Janesville, WI Real Estate News

Earlier this year I found myself in the midst of a very complex multiple property short sale transaction. To be honest, I was doubtful that the deal would get to closing and escrow. Here is a breakdown of some of the items that made this Wisconsin short sale(s) transaction so challenging. It invo... 12/12/2011

Are you looking for the most current real estate stats for Janesville, WI? Here is a great page that lists great statistical information about home prices and sales in Janesville from Zillow. Click the image below for details on recent: Zillow Home Values - including a graph of month to month cha... 12/01/2011

Janesville WI Short Sale Real Estate Agent53545, 53546, 53548  Are you looking for a Janesville Wisconsin Short Sale Real Estate Agent? Rock Realty is a real estate brokerage that specializes in Short Sales and Bank Owned Foreclosures in the Janesville WI area. Although we are based in Janesvill... 11/22/2011

  Below is a list of Janesville Wisconsin area colleges. You will find contact information, including phone numbers and addresses. This list is supplied by Education.com. If you are looking for specific details on Janesville area Colleges, whether 2-year or 4-year, this is a great place to start ... 10/24/2011

Below is a list of Janesville Wisconsin area Elementary schools. You will find contact information, including phone numbers and addresses. This list is supplied by Education.com. If you are looking for specific details on Janesville area Elementary schools, this is a great place to start your se... 10/24/2011

Below is a list of Janesville Wisconsin area middle schools. You will find contact information, including phone numbers and addresses. This list is supplied by Education.com. If you are looking for specific details on Janesville area middle schools, this is a great place to start your search. Ed... 10/24/2011

Below is a list of Janesville Wisconsin area high schools. You will find contact information, including phone numbers and addresses. This list is supplied by Education.com. If you are looking for specific details on Janesville area high schools, this is a great place to start your search. Craig ... 10/24/2011

Tips for Picking the Right Home Finding the home that meets your needs and makes you happy will usually take a little time and effort.  Here are some tips that should make the whole process easier for you and your Realtor. Develop a List What exactly are you looking for in a home?  If you are bu... 10/06/2011

Janesville WI Short Sale Realtors®53545, 53546, 53548  Are you looking for a Janesville Wisconsin Short Sale Realtor® or Real Estate Agent? Rock Realty is a real estate brokerage that specializes in Short Sales and Bank Owned Foreclosures in the Janesville WI area. My name is Michael Collins, br... 09/19/2011

Tips on Buying Your First WI Home Getting that first home can be a really exciting time for anybody.  However, it needs to be approached with realistic expectations. Going through a few of the following suggestions will make the whole process much easier. Get Familiar with Real Estate Terms Buyin... 09/16/2011

I receive daily updates on current mortgage rates in the Janesville Wisconsin area. One of those rates is for the WHEDA Home Loan. Todays mortgage rate showed a new historic low at 4.75%. These rates of course can and do change often so you will want to check with your bank to get the most up to ... 08/08/2011

    Sometimes Ranches are just Ranches! But this one is Special!     94 S.  HARMONY, JANESVILLE, WI   This immaculate Three Bedroom Ranch has natural Hardwood floors, Great kitchen Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Three Seasons Room, Remodeled Master Suite, 4 Baths, and a Great Fireplace.       E... 08/04/2011

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for June of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say: As expected, the sale of existing homes in Wisconsin for June was below last year's pace, a consequence of artificially high sales a year ago due to the... 07/18/2011

This year I have been completing numerous BPO's for homes in my area. BPO is an acronym for Broker Price Opinion.  Broker price opinions are a valuation service that real estate brokers can offer to banks.  Performing these BPO's has only strengthened my ability to properly assess how much a prop... 07/01/2011

Bank of America is offering...PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS! You read that right..the nations largest lender is now going to offer a program to bail out underwater owners...here are the details directly from BofA: CALABASAS, Calif. - Bank of America, a leader in developing and carrying out programs to hel... 06/28/2011

With Independence Day just weeks away, many families are preparing for a night filled with loved ones, barbeques, and fireworks. However, even while our carefree celebrations will be occurring, thousands of military members will remain deployed over the holiday fighting so that we may maintain ou... 06/24/2011

WORRIED ABOUT FORECLOSURE? We want you to realize that your situation is not hopeless, regardless of what you might be thinking or may have been told by others. Your lender is not looking for an excuse to foreclose. The truth is most lenders would rather have you keep your home and keep making pa... 06/14/2011

Are you looking for a real estate agent or realtor in the Madison or Janesville Wisconsin area? Have you been thinking about purchasing a discounted home in this great buyers market?! For anyone looking to purchase property in Dane or Rock County, I would be happy to assist you. My name is Michae... 06/07/2011

Have you heard about the closing cost assistance that Freddie Mac is now offering to home buyers?  How would you like to have an extra 3.5% credited to you at closing?  Here is an excerpt from the Inman News article:Inman NewsTM"Hoping to boost sales of foreclosed homes, Freddie Mac is offering u... 05/23/2011

The article below from Inman News is quite promising.  Anybody who has dealt with short sales is fully aware of how long and tedious the process can be.  Fannie Mae appears to be making an effort towards expediting this process.  They have implemented a Short Sale Assistance Desk program.  The Su... 05/19/2011