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2010
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Before a lender will commit to a loan, it needs to make sure the property under contract is worth the purchase price specified in the offer to purchase. If the appraisal comes in under the contract price, then the lender will only issue a loan based on the appraised value, rather than the price t...
04/30/2010
The home buyer tax credit expires on April 30th. Ironically, it could be a better time to buy after the deadline. We expect demand for homes priced $250,000 and under to drop after April 30th. And some sellers may become particularly motivated, as their window of opportunity for taking advantage ...
04/26/2010
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We are off to a great start this year with well over $5M in properties that are closed or scheduled to close in the next few weeks. One of the big reasons why is the quality and the quantity of the content that we distribute throughout the internet. We've mentioned the importance of professional ...
04/25/2010
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We've covered the importance of high quality photos. Here are some photos from our new listing at 8202 Fortier Rd in the Town of Arena. This is a fantastic countryside retreat, which looks as good online as it does in person. Have a great weekend, Dan Miller, Keller Williams Realty and www.Dane...
04/22/2010
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The Dane County Distressed Property Index set a new record in March, climbing to .26, indicating approximately 26% of Dane County home and condo sales are related to foreclosure. Even in Dane County, where unemployment is relatively low, distressed properties are a very real phenomenon. Foreclosu...
04/21/2010
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Our clients just bought this property. It ended up being the perfect fit for them. You wouldn't know it by the pictures, but this is a great 3 bedroom home, in immaculate condition, with plenty of sunlight pouring in. I remember taking our clients to this property for the first time, and we were ...
04/20/2010
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A good stager helps you make good decisions about what should stay and what should go. She won't renovate your home; she'll help you use what you already have to make your home look its best. One of the first things we do for every new listing is hire our stager to consult with our new clients. S...
04/19/2010
Dane County housing starts increased for the 5th consecutive month in March. A total of 77 housing starts were initiated in March, up from 50 in March of 2009. Housing starts are trending higher, but still remain well below numbers from recent years. Thanks to Dominic Collar from MTD Marketing Se...
04/16/2010
Dane County home and condo sales increased in March, a continuation of a recent theme. A new development is prices increased. You can view our full report on the March home and condo market here. For additional market information, check out the real estate trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com. H...
04/14/2010
A total of 180 new foreclosures were filed in March, compared to 127 a year ago. That's a 42% increase and the second highest monthly total for Dane County. For our full foreclosure report, you can check out the economic trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com . Dan Miller, Realtor, Certified Distres...
04/12/2010
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