buying real estate, please contact First Weber or find a First Weber real estate agent in your area of Wisconsin.  We can help with your dreams!     […]

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September 16, 2014

Buying a Home is 38% Less Expensive than Renting! | Keeping Current Matters

Buying a Home is 38% Less Expensive than Renting! | Keeping Current Matters

In Trulia’s 2014 Rent vs. Buy Report, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting throughout the 100 largest metro areas in the United States; ranging from an average of 5% in Honolulu, all the way to 66% in Detroit, and 38% Nationwide! via Buying a Home is 38% Less Expensive than Renting! | Keeping […]

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