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10 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make
What are the top mistakes you see home sellers make? The professional real estate agents and brokers at Shine Realty were asked this question. With their decades of experience in the real estate industry, this is what they said: 1. Overpricing the Home Overpricing the home is the first seller mistake that came out of... Read More
How to Choose a Good Mortgage Lender
You’ve probably heard you should contact a mortgage lender to see what loan amount you can qualify for before you begin house hunting because being pre-approved can help your offer be accepted, no matter what type of market we’re in. But it’s important to note that like real estate agents, not all lenders are the... Read More
11 Fun Things to Do in Jefferson County this Spring
Here’s a list of some fun things you can do in Jefferson County this spring. There’s something for everyone! 1) Improve Your Gardening Skills There are many free or cheap opportunities around Jefferson County to improve your gardening skills. Whether you’re interested in preserving rainwater, planting flowers for pollinators, or composting, there are many opportunities... Read More
Best Time to Sell a House in Wisconsin
What is the best time to sell a house in Wisconsin? This is a question many people ask when they’re considering selling a house, land, or investment property. In this article, we answer when is the best and the worst time to sell a house in Wisconsin, based on our decades of real estate experience.... Read More
5 Upcoming Housing Developments to Keep an Eye On in 2025
A low supply of houses available to purchase has been an obstacle for home buyers in our area for some time now. That’s why we’re excited to share with you a some upcoming housing developments to keep an eye on in or near Jefferson County, Wisconsin. 1) Fairways of Jefferson If living by a golf... Read More
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Wisconsin
What things should a homeowner do in the spring? We’ve created a Spring Home Maintenance & Cleaning Checklist for Wisconsin homeowners with 22 things to do this spring to help you keep track of what to do this spring to keep your home looking great and working effectively. There’s a free printable checklist for spring... Read More
How This 20-Year-Old Bought a Rental Property in Wisconsin
Many young people feel like owning rental properties is a wise financial decision, but they don’t know how to get started. Today we feature one of Shine Realty’s real estate agents, Aidan Hill, who shares how he purchased his first rental property at 20-years-old. Now 23-years-old, Aidan owns two real estate investment properties and plans... Read More
9 Fun Things to Do in Jefferson County This Winter
Get out of your hibernation this winter and do something fun! There are plenty of fun activities going on around Jefferson County this winter. Embrace the season and make some new memories! Candlelight Hike in Lake Mills Enjoy hiking on a candlelit trail through Korth Park in Lake Mills. Afterward, relax and warm up by... Read More
11 Home Organization & Decluttering Tips
Small home? Small budget? No worries! These simple home organization tips are inexpensive and most can be used even in a small home. We’ll include tips from our professional real estate agents, who have collectively seen thousands of houses…some organized…some not! Having your home organized and clean is one of our top tips for selling... Read More
Home Staging Before & After: Real Pictures & Videos
If you enjoy seeing real home staging before and after pictures and videos by professional real estate agents, this post is for you. For some houses, staging can make a big difference in how appealing the home seems to potential buyers. One of the services that makes Shine realtors shine above the rest, is that... Read More