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Appleton, WI Real Estate News

By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
So the boss just told you that you are being relocated to Appleton, WI. Or perhaps you are just looking for a great midwest location to raise a family. Whatever the reason for relocating to the Appleton - Fox Valley we are here to help. Appleton is a thriving community that has been one of the Top 100 places in America year after year. In 2010 Money Magazine ranked it as the 96th "Best Place to Live". Here are some helpful links to help you with relocating to the Appleton - Fox Valley WI area. Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce Appleton School Information Appleton Home Search Request a FREE Appleton WI Relocation Package City of Appleton Website Whatever the reason that you may be relocating to Appleton WI we can help. Contact us at appletonrealestate@gmail.com
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By Gwenn Tanvas, The Mortgage Gal, 920.267.7891~ SMART - INNOVATIVE
(NEXA Mortgage LLC an Equal Housing Lender NMLS # 1660690)
Text Paul15 to 79564 to download this to your mobile device - To view the Interior, Simply Click On The VIRTUAL TOUR Button... W3425 Newberry St. Appleton, WI 54915 Updated Brick Ranch with 3 Car Garage Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Paul Spoerl Direct:920-540-4708 Website:Visit Website Price : $144,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1.5 Square Foot : 1,737 Lot Size : 43,560 County : Outagamie Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1953 click for more information and pictures Property Description UPDATES GALORE! All brick ranch features 3 car garage, 1 acre lot, hardwood floors, and a ready to finish basement with fireplace. Updates include: fresh paint, light fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, bathroom fixtures, windows, and more. You will ...
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
1343 W Franklin St APPLETON, WI Well Maintained Ranch in Desirable Neighborhood 3BR/1BA Single Family House $124,900 Year Built 1965 Sq Footage 1,140 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,000 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionA well maintained three bedroom ranch with fine updates inside and out located near Linwood Park. The garage has a new roof (just completed this fall). Newer siding and windows (per Seller), abundant storage space, updated bathroom and living room (per Seller), full basement with great potential for additional living space; all kitchen appliances are included; a very nice size yard completes this SUPER find! You need to see this home to appreciate all its value. Call today for a private showing. Property Fea...
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
2621 N Alexander St APPLETON, WI Updated Home with Beautiful Landscaping! 3BR/1+1BA Single Family House $154,000 Year Built 1971 Sq Footage 2,211 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 9,396 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionJust in time to finish out the summer by enjoying the private fenced backyard beautifully adorned with many types of perennials, super large deck and patio area. The home features updates such as: windows, siding, roof, air conditioner, 1st floor laundry, kitchen flooring, and a finished rec room in the lower lever. Home is located near schools, hospital, and shopping establishments. The fireplace in the family room is a pellet burning unit. Plus the very large rec room in the LL, there is a workshop for you handy or craf...
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
  Appleton Home for Sale Fox Valley WI Real Estate 2621 N. Alexander  Just in time to finish out the summer by enjoying the private fenced backyard beautifully adorned with many types of perennials, super large deck and patio area. The home features updates such as: windows, siding, roof, air conditioner, 1st floor laundry, kitchen flooring, and a finished rec room in the lower lever. Home is located near schools, hospital, and shopping establishments. The fireplace in the family room is a pellet burning unit. Plus the very large rec room in the LL, there is a workshop for you handy or crafty people.   Looking to buy an Appleton Fox Valley Foreclosure or Short Sale call today to become a VIP buyer.
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
Appleton WI Fox Valley Current Mortgage Rate Update 2010   Here are this weeks current mortgage rates for the Appleton Fox Valley WI market area. Mortgage rates are at an all time low! If you are thinking of buying or sellng a home in the Appleton WI Fox Valley market now is the time to act! These mortgage rates are provided courtesy of Rich Christenson from Associated Bank.   15yr fixed   4.25% 20yr fixed   4.50%  30yr fixed   4.75%   30yr fixed JUMBO   5.75%   ( Loans of $417,000 to $650,000.  Up to $1 million, 5.95%.  Up to $1.5 million, 6.050%.)    FHA  4.875% Fed VA   4.875% WHEDA   5.75%   Construction loans    3.393%    Down payment option of as little as 5% down.   These mortgage rates are subject to change. For up to the minute mortgage rates please contact us. Appleton WI Fox ...
