If you’ve dreamed of building a new home in NW Wisconsin, these tips will give you a great start! 1. Partner with an experienced NW Wisconsin real estate agent before talking to builders and/or purchasing land. Not all land is buildable, and not all lots are desirable. Also, builder’s contracts protect the builder! Without an […] The post 5 Tips for Building Your NW Wisconsin Dream Home appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

There are three important factors affecting your NW Wisconsin home value: condition, curb appeal and location. You can’t change the location, but there is a lot you can do about condition and curb appeal! The effort is worth it: homes in good condition sell faster than homes that need work. They also sell for more […] The post Top Tips for Selling Your NW Wisconsin Home appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

The number of Northwestern WI homes for sale increased during May 2024, giving buyers more properties to choose from! Barron County listings increased 16.5% from the prior month, and Rusk County listings increased 36.1%. This is welcome news, but home inventory remains lower than normal. Homes are selling briskly, with days-on-market averaging about 35 days […] The post New Listings, More Choices for Northwestern WI Home Buyers! appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Northwestern Wisconsin real estate experienced brisk sales this spring! Northern WI home sales increased 37.9% during April, compared to a year ago. The Wisconsin REALTORS© Association reports that year-over-year home sales were stronger in rural Northern, Western and Central Wisconsin than in urbanized markets. Still, all statistical locations saw double-digit increases in transaction volume. Rising […] The post Home Buyers are Seeking Value in Northwestern WI appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

The cost of homeowners insurance is rising in Wisconsin and around the country. A poll published in Newsweek found that nearly 70% of surveyed Americans reported seeing an increase in their home insurance premiums. In Wisconsin, home insurance premiums increased by an average of 15% last year, and policy holders may see another bump in […] The post What NW Wisconsin Homeowners Can Do About Insurance Costs appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Northwestern Wisconsin real estate bloomed early this spring, with more listings, more sales transactions and higher home prices than a year ago. Here’s the latest data from the Wisconsin REALTORS© Association, along with our insights! During March 2024, the median sales price of a Wisconsin home was $299,500. This is a 9% increase from March […] The post Spring Real Estate Market Blooms in Northwestern WI appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

Unless you’ve replaced the windows in your home, you may not realize how expensive it can get. On average, it can cost between a few hundred dollars, to over one thousand dollars, to replace a single window! If you’re buying a NW Wisconsin home this year, look for window condition issues that may signal a […] The post Check the Windows when Buying a NW Wisconsin Home appeared first on Six Lakes Realty ..read more

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