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Living room with fire going in fireplace inside Appleton, Wisconsin house

Friday Feb 21st, 2025 Share

The Secret To Selling Your Fox Cities House? Using a Real Estate Agent To Get Your House Noticed

Appleton WI Neighborhood

Thursday Feb 20th, 2025 Share

Smart Way To Get Your Fox Cities, WI House Sold: Seller Concessions

Appleton WI house with question mark

Wednesday Feb 19th, 2025 Share

Did YOU Ask Yourself These Questions Before Selling Your House? 

Appleton, WI Couple painting living room with their child

Thursday Feb 13th, 2025 Share

Secret To Selling This Spring: Get Started Immediately

Hourglass and clocks showing when it is the best time to move in Wisconsin

Thursday Jan 30th, 2025 Share

When Is the Best Time to Move In Wisconsin?

WHEDA, FHA, and Down Payment Assistance represented with model houses and coins on the table

Wednesday Jan 29th, 2025 Share

Two Helpful Resources for Buying a Fox Cities Home Now

Fox Cities home buyers holding sign

Monday Jan 27th, 2025 Share

3 Reasons to Buy a Fox Cities, Wisconsin House Before Spring

Fox Cities WI smaller homes

Thursday Jan 23rd, 2025 Share

Little Houses, More Possibilities: The Home Builder Trend Buyers Love

Appleton Real Estate Agent sitting with clients at a table

Wednesday Jan 22nd, 2025 Share

If the Price of YOUR Home Isn't Right, It Won't Be Selling

Multi generational family sitting on couch in Appleton, Wisconsin

Tuesday Jan 21st, 2025 Share

More Reasons Why People Are Choosing Multi-Generational Homes Today

Family looking at Appleton, Wisconsin house for sale

Wednesday Jan 15th, 2025 Share

About 11,000 Houses Will Be Sold Today - Is YOURS Going To Be One Of Them?

Energy efficient applicances

Thursday Jan 9th, 2025 Share

Eco-Friendly Features Can Increase the Value of Your House

Frustrated woman by her computer

Wednesday Jan 8th, 2025 Share

Mortgage Forbearance: A Beneficial Choice for Homeowners Dealing with Difficulties

