Northwestern Wisconsin land and homes Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/tag/northwestern-wisconsin-land-and-homes/ Treating You Like Family... Since 1978 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:04:45 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://sixlakesrealty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-SixLakes_CircleWhite-01-32x32.png Northwestern Wisconsin land and homes Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/tag/northwestern-wisconsin-land-and-homes/ 32 32 Rising Prices Outpace Rate Worries for Northwestern Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/rising-prices-outpace-rate-worries-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rising-prices-outpace-rate-worries-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/rising-prices-outpace-rate-worries-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:04:43 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9655 Mortgage interest rates are nearly at the highest level in 15 years, according to weekly lender surveys by Freddie Mac. As of July 14, 2023, the average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate Conventional mortgage stood at 6.96%. The highest average in recent years was reached in November 2022, when rates briefly nudged past 7%. […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/rising-prices-outpace-rate-worries-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/feed/ 0 Why Northwestern WI Home Buyers Shouldn’t Wait for Lower Rates https://sixlakesrealty.com/why-northwestern-wi-home-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-lower-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-northwestern-wi-home-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-lower-rates https://sixlakesrealty.com/why-northwestern-wi-home-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-lower-rates/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:07:59 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9529 It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates are higher these days. But before you put off your Northwestern Wisconsin home or land purchase, consider these points! 1. Desirable land that allows for home building, agriculture, or recreational uses will not get cheaper with time. This is especially true for waterfront property. 2. Higher rates have […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/why-northwestern-wi-home-buyers-shouldnt-wait-for-lower-rates/feed/ 0 Boosting the Sale Price of Your Northwestern WI Home https://sixlakesrealty.com/boosting-the-sale-price-of-your-northwestern-wi-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boosting-the-sale-price-of-your-northwestern-wi-home https://sixlakesrealty.com/boosting-the-sale-price-of-your-northwestern-wi-home/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:04:12 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9521 Assuming it’s in good condition, attracting the best offer for your Northwestern Wisconsin home can be accomplished with simple, cost-effective strategies. Here are suggestions to get you started! 1. Remove clutter and excess furniture. Too much stuff will make your home look smaller than it really is. The more open space you can show in […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/boosting-the-sale-price-of-your-northwestern-wi-home/feed/ 0 Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Northwestern Wisconsin Home? https://sixlakesrealty.com/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-northwestern-wisconsin-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-northwestern-wisconsin-home https://sixlakesrealty.com/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-northwestern-wisconsin-home/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:23:31 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9437 Early this year, Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers dealt with low home inventory and rising home prices. Today, buyers face more of the same, but with added headaches like fast-rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical worries. All considered, is now a good time to buy a Northwestern Wisconsin home? Yes, and here’s 7 reasons why! 1. […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-northwestern-wisconsin-home/feed/ 0 Sellers Hold the Advantage in Northwestern Wisconsin Real Estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/sellers-hold-the-advantage-in-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sellers-hold-the-advantage-in-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/sellers-hold-the-advantage-in-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:39:32 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9432 Sellers of Northwestern Wisconsin real estate kept command of the market as 2022 began. The latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association® shows year-over-year price increases in several counties. Below are the median home prices by county for January 2022, and the approximate price increase compared to January 2021: Barron:       $164,500, up 7.9% Polk:           $270,000, […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/sellers-hold-the-advantage-in-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/feed/ 0 Don’t Wait to Update Your Northwestern Wisconsin Home https://sixlakesrealty.com/dont-wait-to-update-your-northwestern-wisconsin-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-wait-to-update-your-northwestern-wisconsin-home https://sixlakesrealty.com/dont-wait-to-update-your-northwestern-wisconsin-home/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:44:05 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9429 If you’re thinking of selling your Northwestern Wisconsin home in the future, now is the time to make any needed updates or repairs. Here’s a few good reasons not to put them off! 1. Skilled contractors are in high demand. Depending on the type of work your home needs, you could be waiting for weeks, […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/dont-wait-to-update-your-northwestern-wisconsin-home/feed/ 0 How Higher Rates Affect Northwestern Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/how-higher-rates-affect-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-higher-rates-affect-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/how-higher-rates-affect-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:19:39 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9425 Home buyers will see higher interest rates this year, and it may affect your purchase power for a Northwestern Wisconsin home. Rates are already near 4% for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage, and they’re expected to climb further in the months ahead. Here’s why it matters. Until you lock in your mortgage rate with your lender, […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/how-higher-rates-affect-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/feed/ 0 2021 Set Sales Records for Northwestern Wisconsin Real Estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/2021-set-sales-records-for-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2021-set-sales-records-for-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/2021-set-sales-records-for-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:59:13 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9421 Northwestern Wisconsin real estate had a banner year in 2021. Barron County closed 1,028 home sales last year, posting its highest annual sales volume on record. Barron County homes reached a record median sales price of $197,700 for the year. (“Median” means half the homes sold for more than this price, and half of them […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/2021-set-sales-records-for-northwestern-wisconsin-real-estate/feed/ 0 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Northwestern Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-new-years-resolutions-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:36:47 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9412 If you are hoping to buy Northwestern Wisconsin property during 2022, make a pledge to take these five steps! 1. Check your credit history. You can obtain free, official copies of your credit reports from the three main bureaus at annualcreditreport.com. Check your credit reports for any errors about your identifying info or payment history. […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-new-years-resolutions-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/feed/ 0 2022 Real Estate Forecast for Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/2022-real-estate-forecast-for-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2022-real-estate-forecast-for-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/2022-real-estate-forecast-for-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Sat, 18 Dec 2021 08:17:10 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=9409 If you’re looking to buy or sell Northwestern Wisconsin real estate in 2022, here’s a few situations to be ready for! 1. Higher mortgage interest rates. The Federal Reserve may start raising interest rates within a few months. Depending on the economy, the Fed may raise rates 3 times during 2022. Financial markets are already […]

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