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What You Need To Know About Today’s Down Payment Programs There's no denying it's gotten more challenging to buy a home, especially with today's mortgage rates and home price appreciation.

Hudson, WI Sellers! 🏡
There is currently a 2.48 Months Supply of Inventory in our area. That's an increase of 8.3% over the last year, but still much lower than a normal 6 month supply.

The List to Sold Price percentage is currently at 100.6%, meaning sellers are getting top dollar for their properties. With a median days on market of just 24 days and a median sold price of $450,000, now is an excellent time to list your home.

The market is hot! 🔥

Contact me today to take advantage of the favorable market trends.

Remember, you can’t control what happens in the broader economy. But you can control the controllables.

Work with a trusted lender to go over the things you can do that’ll make a difference. By being strategic with these factors, you may be able to combat today’s higher rates and lock in the lowest one you can.

Worried About Mortgage Rates? Control the Controllables Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now.

While Presidential elections do have some impact on the housing market, the effects are usually small and temporary.
While it’s natural to feel a bit uncertain during an election year, history shows the housing market remains strong and resilient.

For help navigating the market, election year or not, let’s connect.

Do Elections Impact the Housing Market? The 2024 Presidential election is just months away.

Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years.

While it’s true new home construction is a bigger segment of the market than the norm, that’s not a bad thing. Builders aren’t overbuilding, and they’re responding to market signals to avoid repeating the mistakes that were made in 2008.

Homebuilders Aren’t Overbuilding, They’re Catching Up You may have heard that there are more brand-new homes available right now than the norm.

Mortgage Rates Drop Sharply After Inflation Data (But Bounce a Bit After The Fed Announcement) It was an incredibly high consequence day for the bond market and, thus, mortgage rates due to the confluence of two extremely important events. The first event was the monthly release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is one of the two economic reports with the far more power to influence in...

Even with more price reductions, home values are still growing on an annual basis, as they do nearly every year in the housing market. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), home prices went up 6.6% over the last year

Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are If you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify.

Savings Strategies Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs To Know If homeownership is on your goal sheet for your future, you’re probably working on your savings.

Selling Smart: Why a Real Estate Agent Makes All the Difference If you’re considering selling your house on your own as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO), you want to think about if it’s really worth the extra stress.

The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time.

If you want to find out how much equity you have and talk more about how it can make your next move possible, let’s connect.

Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now.

Thinking of moving to the St. Croix Valley area?
It can be an appealing choice for many due to its natural beauty, community feel, and range of amenities.
The St. Croix Valley, which straddles the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, offers a blend of scenic landscapes, outdoor activities, and charming towns.
Towns like Stillwater, MN, and Hudson, WI, offer a quaint, historic feel with vibrant downtown areas featuring shops, restaurants, and cultural events.
The St. Croix River itself is a major draw, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports and the river is surrounded by lush forests, bluffs, and parks. There are numerous parks and trails for hiking, biking, and camping.
From historic homes and charming cottages to modern developments, there is a variety of housing options.

Contact me today to start the home search
715.245.3261
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Are You Thinking About Buying a Home? The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go through it alone. You may be wondering if now is a good time to buy a home…or if interest rates are projected to rise or fall. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few thin...

With growing inventory and rising prices, you have a greater selection of luxury homes to choose from and an opportunity in front of you. Want to see the higher-end homes that are available in our area? Let’s connect today.

The Sweet Spot for Buying Luxury Homes If you’ve been looking for a home at the high-end of your market, but haven’t found the right one, you may have put your search on hold.

What To Expect if You Buy or Sell a Home This June June is a busy month in the housing market because a lot of people buy and sell this time of year.

Mortgage Rates Fully Erase Last Week's Spike Mortgage rates had a rough go of it in the 4 days following Memorial Day weekend (i.e. last week). To be fair, the tough part was limited to the first two days.  Thursday and Friday both helped to undo some of that damage, but the average lender was still at higher levels compared to the we...

More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership With all the headlines and talk about housing affordability, it can be tempting to get lost in the financial side of buying a home.

Top Reasons To Own a Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Buying a home has powerful financial and non-financial benefits.

Mistakes can cost you time, frustration, and money. If you want to buy a home in today’s market, let’s connect

The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Today Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different.

How an Agent Helps Market Your House You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent?

How Do Climate Risks Affect Your Next Home? Climate change is impacting where people buy homes.