For the past year, mortgage interest rates for 30-year loans have averaged around 7%. The cost of financing a home purchase has been a challenge for some Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers. Fortunately, there are ways...
These days, a good credit score affects more than the cost to borrow money. It can also affect your employment prospects, apartment choices and how much you’ll pay for insurance. Simply put, the higher your credit sco...
Searching for affordable lake area real estate? Consider the Chetek Chain of Lakes in Northwestern Wisconsin! Owning lake property in the Chetek area provides access to thousands of acres for year-around outdoor recre...
Improved real estate inventory encouraged Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers to snap up properties during May 2025. Barron County saw 102 homes sold during the month, which is the highest transaction volume for any Ma...
Nationally, about 14% of all home purchases were canceled during April 2025, according to a Redfin report. A canceled purchase can happen when a home buyer’s financing is denied, or the home inspection reveals a signi...
There’s plenty of summer fun waiting for you in Northwestern Wisconsin! Here’s a list of popular activities and events the whole family can enjoy. May 24, and Saturdays through Sept 20: Chetek Farmers Market. Locally ...
Northwestern Wisconsin home prices are showing very localized trends this spring, according to the latest data from Wisconsin REALTORS©. Statewide, the median home sale price was $310,000 during March 2025, a gain of ...
If you have dreamed of owning a lake home in Northwestern Wisconsin, you’ve come to the right place! Waterfront property puts recreation and relaxation at your doorstep, making every day feel like a vacation. In Barro...
Northwestern Wisconsin home prices moved higher in early 2025, according to the latest data by Wisconsin REALTORS©. Statewide, the median home sale price was $304,000 during February 2025, marking a 10.5% increase in ...
Northwestern WI isn’t immune from scammers. One example is the $2.6 million scam that targeted the City of Chetek in 2023! It involved fake wire payment instructions sent to the City by someone pretending to be an aut...