Blog Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/category/blog/ Treating You Like Family... Since 1978 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:48:51 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://sixlakesrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-SixLakes_CircleWhite-01-32x32.png Blog Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Earnest Money Tips for Northwestern WI Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/earnest-money-tips-for-northwestern-wi-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=earnest-money-tips-for-northwestern-wi-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/earnest-money-tips-for-northwestern-wi-home-buyers/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:48:45 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10813 When you make a purchase offer on a Northwestern Wisconsin home, you have the option to include earnest money in your terms. Let’s talk about what earnest money is, and how it helps your offer stand out! Earnest money is a voluntary “good faith” deposit. This up-front money shows the seller that you are serious […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/earnest-money-tips-for-northwestern-wi-home-buyers/feed/ 0 Get Ready for Summer Fun in Northwestern Wisconsin! https://sixlakesrealty.com/get-ready-for-summer-fun-in-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-ready-for-summer-fun-in-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/get-ready-for-summer-fun-in-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:01 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10799 Northwestern Wisconsin’s natural beauty creates the ideal setting for summer fun! Here’s a list of upcoming events to make the most of the season! First, let’s take time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. The Chetek Memorial Day Parade and ceremony will be on Monday, May 25. See the May 21 […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/get-ready-for-summer-fun-in-northwestern-wisconsin/feed/ 0 Northwestern WI Real Estate Update for Buyers & Sellers https://sixlakesrealty.com/northwestern-wi-real-estate-update-for-buyers-sellers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northwestern-wi-real-estate-update-for-buyers-sellers Thu, 07 May 2026 05:34:58 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10780 Home sales activity has been steady throughout Wisconsin, according to the latest data from the Wisconsin REALTORS@ Association. Here’s the latest real estate news, along with our own insights! As of March 2026, the median home price for Wisconsin as a whole was $330,000, a price gain of 6.5% compared to March 2025. Sales transactions […]

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]]> Springtime Home Staging Tips for Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/springtime-home-staging-tips-for-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=springtime-home-staging-tips-for-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/springtime-home-staging-tips-for-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:04:39 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10775 Staging your Northwestern Wisconsin home for spring can help you attract more buyers and draw higher offers! Here are practical suggestions to leverage the season and refresh your property. Exterior: Interior: Before you begin staging, it pays to know where your home value stands! Call for your personal home sale consultation and free home valuation. […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/springtime-home-staging-tips-for-northwestern-wisconsin/feed/ 0 Home Appraisals: What Northwestern Wisconsin Buyers and Sellers Should Know https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-appraisals-what-northwestern-wisconsin-buyers-and-sellers-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-appraisals-what-northwestern-wisconsin-buyers-and-sellers-should-know https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-appraisals-what-northwestern-wisconsin-buyers-and-sellers-should-know/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:53:17 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10771 An appraisal is needed whenever a home is purchased with a mortgage. An appraisal is a third-party professional opinion of home value. The appraiser considers the location, condition and features of the home, and compares it to other local properties that have recently sold. In rural areas of Northwestern Wisconsin, home appraisals can be challenging. […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-appraisals-what-northwestern-wisconsin-buyers-and-sellers-should-know/feed/ 0 Northwestern WI Real Estate Primed for a Busy Spring https://sixlakesrealty.com/northwestern-wi-real-estate-primed-for-a-busy-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northwestern-wi-real-estate-primed-for-a-busy-spring Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:11:02 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10767 Northwestern Wisconsin home sales point to a busy springtime real estate market! Here are the latest sales trends according to the Wisconsin REALTORS© Association, along with our own insights! Wisconsin home buyers hit the ground running in February. The median price of a Wisconsin home reached $315,000 during February 2026, which is the highest of […]

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]]> Springtime Home Selling Strategies for Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/springtime-home-selling-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=springtime-home-selling-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:38:32 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10759 “Early bird” home sellers in Northwestern Wisconsin have an advantage! Listing your home for sale during March and April gives you a sweet spot in the market. This is because more buyers are entering the market during these months, creating more home demand. At the same time, the inventory of homes for sale is still […]

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]]> Strong Start for 2026 Northwestern WI Home Sales https://sixlakesrealty.com/strong-start-for-2026-northwestern-wi-home-sales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strong-start-for-2026-northwestern-wi-home-sales https://sixlakesrealty.com/strong-start-for-2026-northwestern-wi-home-sales/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:51:43 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10728 As home buyers widen their search for affordable properties, Northwestern Wisconsin real estate is gaining attention. Northwestern Wisconsin home sales were up 8.2% during January 2026, according to statistics from the Wisconsin REALTORS© Association. Here’s a look at the market, along with our insights! Home inventory, while improved, remains below normal. Statewide, new listings in […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/strong-start-for-2026-northwestern-wi-home-sales/feed/ 0 Pre-Listing Inspection Tips for NW Wisconsin Home Sellers https://sixlakesrealty.com/pre-listing-inspection-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-sellers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pre-listing-inspection-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-sellers https://sixlakesrealty.com/pre-listing-inspection-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-sellers/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:08:04 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10720 Rising home prices and economic swings are making NW Wisconsin home buyers more cautious these days. Fortunately, there is a way for home sellers to put buyers at ease and attract good offers! Home inspections are usually a buyer’s contingency, but home sellers should consider getting one for their own benefit. A pre-listing home inspection […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/pre-listing-inspection-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-sellers/feed/ 0 2026 Winter Events in Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/2026-winter-events-in-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2026-winter-events-in-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/2026-winter-events-in-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:47:07 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10713 Bundle up and enjoy winter adventures in Northwestern Wisconsin! Here are some of the special events taking place around the Barron County area. Sundays through early March: Chetek Ice Racing, starting at noon. Held on Lake Chetek in front of Red’s Grill and Bar, 121 Lakeview Drive, Chetek. Drivers must register in advance. Classes for Front Wheel Drive, […]

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