Tim Vertz on August 26th, 2010

Wisconsin’s First Real Estate Company to Use QR Code Technology on Every Listing to Give Buyers Instant Details on Your Property You may have seen this unique looking code on a Homegate Direct sign in front of one of our properties for sale recently. This code is a revolutionary new way to engage home buyers [...]

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Tim Vertz on July 26th, 2010

This article is a great read for buyers searching for a home right now and what they can expect with banks and potential delays – from NPR News… http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128488695&sc=17&f=1001

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Q&A: Author Sarah Susanka Talks Budget-Smart Remodeling HouseLogic sat down with author and architect Sarah Susanka to talk about remodeling that builds value and saves money. Read Green Kitchen Remodeling If you’re ready to remodel your kitchen and want to go green, here’s how to create the healthy, energy-efficient, eco-friendly kitchen of your dreams. Read [...]

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Here’s one of our new listings this week in the Milwaukee Real Estate Market. In beautiful Elm Grove, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath has over 1 acre of land with award winning gardens. See our virtual tour below or visit: http://www.homegatedirect.com/address.php?property_ID=138

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Smart Options: Decking When choosing decking materials, factor in the savings gained by low maintenance and longevity, even if the initial cost is higher. Read Deck Addition: Return on Investment A high return on investment makes a deck addition a worthwhile home improvement project. Read Care and Maintenance of Your Deck Annual deck maintenance will [...]

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Wonderfully maintained Whitefish Bay colonial in a very desirable area. Many updates and hard to find amenities incl. granite eat-in kitchen, chair rails, built-in bookcases, & hardwood floors. Custom french doors lead from the family room/den to the dining room. Spacious living room features a natural fireplace & flows easily to the rest of the [...]

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Tim Vertz on June 10th, 2010

From the Milwaukee Metro MLS and Bob Helbig of the Journal Sentinel Sales of existing homes in metro Milwaukee rose nearly 27% in May. Wauwatosa-based Metro MLS Inc., which tracks sales by Realtors, reported Thursday that 1,607 homes sold in May, up from 1,267 the same month a year ago in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and [...]

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Keep Your Home Purchase on Track You’ve found your dream home. Make sure missteps don’t prevent a successful closing. Read Understanding Real Estate Representation Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. Read 4 Tips to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford By knowing how [...]

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Due mainly to the tax credit that expired at the end of April – we saw an incredible increase in showings and sales at Homegate Direct in April.  We were also thinking, it would get a little too quiet once May hit – but we are as busy as ever with our listings, showings, and [...]

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Here’s a great story of how a home in the Milwaukee real estate market can sell extremely quickly (just 18 days) and for $2,100 over the asking price. We recently had the honor of working with a really nice family in the Enderis park neighborhood of Milwaukee.  They had their home on the market for [...]

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