Bill's Blog

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had a story in Saturday's paper about school tax levy increases around the five county Milwaukee area.  The Norway School District in Racine County is showing the largest increase at 22.9%.  The Merton School District in Waukesha is reporting a 4.4% drop in levies. ...

I recently ran across a great site for Christians that are moving.  It contains resources for finding information about churches and schools.  There's also a section for helping kids cope with the moving process with activities, games and links.  Here's the link: http://www.exodusnetwork.com/ If ...

Many buyers do not fully understand how many decisions need to be made in an offer to purchase.  Not only is the price negotiated, but also other contingencies and terms.When you are ready to make an offer on a property, your agent should walk through the offer with you and explain your options. ...

Well, I don't know about you, but I'm sure glad this day is finally here.  Not because we get to vote but because we finally get an end to all the political commercials, phone calls, etc... I've been tired of hearing about why I shouldn't vote for one candidate or the other for the past 2-3 month...

First time buyers have an excellent opportunity right now to purchase a home.  Rates are still relatively low, housing supply is up (buyer's market) and the government is offering a $7,500 tax credit on this year or next year's taxes.  If you know of someone considering their first home or they h...

The city of Milwaukee made the right decision when they decided to pay to move the garage of a resident that they had approved permits for.  The original story was in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/33483254.html The following day ...

RE/MAX Realty 100 has a history of working with charitable organizations - The Susan B Komen for the Cure, Children's Miracle Network, Al's Run, Coats for Kids as well as others.  As we enter into the winter months, RE/MAX Realty 100 has now partnered with the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee to co...

Congratulations to first-time home buyers Korey and Bree.  They closed yesterday on their 3BR ranch in Caledonia.  Not only was it their first home, but their 1-year wedding anniversary was on Monday.  Talk about an anniversary gift to each other!  I was connected to them via the RE/MAX Internati...

This home is only available due to a military transfer.  The sellers have lived there for about 3-4 years and hate to move but don't have a choice!  The home is a former builder's model and has also had $40,000 of landscaping put into it.  The seller's are willing to look at any reasonable offer ...

I know that right now it's a buyer's market.  But that doesn't mean that no one is selling their homes.  There are homes for sale out there and many of them are being sold using real estate agents.  It's important that sellers know what to look for when they are choosing an agent.  There are so m...