What is Earnest Money? | Real View of Real Estate
What is earnest money?
Earnest Money is the money that you put down after your offer is accepted. It shows the seller that you are serious about buying the property. In our market, 1% o...
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Introvert OR Extrovert? | Real View of Real Estate
Am I an introvert or an extrovert?
I am definitely more of an introvert. I love to be by myself. I need to be by myself to recharge and I actually schedule it in my calendar, to make sure that I get enough of that downtime to jus...
What’s the First Step in the Home Buying Process? | Real View of Real Estate
What is the first thing that you should do when you're thinking about buying a home?
Well, you definitely want to get pre-approved. You want to talk with a good local lender and find out what you can afford. Take a look at those ...
How has Real Estate Changed since 1995? | Real View of Real Estate
What was real estate like when I first got into the market over 26 years ago? Well, back in 1995, it sure was a lot different than it is today. We didn't have online MLS systems and the internet was pretty new and just coming out. The MLS would...
Outdoor Fireplaces Get Their Glow Up As A Key Outdoor Lounge Feature | Laura’s Real Estate Group
During the last two years, backyards have been given luxury upgrades in Wisconsin and across the country, as more and more people are spending time at home. Even as the pandemic is now more in the back of our minds, an upgraded backyard is an a...
Buying vs Renting? | Laura’s Real Estate Group
Buying vs Renting? What is Better For You?
Home ownership is the American Dream, right? Owing a place to call home, being able to paint the walls purple if you like, that’s what everyone wants. Isn’t it? The reality is there are pros and c...
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
Everyone wants to time their home purchase “just right.” Ideally, the picture perfect “buyer’s market”; plenty of well-priced listings, low interest rates and a slow moving real estate market where the buyer has plenty of time to deci...
5 Perfect Kitchen Upgrades for a New Look Without Remodeling
Almost every homeowner dreams of a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen, but kitchen remodels are expensive and can often take months to complete.
Fortunately, there are a few easy changes you can make which will give you the updated look you c...
The #1 Reason To List Your House Right Now
The success of the U.S. residential real estate market, like any other market, is determined by supply and demand. This means we need to look at how many potential purchasers are in the market versus the number of houses that are available to b...
The Overlooked Financial Advantages of Homeownership
There are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a plan for how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger ...