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Buyers Planning to Buy a Home? These White Lies Can Jeopardize Your Chances Have you heard the saying “honesty is the best policy?” That’s generally true in life—but it’s especially true when it comes to real estate. If you’re buying a home, lying to your lender—even a “harmless” white lie—could jeopardize the whole deal. And while you should refrain from telling any lies, there are certain ones that are almost certain to cause […]
Buyers 5 Shams and Scams You Should Be Leery of as a Homebuyer or Seller At this point everyone knows not to fall for the email from a Nigerian prince promising to share his fortune with you if you just send him your banking information. After all, that scam has been around almost as long as the Internet has existed, and most people have seen it at least once! But […]
Buyers 2023 Home Renovation Tips From HGTV Experts If there’s anyone who knows about home renovation, it’s the home renovation experts on HGTV. So, what do those experts have to say about renovating your home in 2023? A recent video from realtor.com outlined key advice for homeowners that are planning a home renovation in 2023—straight from some of HGTV top stars!—including: Get big items done, then […]
Buyers Are Mortgage Rates Back to “Normal”? If you think mortgage rates are at an all-time high, you wouldn’t be alone. According to a recent NerdWallet article, 61% of Americans think they’re “unprecedented.” And you’re also not alone if you’re still planning on buying a home this year, despite that sentiment, considering 28 million people plan to do so according to their survey! The […]
Buyers What Are “Comps,” and What Do You Need to Know About Them in the Current Real Estate Market? Every industry has jargon an outsider wouldn’t understand, and probably doesn’t need to know. But real estate is a field where almost every “outsider” needs a bit of insider knowledge in order to successfully buy, sell, or rent a place to live a few times in their lives. For instance, you could go your entire life without […]
Buyers Some Habits of Successful Homebuyers in 2023 Buying a home in today’s market can be a challenging process. And if you want to succeed, there are certain habits you’ll want to cultivate—habits that will increase your chances of finding your dream home and having your offer accepted. But what, exactly, are those habits? A recent article from realtor.com outlined some of the key habits potential buyers need in […]
Buyers With Consumer Confidence and Seller Concessions Both on the Rise, Now’s a Better Time to Buy a House People were flocking to buy a house when it was possibly one of the most difficult times in history to do so. Sure, interest rates were super low, but that’s about the only thing buyers had in their favor. Competition was fierce, since there were so many buyers and not enough houses to satisfy demand, making it almost impossible to get […]
Buyers Avoid These Common Snow Removal Mistakes Winter is in full swing. And, in many parts of the country, with winter comes harsh, inclement weather—including snowstorms. Understanding how to deal with snow is a must if you want to protect your home this winter—and that includes understanding what snow-related mistakes to avoid. So what, exactly, are those mistakes? A recent article from realtor.com outlined snow […]
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Buyers Reasons To List Your House in January 2023 If you’ve been thinking about selling soon, you’re probably leaning toward doing so when the spring market rolls around, since it’s often considered the best time of year to sell a house. However, you might want to reconsider what constitutes the “best” time for you to sell your house. It’s hard to qualify any specific time of year as the best […]
Buyers Why “iBuyers” Are Failing (But Real Estate Agents Stand the Test of Time and Shifting Market) The term “iBuyer” probably isn’t something you think about until and unless you’re thinking about selling your house. But once you start thinking about it, there’s a good chance you’ll come across one of these companies who typically position themselves as innovators who are disrupting the real estate industry by offering an easier, less costly approach […]
Buyers New Listing 728 224th Avenue, Somerset, WI 54025 New On The Market on Wednesday 21st December! 728 224th Avenue, Somerset, WI 54025 This charming 4 bed 3 bath home is nestled on a 3.5-acre lot. Large 3-car attached garage. Spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and center island. Open concept layout. Oak hardwood flooring. Living room and informal dining area with beautiful large […]
Buyers Self-Employed and Buying a Home? Self-employed people can absolutely get approved for mortgages and purchase real estate. But the process can be a bit more challenging—and if you’re self-employed, it’s important to know what to expect when you apply for a mortgage. So what, exactly, should you expect? A recent article from realtor.com outlined things self-employed individuals need to know before they […]
Buyers Getting Ready to Buy Your First Home? Here’s How to Boost Your Credit Score Having a good credit score plays an integral role in helping buyers secure a competitive interest rate on your mortgage. And with the average rate for a 30 year fixed-rate mortgage hovering around 6.4 percent (up from 3.22 percent at the beginning of the year), getting a competitive rate on your mortgage is more important than ever. Which […]
Buyers Thinking About Buying a New Construction Home? Some Benefits! When you’re buying a home, one of the early decisions you’ll want to make is whether to buy a new construction home or a pre-owned home. And while both options can be a great move depending on what you’re looking for, new construction homes can offer some advantages over pre-owned properties. So what, exactly, are those advantages? A recent article from realtor.com outlined […]
Buyers Property Title Searches Buying or selling a home is a long, complex process. And chances are, you’re going to come across terms throughout that process that may be new to you—including “property title search.” A property title search is an important part of any real estate sale. But what, exactly, is a property title search—and what purpose does it serve, both […]
Buyers Want a Better Deal on a House? You Might Want to Buy in the Next Month or Two With mortgage rates having gone up, and home prices not seeming to come down much, some buyers are choosing to wait it out and see how much prices come down. But there’s not a lot of consensus on whether or not prices will come down, or how much they will if they do. According to a recent Market Watch article, some […]
Buyers Selling Your Home? These Home Selling Rules Are No Longer Relevant The market is changing. While bidding wars, sky-high prices, and homes flying off the market were a reality just a few months ago, rising mortgage rates, changing economic conditions, and increasing inventory have caused a serious shift in some areas. And if you’re selling your home, it’s important to operate under the conditions of the market […]
Buyers Short Sale vs. Foreclosure: What’s the Difference? There are a few different scenarios for homeowners that are struggling to make their mortgage payments or are “underwater” on their homes (and owe more than what it’s worth)—including short sales and foreclosures. But what, exactly, are short sales and foreclosures, and what’s the difference between them? A recent article from realtor.com answered key questions people have about […]
Buyers Today’s Market Is Getting More Buyer-Friendly Between low inventory, fierce competition, and all-time high home prices, there’s no denying that the past few years have been tough on buyers. But things are changing—and in many ways, the real estate market is starting to shift towards buyers. So what, exactly, are those shifts? A recent video from realtor.com outlined some of the more positive realities of buying […]
Buyers Sellers Don’t Fail To Disclose These Issues It’s highly possible that an experienced home inspector could fail to find something wrong with your house. So it isn’t out of the question that you might not know about something wrong with it. But considering you live there, unless it’s something truly lurking below the surface that only a trained eye could find, the […]
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