Category: Buy a House
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
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
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
10 Most Common FHA Appraisal Repairs
You’re hoping to buy a home using an FHA loan, but did you know that means there are common repairs that can prevent your loan from being approved? Keep this list handy as you’re searching for a new home, so you know which things to look out for! The 10 of the Most Common FHA... Read More
I Just Bought a House…Now What?
You just bought a house…congratulations! You made it through the rollercoaster of excitement and challenges that come with closing on a new home in today’s real estate market. What a journey! From getting pre-approved for a mortgage, to house hunting, making an offer, getting through negotiations and contingencies, to signing the papers and finally getting... Read More
Moving Checklist: Get Ready to Move
After you sign the offer to purchase and there’s an accepted offer your house, you know moving day is coming! But what should you do and when? This moving guide and checklist with timeline will help you manage your time and tasks to keep everything moving forward and on time. 🙂 AFTER YOUR ACCEPTED OFFER... Read More
Cómo comprar una casa con mal crédito
Comprar una casa con mal crédito puede ser un desafÃo, pero es posible. Algunos compradores descartan ser propietarios de una casa debido a:-un puntaje de crédito bajo-dinero limitado para el pago inicial Esperamos que este artÃculo sea útil y ayude a explicar las maneras de convertirse en propietario de una vivienda, incluso si tienes mal... Read More
Downsizing Tips to Help You Downsize Your Home
These ten downsizing tips will show you how to downsize your home by decluttering and simplifying the process. What is Downsizing? Downsizing is to make something smaller, so people who downsize their home usually go from a bigger house to a smaller one, or they may go from a more expensive house to a less... Read More
50+ Reasons You Should Pick a Local Realtor
Are you considering working with a realtor who really doesn’t know your community? We get that some offer a lower fee, but what is the quality of service you’ll get in return? Do they care about you and your family–or are they just looking for a paycheck? As local realtors in Jefferson, Dane, Waukesha, Dodge, and... Read More
Is Your Realtor Good? How to Evaluate a Real Estate Agent
There are thousands of realtors in Wisconsin, and you might be wondering if your realtor is good. This article will give you fifteen ways to evaluate a real estate agent, so you know if you are working with a good realtor or not. 15 Ways to Evaluate a Real Estate Agent Do they use professional... Read More