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4th Quarter 2021 Wisconsin Housing Stats by County

4th Quarter 2021 Wisconsin Housing Stats by County Here is what’s happening in your market area. You’ll find helpful information, including a year-to-year comparisons of new listings, closed sales, the median sales price and the average days on the market. …
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Conforming Loan Rate

Higher Loan Limits Help Many Borrowers

  New Higher Conforming Conventional Loan Limits The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased the conforming loan limits from $548,250 to $647,200. This is great news if you’re looking to move up and purchase a luxury home in 2022. The …
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Inspiring Exterior Renovation Projects to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

  There are many ways to raise the value of your home, one of them being to boost its curb appeal. If your house looks great from the outside and catches the eye of potential buyers, they’re much more likely …
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Shorewest Sold Sign Infront of Home

6 Tips For Prepping Your Home For Sale

  Preparing to sell your home requires a thoughtful approach, especially since it is one of your largest financial assets. Most buyers today are looking for a home they can move into without doing a lot of work. That’s why …
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5 Reasons to List Your Home in the Winter

  Are you putting off selling your home until spring? Why wait? There are a number of advantages to putting your house on the market in the winter.  Low Inventory Following the trends we saw in summer and fall, inventory …
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Take Advantage of Historically Low Mortgage Rates 

  After economic activity slowed in the first half of the year, we saw record-low home mortgage rates in the third quarter of 2020. These historically low rates have been a strong driver in the housing market recovery. Many people …
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It’s Time to Winterize Your Home

  Your home is an investment that requires year-round maintenance. Protecting it from the elements is essential, especially during the winter. Whether you’re staying around or moving south to warmer weather, you’ll want to follow this checklist to ensure your …
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Home Improvements Cost Vs. Value

As a homeowner it’s crucial to maintain your home and make regular updates to ensure it keeps its value. Whether you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, or you’re looking to make some upgrades in your home …
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Winter Home Prep

  Your home is an investment that requires year-round maintenance. Protecting it from the elements is essential, especially during the winter. Follow this checklist to ensure your home is prepped and ready for the upcoming months. Interior: Test Smoke Alarms …
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Real Estate Myths Vs. Facts

  Have you been thinking about buying a home, but something is holding you back? Let’s address some of the most common myths when it comes to home buying so you can confidently look ahead at the home-buying process.    …
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Home Valuation Report