Normally I hate blog posts that say “Look at this article. It’s nifty!” However, today I’m going to make an exception. Architectural Digest wrote a simple one-page article about a problem for everybody; dust. The title says it all, “Here’s Why Your House Is Always So Freaking Dusty” If you’ve ever wanted to learn why […]
Dusty Homes Punish Sellers
Sellers, Don’t Get Sued!
This weekend I showed properties in and around Brookfield in Waukesha County and Middleton in Dane County. While these places are worlds away from each other, I saw the same problems in each municipality. Sellers are putting themselves at risk of getting sued. I recognize that sellers just want to sell their home, but what […]
Foreclosure Activity Keeps Falling in Wisconsin
Earlier this week, Paul Gores of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that Wisconsin Foreclosures dropped to a 17-year low. That’s good news and a positive indicator for the Wisconsin economy! Foreclosure filings are down 12% compared to this time last year. Southeastern Wisconsin (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha Counties) are performing even better […]
Understanding Adjustable Rate Mortgages / ARM
Fixed rate mortgages Fixed rate mortgages are easy to understand; the mortgagor (borrower) agrees to pay back a loan to the mortgagee (lender) at an interest rate that never changes. For example, a “30-year fixed” mortgage is the most common mortgage. The borrower agrees to pay back the loan over 30 years at a rate […]