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

Oregon, WI Housing Market Update - March 2022

Oregon, WI Housing Market Update - March 2022 Hey there, Oregon. Spring is here so what does that mean for our local market? I drive around town and I don't see any for sale signs out there. Prices are rising on everything from gas to food to definitely houses, and who knows where global events are

Dane County Housing Market Update - March 2022

Dane County Housing Market - March 2022 Hey, Dane County, welcome to another spring market. If you paid attention in recent years, you know that this is the time of year, that the crazy stories start to emerge. Just how is the local market performing? Is now a good time to sell your house or should

National Housing Market Update - March 2022

National Housing Market Update - March 2022 I know that everywhere we look, prices are on the rise. From food to gas, we are paying more, and housing costs are not immune to rising prices. But there can be huge benefits to owning a home when other prices are rising.  Inflation gives homeowners a b

How Quickly Should You Sell Your Home?

How Quickly Should You Sell Your Home? It's a seller's market, but how quickly should you sell your home? Right now it's such a huge seller's market that it's really easy to fall for the idea that your house will or should sell in one day. But don't fall for it. A seller's market occurs when months

How Much is Your Home Worth?

How Much is Your Home Worth? There are a lot of opinions out there on what your home may be worth. With the strong sellers' market we are currently seeing, everyone wants to tell you about what your home is worth and what to do with it. So how do you know what you should do and who to believe? When

Three Musts When Selling Your Home

Three Musts When Selling Your Home It takes more than a fresh coat of paint, slapping the home on the MLS, taking a few pictures and throwing it up on social media if you want to make the biggest profit on your investment. That's why our team has a consistent, proven process that we execute from st

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

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

Should I Work With a Flat Rate Broker?

Should I Work With a Flat Rate Broker? Does it make a difference who you hire to sell your home, especially in a hot seller's market? We already looked at the numbers in a previous post and concluded that it absolutely mattered based upon the experience, the education, the market knowledge, and, of

Does it Matter Who You Hire to Sell Your Home?

Does it Matter Who you Hire to Sell Your Home? Does it make a difference who you hire to sell your home? I mean, aren't all real estate agents the same? Are we just a commodity? In a hot, competitive seller's market, does it even matter how you market or negotiate for your home? Lastly, does it mat

February 2022 - National Housing Market Update

February 2022 - National Housing Market Update Where is the market heading? Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market? And what does that even mean? Are we going to see a crash? Are we in a housing bubble? There are a lot of things to speculate in today's market. So let's dive in and see what the

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

Real Estate Investment: Financing Your Investment

Financing Your Investment Property Are you thinking of calling your traditional mortgage lender to finance a property that you want to fix and flip? Please don't call them just yet. You may be surprised to learn that the financing process for investment properties can be totally different than a tr

Real Estate Investing: The Cons of Getting Licensed

Real Estate Investing: The Cons of Getting Licensed We previously discussed some of the pros to having your license when it comes to investing in real estate; let's discuss some cons. 1. First of all, the time and cost to get your license and start working could be a challenge up front. You'll nee

First Time Real Estate Investor: How An Agent Can Help You

First Time Real Estate Investor: How An Agent Can Help You Are you new to real estate investing? Getting started in real estate investing can be very overwhelming and we completely understand. You may be afraid to pull the trigger on projects because you're unsure of values and don't want to make a

Real Estate Investing: The Benefits of Getting Licensed

Real Estate Investing: The Benefits of Getting Licensed You might be considering getting into flipping real estate and wondering whether or not it's worthwhile to get a real estate license or if it's better to partner with a realtor. We've decided to help you out with a list of pros and cons. Let's

HGTV vs Real House Flips

HGTV vs Real House Flips HGTV makes flipping houses look so easy. The reality, however, is that it's nothing like what they portray. The episodes are scripted, and planned, and that's just not the way it happens in real life.  Now, you're probably thinking, "What's the difference?" First of all, yo

What is Your Investment Criteria?

What is Your Investment Criteria? Can you buy a house for rent in the same way that you buy an apartment building? Of course you can. And you may be surprised to learn that getting started in real estate investing is not as scary as you think. Defining your personal criteria for real estate invest

Dane County Housing Market Update - January 2022

Dane County Market Update - January 2022 Last year, the real estate market got a little bit out of hand. We were seeing $50,000, $60,000, $100,000 over asking price. Buyers were buying without appraisal or inspection contingencies, and it was nearly impossible for someone to purchase a home if they