Fantastic Home Available on the Beautiful Moose Lake


There are many great Milwaukee area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here to contact us for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (262) 797-6453 or (262) 798-1162 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

If you are looking for a luxury lakeside home, we have great news for you. We are listing a 3-bedroom/3-bathroom log-sided home on Moose Lake. It sits on over 2 acres of land and has 84 feet of frontage to the lake. The spring-fed lake has limited public access, making it a peaceful place to live and play. In fact, it almost feels like the Eagle River area of Northern Wisconsin!

The property has multiple outbuildings. There is a shed for storage, as well as an enclosed card room or utility room. Additionally, there is an 8-car garage with living space above it, so visitors can stay in privacy. This loft space above the garage includes a full kitchen and bathroom.

The house was built in 2001. Its log siding is much easier to maintain than regular log structures. One of the best features of this property is outdoor access - every room has a walkout or balcony, so you're never far from the beautiful outdoors. The exterior of the home has an outdoor fireplace, a covered patio, a hot tub, and a massive wood deck that encompasses most of the home.

The great room has bolted cathedral ceilings, a fireplace, and two skylights. It is right off the kitchen - which has a breakfast bar and updated appliances. Most rooms have built-in speakers, so you can listen to your favorite music throughout the home.

The basement area is fully finished with a bar, a media room. and a soundproof room, which is ideal for a home theater or music studio. There is also a small room that would be great as a home office or den.

As you can see, this property has all the necessary accommodations for relaxing with the family or entertaining friends. The property is located at W330 N6045 Hasslinger Dr. and is currently listed at only $799,800. If you would like to take a look at this property, we would love to show it to you. Give us a call or shoot us an email if you have any questions about this beautiful home!

5 Ways to Compete in Multiple Offer Scenarios



There are many great Milwaukee area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here to contact us for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (262) 797-6453 or (262) 798-1162 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today I thought I would speak about multiple offer situations. With the market improving here in Milwaukee these types of situations are becoming more and more common. To help you combat this competitive market, I thought I would provide you with some tips on how to make the best offer to a seller.
 Get Pre-Approved from a Lender: There is a difference between being approved and being qualified. Make sure you're pre-approved because this will make you much more attractive in the eyes of sellers. In a competitive market, you need to prove that you will be able to pay for a home.
Write Your Best Offer: A seller will likely not counter your offer in a crowded market, so write your highest and best offer. They will only be looking for the highest offer. We've seen buyers in Milwaukee offer above the asking price, and they are still being rejected by the sellers.  

Accommodate the Seller: You are in a captive market here in Milwaukee. You must always aim to please the seller. One way to do this would be to agree to the seller's moving date. This will make the seller pleased and will improve your chances of getting the property that you want. If you need to, allow the seller to continue living in the home after closing and offer them post-occupancy. 

Exclude Contingencies: If you can buy a home without selling your own, or remove any other contingencies from your offer, it would make for a much stronger, more attractive offer to the seller. Waive inspections and appraisals on newer properties if you feel comfortable in doing so. 

Write a Personalized Letter: We call this a 'love letter' where you simply let the seller know how much you love their home and how you plan to keep it in great condition. This would include why you would be the best buyer for the property. Also tell them why your offer is a good offer.

Hopefully these tips can help your offer get accepted if you're struggling to find a home in the Milwaukee market. Competition is tough right now, so if you need any assistance whatsoever please don't hesitate to contact me. I would love to arrange a time where we can sit down and discuss all of your needs.

Thanks for tuning in!

Real Estate Update for the 1st Quarter of our Milwaukee Market



There are many great Milwaukee area homes for sale. Click here to perform full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here top contact us for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call us at (262) 797-6453 or (262) 798-1162 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

First Quarter Real Estate Market Update for Milwaukee
As April comes to a close, I thought it would be a good opportunity for me to explain what has happened in our greater Milwaukee market in regards to real estate. 
After researching some MLS statistics, it was interesting to see that sales from 2013 to 2014 were actually down a little bit. In total, we have seen about a 10% decrease in sales in the Milwaukee area. 
Inventory has remained largely the same from last year, but it still remains relatively low with just a 3 month supply of homes. This lack of inventory is most pronounced in the suburban homes that are in the price range of $200-$400K. 
The good news is that homes are selling in every price range, even the high end homes. 
Interest rates also remain low, with some 15-30 year fixed rate plans as low as 3.75-4.5%. However, these are expected to go up to 5.5% by the end of the year, so now is your opportunity to buy a home affordably.
Because of the improving weather here in Milwaukee, you can expect to see 60% of all sales occur between the 2nd and 3rd quarter of this year. 
If you're thinking of selling, now would be the time to list your home because you can expect an increase of 20-25% in the number of listings available. If you're buying, there will be a lot of properties to choose from. 
If you have any questions about the Milwaukee real estate market or what you can do to capitalize when you're selling or buying, please contact us and we would be glad to help you.
Thanks for tuning in! Expect more updates throughout the year on our Milwaukee real estate market!