by Jan Burkhardt | Jan 18, 2023 | In The Region, Real Estate
2022 vs. 2021 — Is The Lakes Region’s Frenzied Market Over? By Frank Roche, Roche Realty Grp. It’s that time of year to provide you with an update on real estate activity in the Lakes Region, comparing sales in 2022 with those in 2021. Here are the statistics I’ve...
by Jan Burkhardt | Aug 25, 2022 | Real Estate
Why renting may not be the cheaper alternative after all It’s an age-old quandary that millions of Americans confront every year: Should I rent or should I buy a home? Admittedly, it’s not always easy to decide. The choice of whether to own a home or to rent one is...
by Jan Burkhardt | May 18, 2022 | Real Estate
Today I am talking with Wendy Pelczar Bagley of Optisure Risk Partners. She has been in the insurance business since 1984 and has done everything from the receptionist to Vice President. Currently, Wendy is an account executive and can do any kind of risk you can...
by Jan Burkhardt | May 12, 2022 | Real Estate
Q: Can you tell us what exactly is a title company and why I need one when I purchase a house? Doesn’t the mortgage company do all of that? A: A title company ensures that a home’s title is clean with no encumbrances. They provide research and insure the title to the...
by Jan Burkhardt | Apr 26, 2022 | Real Estate
Part 1 – Where to begin? The preapproval process, different types of lenders, and underwriting. In the following four-part series we will discuss the daunting paperwork that you will be faced with when you decide to purchase a home. By the end of this series,...
by Jan Burkhardt | Jan 26, 2022 | Real Estate
You can never have too much information when you are looking for a new home. Information is education! However, make sure the information you are receiving is from a reliable source. Below are more tips when you are searching for that dream house. Should I buy now or...