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
Luxury Home Sales in Appleton WI Fox Valley / Fox Cities YTD 2010 **Luxury Homes are those being defined as $400,000.00 and up.    12 homes have sold for a minimum of $400,000.00 since January 2010 The Low Selling Price was $417,000.00 The High Selling Price was $737,500.00 The Average Sales Price was $541,450.00 Average Listing Price was $566,233.00 Average List to Sell Ratio was 96% Average Days on Market was 111     Need more information about buying or selling a Luxury Home in the Appleton, WI Fox Valley-Fox Cities area? Contact me to find out more about the client services that I offer.          To the right you will see a map of where the Luxury Home Sales have occured in the Appleton-Fox Valley WI Area                 Searching for a Luxury Home in the Appleton, WI Fox Valley-Fox...
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By Duane Murphy, Broker- Owner-Real Estate -
(Expert Real Estate Partners LLC)
  Appleton, Fox Valley WI Current Mortgage Rates 05/07/2010 Rates for today are as follows:   15yr fixed   4.375% 20yr fixed   4.75% 30yr fixed   4.875%   30 yr Fixed JUMBO   5.875%   ( loans over $417,000 and less than $650,000. Call for quote on higher loan amounts up to $1,500,000.)  FHA   5.00%   Construction loans   4.010%     5% down construction loans available. Rates courtesy of Rich Christenson at Associated Bank! Thinking of purchasing a home in Appleton,WI?   Give me a call today!
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Think green and start your own compost pile this spring by recycling your kitchen and yard waste. Okay, Okay, so this isn't the most glamorous thing that I've ever written about but hey, it's a great way to help the environment and grow awesome plants. You can build your own compost bin or purchase one at any hardware/lumber yard, they're fairly inexpensive and you'll be off and running. To learn more, here's a great article from HouseLogic and written by Jeanne Huber. If you have questions about going green or buying and selling your home in Appleton or throughout the Fox Cities Valley call or text Bob Edwards at (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com (New!) Start a Compost Pile Save money and grow healthier plants by recycling yard and kitchen waste into nutrient-rich comp...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Tax time, you've worked hard all year and timidly had your taxes prepared only to find out that you'll be receiving a big fat check from Uncle Sam. Before you run off and just "blow" the money you worked so hard for, consider investing some in your home. Read this article and then you may consider one or more of the five great projects. Invest a Tax Refund in Your Home: $1,000 Projects Consider these five great projects that cost around $1,000 if you decide to invest a tax refund in your home this year. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. © Copyright 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® For more great real estate tips or if you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley just call or text Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
With Spring just around the corner we think of the birds chirping, the flowers blooming, the days getting longer....and Spring Cleaning and Maintenance. It needs to be done whether we like it or not, to make it less of a chore here's some smarter and greener tips. Spring Cleaning Guide Make spring cleaning less of a chore by following these smarter—and mostly greener—tips for this annual rite of homeownership. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. © Copyright 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Appleton or anywhere in the Fox Cities Valley, just call or text Bob Edwards (920) 202-2431 or bedwards@coldwellhomes.com
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Homeowners insurance, we all have it and we need to have it. As we go through the home buying process, it's something that comes up very early on as we're not going past underwriting without it. But do we have a CLUE or even know what CLUE is? So, okay, we closed on our new home, we've moved in, we have homeowners insurance, but what if we have a claim? Here's a "Must Read" article by Mariwyn Evans and please, if you have questions reagrding homeowners insurance be sure to contact a qualified Insurance Agent. Your CLUE Insurance Report Matters Your CLUE insurance report keeps your homeowners insurance claims alive for seven years--and that could cost you on your premiums. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2010 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS If you or som...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
It's Blustery in the Fox Cities Valley Today, 8 Ways to Seal Air Leaks It's 21 degrees, light snow flurries and a blustery wind out of the north at 14 miles an hour. Sound cold, you bet it is! The last thing you want is to have that weather inside, it belongs outside and that's where it should stay. With windy conditions like we have today, if there are any leaks in your home, you'll find them. That's why I'm sharing this article by Jeanne Huber, these 8 tips will show you ways to seal those leaks and save energy, live more comfortably and save you money. If you're buying or selling a home in Appleton or the Fox Cities Valley you'll want to keep these tips in mind. For more great energy saving tips or if you're thinking of buying or selling a home, just call or text Bob Edwards at (920...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
