Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
5 Reasons to Buy a Home Now Instead of the Spring
The KCM Blog - 5 Reasons to Buy a Home Now Instead of the Spring
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Posted: 28 Nov 2012
Based on prices, mortgage rates and soaring rents, there may have never been a better time in real estate history to purchase a home than right now. Here are five major reasons purchasers should consider buying:
Supply Is Shrinking
With inventory declining in many regions, finding a home of your dreams may become more difficult going forward. There are buyers in more and more markets surprised that there is no longer a large assortment of houses to choose from. The best homes in the best locations sell first. Don’t miss the opportunity to get that ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ buy.Price Increases Are on the Horizon
Prices were expected to bounce along the bottom this winter. However, many pricing indices (examples: CoreLogic, FHFA, LPS, Case Shiller) are reporting that prices are continuing to rise.Rents Are Skyrocketing
Rents historically increase by 3.2% on an annual basis. A study issued earlier this year projects rent increases of 4% for the next two years. Trulia recently reported that rents this year have actually shot up by 5.4%.Interest Rates Are Projected to Rise
The Mortgage Bankers Association has projected that the 30-year mortgage interest rate will be 4.4% by the end of 2013. That is an increase of approximately one full point over current rates.Buy Low, Sell High
We would all agree that, when investing, we want to buy at the lowest price possible and hope to sell at the highest price. Housing can create family wealth as long as we follow this simple principle. Today, real estate is selling ‘low’. It’s time to buy.Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tis the season - Shopping list for holiday buying
Tis the season - Shopping list for the new homeowner
The Holidays are the perfect time to purchase gifts new homeowners can use to maintain and personalize their new home.
Every home needs care, maintenance, and repair work done.
Most new homeowners do not have the tools they will need and the same
applies to some homeowners that have owned the home for a while.
Homeowners are not equal in repair, and maintenance skills.
First, know your limits
if you attack a repair that is to far over your head, the repair to the
repairs you have done will be more expensive. If you are over your head
call a professional to make the repair. There is a tremendous library
of information available to you on the internet, books, magazines, and
television shows, to show you how to on most repairs... Although most
repairs can be done by the homeowner, they have to be done right! Tools are the first step in doing a good job. Without them, the job will be frustrating, and it probably will not be completed or it will be a hurried disrepair job.
Here is a list of tools that most homeowners should have.
Many other tools that are useful these can be purchased as the job at
hand indicates. Get what you need and need what you get is a great rule.
Of course there are some tools you, will have to have, GOLF CLUBS, AND FISHING RODS! These are essential to your personal maintenance!
Interior Tools:Set of socket wrenches, Set of screwdrivers Phillips and pan head various sizes, Set of open end wrenches, Set of Hex wrenches, Hand saw for wood, Hack saw for metal, Stud finder, Voltage tester, Flashlights,
Pluming snake, Needle nose pliers, Gas pliers several sizes,
Putty/drywall knifes, Circular saw, Framing square, Caulking gun, 2 Pry
bars, a small 6” and a medium 12”, 2 foot and 4-foot level, Small claw hammer, Standard claw hammer, Rubber mallet, Cordless and/or power drill, Pipe wrench 2 sizes, Measuring tape
25’ , Set of drill bits, Staple gun, Paint brushes various sizes, Paint
rollers and pan, Painting drop cloth, Belt sander, Saw horses, Work
bench and vice.
Exterior tools:Lawn mower,
Fertilizer/seed spreader, Rakes for leafs, Lawn trimmer, Thatch Rake
for lawn, Hoses 5/8 Diameter, Pruning shears, Wheelbarrow, Flat shovel,
Sprinklers, Spade shovel, Leaf blower, Pruning saw, Garden rake, Pruning
scissors, Brooms, Dust pan with small broom, Snow shovels, Stepladder, Extension ladder, Plastic tarps
You
need to decide how involved you want to become with your home
maintenance tasks. There is no shame in not doing repairs yourself and
hiring a contractor.There is shame if you know a repair needs to be done and do not do it yourself or hire a contractor.
