Think New Homes Cost More? Not Right Now.

Most people think a newly built home costs more than an existing one. But right now, that’s actually backwards. Newly built homes are more affordable than existing ones in a lot of markets. And that’s because builders are cutting prices and stacking on incentives to try to keep their inventory movin

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

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home. Maybe you've caught the buzz and wondered whether that money could get you into a home faster, especially with affordability as tough as it is. Here’s what you need to remember. Pull

Wisconsin Property Taxes Explained for Northeast Wisconsin Home Buyers

WHAT WISCONSIN PROPERTY TAXES ARE AND HOW THEY WORK Wisconsin property taxes are calculated using a mill rate applied to your property's assessed value. The assessed value is set by your local municipality, and in Wisconsin, assessors are required to maintain assessments at full market value, though