This is a question I ask almost every client.  “Why are you buying a home?”.  I feel it’s a good question to gauge peoples reasoning for making this move.  Many understand the concepts of equity and you tend to get more square footage for your money with a home, some want to grow their family…

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We just had one of the hottest weekends of the year, if not the last couple years.  So it got me to thinking of ways we can stay cooler when the weather is so unforgiving.  Luckily we only have a few weeks of this weather, whereas other parts of the country endure it for months…

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How long does it take to find, buy and close on a home?  This is a common question I get asked almost every meeting, particularly fro m first time home buyers.  It’s such a good question because it gives clients a time frame to prepare themselves for such a big event.  Because as you know…

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One of the most enjoyable things about summer are the back yard events, what is a back yard even without a fire pit?  But fire pits can be expensive to have professionally installed.  So here are some ideas for DIY fire pits: Stone Pit This one is a little bit of work, but the result…

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Below is a list of documentation you should be gathering.  Please get it to me as soon as possible, some of it may not be relevant to you, please call with any questions. Necessary documentation for all borrowers on the loan: 2017 and 2018 federal tax returns. (we do not need state) if you want…

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Green Bay is a city rich in history, it’s home to more than 50 historical buildings spread throughout the city.  Some buildings were constructed by architectural firms in the early 1900’s, some by people who used them as their personal living quarters far before that (as far back as 1838)  Here is a list of…

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Sometimes you like to grill your food, sometimes you like to smoke it.  They both have that unique flavor, and when you have a traditional summer get together you can really exercise your “secret recipe”.  But if you’re dealing with a sub-par smoker your party will never fully enjoy it the way you anticipated.  So…

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The Federal Reserve just conducted their 4th meeting of 2019.  These meetings discuss the direction of our financial policy and directly influence mortgage rates.  Over the last few years the reserve has kept rates low with a few rises here and there.  The goal has been to maintain the economy in the steadiest way possible. …

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Summer can be the most expensive time of year, with events constantly going on there is a sudden burst of activity that wasn’t available 3 months ago.  It’s fun to experience as much of this as possible, considering we only get about 3 months of it, but it comes at a cost that can harp…

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Now the snow is gone it has left some of our lawns with unsightly bare spots, crab grass or dead patches where the fall leaves were, if you take pride in a manicured lawn you probably already have a system in place, but for the new homeowner or new landscape professional trying to make a…

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