Homebuying Step 4 – Touring Homes
Tour with Confidence: Step 4 – Evaluating Homes Without Second-Guessing Every Decision Home Buying Series | Week 4 of 8 | January 2026 You’re pre-approved, your team is assembled, and your must-have list is ready. Now comes the exciting part: touring homes. But for many buyers, this stage brings unexpected stress. Decision fatigue sets in…
Homebuying Step 3 – Your Home Search Criteria
Know What You Need: Step 3 – Defining Your Home Search Criteria Home Buying Series | Week 3 of 8 | January 2026 You’re pre-approved for your mortgage and have assembled your professional team. Now comes one of the most important steps in your homebuying journey: clearly defining what you’re looking for in a home.…
Homebuying Step 2 – Assemble Your Dream Team
Building Your Dream Team: Step 2 – Assembling Your Homebuying Professionals Home Buying Series | Week 2 of 8 | January 2026 Last week, we discussed the importance of mortgage pre-approval as your first step toward homeownership. Now that you understand your budget and financing capability, it’s time to assemble your homebuying team. Purchasing a…
Thinking About Making a Real Estate Move in Juneau County Right Now?
RE/MAX Liz Walker | Juneau County Real Estate Expert What Would a Local Real Estate Professional Actually Do in This Market? If you live in Juneau County, you already know our market doesn’t behave like Madison, Milwaukee, or what you see on national headlines. Homes here move differently. Inventory behaves differently. Buyers and sellers make…
Homebuying Step 1 – Where to Start
New Year, New Home: Step 1 – Getting Pre-Approved for Your Mortgage Home Buying Series | Week 1 of 8 | January 2026 Welcome to 2026! If homeownership is on your resolution list this year, now is an excellent time to refresh your home search and take action. With favorable market conditions emerging, the first…
Waiting on the Real Estate Market in Juneau County? Here’s the Smart Way to Handle It
“Should I wait?” That question comes up constantly in conversations I have with buyers, sellers, renters, and homeowners throughout Mauston, New Lisbon, Necedah, Elroy, Lyndon Station, and Wonewoc. And given today’s market, it’s a completely reasonable question. Interest rates are higher than many people expected. Home prices haven’t dropped the way headlines once predicted. Inventory…
The Stuff No One Tells You Until You’ve Lived It
Real estate comes with all kinds of surprises — even when you swear you’ve done everything right. Everyone’s heard the stories: the friend who regretted their agent choice, the contractor who left someone hanging mid-project, the “dream home” that came with a few realities no one warned them about. You take notes, you ask questions,…
Older Homes are the Norm in Juneau County – But are They Worth the Money?
Navigating Older Homes in Juneau County: A Real-World Guide for Buyers, Sellers, Renters, and Homeowners Here’s the reality of living or moving in Juneau County, Wisconsin: most of our housing stock isn’t new construction. Homes in New Lisbon, Mauston, Elroy, Necedah, Wonewoc, and Lyndon Station were built decades ago, and they come with the charm,…
Is a 50 Year Mortgage Worth It?
Here’s the Real Deal for Wisconsin Homebuyers If you’ve been house-hunting anywhere in Juneau County — Mauston, New Lisbon, Necedah, Elroy — you’re probably noticing the same trend buyers everywhere are talking about: rising prices, rates that won’t quit, and lenders rolling out “creative” mortgage products to keep payments lower. One of the newest buzzwords? 50-year…
Price Cuts and Concessions: Preparing Homeowners for Today’s Market Reality in Central Wisconsin
Selling a home in today’s market requires a strategic mindset — and a healthy dose of realism. The days of overpricing a home and expecting multiple offers overnight are behind us. Across Juneau County and surrounding areas, higher interest rates, increasing inventory, and cautious buyers have shifted the balance of power. Sellers who adapt early…
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