Feeling the effects of gentrification
In the heart of Milwaukee, neighborhoods have been undergoing a transformation. Gentrification, a term that's on the lips of many, has reshaped the landscape of the city’s real estate, especially in places like Bay View and the Third Ward. For homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods, these changes can have a significant […]
What kind of fixer-upper house do you have?
There are two kinds of fixer-upper houses, and selling your fixer-upper house depends on which kind it is. There are fixer-uppers that are livable houses and need mainly cosmetic repairs to look aesthetically pleasing, and then there are fixer-upper houses that don’t meet Minimum Property Standards. Minimum […]
A job relocation from Milwaukee can be an exciting time! It can include job growth, new co-workers, fresh challenges, a change of scenery, novel adventures, and of course a new place to call home.
However, leaving Milwaukee also comes with its drawbacks. The emotional impact of leaving friends and comforting, familiar places can be […]
Don’t fall for a “cash for houses” scam in Milwaukee.
Locating a trustworthy cash home buyer is a major obstacle when selling a house in Milwaukee for cash. The high demand for cash home buyers, coupled with the complicated and sometimes lengthy process of selling your house, can put home sellers at risk of being […]
The housing market in Milwaukee is slightly competitive, but that could change this year.
Milwaukee has a lot to offer its residents, including a low cost of living, a walkable city, lots of culture, several universities, Lake Michigan, and the Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball team. The housing market is stable.
According to Redfin, […]
Selling your house can be exhausting. Keeping everything in order, being available for showings or meetings with real estate agents, and clearing your busy schedule to accommodate the demands can wear you out. Some Milwaukee residents find themselves in a position where they have to sell their house fast. If you have to sell a […]
Milwaukee is warming up, and so is our real estate season. A survey by Nationwide Insurance late last year ranked the metro Milwaukee housing market the third healthiest in the nation. Prices are rising at a slow but steady pace, meaning homeowners are able to get a return on their investment, but the market still […]
The word gentrification stirs up a variety of responses in all groups of people. This is especially the case in the main cities with neighborhoods that have had dramatic rehabilitation. Renewal is typically a positive thing, and yet it can have its consequences. So what exactly is gentrification and in Milwaukee, should we be concerned or […]
After another brutal Wisconsin winter, we’ve made it to the official start of summertime in Milwaukee. It’s time to head to Miller Park to watch the first place brew-crew crush it, and to crush some brews and bust some grooves at Summerfest!
And, on a more serious note, with the arrival of summer, it’s also […]
A house in is condemned once the City of Milwaukee has determined that it is no longer fit to live in. Unsafe housing code violations are the most common cause of condemnation. You can sell an abandoned house in Milwaukee to We Buy Ugly Houses®.
Until the owner can prove that all of the cited […]