Ignoring a repair will not make it go away it will make it more
expensive when the repair is done. If there is a problem do not wait fix it right away!
OR better yet -- buy a new home!!!!
Please feel free to contact me for any of your real estate needs including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home if you are a buyer. My real estate focus in the Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Lake Country, Jefferson County, Dodge County and Washington County areas. I have my IRES designation (International Real Estate Specialist) so I can assist you with all your real estate needs in Wisconsin, the USA or anywhere in the WORLD!
Residential home values in WAUKESHA COUNTY
Residential home values in WAUKESHA COUNTY deflated by an average of 4.85% from 2011 to 2012. The median home value for the 2012 budget year was $255,642.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Taxes remain flat in Waukesha County budget
Taxes remain flat in Waukesha County budget
Waukesha - Waukesha County government will be able to balance its 2013 budget with a few dollars less from most homeowners.
The county will collect $512 in property taxes for 2013 - $2 less than this year's budget - on a home with a median value of $243,200. The taxes will help pay for a $273.77 million spending plan for 2013 adopted Tuesday by the County Board.
The total cost of county government drops 3.8% in 2013, fully $10.9 million less than this year, County Budget Manager Keith Swartz said.
Waukesha County spends less per resident than any other county in the state, Swartz said.
Much of the decline in next year's budget was due to spending less on major capital construction projects than this year.
Though the 2013 countywide tax rate required to generate the levy is $2.11 per $1,000 of equalized value, up 10 cents from this year, the tax bite will be about the same or slightly less for most homeowners because of declining property values.
Residential home values in the county deflated by an average of 4.85% from 2011 to 2012. The median home value for the 2012 budget year was $255,642.
A countywide levy of nearly $98.8 million, up about $800,000 from this year, is needed to balance the 2013 budget. Among other sources of revenue are federal and state contracts and grants, department charges for services, state transportation aid and state shared revenue.
Waukesha County's tax rate for 2013 will be the lowest among all Wisconsin counties without a county sales tax as a revenue source, County Executive Dan Vrakas said.
The county will collect $512 in property taxes for 2013 - $2 less than this year's budget - on a home with a median value of $243,200. The taxes will help pay for a $273.77 million spending plan for 2013 adopted Tuesday by the County Board.
The total cost of county government drops 3.8% in 2013, fully $10.9 million less than this year, County Budget Manager Keith Swartz said.
Waukesha County spends less per resident than any other county in the state, Swartz said.
Much of the decline in next year's budget was due to spending less on major capital construction projects than this year.
Though the 2013 countywide tax rate required to generate the levy is $2.11 per $1,000 of equalized value, up 10 cents from this year, the tax bite will be about the same or slightly less for most homeowners because of declining property values.
Residential home values in the county deflated by an average of 4.85% from 2011 to 2012. The median home value for the 2012 budget year was $255,642.
A countywide levy of nearly $98.8 million, up about $800,000 from this year, is needed to balance the 2013 budget. Among other sources of revenue are federal and state contracts and grants, department charges for services, state transportation aid and state shared revenue.
Waukesha County's tax rate for 2013 will be the lowest among all Wisconsin counties without a county sales tax as a revenue source, County Executive Dan Vrakas said.
Friday, November 16, 2012
50th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade
The 50th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade
will make its way through historic downtown Waukesha with marching
bands, floats and a special appearance from Santa at 4 p.m. Nov. 18.
Kids, bring your letters to Santa and give them to the mail carriers at the start of the Parade or to Santa's Elves at the end. Be sure to include your name and address to receive a return note from Santa.
Kids, bring your letters to Santa and give them to the mail carriers at the start of the Parade or to Santa's Elves at the end. Be sure to include your name and address to receive a return note from Santa.
