Posts tagged ‘first time home buyer’

May 1, 2018

Potential homebuyers overestimate credit/downpayment needed to buy

Potential homebuyers overestimate credit/downpayment needed to buy

65% of  respondents to a recent Wells Fargo survey feel homeownership is the American Dream, an accomplishment to be proud of and something they aspire to. 72% of them feel now is a good time to buy. But the survey also showed that consumers have misconceptions about credit & downpayments as related to buying a home, […]

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April 9, 2018

“If you liked it then you should’ve put AN OFFER on it”

“If you liked it then you should’ve put AN OFFER on it”

“If you liked it then you should’ve put a ring AN OFFER on it”   Wow, is this true in this crazy real estate market.  Sellers are in the driver’s seat, so if you like a house, you will most likely be in competition, and you need to act quickly and make your BEST offer […]

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April 2, 2018

Net worth difference between homeowners & renters is massive. Invest in yourself and buy a home.

Net worth difference between homeowners & renters is massive. Invest in yourself and buy a home.

You have to live somewhere and why not live somewhere that can build wealth? Look at the numbers in the image. Do you want to do something about that? Rent money that goes out the door does just that. You’ll never see it again. Mortgage payments are applied to your loan, which CAN be paid […]

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March 19, 2018

House hunting tips to help you make the right choice

House hunting tips to help you make the right choice

12 House-Hunting Tips to Help You Make the Right Choice Set priorities and must-haves Don’t buy the house that is charming and updated and perfect in every way except it does not meet your “3 bedroom, 2 bath” requirement. Requirements are requirements. Compare properties with a list or chart Make up a sheet comparing properties you […]

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March 12, 2018

This is Dave. He just bought a house. Be like Dave. (video)

This is Dave. He just bought a house. Be like Dave. (video)

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 websites like […]

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