I meet with a lot of clients who are interested in selling their homes, and some of them don’t have the same enthusiasm for their homes that they did when they first moved in.…
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Why You Should Always Interview a Boutique Broker
There are a few classes of residential real estate brokerages—large national “chains,” traditional regional brokerages, local boutique brokerages, and self-serve brokerages. C…
Wauwatosa’s Top 6 Neighborhoods
Wauwatosa is fast becoming one of the very top places to live in the Milwaukee Metro Area. The redevelopment of the Village of Tosa with its trendy restaurants, fabulous bike…
The Top Six Luxury Subdivisions in Mequon, Wisconsin
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…
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…
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…
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 Rules Have Changed in Selling (and Buying) Milwaukee Homes
Competition! You can always count on it to change the rules. I believe it was the primary driver behind the new rules for Milwaukee Metro MLS members, which affect home seller…
Teams and Dual Agency: Big Red Flags in Milwaukee Real Estate
What to Know Before Signing a Listing Agreement with Dual Agency The sale of your home may be the largest financial transaction of your life, so it’s important to be fully ed…
Milwaukee's Top 10 Most Prestigious Neighborhoods
Welcome to the first article in a series where we will shine the spotlight on some of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Our journey into Wisconsi…