Are you ready to build the house of your dreams? If so, you may be tempted to jump straight to the really fun parts like picking out colors and looking at fun light fixtures. But before you get too far ahead of yourself, you need to make certain that you’ve considered a number of factors…
Buying a home is an exciting opportunity. However, with so many moving parts it may be difficult and intimidating to remember every detail. If you are dreading the task of finding a realtor, we’ve compiled a list of questions to guide you through the process.
If you’ve decided to build a new home instead of buying an existing one, you’re likely very excited about the opportunity to create a dream house that has everything you want while also meeting your budget.
2018 is about to close and it was a strong year for buying, selling, and building homes in Wisconsin. Here is a brief look back on housing in 2018. November home sales are up from the previous year in Wisconsin and the median price increased 7.7% from the previous year. This is due to…
Building a home doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, with careful budgeting, comparison shopping, and a willingness to keep things simple, it can be very affordable. However, mistakes made during the building process can quickly put you over-budget.
The housing market in Wisconsin is booming with less than 4.2 months of inventory on the market. A typically healthy market has 6 months of inventory. Low supply has fueled a 6% increase in the median sale price. Reports of multiple offers on the first day of listings, with accelerator clauses and personal letters selling…
Green building has become mainstream in the last decade, expanding beyond the environmental community and becoming the hot topic among both commercial and residential builders. One major point of contention lies with the costs associated with green building regarding establishing the benefits of going green for both builders and owners alike.
The typically slow winter months for real estate did not exist in 2018 with over 13,471 homes sold in Wisconsin, which is the largest amount since home sales were tracked back in 2005 per WRA. Home sales rose in February 2018 over 5.8% and the median sale price jumped 7.4% since last year. The pace…
Negotiation knowledge is the most powerful tool when making an offer on a property. Often, real estate developers and property sellers are among the best negotiators. Why? The more information you have about a prospective property, its initial price, how long the seller has owned it, the better offer you can make.
