All-cash home purchases are becoming more common. In 2023, about 1 in 3 homes sold in the U.S. were all-cash purchases. Cash buyers accounted for 28% of all home purchases in Minneapolis, and 25% of all home purchases in Milwaukee. If you put your Northwestern WI home on the market this year, there’s a chance […] The post When a Cash Offer isn’t the Best Offer for Your NW Wisconsin Home appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Home building permits are on the upswing in Northwestern Wisconsin, according to the latest report from the Wisconsin Builders Association. New home construction increased statewide by 3% during 2023, with permit activity accelerating in the last quarter of the year. Barron County is a good example of the trend. Permit activity was mostly flat through […] The post New Home Permits on the Rise in Northwestern WI appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Northwestern Wisconsin real estate sees the most transactions during the summer months – but summer closings follow spring contracts! After an offer is accepted, a home under contract can take about 30 to 60 days to close. Also, when a Barron or Rusk County home is listed for sale, it can take several weeks to […] The post Early Bird Home Sellers get the Best Prices in Northwestern WI! appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Northwestern Wisconsin real estate ended 2023 with sales price records, according to data from the Wisconsin REALTORS© Association. Here’s the latest market update! Barron County’s median home price was $260,000 in December 2023, a new high for any December on record. On an annualized basis, the median home price for 2023 was a record $250,000. […] The post Northwestern WI Real Estate Market Update appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Before spring arrives in Northwestern Wisconsin, we make the most of winter fun! If you enjoy outdoor recreation all four seasons, this is the place to be. If you prefer indoor entertainment, we have that covered too! Mark your calendar with these February events: Hydroflites Ice Fishing Contest, Chetek Chain of Lakes, Feb 3, 8am-2pm. […] The post Featured February Events in Northwestern Wisconsin! appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Northwestern WI home buyers who have the best credit scores get the best mortgage rates! Your credit score also affects your insurance premiums and many other aspects of your financial life. The more you know about your credit score, the better! A credit score is your creditworthiness expressed in a number. Different scoring models exist, […] The post Credit Score Tips for Northwestern WI Home Buyers appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Wisconsin median home prices increased 7.58 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to November figures from the Wisconsin REALTORS© Association. 2023 marked the 12th year in a row for year-over-year price gains. In the local market, Northwestern Wisconsin home sales were strong for the majority of 2023. Based on the most recent data available, Barron […] The post Northwestern WI Real Estate Wraps Up Another Banner Year appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

What will 2024 bring for Northwestern Wisconsin home buyers and sellers? We have some real estate market predictions for you, based on our own experience and insights from economists! First, let’s take a look at mortgage interest rates. During the final weeks of 2023, mortgage interest rates eased lower, falling below 7% for the first […] The post 2024 Real Estate Forecast for Northwestern WI appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Home sale prices in Northwestern Wisconsin increased during October. The price gains happened despite a rise in interest rates that brought mortgage costs to the highest levels in 22 years. Here’s the latest from the Wisconsin Realtors Association©, along with our local insights! Statewide, the median home sale price in October was $280,000. Barron County’s […] The post Northwestern WI Home Prices Steam Ahead appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

The following article may be viewed directly at https://www.weau.com/2023/11/07/challenges-first-time-homeowners-western-wisconsin/. Copyright 2023 WEAU. All rights reserved. By Michelle Stangler Published: Nov. 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – For first-time homebuyers, purchasing a property may be challenging. “Sales are down, which means demand is high, rates are high, and the prices are up as […] The post From WEAU Channel 13: Challenges for first-time homebuyers in Western Wisconsin appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more