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House Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why

If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, explains:“Now is the best time to buy in the last two years. M

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Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

Some HighlightsOnce a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.Here are a few tips. Don’t change bank accounts or apply for new credit. And this one may surpri

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Bust and Booms Start in Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona has long been a bellwether for the national real estate market. For the past 40 years, every major real estate recession and subsequent boom has started in Phoenix, making it a fascinating case study for investors, homeowners, and market analysts alike.Phoenix's unique position as a

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Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

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Wisconsin Property Taxes: What Buyers in Northeast Wisconsin Actually Need to Know

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

Why Buyers Shouldn't Overlook a Fall Move

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

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Wisconsin Property Taxes Explained for Northeast Wisconsin Home Buyers

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Wisconsin Property Taxes Explained: What Home Buyers in the 920 Actually Pay

Wisconsin Property Taxes Explained: What Home Buyers in the 920 Actually Pay

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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

A lot of buyers are stuck in “wait and see” mode right now. They’re watching rates hover a little above 6% and thinking, I’ll buy once they hit the 5s. Because who doesn’t want a better rate?But here’s the thing: that 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think.Affordability is still a chal

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Remote Work Could Be Your Affordability Answer

For most first-time buyers, the hardest part of buying a home is making the numbers work. You budget, you save, and the finish line still feels far away. But your salary is only half the equation. Where you live shapes what you can afford just as much. And if you can work remotely, you have an advan

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Wisconsin Property Taxes: What Buyers in Northeast Wisconsin Actually Need to Know

WHAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY PAYING AND WHY Property taxes in Wisconsin are calculated differently than most buyers expect. You are not taxed on what you paid for a home. You are taxed on the assessed value, which is a figure set by your local municipality, sometimes annually and sometimes less frequently.