Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains, homeownership is an investment in your [...]

By |2022-12-08T09:59:00-06:00December 8th, 2022|Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, home, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Rent vs. Buy, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought about buying but have sidelined their search due to [...]

By |2022-12-07T08:36:53-06:00December 7th, 2022|Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

What’s Going on with Home Prices Today? Ask a Professional.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in [...]

By |2022-12-06T09:09:36-06:00December 6th, 2022|For Buyers, For Sellers, home, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, northwoods, Pricing, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on What’s Going on with Home Prices Today? Ask a Professional.

Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home in today's market, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to make [...]

By |2022-12-05T13:31:32-06:00December 5th, 2022|Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, home, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report [...]

By |2022-12-01T09:11:36-06:00December 1st, 2022|Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Will There Be a Flood of Foreclosures in 2023

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like [...]

By |2022-11-30T09:14:19-06:00November 30th, 2022|Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, home, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Will There Be a Flood of Foreclosures in 2023

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity [...]

By |2022-11-30T09:43:31-06:00November 29th, 2022|For Sellers, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on 3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Holiday Wishlist

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a [...]

By |2022-11-28T10:23:17-06:00November 28th, 2022|For Sellers, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Millennials, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Holiday Wishlist

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. Questions about the inventory of homes available may make things seem even more complicated. If this sounds like you, here’s [...]

By |2022-11-23T11:14:48-06:00November 23rd, 2022|First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

Selling in Today’s Market: What Homeowners Should KNow

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers [...]

By |2022-11-22T09:47:18-06:00November 22nd, 2022|For Sellers, home, Housing Market Updates, Lake Alice, Lake Mohawksin, Lake Nokomis, lakeside, Move-Up Buyers, northwoods, Selling Myths, Tomahawk, waterfront, Wisconsin|Comments Off on Selling in Today’s Market: What Homeowners Should KNow
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