Appleton Home Owners - Are You Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move   Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is selling your house and finding a home better suited for your evolving needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few reasons... [read more]

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand   There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house. More Jobs Are Being Created Instead of facing the job losses typical of any recession, the economy has been growing and... [read more]

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]   Some Highlights Last year, some housing experts projected a decline in home prices by the end of 2023. But that didn’t happen – inventory was just too low. While it’s normal for experts to re-forecast throughout the year, the good news for 2023 is that prices are no longer projected to... [read more]

You may want to share this with your friends! Mortgage rates are at a 20 year high, but it’s still below the 40-year average. Build equity, refinance later. Yesterday was the best time to buy. Today is the next. Tomorrow is an option. Waiting always creates regret with “I could/should have.” Keep in mind that once rates drop, more buyers will come in the market. That means more competition than there is now! Do you need help to see if you can... [read more]

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years. That means your net worth can grow significantly in the long term when you own a home.... [read more]