How much is too much to spend on rent? That amount is different for everyone, but the percentage of income that should be relegated to rent is pretty standard.
“Chances are if you are renting you are spending too much of your income on your monthly housing
Buying your first house? You’re likely driven mainly by budget, but there are some other important considerations you may not have thought of that can help you find the perfect place. Not only can these tips help you find a home that really suits your lifestyle, but also helps
A new release from RE/MAX emphasizes what we’ve been saying for many years: The winter season is a great time to buy a home if you don’t want to pay top dollar. While areas like Southern California may not see much, if any, of a seasonal price break because
The role student loans play in denying would-be buyers from getting into a home of their own has grown to staggering levels. According to the 2018 Homebuyer Profile report from the National Association of Realtors®, “Almost one in four homebuyers this year had student loans, which made it harder for
Wausau, located in Central Wisconsin, is known for many wonderful things: excellent public schools, affordable housing, gainful employment, and a seemingly endless number of great dining options. Our real estate clientele are a mix in demographics, and from various locations around the country, including right here where I-39 ends.
Everything in your house will wear out eventually. But, do you know when? Sometimes, equipment can outlive it’s estimated lifespan and other times they die young. For the purpose of this blog, we’re going to assume they make it past middle age. But, what is the typical lifespan of a furnace,
There is nothing sexy about repairing or replacing windows and gutters but it’s part of home ownership nonetheless. When it comes to windows, weather stripping and calking can solve most draft and energy-efficiency problems. But, it is time to replace windows that have decaying or rotting casings, or windows that don’t
Everything in your home, from the floors to the windows and doors, will wear out eventually. It’s hard to know all of the time whether or not you are being penny wise and pound foolish by repairing an item instead of replacing it entirely. Over the next several weeks
The market is changing rapidly across the nation and Wausau, WI is no exception. It often difficult to stay on top of current trends but that is where I can help. As a member of the Central Wisconsin Board of Realtors and the Wisconsin Real Estate Association, I have
