Local Real Estate Market

Local Real Estate Market

Buyers What Does the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Mean for the Housing Market? The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates by a half-point, from 5.3 percent to 4.38 percent, which is the first rate cut since 2020, and the largest rate cut in 16 years. But what, exactly, does that mean for the housing market? A recent article from realtor.com shared the predictions of their senior economist, Ralph McLaughlin, on how the […]
Buyers Preparing Your Home for a Smooth Final Walk-Through When you’re selling your home, it’s easy to get caught up in making sure everything looks picture-perfect for potential buyers. You declutter the countertops, fluff the pillows, and maybe even throw some cookies in the oven to add that extra “homey” touch. After all, first impressions are everything, right? Sure! But what about the last impression? The one […]
Buyers Common Questions About The Structure Change In Real Estate Commissions A skilled real estate agent is a huge asset when buying or selling a home. They provide so much support and insight, whether by helping you narrow down your home search to find the perfect property, offering staging advice to make your home more appealing to potential buyers, or managing the paperwork and making sure your real estate transaction closes […]
Buyers 4 Bed 3 Bath Home On 3 Wooded Acres Hudson Wisconsin – NOW $389,900 514 River Road, Hudson WI 54016 PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED TO $389,900 Own an amazing property on your very own 3 acre heavily wooded private oasis in Hudson WI. This property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and the heavy tree cover enhances the serene and picturesque environment. Enjoy the hiking trails, waterfall, and […]
Buyers FAQs on Real Estate Commission Fees Real estate agents put in a ton of work for their clients, whether they’re working with buyers or sellers — or both! — and when you hire an agent to buy or sell your home, they’re paid for all that work through a real estate commission. But how (and how much) agents are paid can […]
Buyers Experts Are Predicting Mortgage Interest Rates Will Drop This Fall Many experts are predicting that mortgage rates will drop in the fall, which is music to many would-be buyers’ ears. But if you’re thinking about buying a home in the coming months, it’s important to understand how the rate drop may impact the housing market, and what you need to know to successfully navigate that market and buy a […]
Buyers 514 River Road, Hudson WI 54016 – NOW $449,900 514 River Road, Hudson WI 54016 PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED TO $449,900 Own an amazing property on your very own 3 acre heavily wooded private oasis in Hudson WI. This property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and the heavy tree cover enhances the serene and picturesque environment. Enjoy the hiking trails, waterfall, and […]
Buyers Less Competition, More Opportunity: Why Homebuyers Should Act Before the Election If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, there’s a good chance you’re wondering if it makes sense to wait and see who ends up getting elected as president in November. According to a recent survey, 60% of buyers are taking the election into consideration, concerned about how the results may impact the housing market, and nearly 40% […]
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Buyers 514 River Road, Hudson WI 54016 – PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED 514 River Road, Hudson WI 54016 PRICE RECENTLY REDUCED TO $459,900 Own an amazing property on your very own 3 acre heavily wooded private oasis in Hudson WI. This property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and the heavy tree cover enhances the serene and picturesque environment. Enjoy the hiking trails, waterfall, and […]
Buyers Are You “Mortgage Ready” and Don’t Know It? CNBC reported that an estimated 7.9 million renters were actually “income mortgage ready” — meaning they were qualified and could have bought a home — according to an analysis of the 2022 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau. While some of those folks likely chose to rent instead of buying, many of them might not […]
Buyers How Is Your Credit Score Calculated? If you’re planning on buying a home, improving your credit score can make a huge difference in the interest rate you’re able to get on your mortgage, which can make a huge difference in your monthly payments. But it can be challenging to improve your credit score if you don’t know how that score is determined. […]
Buyers Just Listed – 514 River Road, Hudson, WI 54016 Book A Showing Today in this amazing property on your very own 3 acre heavily wooded private oasis in Hudson WI. This property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and the heavy tree cover enhances this natural beauty providing a serene and picturesque environment. Enjoy the hiking trails, waterfall, and picnic areas in […]
Buyers 514 River Road, Hudson, WI 54016 – Coming Soon Coming Soon to the market – July 11th 2024. Here’s your chance to own an amazing property on your very own 3 acre heavily wooded private oasis in Hudson WI. As well as capturing a peaceful setting, this 4 bed, 3 bath property offers 3200 sq ft of living space, generous sized rooms, a deck, […]
Buyers How To Deal With Spy Cams at Open Houses/Showings When you hit an open house, it’s natural to have opinions about the property. And because the owners may not be present, you might be tempted to take the “open” part to heart and share your real thoughts and feelings about what you like — and don’t like — about the house. But just because the owners aren’t […]
Buyers The Basics of Home Equity Lines of Credit (also known as HELOCS) You might think that the only way to get money out of your home is to sell it, but that’s not the case. There are ways to leverage your home for financial gain without selling, including a home equity line of credit, more commonly known as a HELOC. So, what, exactly, is a HELOC, and, as a […]
Buyers Some Things to Consider Before You Make a “Lowball” Offer on a House You Want to Buy As a buyer, you want to get the best deal on your home, and sometimes offering less than asking price — aka “lowballing” — can help you score that deal. But there is a right and a wrong way to negotiate a lowball offer, and if you want to get your home at a bargain price, […]
Buyers Feel like the Real Estate Market Is Out of Control? Focus on the Things You CAN Control as a Buyer There’s no denying that it’s been a tumultuous few years for homebuyers. Between rising mortgage rates, low inventory, and a changing competitive landscape, it can feel like there’s a lot of things out of your control. But while there may be many things you can’t control as a buyer, there are certainly things that are […]
Buyers Buying a Home? Don’t Make These Money Mistakes You were pre-approved for a mortgage. You made an offer. It was accepted. You’re in the clear… right? Wrong. There are actually a number of financial mistakes you can make between your offer being accepted and closing on your home that could cause your mortgage to get denied, and cost you your home. So what, […]
Buyers 5 Surprising Feelings You’ll Likely Have in 20 Years if You Stop Renting and Buy a House Now A lot of people feel like they’ll never be able to buy a house due to current housing prices, interest rates, the economy, and competition for the houses available on the market. The interesting thing is, that first sentence can pretty much apply to any year you read this… It doesn’t really matter what decade or year […]
Buyers What Type of Mortgage Is Right for You? When it comes to getting a mortgage, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. There are a number of different mortgage types, and the type that’s right for you will depend on a variety of factors, including your financial situation, goals, and background. So, what kind of mortgage options are out there, and who are those options right […]