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Driving to Milwaukee from Madison you pass cornfields and may zone out a little. Your eyes come upon the sign for the Johnson Creek Premium Outlets and probably ask if you need new Nike's. Next time, take the exit. Johnson Creek is a growing community of 3,000 people that offers adventures for everyone. The village has five beautiful parks for all of your sporting, event and community event needs. It has multiple well developed neighborhoods that aren't cookie cutter and offer families the opportunity to grow together as a community.   Johnson Creek is lucky enough to have its own library and a fully connected K-12 state of the art campus that encourages collaborative learning.  The collaboration continues between local businesses supporting the school…

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As we celebrate Homeownership Month, it is a joyous occasion to recognize the incredible achievements of individuals who have embraced the dream of owning their own home. Today, we extend our warmest congratulations to Destiny and Madelyn, two inspiring young people who have recently embarked on their homeownership journey. Their remarkable story serves as a testament to determination, resilience, and the power of seizing opportunities even in the face of fierce competition. Through the utilization of down payment assistance, they have managed to build generational wealth while still in their early twenties. Let us delve into their inspiring tale, one that encapsulates the essence of the American dream.

Destiny and Madelyn's homeownership journey…

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The True Value of Homeownership




Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. 

Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just where you live.

Here are three ways owning your home can give you a sense of accomplishment, happiness, and pride. 

You May Feel Happier and More Fulfilled 

Owning a home is associated with better mental health and well-being. Gary Acosta, CEO and Co-Founder at the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals…

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Summer is here…. right? These 90-degree days certainly feel like it! The summer weather in Wisconsin typically introduces a new type of buyer and seller into the real estate market. As an example, most home buyers in the summer don’t have the pressures of needing to find a home by a lease deadline (like many first-time homebuyers that have leases expiring in May/June), and they are oftentimes looking for homes to change something about their current living situation, needing more or less space – moving up or downsizing.

This is a fantastic, healthy real estate market for homeowners that are looking to “move up” and find a bigger home that fits their needs. That is because inventory is the lowest at the price points for many home buyers that are looking…

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The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts




If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will have fewer options, so you set yourself up to get the most eyes possible on your house.

Here’s what industry experts are saying about why selling now has its benefits:

Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):

“Inventory levels are still at historic lows. Consequently, multiple offers are returning on a good number of properties.”
Selma Hepp, Chief Economist…

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  1. Expertise and experience: A full-service realtor has years of experience in the real estate industry and is equipped to help you with all aspects of buying or selling a home, including pricing, negotiations, contracts, and closing.

  2. Marketing and networking: They have access to a wide network of other agents, as well as a variety of marketing channels, such as online listings, social media, and traditional print media, which can help you sell your property faster and for a better price.

  3. Personalized service: Realtors provide a high level of personalized service and are available to answer your questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process.

  4. Professional representation: Realtors acts as a professional…

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I just had the most fun getaway with some fellow moms in Lake Geneva. 

One night, no kids, no husbands, just the ladies and a great mini vacay to one of the most popular spots within a few hours of Madison. I can't take the credit for planning - that goes to our fearless leader, Jen, but we had such a fun time, I wanted to share some of the spots we checked out so you can replicate your own weekend away from it all!

STAY

We stayed at a great Airbnb about 10 minutes outside of Lake Geneva. It was reasonably priced, was super clean, had everything we needed for an overnight. 3 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, large screen porch overlooking a small pond and kitchen stocked with all the necessities.

EAT

We started our weekend with lunch at…

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Ted Williams and Tony Gwynn are two of the greatest hitters in the history of professional baseball with career batting averages of .340. That sounds amazing but means that six out of every ten times they got up to the plate, they recorded an out.  But they still went to the plate with the same goal and attitude. Now more than ever, we can draw parralels between baseball and real estate. 

Buyers have a multitude of reasons to feel discouraged between low inventory, higher interest rates and increased compettition. However, those 3 strikes don't make you out. Buyers still need to step into the box and take their cuts. Buyers agents are the hitting coaches,  offering guidance,  new approaches, unique solutions and analytics to give our hitters the best…

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Keeping up with home values in your neighborhood can be a daunting task. After all, if you try to be an informed homeowner and follow along with prices by looking at any of the “consumer-friendly” sites like Realtor.com, Redfin or Zillow, you’ll find that their automated valuation formulas come up with a totally different range of prices on each site for a given address. They use different comparable sales, some use active listings while others don’t, and some give a range in prices so wide that it simply doesn’t provide any sort of useful data to determine if you have leverageable equity or if your home has appreciated at all.

Ultimately, one of the best ways to stay in tune with your home’s valuation is to keep an eye on the sales happening in and…

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Realtor Government Day is an important event for real estate professionals to participate in because it provides an opportunity to directly engage with lawmakers and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels. It allows realtors to advocate for policies and regulations that benefit the real estate industry and ultimately, their clients. 

During Realtor Government Day, real estate professionals can educate their elected officials about issues affecting the real estate market, such as housing affordability, property taxes, and zoning regulations. By meeting with lawmakers, realtors can also voice their support for legislation that promotes homeownership and the growth of the real estate industry.

As an attendee of Realtor…

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