wisconsin homebuyers Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/tag/wisconsin-homebuyers/ Treating You Like Family... Since 1978 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:55:13 +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 wisconsin homebuyers Archives - Six Lakes Realty https://sixlakesrealty.com/tag/wisconsin-homebuyers/ 32 32 5 Home Buyer Tips for Northwestern WI Real Estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-home-buyer-tips-for-northwestern-wi-real-estate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-home-buyer-tips-for-northwestern-wi-real-estate https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-home-buyer-tips-for-northwestern-wi-real-estate/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:55:06 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10826 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 address history, payment history and credit profiles appear correct. Get your free credit report from the official […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-home-buyer-tips-for-northwestern-wi-real-estate/feed/ 0 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 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 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 Roof Condition Clues for Northwestern Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/roof-condition-clues-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roof-condition-clues-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/roof-condition-clues-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:53:50 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10633 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 roof issues can help you plan for inspections, purchase negotiations and future repairs! Some roofing issues can be spotted with the naked […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/roof-condition-clues-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/feed/ 0 Home Inventory Rises in Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-inventory-rises-in-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-inventory-rises-in-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-inventory-rises-in-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:30:52 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10629 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 sale. The communities with the most listings include Rice Lake, Chetek, Canton and Cameron. Rusk County […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/home-inventory-rises-in-northwestern-wisconsin/feed/ 0 Financing Strategies for Northwestern Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/financing-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=financing-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/financing-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:13:42 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10620 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 to put your mortgage application in the best possible light! Here are suggestions to help you. 1. Improve your credit […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/financing-strategies-for-northwestern-wisconsin-home-buyers/feed/ 0 Avoiding a Canceled Home Purchase in Northwestern Wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/avoiding-a-canceled-home-purchase-in-northwestern-wisconsin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoiding-a-canceled-home-purchase-in-northwestern-wisconsin https://sixlakesrealty.com/avoiding-a-canceled-home-purchase-in-northwestern-wisconsin/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:50:19 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10596 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 significant issue. In other cases, a canceled purchase happens because the offer itself wasn’t sound. When selling your Northwestern Wisconsin […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/avoiding-a-canceled-home-purchase-in-northwestern-wisconsin/feed/ 0 Northwestern Wisconsin Home Prices Move Higher https://sixlakesrealty.com/northwestern-wisconsin-home-prices-move-higher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=northwestern-wisconsin-home-prices-move-higher https://sixlakesrealty.com/northwestern-wisconsin-home-prices-move-higher/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:34:49 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10575 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 home prices compared to February 2024. In Barron County, the median home sale price was $275,000 in February, which is a 10% […]

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]]> https://sixlakesrealty.com/northwestern-wisconsin-home-prices-move-higher/feed/ 0 5 Mortgage Approval Tips for NW Wisconsin Home Buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-mortgage-approval-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-buyers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-mortgage-approval-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-buyers https://sixlakesrealty.com/5-mortgage-approval-tips-for-nw-wisconsin-home-buyers/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:34:39 +0000 https://sixlakesrealty.com/?p=10513 Want to buy a Northwestern Wisconsin home in the New Year? It’s never too soon to prepare for your mortgage approval! The better shape your finances are in, the better your mortgage offers will be. Here are 5 tips to help you! 1. Check your credit history and clean up any errors. You can obtain […]

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