I know that when it comes to home maintenance in the Summer, you, like myself, would rather be out doing anything else. Boating on one of the beautiful lakes, camping at one of the awesome state parks in Wisconsin, enjoying a beer at the Terrace, anything sounds better than maintenance. The good news is…
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What is a Home Warranty?
The first year of homeownership can be one of the largest adjustments you’ll experience. From being able to paint your walls without asking permission, to tearing out ugly carpeting, and all the other awesome things you’re able to do because you own the place. What isn’t fun is when the refrigerator goes out unexpectedly, or…
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Should You Stage a Vacant Home?
Should you stage a vacant home? To stage or not to stage can be a controversial question, and the answer can be a very individualized one. Various factors that come into play are condition (lipstick on a pig never works!), price point (spending $5K to stage a $90K home doesn’t make great financial sense), and…
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Sublet, A Short-Term Option for Buyers in Limbo
Home Buyers Have High Competition Buying a home in today’s real estate market can be quite competitive. With a current 2.16 months of inventory, home buyers are having a tough time. A balanced market is 6 months worth of inventory, which means the average home will spend 6 months on the market for sale. Scarce inventory,…
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Buying a Fixer Upper
We’ve all got dreams but when it comes to a fixer upper, you’ve got to keep it real. A true fixer upper is often for the experienced handyman or someone with the funds to pay a contractor to do the work. Let’s not forget about pulling proper permits and getting the proper inspections done! Fixer…
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