Wisconsin Rapids Real Estate – Wisconsin Rapids Homes For Sale

Just a quick reminder that McDonalds United Way Day is this Wednesday, October 14, from 7am to 7 pm – - with Ronald being there from 4:30 – 6:30.

All proceeds from the day’s sales will benefit our local United Way.

So….make a plan to stop by McDonalds for Breakfast-Lunch & Dinner. Plus maybe a snack or two during the day!

Thank you for supporting United Way Day at McDonald’s!!

Wood Counties second quarter housing statistics were recently released. View the report now.

As you might expect the total number of homes sold is at its lowest point in the past 10 years. Overall the number of home sales is down 7% from this time last year. Home sales are down a whopping 29% since its peak in 2006.

Yes, home sales are down, but homes in Wood County are continuing to appreciate.

Our area has always prided itself on being a hard-working close knit community. Because we’re more blue collar than white collar the housing market is not predisposed to balloon or crash out of control. Like many areas of the country. This is evidenced by our consistent, albeit, slow rate of appreciation. 2007 saw an abnormal spike in home value, up almost $7000 from $93,700 to $100,000, but by 2008 we returned to “normal” and we’re on the same path again this year.

My question to you: What factor(s) would go into you deciding to place your home on the market? Obviously your job situation is most important. You must feel that your job is safe… But if you feel safe, is the local and/or national real estate market keeping you from selling your current home?

You’ve found your way here. You’ve been a regular reader. But where else can you go for your real estate fix? Following are 4 blogs/websites that are updated consistently that are definitely worth your time:

http://www.stpaulrealestateblog.com/– From just across the Mississippi River Theresa Boardman brings multiple years of writing and photojournalism to her blog about real estate in St. Paul, MN. Plus you’ll love her ‘Fridays are for Fun’ posts.

http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/ — Coming to you from balmy Phoenix, AZ Jay Thompson provides you a no-holds barred take on the real estate industry.

http://www.frontdoor.com/ — HGTV’s everything real estate site. Detailed information on buying, selling, mortgages etc. all at your fingertips. Read the blog for RE news plus celebrity home news.

http://www.agentgenius.com/ — This blog is written with an eye towards real estate agents. You know real estate has undergone a major upheaval in the past few years. This website can provide background information you can use as you decide which agent and agency is best for you in your next real estate transaction.

There you have it, 4 websites worth your time. Check them out. Read previous articles, ask questions, and interact. Because in the end you’ll have a better real estate experience.

As we settle in for a nice long weekend I thought I’d leave you with one link to spend your time perusing:

Top 10 Tools For Home Buyers

Check it out.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!