Keller Williams Cares Fundraiser for Jeff Carlson

It is time for another great Keller Williams Cares Event!  We are raising money for the  local family of Jeff Carlson who suffers from Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.  Keller Williams Agents will be pumping gas for tips and selling lunch at the R-Store located at 103 N. 6th Street in Wausau, WI across from the Courthouse downtown, from [...]

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“Is the Perfect Storm Brewing?”

There are concerns that the “Perfect Storm” is brewing in the U.S. Economy.  The “Perfect Storm” referring to stagflation; this rare phenomenon occurs when we see a stagnant or declining economy, yet prices continue to rise at accelerated rates.  When these two factors come together it can have crippling effects on consumers pocket books.
Fed Chairman Bernanke indicated [...]

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It’s a Great Time to Buy Real Estate

Once again mortgage rates are hitting near historical lows and those in the market to buy real estate are reaping the benefits.  These rates were posted by Associated Bank on 1/14/08:
30 year fixed      5.625%
20 year fixed      5.625%
15 year fixed      5.125%
3 year Arm          4.69%
5 year ARM         5.09%
7 year ARM         5.35%
(Based on $100,000 minimum loan, credit [...]

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Market Watch by Team Tappe

The Real Estate Market rallied in December to help finish the year with a modest 4% decline in the number of homes sold.  The rally was spurred by the continued decline of long term mortgage interest rates and a strong local economy.  The average and median home sale price remained at levels consistent with 2006 [...]

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Home Improvements a Good Idea or Not?

As Realtors we often get asked, “How can I improve the value of my home?”  Unfortunately there is no easy answer to that question.  It is always imperative that a qualified Realtor do a thorough walk through of your home and do a comparative market analysis before recommending costly improvements.  Sometimes increasing your value may [...]

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Come Visit Santa Claus

Have a Complementary picture with Santa and enjoy some treats!

Located at the Model home at
3410 Sandy Lane, Weston
Saturday, December 15,   12:00 – 3:00 pm
 
Directions: Ross Ave in Weston, WI, over Eau Claire bridge
to turnabout, right on Sandy Ln, model is approx 5 blocks
 down on Left, watch for Santa signs!

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Choose the Right Realtor!

With the local real estate market experiencing its first decline in several years, it is even more important that you select the right Realtor@ to market your home.   I have listed several helpful tips and items to consider before selecting your Realtor@.
 
A.      Do they work full time in Real Estate and have they committed themselves [...]

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“Taxed to the Max” in Wisconsin!

To tell your Legislators how you feel,
contact them through the Legislative Hotline: 
1 – 8 0 0 – 3 6 2 – 9 4 7 2 
For more information visit:  
H o m e o w n e r s A l l i a n c e . o r g 
Wisconsin’s property taxes are the 8th highest [...]

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What’s up with Mortgage Interest Rates?

This past week the Federal Reserve Board passed a .5 percent reduction in short term rates. Many people were expecting to see long term mortgage rates decline as well, however mortgage rates actually climbed slightly higher! Why?
The short term rates set by the Federal Reserve Board have no direct  correlation to long term mortgage rates.  [...]

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Welcome to Our Blog!

I would personally like to Welcome you to Team Tappe Talk! This blog is Team Tappe’s latest tool for keeping you, our valued customers, clients and friends informed about the Local Real Estate Market! My hope is that you will not only find our Blog informational, but even at times motivational! We are looking forward [...]

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