Oconomowoc WISCONSIN Real Estate Market Report by Lisa Bear,Remax Realtor
Oconomowoc WISCONSIN Real Estate Market Report Lisa Bear Oct-Nov 2012 (edit/delete)
Oconomowoc WISCONSIN Real Estate Market Report by Lisa Bear,Remax Realtor
What's Happening in Real Estate in Oconomowoc, and Oconomowoc LAKE, Lac LaBelle and Okauchee Lake Waukesha County? WI Realtor,Lisa Bear, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Oconomowoc, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County
Home Values Oconomowoc WI, Home Listings Oconomowoc WI, MLS Listings PEWAUKEE WI, Lake Homes Oconomowoc WI 53066
OCTOBER 15 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012
My name is Lisa Bear of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for Oconomowoc for the last 30 days.
Oconomowoc, just off I-94 and HWY 16 west of Milwaukee is nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's Lake Country...Oconomowoc is a community that shines year round. Natural beauty and hard work have resulted in unique communities of safe streets, award-winning excellent schools, quality health care, progressive governments, a prosperous economy and an overall high quality of life.
Oconomowoc’s
location is idyllic for both rural and metropolitan interests and
further, offers the best amenities of both. Just 35 miles west of
Milwaukee, 5 miles east of Madison, and 120 miles north of Chicago,
Oconomowoc is located in close proximity to some of the Midwest’s most
esteemed cultural epicenters, as well as maintains a strong culture,
vibrant economy and unmistakable smaller city charm all its own. The
area includes the City of Oconomowoc, Towns of Oconomowoc, Okauchee,and
Summit, and Villages of Dousman, Lac LaBelle, and Oconomowoc Lake.
Oconomowoc LAKE, Okauchee Lake, Fowler Lake, Lac LaBelle - incredibly beautiful WISCONSIN LAKES- You can’t help but have a good time on a WISCONSIN lake.
Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home in Waukesha County. Real Estate in WAUKESHA County is an excellent investment! The following MLS information is for the last 30 days from 10/15/12 to 11/15/12. Lisa Bear Gives You The Real Estate Activity ForOconomowoc, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate market 31 homes sold; 8 were list and sold by the same company, and 23 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake , Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 42 new listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate there were 23 pending listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 2 withdrawn listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estatethere were 52 expired listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate there were 6 back on market listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 34 extended listings.
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate market there are 452 currently active listings.
The average price for a home SOLD was $227,543
In the Oconomowoc and Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin Real Estate it is a great time to call LISA BEAR to buy and sell!
Welcome to Wisconsin Real Estate with Lisa Bear
Thank you for visiting. Please feel free to contact me for any of your real estate needs including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home if you are a buyer. My real estate focus in the Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Lake Country, Jefferson County, Dodge County and Washington County
areas. I have my IRES designation (International Real Estate
Specialist) so I can assist you with all your real estate needs in Wisconsin, the USA or anywhere in the WORLD!When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, I am a great resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future.
Lisa Bear of RE/MAX (262-893-5555) is an experienced real estate agent in Waukesha County and the entire Milwaukee Metro area including:
The prospering communities of Waukesha County including Delafield, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Sussex, Wales, New Berlin, Dousman, North Prairie, Mukwonago, Chenequa, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Elm Grove, Okauchee, Eagle, Muskego and Merton.Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay.
The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.
Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment!
"HELPING YOU MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Deer Hunting in Wisconsin
Wife's First Hunt
My sweet husband invited me to go hunting with him this year.
I Couldn't believe it...the first time ever!
I Couldn't believe it...the first time ever!
I never thought he'd be willing to share his 'guy time' with me
And being the thoughtful man that he is, he even gave me an opening day present.
He calls it 'The First Timers Lucky Hat'.
I'm so fortunate to be married to him.
