Robert Johnson's (ronm) Blog

The Coldwell Banker 2006 Price Index cam out recently with a Canada vs. USA comparison of real estate market, a most expensive place to live in America, and a state by state guide to the most expensive and most affordable real estate markets in each state.The most expensive place to live in Ameri...

The other day my buyers chose to close on a home that had water seepage in the basement.  In the MLS listing the agents remarks indicated that this would be repaired prior to closing.  We put in our offer a contingency sealing that promise.  The crack was repaired two days prior to closing and my...

As we draw nearer to hunting season, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in Wisconsin, many of us begin to think that we are ready for a big slow down in the residential market.  What is even worse is that many of our potential customers are thinking that now is not the time to list their house, but they...

Wisconsin's Closing Costs are Some of the Lowest in the Nation According to a survey at bankrate.com, Wisconsin has the 4th lowest average mortgage closing costs in the nation for real estate transactions. The average closing costs in Wisconsin are about $2291. The national average is about $2748...

This week I began my intrepid adventure into REO sales by purchasing the contact information for over 130 financial institutions.  I paid about $200 dollars and after receiving the material began the process of filling out vendor registration forms 132 times. (about 5-10 a day).  Although I am st...

This week I began my intrepid adventure into REO sales by purchasing the contact information for over 130 financial institutions.  I paid about $200 dollars and after receiving the material began the process of filling out vendor registration forms 132 times. (about 5-10 a day).  Although I am st...

The last several days there have been an endless number of Wisconsin Public Radio shows focused on the current crisis in the housing market/financial market.  Since this is on everyone's mind, lets take some time to talk about it.First, we need to consider whether or not one should combine the id...

This last Labor Day weekend I snuck away for a vacation with the family and thus got to observe several different real estate markets.  I know it's sick, but I do pick up real estate magazines everywhere I go:-()The first market was a North woods resort town.  The economy is seasonal with the res...

 As we finish 2007 there is a little bit of a rally in the local market as stability in the interest rates at around 6.75% has convinced many that now is the time to buy.  There is no doubt that this is a buyers market since the inventory of homes on the market continues to outpace the number of ...

I thought I would add a link to the article that brought me to Active Rain.  It's actually from NAR's Mr. Internet.  In it he lists several other sources for getting links to your sight.Mr.Internet