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
A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing
February 25, 2014
Thinking of refinancing but not sure how to start? In this post, we offer a simple, step-by-step guide to refinancing your home loan.
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.
Considerations When Buying a Fixer Upper
February 20, 2014
Buying a fixer-upper home is a popular option for many home buyers, and for good reason. You may be able to get a lot more house for your money, build equity through hard work, and have the chance to partially customize the home to your individual needs and tastes. Before taking the plunge, however, you should take into account the many considerations that go into buying a home in need of repair.
Can I Buy a Home Without a Down Payment?
February 19, 2014
Having a substantial down payment is great, but if you're strapped for cash, you may be able to secure a mortgage without putting anything down.
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.