How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality   Did you know that in a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans said that buying a home is a priority? It also pointed to the fact that 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. It is understandable, because homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits. The bad news is that it’s unlikely all 28 million Americans will accomplish that goal in the... [read more]

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option Many people are getting to the point in their lives where they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you own your home and are getting close to this point, you have a few options to consider.   Jessica Lautz, Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Deputy Chief Economist, says: “As we see the transition of the large Baby Boomer generation age into retirement, it will be... [read more]

Are YOU Falling out of Love with YOUR Wisconsin Home? It May Be Time To Move.   When you own a home, you and your family have a place that is all yours and has the room, features, and location you need. But what happens when you have different needs? If this sounds like you, it might be time to move on.   According to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, the average person has stayed in their current... [read more]

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home soon? If so, you will want to see what the housing market is most likely to do this year. The market underwent a major shift as economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates reduced buyer demand in 2022. It has slowed the pace of home sales, and moderated home prices. But what is going to happen in the months of 2023? An article from HousingWire offers this perspective: “The red-hot housing... [read more]

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]   Some Highlights   Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.   With programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.   Are you ready to make sure you have a trusted lender in order to find... [read more]