Home Buyer & Seller Strategies for Spring 2022

Home Buyer & Seller Strategies for Spring 2022

There are many issues that face buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. It can vary year to year depending on the real estate market and even national and local economic conditions. While spring 2022 is certainly still a seller’s market and home prices are...

Why Skipping the Home Inspection Isn’t Worth It – PART 2

I just can’t stay away from this topic for very long. It has just become a concern for me because of the potential harm for home buyers, especially first time home buyers. A recent survey by Hippo Insurance found that 81% of homeowners had unexpected issues that...
Our Top 10 List of Home Remodel & Design Sites

Our Top 10 List of Home Remodel & Design Sites

We thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite home remodel and design sites with you. Everyone has that project list waiting and maybe some of these sites will help motivate you to start one or inspire you with a new one! In no particular order here are our...
New WRA Home Inspection Report Requirements

New WRA Home Inspection Report Requirements

The Wisconsin Realtors Association’s new law pertaining to home inspection report requirements and the new definition of defect has been in place for nearly a year now. Unfortunately, too many inspectors aren’t aware or just aren’t following the new report rules. I’m...
What Will 2022 Have in Store for the Housing Market

What Will 2022 Have in Store for the Housing Market

The housing market has been on a wild ride the past few years. Interest rates and inventory have been low creating a windfall for many sellers but headaches for buyers. Sellers have reaped the benefits through multiple offers with favorable terms including few to no...
Why Skipping the Home Inspection Isn’t Worth It

Why Skipping the Home Inspection Isn’t Worth It

According to Realtor.com, the US was short 5.2 million homes in 2021. This competitive market has buyers being creative to win offers, including dropping the home inspection contingency. Many buyers feel that dropping the inspection request will put them in a better...
Fall Maintenance Tips for 2021

Fall Maintenance Tips for 2021

Experts are warning that a natural gas shortage could cause heating prices to rise this winter. This year’s fall maintenance blog will focus on ways to prepare your home for winter so you can keep your heating bills as low as possible. Energy Savings   Home...
How Water Gets In Your Basement and What to Do About It

How Water Gets In Your Basement and What to Do About It

After last weekend’s storms, Facebook has been flooded (pun intended) with photos of peoples yards and basements under water. I thought “How Water Gets in Your Basement and What to do About it” would be a timely topic for the AHI blog. First, I would like to discuss...
How to Prevent Mold from Growing in Your Home

How to Prevent Mold from Growing in Your Home

Most people understand that mold in the home can be a health hazard, especially to those with asthma and other health conditions. Mold likes to spread and grow on sheetrock, tile, wood, insulation and fabric. As long as there is moisture and oxygen, mold can grow by...
Buying an “As Is” Property?

Buying an “As Is” Property?

Why Skipping the Home Inspection is a Bad Idea!  If you are putting in an offer on an “as is” property, you should know what you are getting into and why it is even more important in this situation to have a home inspection. In today’s blog, I’ll discuss why people...