I have attached a picture of me in my lucky hat
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Reverse Mortgage: The Ins and Outs of How One Works
Reverse Mortgage: The Ins and Outs of How One Works
A number of senior aged homeowners have found themselves in a unique position. They cannot qualify for a refinance because their retirement income is lower yet they have a ton of equity in their home. Thus, the reverse mortgage was born. With conventional lenders offering these types of loan FHA has now entered the market with a reverse loan.
Basic Premise of the Loan
A reverse mortgage works like its name implies. Instead of making payments to a lender, the homeowner receives money from the lender. This money can come in the form of a lump sum, a line of credit like a home equity loan or a series of regular payments sent to the lender. It is also possible to get a combo of these elements. For instance, homeowners could get a large amount up front, such as $10,000 and get the rest of the amount in equal payments over time.
Qualifying for the Loan
Qualifying for a reverse mortgage is actually quite simple. There is no credit check and no income requirements. As long as borrowers meet these few guidelines, they should be approved for the loan:
Most people wonder how the loan will be repaid. That part is also simple. If the home is ever sold, the sale amount will be used to pay off the mortgage. Likewise, if one of the heirs decides to refinance the loan and live in the home, then the new loan will pay off the reverse mortgage.
For program information, visit our reverse mortgage page on our main site. To see if you qualify, contact me below or apply online!
Reverse Mortgage: The Ins and Outs of How One Works
Basic Premise of the Loan
A reverse mortgage works like its name implies. Instead of making payments to a lender, the homeowner receives money from the lender. This money can come in the form of a lump sum, a line of credit like a home equity loan or a series of regular payments sent to the lender. It is also possible to get a combo of these elements. For instance, homeowners could get a large amount up front, such as $10,000 and get the rest of the amount in equal payments over time.
Qualifying for the Loan
Qualifying for a reverse mortgage is actually quite simple. There is no credit check and no income requirements. As long as borrowers meet these few guidelines, they should be approved for the loan:
- The homeowner must be a minimum of 62 years old
- The person must currently live in the property as their primary home.
- The person must own the home free and clear or have very small balance on their current mortgage.
Most people wonder how the loan will be repaid. That part is also simple. If the home is ever sold, the sale amount will be used to pay off the mortgage. Likewise, if one of the heirs decides to refinance the loan and live in the home, then the new loan will pay off the reverse mortgage.
For program information, visit our reverse mortgage page on our main site. To see if you qualify, contact me below or apply online!
What's Happening in Real Estate in WATERTOWN, Lisa Bear will tell you!
What's Happening in Real Estate in WATERTOWN,JEFFERSON and DODGE County? WI Realtor,Lisa Bear, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For WATERTOWN, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In JEFFERSON and DODGE County
Home Values Watertown WI, Home Listings Watertown WI, MLS Listings Watertown WI, Homes Watertown WI
My name is Lisa Bear of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for WATERTOWN for the last 30 days.
Watertown,Wisconsin is located about halfway between Milwaukee and Madison,
nestled on the banks of the Rock River and are surrounded by beautiful
farms and farmland. The area around Watertown has strong agricultural
ties, Watertown also has a strong industrial and commercial base.
The following MLS information is for the last 30 days from 10/14/12 to 11/14/12. Lisa Bear Gives You The Real Estate Activity For WATERTOWN, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Jefferson County, WI and Dodge County, WI
In the Watertown Wisconsin ,Jefferson County,Dodge County, Wisconsin Real Estate market
20 homes sold; 6 were listed and sold by the same company, and 14 were sold by co-brokes.
The average price for a home SOLD was $108,500
The average list price was $146,724
In the Watertown, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 24 new listings.
In the Watertown,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 15 pending listings.
In the Watertown,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings.
In the Watertown, Jefferson County, Dodge County, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Watertown ,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 29 expired listings.
In the Watertown,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 8 back on market listings.
In the Watertown, Waukesha County,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 16 extended listings.
Welcome to Wisconsin Real Estate with Lisa Bear
When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, I am a great resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future.
