Moving to the Madison Suburbs
Are you considering moving to the Madison, Wisconsin area? Here are the top five suburbs to consider when choosing where to live.
#1 Middleton, WI
Middleton, "The Good Neighbor City," has far be...
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Moving to Lake Mills
Are you considering moving to Lake Mills, Wisconsin? Here are the top five reasons to relocate to Legendary Lake Mills.
Keeping a Small Town Feel
Lake Mills, Wisconsin, is located in the northwest corner of Jefferson county. Being located j...
New Home Essentials
Here is a list of all of the things you'll need for the first 24 hours after you move.
Your new home essentials:
Basic Tools:
Hammer
Screwdriver
Utility Knife
Tape
Stud Finder for hanging pictures
Bathroom Needs:
Toil...
Moving Checklist
Moving can be stressful, but this list will walk through what you'll need to do in the weeks leading up to the big move.
Moving Checklist
8 Weeks Before:
Create a “moving” file or binder to keep track of everything – estimates, rec...
Your Local Real Estate Expert
Fast Expert just released its rankings for the top real estate agents in Wisconsin and I'm excited to share the results!
Over the last 27 years, I have worked in a few surrounding cities before finding my true home here in Lake Mills. Along th...
How long does closing take? | Home Buying Process | Real View of Real Estate
When I'm buying a house, how long does it take to get to closing?
Well, there are a lot of factors that go into that. Number one, it most likely depends on the seller’s situation. If the property is vacant, and if you're a cash buy...
House Poor Meaning | Real View of Real Estate
Well, when you buy real estate and you stretch your budget and buy at the top of your budget, we call that being house poor. When you're able to live in a really nice home, but you don't have the funds available to do some of the other things t...
What is Market Value, Appraised Value, & Assessed Value? | Real View of Real Estate
What is the difference between market value, appraised value, and the assessed value of my property?
Market value is what a buyer is willing to pay. That is dictated by the market. If there's a lot of supply and low demand, of course...
Lowball Offer On House – Should I counter? | Real View of Real Estate
As a seller, how do I handle a lowball offer?
Well, I think that sellers should always counter no matter what the offer is, or at least a verbal counter. With the market changing right now, we're starting to see homes on the market...
What Percentage is a Down Payment on a house? | Real View of Real Estate
Do I need 20% down to buy a home? I'm really surprised that I still get this question quite often.
The answer is no, you don't need 20% down to buy a home. We have some great local lenders with a lot of different loan programs. A...