Market Updates

July 8, 2019

Home Warranty: Do I need one?

 

Every time I write an offer for a buyer I ask them if they would like a home warranty....what is one and what does it actually mean to have one? A home warranty is a one-year service agreement that covers the repair or replacement of many major home ...

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July 1, 2019

Top 10 Wisconsin Firework Shows in 2019

 

 

 

Madison

 

Shake the Lake in Madison with Live Music, Food, and Family fun activities. This is Wisconsin’s largest firework show!

 

 

 

Milwaukee

 

Summerfest, or Vetrans park Milwaukee Lake Front .

 

 

 

Hudson

 

The St Croix river cruise offers a firework display ...

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June 19, 2019

Something Fun: Outdoor Theaters

 

 

 

Looking for something fun to do with the family this summer? Going to an outdoor theater has always been at the top of our summer to-do list! Go ahead and relax while you check out one (or all!) of these Wisconsin Outdoor movie theaters…

 

 

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June 10, 2019

Should I Rent to Own ???

 

As a real estate expert, I get calls almost daily from buyers asking about rent to own.  There are a lot of misconceptions out there.  Sellers consider rent to own for a few different reasons, maybe they are having trouble selling the house and can’t afford the ...

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June 3, 2019

Fun Farmer's Markets

 

FUN FARMER’S MARKETS IN 2019

 

 

 

Brady Street Sunday Fundays Art & Farmers Market
N. Arlington Place & Brady Street
bradystreet.org
June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22
Second and fourth Sundays, noon-4 p.m.

 

Stop down to ...

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May 30, 2019

Help me choose a lender!!

When purchasing a home, I want to make sure that you are comfortable, happy, and get to the closing table…but in most cases, that depends on the approval of your loan.

There are many lenders and banks that will promise you big things but do not deliver. I meet many ...

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May 30, 2019

Home Inspection - Realistic Expectations for Buyers

Home Inspections and the reason for them are often misunderstood.  Not every agent properly prepares buyers and sellers for this portion of the transaction, leaving buyers freaked out and sellers upset. As a buyer, it is important that you remember that you are not purchasing a new home… so ...

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May 30, 2019

For Sale By Owner: An Expensive Mistake

Are you considering selling your home? Are you considering selling it on your own? Without an agent? There are over 100 variables in the home buying and selling process, do you know how to manage them all? Here’s 7 reasons why selling your home without an agent is risky….not ...

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May 30, 2019

My 5 favorite things about a career in Real Estate

  1. Personal Freedom

Be your own boss! I don’t work less than any other job, real estate is a lot of work but I create my schedule how it works for me and my family.  If I have a sick child, I don’t need permission to stay home with my child ...

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May 30, 2019

Three things that increase a home's value

Three things that increase a home’s value:

 

Spring is right around the corner, and most people don’t know what they should and shouldn’t do to increase their home’s value.  These three things will not only increase the value, but there is a good chance if you have these ...

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