By: Katie Gnau, Elsafy Team Job interviews, new babies, big kids leaving the nest, changing relationship status … if any of these feel familiar to you, you may be thinking about a home sale. Dealing with these life transitions is a big job. I can help to make it easier by managing the steps in […]
February isn’t exactly springtime in Milwaukee. But if you’re considering selling your home, now is precisely the time to think spring. Sure, your grass will be greener, the trees will look prettier, and the gardens will start to come alive in May and June. But it’s also the time when there’s a whole lot more competition. The best outcomes […]
This snow has us thinking of all the ways we need to embrace our Wisconsin winter! Check out this article featured on Travel Wisconsin’s website: https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/winter-activities/7-places-you-cant-miss-this-winter-in-wisconsin
Congratulations! You sold your home. Now comes the difficult task of packing and getting ready to move. Where do you start? Here’s some to advice to get you on your way. Secure Movers Early If you’re going to employ the help of professional movers or rent a moving truck, then your first step is to secure them early. These services […]
Now that we’re in the thick of winter, I thought I’d share a few tips for keeping your pipes flowing smoothly during the colder months. To prevent pipes from freezing… 1. When freezing temps are forecasted, let cold water slowly drip through faucets served by exposed pipes. This is especially important if your kitchen sink […]
You don’t have to wait until spring to put up your “for sale” sign! Even though interest rates have increased and post-pandemic demand has steadied, you don’t need to wait to sell if your home no longer meets your needs. Here’s why now *might* be the right time for you to start the process: 1) […]
We’ve come up with a list of some pretty awesome things you can do in your backyard to make summer even MORE exciting! But most importantly…. stop by the Whitefish Bay summer Ice Cream Socials that we’re happy to sponsor!
Negotiation is an important part of a real estate transaction. Protecting the interests of your client is a fundamental duty. Realtors are often hired to get the best deal possible. Clients expect you to be tough. They expect you to be firm. “Your job is to stare down the other side”, I was once told. Which I did, and then […]
Thinking of buying a house? Welcome to the shark tank! By now I’m sure you’ve heard stories of homes getting multiple offers. Five, ten, or fifteen offers on a single home are not unusual. First let’s understand why this is happening. Then let’s consider important lessons for both buyers and sellers. What’s Fueling the Fire It’s not complicated. Low inventory and […]
There is no question that 2021 was an exciting year in the real estate market. Overall home prices were up 12% in Whitefish Bay according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). That’s the highest single-year value increase in my 24 years as a Realtor. Many homeowners sold their home in days and achieved prices above their asking price. It’s […]
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