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"How long will we have low interest rates?"

As a Realtor, this is a question I receive on a regular basis.

Sharing a line of thinking from Dean Hartman, Chief Planning Officer of Continental Homes loans and a 25 year veteran in mortgage lending, he sites the following facts and his opinion:

Thanks, Dean! As a Realtor, this translates simply to Buy Today!

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Grab a tissue, dry your eyes and lower the price

“Grab a tissue, dry your eyes and lower the price”

A recent quote I heard directed towards sellers of real estate.

There is still time to make it all happen–that is, sell your house and get an accepted offer on a new house, before April 30th, in order to take advantage of the tax credit.

All it takes is that tissue!

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How much will I get back on resale when I remodel?

As a realtor in Brookfield, Wisconsin, this is a question I get asked quite often, especially during the winter months, when people are in the throws of remodeling.

Here’s what you can expect in the Midwest:

  • Major Kitchen remodel average cost of $58,000 will recoup about 62% of cost.

  • Minor Kitchen remodel average cost of $21,000 will recoup about 69% of cost.

  • A major kitchen remodel would include replacement of cabinets, counters, lighting, appliances, and perhaps flooring, whereas a minor kitchen remodel would utilize existing cabinets, flooring, counters, and perhaps change lighting, appliances, add tile backsplash, etc.

  • Major bath remodel average cost of $54,000 will recoup about 52% of cost.

  • Minor bath remodel average cost of $16,000 will recoup about 60% of cost.

  • Best payback of 90% is for replacement of entry door.

  • Window and siding replacements will recoup between 68-72%.

The best part about all this remodeling is that you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor before you sell!

(Info. from the Remodeling’s Cost vs. Value Report by Hanley Wood LLC)

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Falling for Fall!

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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It’s not too late!!!!

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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