So you’ve cruised by most of the home buying process and you’re about to close. And then your buyer’s agent asks, “When should we schedule the final walkthrough?” What is a final walkthrough?? Well, it’s just how it sounds. It is the last time you, as the buyer, will walk through the home you are […]
While home sales slipped, home priced rose across the state of Wisconsin. Hasn’t that been the theme more or less this year? It sure has!! Home sales this June fell 11.7% from where they were June 2017. All the while median home prices rose 5.4% to $195k. It’s said that home priced under the $350k […]
So you don’t have the most perfect credit score. Well, join the club of tons of other home buying people. A recent Fannie Mae survey showed that 59% of people from the US are confused about what credit score they really need in order to qualify for a home loan. Most people thought the score […]
First time home buyers, think you’re ready to buy? If you’re questioning this, this would be the blog post to read through.. People buy homes fro all sorts of reasons. There’s not really a right or wrong answer here. But you should at least ask yourself these questions: Do you know your credit score? Do […]
In a recent survey taken by national homebuilder PulteGroup almost 40% of Baby Boomers (that’s people aged 55 years or older) are planning on purchasing a new home in the next 3 years. A simple google search will tell you that Baby Boomers make up about 20% of the US population – that’s a lot […]
January 2018 home sales rose by 2.8% over January 2017 and, AND, the median home price rose by 6.8% to $168,500. Median home prices, for the state of Wisconsin, were at the highest they’ve been for the month of January since 2005! Pretty sweet news for potential home sellers. How did Brown County, WI do? Let’s […]
While there are many different styles of homes, the tri-level is a unique one. Tri-level homes are also referred to as split-level, or are sometimes mistaken for bi-level or even quads. The basic concept of a tri-level home are the staggering of short stair cases, typically two. The main floor, where you walk in, consists […]
The numbers are in, and 2017 was up 1.4% over home sales in 2016 in Wisconsin. This actually sets an all-time record for Wisconsin’s housing market, with just over 83,000 units sold. This increase of home sales is even with such a LOW INVENTORY of homes on the market. The demand is very high with qualified […]
Ahhhh, the home inspection. You’ve found your dream home, got an accepted offer, turned in earnest money, and began your loan process… you’re ready for the home inspection. Here are some top FAQs I get about this part of the home buying process. Does the home inspector HAVE to be licensed in Wisconsin? YES YES […]
There are so many different types of counter tops to choose from, and they all vary in price, color, style… everything! Here’s a good list of what’s out there and what’s in style. Granite Counter Tops – Still pretty much the top choice among homeowners. Because it’s a natural stone it does come in […]