Posts tagged ‘wisconsin real estate market’

June 30, 2015

Rent or Buy? Plus other first time homebuyer information…

Rent or Buy? Plus other first time homebuyer information…

To rent or to buy? Do you know of someone who could be wondering about this situation?  Check out some good information and resources to help weigh the question and pass it along to people you may know who would find it helpful.   There is a lot of opportunity out there for the first time […]

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June 29, 2015

Housing wealth by zip code in major Wisconsin markets

Housing wealth by zip code in major Wisconsin markets

Owning a home greatly contributes to long term wealth. Despite home values falling across the country during the recession, recent reports show that 90% of homeowners with a mortgage now have regained equity.  To see what your home is worth and what equity you may hold, talk to a local First Weber real estate agent […]

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June 25, 2015

Wisconsin Home Sales Rose 8% in May; Prices Up 7% 

Wisconsin Home Sales Rose 8% in May; Prices Up 7% 

The Wisconsin housing market continued its strong start to 2015, with sales increasing about 8% in May while prices rose almost 7%. “We’re working seven days a week without break, without stop — it’s that busy,” said Cindy Fleming, a Brookfield-based associate vice president for First Weber Group Realtors. “It’s great. It’s a good problem […]

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June 24, 2015

This weekend in Wisconsin: Summerfest, Country USA, Alefest

This weekend in Wisconsin: Summerfest, Country USA, Alefest

A selection of community happenings across Wisconsin can be found each week here at  the First Weber Wisconsin real estate & Wisconsin living blog. We hope you find something fun to do!   June 26, Movies in the Park, Marshfield June 26, Nibbles & Sips Wine/Beer Tasting, Coloma June 20-27, GRABAAWR, Madison June 23-27, Country […]

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June 11, 2015

Resurgence of job growth in the U.S. helps to power housing rebound

Resurgence of job growth in the U.S. helps to power housing rebound

According to an article in the Washington Post, home sales are at their highest since 2006, new residential construction has made a big jump this spring and the economy added 280,000 jobs in May. This is all excellent news for housing! “They both feed off each other,” said Danielle Hale, director of housing statistics at […]

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