Posts tagged ‘buying a home in wisconsin’

September 15, 2014

Madison, WI #1 Best Place to live, Livability list.

Madison, WI #1 Best Place to live, Livability list.

Last year, number 5 was not good enough, so this year Madison made it to #1.   http://livability.com/community/why-madison-wis-top-100-best-place-live-2015 Home to the State Capitol, the University of Wisconsin, the best Farmer’s Market around and set amongst beautiful lakes, Madison is a draw to new residents and businesses.   We sell real estate in Madison, as well as […]

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September 2, 2014

Four “don’ts” when buying a home in Wisconsin

Four “don’ts” when buying a home in Wisconsin

1. Don’t buy beyond your means. Just because on paper you qualify for “X” amount of a mortgage payment doesn’t mean you have to go that high. Are you comfortable with paying that amount? Borrow only what you feel comfortable taking on. 2. Don’t treat your home like a bank. Buy for your lifestyle and […]

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July 24, 2014

Real estate return on investment trumps stocks

Real estate return on investment trumps stocks

To get started with the best investment around, contact a First Weber Group real estate agent.  You can see thousands of Wisconsin properties for sale at firstweber.com or on our free Wisconsin real estate apps.

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May 13, 2014

Home inspections… do you need one and what happens at one?

Home inspections… do you need one and what happens at one?

Why get a home inspection? If you are in the market to buy a home, you need to learn about home inspections.  NAR states that 84% of home buyers requested an inspection in their contract.  While typically costing the home buyer a few hundred dollars, a professional opinion from a home inspector when making such a significant purchase […]

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May 5, 2014

Rate have risen a bit, but look at them historically… wow.

Rate have risen a bit, but look at them historically… wow.

Mortgage rates have risen a bit lately and will potentially go higher. These increases affect the price of your monthly mortgage payment.  The higher the rate, the higher your payment. Do not let reports of rising rates deter you from buying a home. Just take a look at where rates have been historically and you […]

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