Benjamin Rush
The 2-story Benjamin Rush is a crowd favorite, containing many desirable traits including an open concept floorplan between the kitchen and great room, a corner fireplace and more! The second story is home to two bedrooms and a master bedroom and bathroom, featuring a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, a soaking tub and a private commode room!
2022 Housing Market’s Mixed Signals
You’ve read the news, the housing market is in a decline. But is it really? We’ve researched national and local housing data and the results may surprise you! Wisconsin Data: Sales are down 19.2% year over year Median sale price rose 11.3% Inventory supply dropped to 3 months (6 months is healthy) …
Exterior Design: What’s Trending?
When it comes to building or remodeling, a lot of clients tend to focus only on the interior of the home, which is understandable since these are rooms we live in and see every day. What we often forget is the unlimited options to design and remodel the exterior, for a fresh, new take on…
De-Stress Your Home Selling Experience
As realtors, we’ve watched the “seller’s market” trend continue to grow in 2022. With the opportunity to receive the maximum return on your property investment, the only downside to selling your home now is the often-stressful process. Belman Homes Makes Home Selling — And Buying! — Easy If the headache of the real estate market…
2022 Paint Color Forecast
One of the wonderful things about attending the 2022 International Builders Show is learning all about the new products and upcoming interior design trends for new homes and remodeling. As a veteran of touring the show one of my stops is always with the paint companies like Sherwin Williams, Hallman Lindsey, PPG, Behr, and others…
David Belman – 2021 Builder of the Year
Local home builder David Belman, president of Belman Homes was just awarded the “2021 Builder of the Year” Award from the Wisconsin Builders Association. It is the highest honor the association can bestow upon a member. “This is truly an honor and I am extremely humbled by this award,” said Belman, who has served…
2022 Housing Market Forecast
2021 was a phenomenal year for housing for anyone selling, building, or transferring property. It wasn’t as easy if you were a home buyer as you likely faced stiff competition. Challenges like lack of new and existing inventory, rising values, and more demand than supply made it one of the strongest seller’s markets in history.…
2021 Housing Market Review
The 2021 Housing market had an incredible year. The market was hot with record low interest rates, response from the global pandemic, and homeowners with increased savings from the government shut downs. We explore some of the key data from 2021 compared to previous years to show what changed in the home building industry. First,…
The Latest in Luxury Home Design
When building your dream home, you want the best. Not only do high quality, luxury finishes increase resale value, they really do raise the “WOW” factor. Trendy Materials, Lasting Beauty If you’re looking for luxury, these materials, finishes, and home design trends are a must see. White Marble If you’ve tuned into HGTV lately or…
Build Your Dream Home on a Budget
Pssst. Don’t let the housing and developing industry fool you – you can have the look and performance of luxury finishes and materials without literally mortgaging your future. Quick Tips for Getting the Luxury Look on a Budget By making just a few calculated material swaps, you can upgrade your dream home’s longevity and aesthetic…
Should You Buy or Build Your Dream Home?
Pssst. Take it from the insiders: a seller’s sticker price doesn’t always include the real cost of a home. So how do you decide whether building or buying a house is the best investment for you if the numbers are fuzzy? Start by checking out our quick tips below to help clear things up. “Turnkey” Isn’t Always What It Seems …