Lisa Bear of RE/MAX (262-893-5555) is an experienced real estate agent in Waukesha County and the entire Milwaukee Metro area including:
Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee,
Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay.
The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.
Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment!
"HELPING YOU MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Importance of the Appraisal
Importance of the Appraisal
Over the past 5 years many areas in the country have seen sharp declines in home values. Thankfully, that trend is starting to reverse. For this reason, most lenders are placing a lot of scrutiny on an appraisal for people considering a refinance. The appraisal is designed to ensure that the value assigned to the home matches the local market.
Basic Definition
The definition of an appraisal is that it represents the market price of a home. This is the estimated price which a seller and buyer would agree upon in a arm’s length sale. Arm’s length means the buyer and seller are not related to one another and undertaking the transaction on their own free will.
Each Home is Unique
Although two homes may sit beside each other in the same neighborhood, they could be vastly different. One may have a basement while the other is built on a concrete slab. One home may have a swimming pool and the other home may not have a yard big enough for a large car. An appraiser will look at the subject home and take down lots of notes about the size and features of similar homes in the area. The important key is that the subject home is compared to similar homes that have recently sold, usually in the last 6 months. This indicates what the market will bear for that kind of home in that same area.
Total Report
Once the appraisal is complete, the appraiser will compile a report and submit it to the lender. This report will have notes about the home’s location, general comments about the area and the detailed info about the home. Items like original build date, square footage and location of the home on a map will be listed. In addition, the other homes used in the appraisal, known as comparable sales, will be listed in detail on the map and in the final report.
For additional information, visit our refinance page on our main site or view our current mortgage rates. To see if you qualify, contact me below or apply online!
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When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, I am a great resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future.
Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay.
The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.
Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment!
Importance of the Appraisal
Over the past 5 years many areas in the country have seen sharp declines in home values. Thankfully, that trend is starting to reverse. For this reason, most lenders are placing a lot of scrutiny on an appraisal for people considering a refinance. The appraisal is designed to ensure that the value assigned to the home matches the local market.
Basic Definition
The definition of an appraisal is that it represents the market price of a home. This is the estimated price which a seller and buyer would agree upon in a arm’s length sale. Arm’s length means the buyer and seller are not related to one another and undertaking the transaction on their own free will.
Each Home is Unique
Although two homes may sit beside each other in the same neighborhood, they could be vastly different. One may have a basement while the other is built on a concrete slab. One home may have a swimming pool and the other home may not have a yard big enough for a large car. An appraiser will look at the subject home and take down lots of notes about the size and features of similar homes in the area. The important key is that the subject home is compared to similar homes that have recently sold, usually in the last 6 months. This indicates what the market will bear for that kind of home in that same area.
Total Report
Once the appraisal is complete, the appraiser will compile a report and submit it to the lender. This report will have notes about the home’s location, general comments about the area and the detailed info about the home. Items like original build date, square footage and location of the home on a map will be listed. In addition, the other homes used in the appraisal, known as comparable sales, will be listed in detail on the map and in the final report.
For additional information, visit our refinance page on our main site or view our current mortgage rates. To see if you qualify, contact me below or apply online!
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Welcome to Wisconsin Real Estate with Lisa Bear
Thank you for visiting. Please feel free to contact me for any of your real estate needs including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home if you are a buyer. My real estate focus in the Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Lake Country, Jefferson County, Dodge County and Washington County areas. I have my IRES designation (International Real Estate Specialist) so I can assist you with all your real estate needs in Wisconsin, the USA or anywhere in the WORLD!When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, I am a great resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future.
Lisa Bear of RE/MAX (262-893-5555) is an experienced real estate agent in Waukesha County and the entire Milwaukee Metro area including:
The prospering communities of Waukesha County including Delafield, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Waukesha, Sussex, Wales, New Berlin, Dousman, North Prairie, Mukwonago, Chenequa, Menomonee Falls, Brookfield, Elm Grove, Okauchee, Eagle, Muskego and Merton.Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay.