From the desk of Tricia Voskuil at our corporate headquarters in Appleton, WI, I'd like to share the following information from a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Multi-Generational Homes a Growing TrendTricia Voskuil2/22/2010 Coldwell Banker Survey Identifies Multi-Generational Homes As a Trend in Real Estate  37 Percent of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professionals Surveyed Have Seen More Families Looking for Homes that Accommodate Multiple Generations APPLETON, WI (Feb. 22, 2010) - Family reunions are taking on a new meaning in the real estate market. According to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC among its network of real estate professionals, in the last 12 months, 37 percent of sales professionals surveyed noted an increase in homebuyers looking to...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
See This Now- Home Owners, HouseLogic is For You and FREEWhether you’re a First Time Home Owner or Experienced Home Owner, HouseLogic is for you. Buying a home is most likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make so you’ll want to take care of your real estate investment. HouseLogic is a wonderful new website from the National Association of Realtors aimed specifically to help home owners make smart decisions. With HouseLogic homeowners can create "My Binder" to help them organize projects, finances, taxes, etc. Users can create To-Do Lists and set project reminders and also give you home improvement advice. According to Realtor Magazine Online, HouseLogic is unlike other homeowner websites in that it helps the homeowner view their home through a “financial lens” and help them make sm...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Buying a home can be a long, complicated and frightening process, and it is important to be prepared. Knowledge is power when it comes to negotiating the difficult world of home prices, interest rates and mortgage loans. For a first time home buyer, there are many factors to consider before you buy. The more information you can gather before you start shopping, the better off you will be. Keep in mind that even though we're getting very close to the end of Home Buyer Tax Credit (up to $8,000) there is still time to take advantage of it. If you or someone you know is thinking of buying a home in Appleton or anywhere through out the Fox Cities Valley, now is not the time to "Sit On The Fence"...Call Today! Call or text Bob Edwards at (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldwellhomes.com. Her...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
After being gone for over a year starting this March 1st,2010, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority or better known as WHEDA, is back. What does this mean to first time homebuyers? With the WHEDA Fannie Mae Advantage you may be able to get into your new home for as little as $1,000 out-of-pocket and have a monthly payment that's less than many other mortgage loans currently available. WHEDA also offers Buyer Education and Downpayment assistance programs. There will be much more information available and upcoming, so stay tuned, I'll be posting more info real soon. If you're excited to find out how WHEDA might help get you into your new home in Appleton or anywhere in the Fox Cities Valley, don't wait, call today. Bob Edwards at (920) 202-2431 or email bedwards@coldw...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
Throughout the home buying and selling process there are certain steps that most everyone takes and for all practical purposes follows in the same order. We decide to Buy or Sell…check We go online to get a feel for the market…check We call an agent…check Sellers list their home and Buyers start looking at homes...check Buyer buys, Seller sells and everyones happy...oops ERRRRRRRRRR (buzzer sound effect) We all start off with the same steps toward buying and selling homes, my job as your skilled agent is to ensure that things don’t get twisted along the way and we end up with a Granny Knot. To help relate watch this short video with an example of how we can perform the same actions in two different ways end up with totally different results.     The steps are the same and the results ar...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
While moving into a home of any size can be a large undertaking, for buyers looking to downsize, the transition is often more challenging. But whether they are empty nesters requiring less space, young professionals moving to a new city for job opportunities or families looking to save, more and more buyers in today’s real estate market are opting to downsize. Though moving to a smaller space may involve making a few sacrifices, having less room does not mean having to scale back on style. In fact, a homeowner with minimal square footage to work with can maximize their home’s overall charm just by using a bit of creativity. Below are eight effective tips from Bob Edwards at Coldwell Banker The Real Estte Group for how to downsize with style: Keep, sell, donate, and trash. Although it is...
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By Bob Edwards, Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI
(Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc.)
For many people, the New Year represents a chance at a new beginning. This often involves making a few changes in life including, for some, moving to a new home. Whether upgrading to a larger property in a neighboring town or relocating to a new city or state altogether, moving can be a complicated process. Beyond finding a home, there are many factors to consider - employment opportunities, the general feel of the community and, of course, the physical aspects of a move such as packing and changing one’s address. Bob Edwards of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group recommends the below simple steps for relocating with ease: 1.) Begin The Search Online. Finding a home is probably the biggest decision one will make when it comes to relocating. But, thanks to the advancement of the Intern...
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