Does It Matter Who Shows You a Home for Sale?
When it comes to searching for your next home, there's one significant mistake you must avoid. Many home buyers make the mistake of scheduling showings with agents they have no intention of working with. This approach can lead to problems down the road if not handled carefully. In this blog post, w
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It's Time to Hire a Buyer's Agent?
If you've been contemplating whether it's the right time to buy a house, discussing it with friends and family, attending open houses, or spending evenings scrolling through Zillow, it's a strong indication that you should consider meeting with a Realtor. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefi
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Are Recent Home Buyers in Trouble?
This idea that the world is going to crash and everybody's gonna end up upside down in their mortgage is a myth that has been perpetuated by the media and doomsday lovers who thrive on the drama and bad news. However, it is not true - it is not a bad time to buy a home, and in Madison Wisconsin, th
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How Soon Should You Contact a Realtor?
If you're considering buying or selling a home you may be wondering what the right time is to get a Realtor involved. Unfortunately, a lot of consumers wait until the very last minute before connecting with a Realtor. They do a lot of legwork on their own, they do their own planning, and put t
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Looking for a Realtor to Help With Your Relocation?
L Looking for a Realtor Referral to Help with your Relocation? I used to be a huge planner. I mean, I still am; I still kid myself that I have control over my life and what happens. But I used to be a lot worse. I had everything planned out. I knew I was going to be a head football coach and athl
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Five Things to Avoid When Purchasing a Home
Five Things to Avoid When Purchasing a Home Hey, congratulations. You have an accepted offer on your new home, and that is no small feat in today's market. But let's keep in mind that that wasn't the main goal when you started this process. Our number one goal here is to get you moved in and closed
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How Much Money do I Need to Purchase a Home?
One of the most common factors keeping people from buying a home is the belief that they need a huge down payment in order to make it happen. There are various loan programs and grants out there to help buyers in many types of financial situations; there are loan programs that require as little a
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Thinking of Buying? Why You Should Work with a Realtor
Most people don't know that using a buyer's agent is free. It doesn't cost you anything to work with us because the seller typically pays broker fees. Keep in mind that the seller has an agent who is representing them and their best interest so you'll want to have someone in your corner as well. We
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Accepted Offer! Now What?
Accepted Offer!! What's Next? Congratulations, your offer has been accepted! So now what do we do? Well, it's time to start that journey towards closing. It is a super exciting time once your offer gets accepted, but we can't just stop there. Our goal isn't an accepted offer; it's to cross that fin
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First Step in Buying a Home
First Step in Purchasing a Home Are you thinking about buying a home in Dane County and don't know where to start? Before doing anything else, you need to know what you can afford. Getting approved for a loan is essential when looking to purchase a home. You'll want to understand the cost associate
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Preapproved vs. Prequalified
Why it's so Important to be Preapproved in this Market If you're buying a home this year, a strong pre-approval from a respected local lender is a non-negotiable. I've seen weird things happen with finances over the last decade, and in today's competitive market, it is not the time for you to play
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Four Tips to Help Get Your Offer Accepted
Four Tips to Help Get Your Offer Accepted Are you wondering how to compete well with other buyers? Our team has served hundreds of buyers over the years, and we'd love to help you too. We have four buyer tips to help ensure that you land your dream home. 1. Make sure you know what the list price i
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What to Expect When Purchasing a Home
What Can You Expect When Purchasing a Home? Purchasing a home is most likely going to be one of the largest investments in your life and for a lot of people that can be a little scary. Our team has served hundreds of buyers over the years, and we'd love to help you too. First, we will make sure tha
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February 2022 - Oregon, WI Housing Market Update
Oregon, WI: Market Update, February 2022 Hey there, Oregon. How is the market? Are we in a bubble? Are things going to crash? Is it ever going to be okay to buy a house? I get asked these questions all the time and I get it. When we look around town, there's not a lot of for sale signs out in yard
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February 2022 - Dane County Housing Market Update
Dane County Housing Market Update - February 2022 What's happening in our Dane County real estate market? I get asked this question all the time. I also get asked if we're going to see a crash or if we're in a bubble and what people should do with their home? Is now a good time to sell? Should I be
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From Renting to Buying - For First Time Home Buyers
First Time Homebuyers - The Pros of Buying a Home Are you thinking about buying your first home, but not sure if it's the right move for you? We understand what that feels like. Deciding to buy a home is a major decision, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Our team is consistently among the top 5
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Five Things to Know Before Investing in Real Estate
Five Things You Should Know Before Investing in Real Estate Do you want to get a head start on becoming the next Chip and Joanna Gaines? Maybe you're new to real estate investing, and you don't know where to start. Here are five tips to help get you started. One: Become laser focused on the area t
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January 2022 Housing Market Update: Oregon, WI
January 2022 Market Update: Oregon, WI Hey there, Oregon! 2021 was quite the year for our local real estate market. Prices jumped, inventory stayed low and competition for the best houses was fierce. What does that mean for today? Let's take a look at where we've been and where we're going in the
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National Housing Market Update - January 2022
January 2022 National Housing Update Welcome to 2022! As with any new year, many of us are wondering: what does this year have in store for us? We don't have a crystal ball, but if we take a look at where we've been and where we're sitting right now, that sheds great light into where we're headed i
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The Real Cost of Waiting for the Market to Shift Before Buying Your Home
The Real Cost of Waiting for the Market to Shift Before Buying Your Home Something we hear frequently right now is that people are waiting for the market to shift before deciding to make a move. There are a lot of life events that come into play in life that affect when it's the right time to buy a
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