It’s that time of the year in Wisconsin again – fall is here! For many of us, that means as the activities of summer slow down – there might be some projects we’ve been putting off that we need to get to before the snow starts flying. Here are some nice, quick videos for you [...]
Most of us like a nice garage & not just for our cars. We see all kinds of garages when we show homes in Wisconsin. It doesn’t really matter where we are – Milwaukee, Green Bay, or the North Woods – we love our garages. Many of us would like to spruce up this part [...]
It’s already a buyer’s market out there in Wisconsin real estate for the Milwaukee and Green Bay markets. Now is the time to buy as we’re seeing mortgage rates flirt with all time lows in the last couple of days since the debt ceiling increase was signed. The average thirty year fixed rate has now [...]
This was too astounding to pass up. When Wisconsin sellers talk with us about their house – our advice is to do 3 things to make sure you can sell your house. 1. Price it right 2. stage it right 3. have the home in as ‘move-in’ condition as possible. Those that do will have [...]
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At Homegate Direct Realty we place a huge focus on the marketing efforts we provide our sellers in this challenging market. We discuss the home selling process as a competition and our home sellers need every advantage to get their home sold at the price they want. One of the biggest keys to this is [...]
Preventing Ice Dams During the colder months, preventing ice dams should be a primary concern. Here’s how to protect your home from damage. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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With winter fast approaching – we could all use a few maintenance tips to keep your Wisconsin home in top condition and keep the energy bills down. See a few tips for maintenance – you still have time to make you can save on your energy bills this winter. Appliance Maintenance: Water Heaters Keep your [...]
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When we started Homegate Direct Realty some years back – one of the things we knew that was missing from so many companies, even the ones that claim to sell ‘luxury’ high-end properties is a lack of good photos. In today’s world, the internet is everything when selling a home. In 2010, it’s amazing to [...]
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With new homes going up on the market this week in Wauwatosa, Mequon, Fox Point and even in a great hobby farm in Burlington – we wanted to highlight a great new home that just came on the market in Wauwatosa at 912 North 76th Street and priced at $424,900. With lots of space at [...]
Most everyone realizes mortgage rates are low and home prices have come off historical highs. But how much do those factors contribute to buying power? First, consider interest rates. An indicative 30-year fixed rate today is 4.375%. For every $1,000 borrowed, you’ll pay principal and interest of $4.99 monthly. At 5%, that figure increases to [...]
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