The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.
Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment!
"HELPING YOU MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"
What's Happening Real Estate Waukesha County WI? Lisa Bear tells you!
What's Happening Real Estate Waukesha County WI? Lisa Bear tells you!
What's Happening in Real Estate in Waukesha County? WI Realtor,Lisa Bear, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County
My name is Lisa Bear of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the Waukesha County for the last 30 days.The following MLS information is for the last 30 days from 10/13/12 to 11/13/12. Lisa Bear Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Waukesha County,WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI
In the Waukesha County,Wisconsin Real Estate market 367 properies sold; 79 were listed and sold by the same company, and 288 were sold by co-brokes.
The average price for a home SOLD was $241,009
The average price for a home LISTED was $253,992
In the Waukesha County, Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 521 new listings.
In the WAUKESHA,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 245 pending listings.
In the Waukesha County,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 8 withdrawn listings.
In the Waukesha County,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.
In the Waukesha County ,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 433 expired listings.
In the Waukesha County,Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 101 back on market listings.
In the Waukesha ,Wisconsin Real Estate market there are 3870 currently active listings.
Welcome to Wisconsin Real Estate with Lisa Bear
Thank you for visiting. Please feel free to contact me for any of your real estate needs including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home if you are a buyer. My real estate focus in the Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Lake Country, Jefferson County, Dodge County and Washington County
areas. I have my IRES designation (International Real Estate
Specialist) so I can assist you with all your real estate needs in Wisconsin, the USA or anywhere in the WORLD!When you are seriously looking or just browsing at real estate in Wisconsin, I am a great resource to help you with all your needs and questions, whether a first time home buyer, relocating to or from the beautiful LAKE COUNTRY area, looking to invest or explore foreclosure opportunities or just thinking ahead to the future.
Lisa Bear of RE/MAX (262-893-5555) is an experienced real estate agent in Waukesha County and the entire Milwaukee Metro area including:
Great municipalities in Milwaukee County including Milwaukee, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Glendale, Franklin, Bayside, Brown Deer, Cudahy, Fox Point, Greendale, Shorewood, Oak Creek, St. Francis, West Allis and Whitefish Bay.
The hometown favorites of Washington County, Jefferson County and Dodge County including Watertown, Hartford, West Bend, Germantown, Jackson, Richfield, Ashippun, Lake Mills, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Slinger and Erin.
Real Estate in Wisconsin is an excellent investment!
"HELPING YOU MOVE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"
Where Are Rents Headed?
Where Are Rents Headed?
When deciding whether or not to buy a home, one consideration will be the cost of alternative housing options. Renting an apartment is one such alternative. Where are rental prices heading over the next few years?
Rental prices usually increase by about 3 percent annually. Trulia just released their Trulia Rent Monitor where they revealed that rental prices have increased dramatically in the last year.
Posted: 13 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST
When deciding whether or not to buy a home, one consideration will be the cost of alternative housing options. Renting an apartment is one such alternative. Where are rental prices heading over the next few years?Rental prices usually increase by about 3 percent annually. Trulia just released their Trulia Rent Monitor where they revealed that rental prices have increased dramatically in the last year.
“Nationally, rent gains continued to outpace home price increases in October, rising by 5.1 percent.”Based on the concept of supply and demand, we believe rental prices will continue to substantially increase over the next few years. The long-run 30-year average increase in rental households is 200,000 each year. Over the next few years, those numbers will more than double to over 500,000 each year. Freddie Mac in their latest report, Multifamily Research Perspectives, projects housing demand going forward.
“Given assumptions consistent with economic growth slightly slower than long run averages, multifamily demand is likely to be in the range of 1.7 million net new renter households between now and 2015.”The cost of owning a home will begin to increase as both prices and mortgage rates are expected to inch up in 2013. Perhaps now is the perfect time to lock in your long term housing expense by purchasing your own home.
