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Real Estate Agent - Remax Universal Realty
This is my first blog, so I guess we'll see where it goes. I plan to try and educate local consumers, answer any questions they may have, share why I love this business, what I love about the Sheboygan Area, and share fun/embarassing experiences with everyone.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
  An abundance of time and effort has been put into the makeover of this late 19th century 2 Story Victorian home. Refinished natural hardwood floors, immaculate kitchen featuring all stainless steel appliances, upstairs bathroom w/ walk-in 2-person shower, 2nd story sun porch and huge 4 car gar...
04/22/2009
I'm hoping that many of you reading this clicked on it because you think I've gone off the deep end. You might be right. In this day and age of agents fighting for customers, why on earth would I willingly turn down a listing? I hope the reason will be clear after a little explanation. I had a co...
07/03/2008
Your home has been on the market for several months now, and the listing contract is up soon. Your current agent wants you to re-sign for another six months but should you?At this point, I tell my clients to treat the situation as though they were listing their home for the first time. Review all...
04/27/2008
If this doesn't guarantee that you do your walk throughs, I don't know what will. A week ago I had a closing on a brand new home. The buyers had requested the seller switch out the white appliances with stainless, and this was done at noon the day before closing. The new owners had insured the ho...
02/11/2008
Classic northside home that has great curb appeal, & is loaded with charm. Beautiful hardwood floors add character and warmth. Lots of space for everyone with 4 bedrooms & a roomy living room with big windows that let the home fill with natural light. Extra large yard with gardens and lots of roo...
02/10/2008
I know I'm going to get a ton of responses to this post saying I'm insane, but here's where I'm coming from. My local market was never really hit hard like the "bad" housing areas we hear about on the news. We didn't have the super boom like most had, so we didn't fall as hard when times got slow...
12/31/2007
 This well maintained two story colonial is located in a quiet subdivision on the city's north side. Wood Trim, gas fireplace, large kitchen, and a first floor laundry make this homes interior stand out. Low maintenance, professional landscaping, and a large yard round out the homes exterior. Tow...
12/31/2007
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I'm not sure if the title fits, since I was never actually gone, but it fits. It's been a few months since i've posted, but the good news is i've been busy busy building my business. Working on referrals, the new website, cultivating buyers and sellers, and learning how to improve my service skil...
12/05/2007
"The Sky is Falling, the Sky is falling!" It seems that's all I hear these days in regards to the real estate market.  Every reporter who's bought a home in the last 25 yrs thinks they are a housing market expert, and that it gives them the right to spout off at the mouth about it. The reason I'm...
10/19/2007
No matter if you're buying or selling a home, there's a good bet that it's an emotional process for you and your family. From experience, I think the two most emotional parties are sellers and first time home buyers. First time buyers are probably making the largest purchase that they're made so ...
09/26/2007
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This is my first blog, so I guess we'll see where it goes. I plan to try and educate local consumers, answer any questions they may have, share why I love this business, what I love about the Sheboygan Area, and share fun/embarassing experiences with everyone.