Your Short Sale Solution

  1031 Exchanges are excellent tools to reduce income taxes. Known both as "tax free exchanges" and "1031 exchanges" (based upon the enabling section of the federal income tax code) this tool allows investors to sell real estate without paying income taxes (at the time of sale). Real estate owner...

Without question, adding a deck to your home is a significant investment.  You're not just buying a lawn ornament for your yard here!  So you had better make sure that you maintain it.  I don't know how many showings I have been to where the home has a beautiful big deck, and it is falling apart ...

This is the 4th part of a 5 part series.  If you are going to build a deck, why not do it right?  Add those extra items that are going to make it special.  The article below outlines a few ideas.  Some are structural, while others are a bit more decorative, like adding planters.  Enjoy! Regards,M...

I take my job seriously and enjoy it very much.  It's important to me to act as my client's partner, and not a salesman in a real estate transaction.  The testimonial below that I recently received really meant a lot to me, and I thought I would share:   Prospective buyer/seller: I am nothing but...

I've always been a fan of decks.  There's nothing better than sitting on your deck with the warm summer sun beating down on you.  Don't forget your 'coozie' to keep your beer cold in the heat!  Did you know that a deck can increase the value of your home?  Regards,Michael Collins - Broker - Rock ...

So you've made the decision to build your deck, fantastic!  I mean, why not build something that you can enjoy and will get such a high return on investment?? Below, is some important information on planning for your deck. Regards,Michael Collins Evaluate Your House for a Deck Article From HouseL...

Well, with the other articles from this series you've learned what kind of investment return you can get on decking.  You also have an idea of where you want to put your deck and what size it should be.  It's time to get to the details now! .... DECKING MATERIAL. Regards,Michael Collins Smart Opt...

As I have stated in previous blogs, a mortgage is key to closing the majority of transactions.  Below are tips for making sure that your lending does not fall through on a home purchase.  Take special note #2.  I find that buyers who have issues with their lenders at closing, typically have done ...

During my SFR designation course the instructor explained the difference between opportunity properties and deal properties. There is a difference in the approach, and it is important the buyer understands the difference. Opportunity properties are those less than 30 days on the market and are in...

As we all probably know by now, the census is almost complete.  I came across the numbers from the previous Janesville Wisconsin Census' and thought I would share.  The tables are below.  It won't be long now until we see how things have changed in the last 10 years in Janesville.  There have bee...