Mequon is a large, vibrant northern suburb of Milwaukee that borders Lake Michigan and is a quick 12-minute commute to downtown. As the southern most community in Ozaukee Coun…
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Smart Money: Getting Started in Residential Real Estate Investing
I love investing in real estate. It gives me the most control over my money and is an asset I can manage, care for, and be involved with on a daily basis. Unlike the stock mar…
Wise Sellers: 9 Tips for Finding the Best Listing Agent for Your Home
Selecting a skilled listing agent to sell your home will be one of the most important financial decisions you make in your life. If you are like most Americans, you will do th…
Listing Your Home in 2019? Do These 5 Things NOW for Your Best Price
It’s only October so why should you start thinking about the spring market of 2019? Because if you’re considering selling your home in 2019, it’s time to get ready for the sel…
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Historically, fall has been the best time to buy a home, and I expect this fall to be no exception. Home sale prices have softened from their spring highs, and some of the sum…
Bay View: Milwaukee’s Little Secret
A neighborhood nestled just south of downtown with a population of nearly 18,000, Bay View is one of Milwaukee’s hottest communities. The homes in this neighborhood have been…
Milwaukee’s Top 5 Best Dog-Friendly Condo Buildings
Man’s Best Friend is probably our most important roommate, and whether you own a home or a condominium, having a place for Fido (or Fifi) is important. Powers Realty Group’s m…
The 5 Best Walkable Neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee
1. Milwaukee’s Third Ward2. Milwaukee’s Fifth Ward3. Milwaukee’s East Side4. Riverwest5. Washington Heights Milwaukee’s Third Ward Milwaukee’s Third Ward is a fast-growing…
The Angry Milwaukee Home Buyer
Buying a home should be a hopeful and satisfying experience. However, in the 2018 Spring Market, low housing inventory in the $500,000 and below price range in the Milwaukee M…
Milwaukee’s 5 Best Walkable Communities
Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Bay View, Wauwatosa, Cedarburg...what do these communities have in common, besides sidewalks? High home-value appreciation, memory-making experiences…
Why Zillow Is a Non-Starter in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is a special place. It’s a great town for an indie broker like Powers Realty Group and those independent brokerages that came before me. However, it’s not a great to…