1. DO research on the community, schools, real estate statistics for the community you are looking in. This can be done at the listing level on firstweber.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the web page and you’ll find tabs for statistics, schools and points of interests like parks and shopping 2. DO get preapproved for a […]
1. DO take the time to know your credit score – it may get you a better mortgage rate. By learning your credit score, you can also see how you are doing in managing your finances. Free credits reports are available all over the internet. 2. DO get a mortgage preapproval before you start looking […]
You’ve always wanted a place of your own… you are ready to settle down in one spot for a while, have a decent, steady job and pretty good credit. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a long, long time and are wondering when is a good time. This year could be the time for […]
Buying a home typically involves a downpayment and a mortgage. And saving for the downpayment can take a long time. According to NAR, it could take 12 years to save 20% down on a $250,000+ house. Why start that high? Best to get into a starter home and keep saving to later trade up for […]
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 […]