Monday, November 12, 2012
FHA, VA and Rural Housing Loans
FHA, VA and Rural Housing Loans
FHA, VA and Rural Housing Loans in Wisconsin
No down payment home loans enable those who have not been able to save for a down payment to realize the dream of home ownership. We offer two mortgage programs still available with no money down 100% financing and a third that only requires 3.5% down for all Wisconsin residents:
FHA loans are federally insured loans that allow buyers who have little or no credit history, coupled with limited funds available for down payment, to obtain a mortgage with a great interest rate and low monthly payments. FHA home loans are also available for first time buyers. FHA Loans are assumable and streamline refinancing to lower the interest rate is available.
VA Loans:
VA loans continue to be eligible for 100% financing, of course only those few borrowers with a VA Certificate of Eligibility are able to qualify for this loan. In addition to no down payment, VA home loans have the added benefit of not requiring PMI or private mortgage insurance. VA mortgage loans are guaranteed by The Department of Veterans Affairs, but are made by private lenders to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home. VA loans offer up to 100% financing on the value of a home.
Rural Housing Loans:
Rural home loans are optimal for first time homeowners in approved Rural Housing Service areas. USDA rural housing loan programs allow qualified homebuyers to get loans with minimal closing costs and no down payment. The purpose of this loan program is to enable eligible low and moderate income (up to 115 percent of the Area Median Family Income) rural residents to acquire modestly priced housing for their own use as a primary residence. The Guarantee Rural Housing Loans also have flexible credit standards, expanded qualifying ratios, no maximum purchase price limits and generous income limits. Closing costs, prepaids and lender required repairs can be rolled into the loan amount up to 100% of the appraised value (not the purchase price).
A no money down mortgage loan is an excellent choice for a home buyer, who may not have enough money for the standard 20% down payment.
Visit our website at http://www.madisonmortgageguys.com for additional No money down FHA, VA and Rural Housing loan program information.
FHA, VA and Rural Housing Loans
No down payment home loans enable those who have not been able to save for a down payment to realize the dream of home ownership. We offer two mortgage programs still available with no money down 100% financing and a third that only requires 3.5% down for all Wisconsin residents:
- FHA Loans (requires 3.5% down)
- VA Home Loans
- USDA Rural Housing Loans
FHA loans are federally insured loans that allow buyers who have little or no credit history, coupled with limited funds available for down payment, to obtain a mortgage with a great interest rate and low monthly payments. FHA home loans are also available for first time buyers. FHA Loans are assumable and streamline refinancing to lower the interest rate is available.
VA Loans:
VA loans continue to be eligible for 100% financing, of course only those few borrowers with a VA Certificate of Eligibility are able to qualify for this loan. In addition to no down payment, VA home loans have the added benefit of not requiring PMI or private mortgage insurance. VA mortgage loans are guaranteed by The Department of Veterans Affairs, but are made by private lenders to eligible veterans for the purchase of a home. VA loans offer up to 100% financing on the value of a home.
Rural Housing Loans:
Rural home loans are optimal for first time homeowners in approved Rural Housing Service areas. USDA rural housing loan programs allow qualified homebuyers to get loans with minimal closing costs and no down payment. The purpose of this loan program is to enable eligible low and moderate income (up to 115 percent of the Area Median Family Income) rural residents to acquire modestly priced housing for their own use as a primary residence. The Guarantee Rural Housing Loans also have flexible credit standards, expanded qualifying ratios, no maximum purchase price limits and generous income limits. Closing costs, prepaids and lender required repairs can be rolled into the loan amount up to 100% of the appraised value (not the purchase price).
A no money down mortgage loan is an excellent choice for a home buyer, who may not have enough money for the standard 20% down payment.
Visit our website at http://www.madisonmortgageguys.com for additional No money down FHA, VA and Rural Housing loan program information.
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