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]

What You Need To Know About Home Price News May 17, 2023   The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) will come out tomorrow. The information it has about home prices could be confusing and even make for some scary news. All of this is because the NAR will report the median sales price while other home price indices will report the price at which a home was sold again and again. Most of the indices of these repeat sales show that... [read more]

The Power of Pre-Approval If you are looking for a residence this spring, you may find the current housing market difficult. With so few homes available and mortgage rates that have rising and falling in between 6% - 7%, it is crucial to have a firm grasp on your budget for purchasing a home. You will also need determination to find the perfect home and respond quickly when the time comes to make an offer. Obtaining pre-approval is one way to better prepare yourself. To comprehend... [read more]

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean? Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It starts with the number of homes available for sale. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows... [read more]

Why Today’s Appleton Wisconsin Housing Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash   67% of Americans say a housing market crash is imminent in the next three years. Many buyers and sellers that I have spoken with have also thought the same before they finished a great conversation with me. However, I can't blame any of their initial thoughts. With all the talk in the media lately about shifts in the housing market, it makes sense why so many people feel this way. But... [read more]