Could Closets Be Turning Off Your Buyers?

In todays market, you need to fine tune your home AND that includes the closets - a forgotten or neglected area. Staging your entire home is essential. A good real estate agent will have experience in staging and be able to guide you through the staging. I have ESP (Enhanced Staging Programs) Please read....

A Citizens Guide To Radon and Why Testing Is Important

How to protect you and your family from radon.

http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html

Free Credit Reports

Free Annual Credit Report! Are you aware that you can request a free credit report? Yes you can get a free credit report - you heard it hear! A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. There is only one online source authorized to do so. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit report online to be sure to order only from the site below. Beware of other sites that may look and sound similar.It is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report and review it for accuracy. Wrong information can hurt you in many ways. Be cautious of identify theft also.That is http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or by calling 1-877-323-8228You can also link to it from www.ftc.gov.

What is a Condominium

You surely are seeing many new buildings coming up or an older building being renovated. Chance are they are Condominium Projects. So what the heck is a condominium? And why should I be interested? Click on the link below to get a full education.

Why Purchase a Condo?.... Carefree Condo Lifestyle!Condos offer you an alternative lifestyle for many individuals, especially those who prefer to be independent and have their own place to call home that is affordable and at the same time more convenient than buying a conventional home.Condo living offers a different type of lifestyle and living conditions for people. It is cheaper than having your own property and build your own home from ground up. Condo units also offer a host of amenities like guarded parking, 24 hour security, swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouses, maintenance free exterior and groundskeeping. No more worrying about roof replacement, driveway repairs, or anything outside of your unit.

Condominiums are a lifestyle preference of convenience. No snow plowing or salting, no lawn cutting, no worries of major repairs.

If you have any questions on Condominiums, please do not hesitate to email me at loreeinthecity@charter.net.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-condominium.htm

Popular seller and buyer questions.....

Answered by the experts - we will be posting these as they are published. We find these questions and answers helpful. Read more...

You know we are BIG on staging homes.....

And you wonder why??? Homes sell when staged. Being with your garage, believe it or not. Read on......

DOWNSIZING ?

Downsizing - Smaller can be Better

I know...It seems impossible to go from 2500 + square feet to 1500 square feet of living space...but it can be done. Read More

Current Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates are expected to climb. Check rates here

Beware of spring home remodeling scams!

Yes its that time of the year. The scam artists are out and about. Please read.....

Home Buyers Are Now Raking In The Perks

As our market is cooling down a bit, buyers are winning the war on more perks, i.e. upgrades, closing cost credits, home warranties. Please read

Free Credit Reports

Free Annual Credit Report! Are you aware that you can request a free credit report? Yes you can get a free credit report - you heard it hear! A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. There is only one online source authorized to do so. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit report online to be sure to order only from the site below. Beware of other sites that may look and sound similar.It is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report and review it for accuracy. Wrong information can hurt you in many ways. Be cautious of identify theft also.That is http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or by calling 1-877-323-8228You can also link to it from www.ftc.gov.

Real Estate Sales Summary through 12/31/05

A full sales summary by County and City for condos, single family, multi family and vacant land through 12/31/05. Click here...

Here a Condo, There a Condo

Milwaukee is seeing condos everywhere! Highrise, conversions, new construction, lofts....Did you say lofts? What is a loft you ask? Read on....

House Price Appreciation in Milwaukee Rises

Milwaukee is ranked 131 with a one year appreciation rate of 9.34%. See how Milwaukee compares. Read more...

Agent-Vendor Relationships Are Pretty High!

This is a good article that helps reiterate the relationships we as agents hold with vendors that we refer to our clients. Many of us have mortgage broker, contractor, home inspectors, and insurance companies that we gladly pass on to you. We know the caliber of their work is high as we have worked on many deals with them and are proud of the working relationship we hold. Please read ....

Lead Based Paint

The lead based paint rules may now grow to cover remodeling/renovations.... Read more......

An Archive of "Done Deals"

This was printed in the Sunday Milwaukee Journal. A great archive of all home sales in Southeastern Milwaukee. Click here

Do you know the Real Estate lingo?

Ever reading home sale listings and have no idea what the agent is talking about. Abbreviations galore! What the heck is a BIBC or a BICC? This article will help you along.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=392102

Home Inspectors Identify Top 4 Repair Problems

Half of the resale homes on the market today have at least one significant defect, says the National Association of Home Inspectors.The trade association surveyed its members and identified these four most common major problems found in older homes on the market:
Improper grading and drainage around the house, leading to actual or potential water penetration and foundation problems.

Insufficient electrical service to the house, inadequate overload protection and amateur, often dangerous, wiring connections.

Roof damage, including worn and improper roof flashing.

Faulty heating and air conditioning systems, including controls with mechanical problems.Source: The Kansas City Star (02/05/06)

TODAYS MARKET CONDITIONS

We will be posting weekly market conditions for our clients that will be very informative to you. The market is changing daily and we want to keep you up to date.
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