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 lend...
We get this question all the time. Your home is only worth what a buyer is willing to pay. You can price it where you need to price it, but a buyer is going to look at the comparables that agents are going to help them with. Depending on supply...
Should I list my property now in December with the holidays coming up or wait until after the New Year or spring?
We get that all the time. You know, whenever you're ready is a great time to get your home on the market. We still ...
Should I price my property higher than what I'm really hoping to get for it?
It really depends on the current market that you're in, but there are two ways to price a property. You can price it a little bit high and test the market to see ...
What do I like to do when I'm not working?
Oh, that's a fun question. I love to be home! Home is my happy place. We live in the country, we have some land, and we have a ton of fun out there. My husband put in a pool for us, and ...
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% of the purchase price is pretty normal. That ...
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 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 ...
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...
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...