Market Updates

March 30, 2022

When is the BEST time to list your home?

 

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, you may want to make it a priority to start the process soon. According to realtor.com, the sweet spot for sellers is just around the corner. In a recent study, experts analyzed housing market trends by looking at data ...

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March 24, 2022

Why is the Housing Supply Still So Low?

Demand is supposed to incentivize builders to provide the supply, so why are housing inventories still so low as we go through another year of a red hot housing market in Wisconsin and around the nation?

That’s a question many prospective home buyers have as they work to cope with ...

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Feb. 25, 2022

4 Reasons We Are Not in a Housing Bubble

“Prices have to come down eventually.”

“They can’t keep going up forever.”

“The bubble will inevitably burst.”

 

You do not have to look far these days to find someone equating the current housing market to the housing bubble that burst 15 years ago. Consumer beliefs are ...

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Jan. 23, 2022

What’s Going on With Home Prices In 2022?

The pandemic has been no match for a hot housing market, as 2020 and 2021 saw double-digit increases for home values. What does 2022 have in store for buyers and sellers? Let’s take a look at what the experts are saying.

The latest edition of CoreLogic’s Home Price ...

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Dec. 28, 2021

What Makes a House a Home

It has been proven that owning a home makes financial sense for most people, but the emotional side of homeownership is too often overlooked.

No matter what type of home you own, the non-financial benefits of homeownership can be just as important as the financial benefits. These benefits include:

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Dec. 20, 2021

Waiting To Buy Will Cost You

Purchasing a home is likely to be the largest purchase you will ever make. With mortgage terms of 15-30 years, many things will change during the time you are paying off your house. It is completely understandable that you want to be cautious, weigh all your options and make a ...

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Nov. 12, 2021

Should You Renovate Your Home Before Selling? Read Our Free Book To Learn How!

One of the most common questions we receive from homeowners is “what renovations should I make before listing my home?” The question homeowners should be asking is “does renovating my home make financial sense in my market?”

The answer is “it depends”.  

 

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Oct. 20, 2021

September Housing Market Snapshot

No, it’s not just your imagination. The real estate market continued on its hot streak even as the heat of summer gave way to the cool breezes of autumn.

According to the Wisconsin Real Estate Association, low inventories continued to drive up Wisconsin home prices in September even as overall ...

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Sept. 30, 2021

Home Is The Office Of The Future (and Present). Is Yours Up For It?

Home Is The Office Of The Future (and Present). Is Yours Up For It?

 

Much has changed since early 2020 to say the least. For many professionals, the pandemic meant finding room for functional workspace or dedicated home office in order to effectively work from home while workplaces have ...

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Sept. 28, 2021

Consequences of the Home Shortage

If you are hoping to buy a home, you may be aware of a current issue: There is a significant shortage of homes for sale. As a result, prices are high, homes are quickly flying off the market and sellers have the upper hand in negotiations.

 

The Current Demand ...

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