Tips on Hiring a Home Stager
February 26, 2014
From researching companies to knowing which questions to ask, we offer a few tips on hiring a home stager in our latest blog post.
Archives for February, 2014
Madison, WI Real Estate Market Update
February 24, 2014
Take a look at the latest real estate stats and market figures for Madison, WI. Thinking of relocating? Learn more about this vibrant city in our latest blog post!
U.S. Economy Saw Solid Growth in Fourth Quarter
February 23, 2014
The U.S. economy continued to see improvements, thanks to increased consumer spending, according to a recent report from the Commerce Department. Read more for details.
USDA Offering Land Easements to Hurricane Sandy Victims
February 21, 2014
Landowners whose property was damaged from Hurricane Sandy may be eligible for permanent land easements and compensation from the USDA. The deadline to apply is April 18! Click to read more.
Economic Confidence Increases in January
February 18, 2014
Read about how economic confidence rose among Americans with higher incomes, home interest rates, and mortgage rates
How to Handle Cash Down Payment Gifts
February 18, 2014
Using a gift funds towards one's real estate down payment can be confusing. In this post we take a look at how gift funds work and how the source of funds may need to be documented.
How Much do Real Estate Agents Make?
February 17, 2014
Wondering how much the typical real estate agent makes? The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics reports the median salary is $41,990. Read more to learn about other real estate agent pay stats.
Builder Confidence on the Rise for 55+ Housing Market
February 16, 2014
The NAHB's report of Q4 builder confidence in the 55+ housing market brought some great news. The single-family housing segment jumped to its highest level since 2008. Click to read more.
What’s the Difference Between a REALTOR® and a Real Estate Agent?
February 15, 2014
What distinguishes a REALTOR® from a real estate agent? Find out in our latest blog post.
Should you attend a home buyer workshop or seminar?
February 14, 2014
Several nonprofits and other housing groups offer home buyer workshops and classes. But are they worth it? And how do you know if it's legit?