How much home can you afford in Northwestern Wisconsin? The answer depends on your income, financial resources and credit score. But this is only part of the picture! Your purchase power is also affected by Northweste...
Before you begin your Northwestern Wisconsin home search, there are a few things you should line up! Here’s how to hit the ground running as a NW Wisconsin home buyer. 1. Check your credit report. Make sure your addre...
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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...
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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 comp...
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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 th...
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Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers should consider roof condition during a home search. A new roof in Wisconsin can cost anywhere from $8,000 to $20,000, depending on the home’s size and design. Noticing potential roo...
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Good news for Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers: the selection of real estate for sale in Barron and Rusk counties is the best it has been in years! As of early August 2025, Barron County had about 400 properties for...
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John Flor
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...
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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...
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John Flor
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 ...
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