Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is... both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That's because today'

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

If you're waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there's a number working behind the scenes that's actually good for you right now. It's called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole n

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

WISCONSIN PROPERTY TAXES ARE NOT STRAIGHTFORWARD If you're buying a home in Brown or Outagamie County, you've probably looked at a listing and noticed the annual tax figure sitting in the details. What you may not realize is that number can change significantly after you buy, and in ways that catch