2025 Housing market forecast for mortgage rates and home prices

Tuesday Jan 7th, 2025 Share

The 2025 Housing Market - Expert Forecasts

Fox Cities Real Estate Market Timing

Monday Jan 6th, 2025 Share

Time in the Fox Cities Real Estate Market Beats Timing the Market

Couple holding their keys from their house for sale in Appleton

Friday Jan 3rd, 2025 Share

Getting Ready to Buy a House in the Fox Cities, WI Areas in 2025 - Video

Fox Cities Home Buyers with Wizards of Real Estate in Appleton

Wednesday Jan 1st, 2025 Share

New Year to Get a New Home: Making It Happen in2025

Appleton Wisconsin woman on the phone

Monday Dec 30th, 2024 Share

Easiest Ways to Save Money for Your First Home

Appleton couple enjoying their home's fireplace

Friday Dec 27th, 2024 Share

Joys of Being A Fox Cities Home Owner

A piggy in a wooden house frame

Monday Dec 23rd, 2024 Share

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash

The Truth About Down Payments

Friday Dec 20th, 2024 Share

The Truth About Down Payments - Video

Appleton WI Home Sellers happy with their home value

Monday Dec 16th, 2024 Share

Only Fox Cities WI Real Estate Agents Can Give You an Accurate Value

Serious Homeowners hire professionals

Tuesday Dec 10th, 2024 Share

2 Reasons Why More People Are Hiring Fox Cities Wisconsin Real Estate Agents

Woman hugging man while holding her new house keys

Thursday Dec 5th, 2024 Share

Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run

An Appleton WI rented building and owned home

Friday Nov 15th, 2024 Share

The Big Difference Between Renter and Homeowner Net Worth - Video

Wisconsin Veteran and VA Home Loans

Tuesday Nov 12th, 2024 Share

Most Veterans Don't Know About An Important VA Loan Benefit

Use an Appleton Realtor to set the right price

Friday Nov 8th, 2024 Share

You Need An Appleton WI Realtor To Set the Right Asking Price | Infographic

Homes, New Construction, and Foreclosures

Friday Aug 2nd, 2024 Share

3 Reasons Why We’re Not Headed for a Housing Crash | Inforgraphic

Appleton, Wisconsin Home Sellers at their kitchen table

Tuesday Jul 30th, 2024 Share

Biggest Mistakes Wisconsin Home Sellers Are Making Right Now

Friday Apr 26th, 2024 Share

Do You Know How Much Equity You Have? | Video

Wednesday Apr 10th, 2024 Share

Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You | Appleton Real Estate

Overpricing Your House Can Cost You    If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when more buyers move, and competition ticks up. That makes this an exciting time to put up that for sale...
Appleton Real Estate - Hourglass and Housing Market

Wednesday Apr 10th, 2024 Share

Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates?

4 Tips for Home Selling

Friday Mar 1st, 2024 Share

Video - 4 Tips for Selling Your Appleton House This Spring

Owning a home in Appleton, Wisconsin Increases Wealth

Friday Mar 1st, 2024 Share

Houses in Appleton, WI Increases Wealth - Appleton Real Estate | Video

Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

Friday Mar 1st, 2024 Share

The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

Hand holding up a red balloon with a white percentage sign

Wednesday Dec 20th, 2023 Share

Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

Money and house symbols over Appleton, WI neighborhood

Friday Nov 17th, 2023 Share

2024 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Home Prices Rising

Thursday Oct 26th, 2023 Share

Home Prices Keep Going Up

Wednesday Oct 25th, 2023 Share

What Reasons Make You Want To Move Right Now?

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?   The reason you might want to sell your house now is most likely that something in your life has changed. Even though mortgage rates are a big part of your choice, you don't want them to take away from the reason you wanted to move in the first place. It is true that rates are higher now, which makes homes less affordable. Because of this, some people are choosing to wait to sell their homes because they don't want...
Home Price Growth

Wednesday Oct 25th, 2023 Share

Home Price Growth Is Returning to Normal [INFOGRAPHIC]

Are higher mortgage rates here to stay?

Wednesday Oct 18th, 2023 Share

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Renting versus Owning

Friday Oct 13th, 2023 Share

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Appleton Wisconsin Woman Unpacking

Thursday Oct 12th, 2023 Share

Unpack the Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

Homeowner Net Worth Grows

Friday Oct 6th, 2023 Share

How Homeowner Net Worth Grows with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Low Housing Inventory

Monday Oct 2nd, 2023 Share

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]

Other benefits of homeownership

Sunday Oct 1st, 2023 Share

Do You Know About the Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership?

Appleton Wisconsin Woman Checking her home value

Saturday Sep 30th, 2023 Share

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Plenty of Home Buyers Still Shopping

Tuesday Sep 19th, 2023 Share

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Appleton, Wisconsin grandfather and his granddaughter

Thursday Sep 14th, 2023 Share

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future

Planning on retiring and selling a home

Tuesday Sep 12th, 2023 Share

Appleton Home Owners - Are You Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move

Home Price Predictions

Tuesday Sep 12th, 2023 Share

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

Inflation and Housing

Saturday Sep 9th, 2023 Share

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

Home Price Forecast Revised for 2023

Friday Sep 8th, 2023 Share

Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Homeowners have equity

Tuesday Sep 5th, 2023 Share

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Housing Price Predictions

Tuesday Sep 5th, 2023 Share

Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

Mortgage Rate History Since 1970

Thursday Aug 24th, 2023 Share

Mortgage rates are at a 20 year high, but it’s still below the 40-year average.

