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October 28, 2009 at 10:24 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Have you or someone you know given up the search for a house because the weather is now cold? Are you going to put off buying a house until next spring? Don’t!
Here are some reasons why buyers should buy now:
Some sellers pull their homes off the market over the winter months for weather-related reasons, just like buyers don’t buy. The properties that remain for sale represent VERY motivated sellers which means potentially great values for buyers.
Because there are fewer buyers buying in fall and winter, sellers will consider much more seriously a buyer’s offer because they know if they don’t, they may have to wait until next spring for the next offer.
Sellers are weary and dollar short from paying high heating bills, property taxes, and shoveling snow. They want to sell NOW!
A seller is more willing to negotiate over price and other items with a buyer in the fall/winter vs. spring when ‘more buyers come out from hibernation’, so buyers may be able to get a better deal.
Interest rates are currently low and indications are that they will increase next spring, as the feds phase out their program of purchasing bank mortgages. Now is the time to cash in on these great low rates before they spike upwards.
Happy House Hunting!
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Lisa Rossetto
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October 23, 2009 at 01:29 PM · Posted under Steve Bauman
Many Realtors® dread working with first-time buyers. These agents often say they find the experience too time consuming. Or, some fear that the opinions of well-intended parents undermine or even destroy the agent’s hard work. Personally, I take great pleasure in helping these types of buyers. It’s invigorating to see their excitement. And, being the father of a soon-to-be college grad, I empathize with the protective parents. Best of all is when you see results like this.
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Who couldn’t get excited about a job knowing you played some part in this story and having kind words like these expressed.
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October 12, 2009 at 11:40 PM · Posted under Colleen Kuchta
As the winter weather approaches, it is very tempting to turn up the thermostat to stay warm. Although this may be a quick fix, it is not always good for your pocket book. Here are a few tips to help save you some money this winter:
- Wash your clothes in cold water. You can save money with every load. There are detergents available that will help you get the same results as washing in higher temperatures.
- Set the thermostat on your hot water heater 120 degrees. It doesn’t make sense to heat the water to a temperature hotter than your skin can tolerate.
- Check for leaks around windows and doors. Eliminate the gaps by applying caulk, weather stripping and/or insulation.
- Check your attic and crawl spaces for the correct level of insulation. R-30 is the minimum recommendation for Wisconsin winters.
- Replace your light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent bulbs. They are better & brighter than when they first became available.
- Have your furnace cleaned & tuned by a HVAC technician. Remember to change the filter - a dirty filter costs you money!
- Turn down the thermostat by just one degree. This will help reduce home heating costs by as much as 4%.
Looking for more practical tips? Send us an email to ckuchta@shorewest.com OR give us a call; 262-894-6512. We will direct you where to go for more money saving advice. Try to stay warm & remember, spring is coming soon! The Kuchta’s - Kelly & Colleen thekuchtas.shorewest.com
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October 09, 2009 at 04:18 PM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
The crisp air is here, along with the beautiful colors of changing leaves. Waukesha has some lovely roads to travel upon and witness Mother Nature’s glory and some great views! Highway DT passes by Retzer Nature Center. If you are searching for a property in Waukesha on over one acre with great views that you can own, check out this site. Enjoy fall!!
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October 05, 2009 at 09:03 AM · Posted under Lisa Rossetto-Glowacki
Yes, you can still take advantage of first-time homebuyer’s tax credit!
Wisconsin Mortgage will be able to complete a transaction on time, even if they receive an offer by November 1st!
Let’s go house shopping! Contact me now: lrossettoglow@shorewest.com
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