Land contracts are not common, but they are sometimes used in the sale of Northwest Wisconsin real estate. Here are the basics that buyers and sellers should know! (Please note, this is not legal advice.) Land contrac...
The Northwest Wisconsin real estate market can be very competitive for home buyers. When there are relatively few homes on the market, your first offer needs to be your best offer! Here are tips to make your offer sta...
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 st...
A lack of homes for sale remains a problem throughout Wisconsin. According to the latest data from the Wisconsin REALTORS ® Association, home inventory was down by about 20% as of May 2023, compared to May 2022. State...
If you’ve lived in your Northwestern Wisconsin home for at least a few years, you’veprobably received offers for a home equity loan. “Equity” is the difference between whatyour home is currently worth on the market, a...
Northwestern Wisconsin real estate capped off the first quarter 2023 with higher home prices, induced by a lean supply of homes for sale. The number of homes for sale in Wisconsin was about 32% lower on a year-over-ye...
Northwestern Wisconsin is the perfect place to be in the summertime! Start the season with fun events for the whole family. We’ve put together a few suggestions for you! May 29: Memorial Day Parade, Eau Claire. Parade...
Whether you are a buyer or seller of a Northwestern Wisconsin home, you should know about mortgage buydowns! Buydowns may be offered by home builders and other sellers as a buyer incentive. It’s a way to sweeten the d...
Real estate scams can affect property owners, home buyers and renters! Northwestern Wisconsin real estate doesn’t attract many fraudsters, but you need to be aware of these scams. Title fraud: A scammer looks for vaca...
Home buyers didn’t let winter weather discourage them from Northwestern Wisconsin real estate during February. According to the latest sales data from the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, median home prices moved high...