Staff at Wizards of Real Estate

Thursday Aug 24th, 2023 Share

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

Appleton WI Homes For Sale

Friday Aug 18th, 2023 Share

People Around the Country Want Homes That Cost Less, and Builders Are Responding

Home prices on the rise

Monday Aug 14th, 2023 Share

Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wisconsin Housing Market Forecast Infographic

Friday Aug 4th, 2023 Share

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Monday Jul 10th, 2023 Share

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation

Saturday Jun 24th, 2023 Share

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time

Friday Jun 16th, 2023 Share

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wednesday May 31st, 2023 Share

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates

Monday May 22nd, 2023 Share

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wizards of Real Estate Fox Cities Wisconsin House

Wednesday May 17th, 2023 Share

What You Need To Know About Home Price News

Fox Cities Home on a Witch

Wednesday May 17th, 2023 Share

Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash

Appleton Homes For Sale showing kitchen with Wizards of Real Estate LLC

Tuesday May 16th, 2023 Share

Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

Puzzle of a 100 dollar bill

Thursday May 4th, 2023 Share

The Power of Pre-Approval | Wizards of Real Estate LLC

Woman looking out her Appleton home's window

Friday Apr 21st, 2023 Share

Are YOU Falling out of Love with YOUR Wisconsin Home? It May Be Time To Move.

Home Inspections in Fox Cities Wisconsin

Saturday Apr 15th, 2023 Share

Home Inspections for Fox Cities Wisconsin Home Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Selling a home this Spring

Saturday Apr 15th, 2023 Share

Do YOU want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Kitchen in an Appleton, WI Home

Tuesday Apr 11th, 2023 Share

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

Tuesday Apr 4th, 2023 Share

How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You

Fact about closing costs

Saturday Apr 1st, 2023 Share

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Woman holding model house representing female house buyers

Saturday Mar 25th, 2023 Share

How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women

March Market Update - Maybe

Monday Mar 20th, 2023 Share

Appleton Realtor March 2023 Housing Market Update

Lightbulb with hurricane swirling inside in Appleton, WI

Sunday Mar 12th, 2023 Share

Are your WI heating bills getting out of hand?

Setting chess piece on Appleton Real Estate

Sunday Mar 12th, 2023 Share

5 NEGOTIATING TACTICS THAT CAN KILL A SALE

2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

Friday Mar 10th, 2023 Share

2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

Dollar bill shaped like an Appleton House.

Friday Mar 10th, 2023 Share

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Old Many dancing after downsizing his home

Tuesday Mar 7th, 2023 Share

Could A Smaller Home Be Your Best Option?

Homeownership wealth building infograph

Monday Feb 27th, 2023 Share

Win with Homeownership

Clock, Coins, and wooden house outside.

Monday Feb 27th, 2023 Share

Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

Man holding toy house and keys for closing.

Sunday Feb 26th, 2023 Share

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Toy house on top of calculator

Sunday Feb 26th, 2023 Share

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

Spring into Action and Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

Tuesday Feb 21st, 2023 Share

Spring into Action: Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal with Expert Guidance

Tuesday Feb 21st, 2023 Share

Appleton Realtor Breaks Down February 2023 Real Estate Market 

The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Monday Feb 20th, 2023 Share

The Spring Housing Market Could Be a Sweet Spot for Sellers

U.S. House Prices Largely Unchanged

Thursday Feb 16th, 2023 Share

Wondering What’s Going on with Home Prices?

Appleton Wisconsin Houses in Neighborhood

Monday Feb 13th, 2023 Share

Why Today’s Appleton WI Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

Appleton suitecase full of money.

Monday Feb 13th, 2023 Share

What You Should Know About Closing Costs

Appleton Broker Breaks Down the 2023 Housing Market

Monday Feb 13th, 2023 Share

Appleton Broker Breaking Down the Housing Market For 2023

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sunday Feb 12th, 2023 Share

How To Win as a Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sunday Feb 5th, 2023 Share

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Appleton WI house with front door open.

Thursday Feb 2nd, 2023 Share

Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023

Stacked coins with plants growing out of them

Tuesday Jan 24th, 2023 Share

What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market

Brand new suburban house in sunny summer afternoon.House hunting.

Saturday Jan 21st, 2023 Share

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Top 5 Home Renovations When Selling

Tuesday Jan 19th, 2021 Share

Top 5 Renovations When Selling

5 steps to selling your home

Monday Jan 4th, 2021 Share

5 steps to selling your home

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