General Community News It’s Tax Day – Here’s How a Refund Can Help You Save For a Home If you’ve been planning to buy a house, you know how hard it can be to save for a home. What you might not know is that your tax return can be a helpful boost to your savings and budget. According to a recent post by Freddie Mac:   “ . . . your tax […]
General Community News New Data Points to a Promising 2025 Home Buying Season for Buyers Many real estate markets have been in a bit of a freeze these past few years thanks to low inventory. But if you’ve been in the market for a home and discouraged by lacking options, good news has finally arrived. Home supply is rising, and the 2025 home buying season is shaping up to be […]
General Community News Selling Your Home? Avoid This Mistake When Setting Your Asking Price When selling your house, the typical goal is to sell quickly at the best price possible. Naturally, ever since home prices took off around 5 years ago, most sellers have been aiming high. But housing inventory is making a comeback, and some sellers haven’t considered what this shift means for their asking price. As a […]
Affiliated Updates REAL Trends Recognizes CENTURY 21 Affiliated Among Leading Realty Firms in 2025 REAL Trends has once again recognized CENTURY 21 Affiliated as a top real estate firm in the United States. Ranked 58 in brokerage sales nationwide, the REAL Trends 500 places CENTURY 21 Affiliated as the top-producing CENTURY 21 franchise.   CENTURY 21 Affiliated ranked #1 in both state volume and sides, and received the prestigious […]
Affiliated Updates CENTURY 21 Affiliated Named Among Top 100 Real Estate Firms in RISMedia’s 2025 Power Broker Report CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the #1 Century 21 franchise in the world, proudly announces its ranking in RISMedia’s 2025 Power Broker Report, which recognizes the nation’s top-performing real estate firms based on transactions.   CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked #40 based on transactions, and #57 based on sales volume, reinforcing its standing as a dominant […]
Real Estate Trends Get Ready: The Best Time to List Your House This Year Is Coming Soon If you’re waiting for the best time to list your house this year, then wait no longer. Experts have looked at the data, and the best week to list your house in 2025 is almost here. A recent study from Realtor.com analyzed years of housing market trends and found that April 13–19 is expected to […]
Real Estate Trends The Spring 2025 Housing Market: 4 Things To Expect Spring is in full swing, and the spring 2025 housing market is swinging along with it. Wondering whether now is the right time to finally buy a house or sell your home? Here are four trends you can expect in the market this year, and what they mean for you.   1. More Homes on […]
Real Estate Trends Spring Home Inventory Hits Highest Level in Five Years The spring 2025 housing market is shaping up to be a great time for buyers. Home inventory has risen to the highest level in five years, which puts more pressure on sellers to negotiate. This grants buyers more power and more options to get the home they really want at a fairer price. Here are […]
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General Community News What’s Your Real Home Value in the 2025 Market? If you’ve checked home prices in the past few years, you know too well that they’re always rising. But if you’re a current homeowner, have you considered what this might mean for your own home value? It may be that your home is worth far more than you think in 2025. While rising prices are […]
General Community News Mortgage Rates Drop to the Lowest Point in 2025 So Far If you’ve been holding off on buying a home for a lower mortgage rate, take another look at the market. Mortgage rates are trending downward, and they just hit their lowest point of the year so far. According to a report from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates have been falling for seven straight weeks. The average […]
General Community News Can You Buy a Home in 2025 Without Waiting for Lower Rates? Like many homebuyers, you may be waiting for rates to drop before you finally buy a home this year. The latest expert reports predict that rates will continue to fall, but not as low as many hope. While this may be discouraging, the good news is that there are still ways you can buy a […]
Affiliated Updates Century 21 Affiliated Ranked #1 in the World for the 11th Year in a Row MADISON, WI, March 3, 2025 – CENTURY 21 Affiliated is once again the #1 CENTURY 21® franchise in the world, marking an unprecedented 11th consecutive year at #1, and locking in the title of the most successful franchise in the history of CENTURY 21®. This milestone reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and […]
General Community News 3 Questions About Selling Your House You May Be Asking Selling a house is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions a homeowner can make, and unanswered questions about the market make this decision even harder. Sometimes, sellers’ concerns are based on misconceptions or outdated info, but can be quickly alleviated with a trustworthy agent’s help. If your own uncertainty about the market […]
General Community News Top 10 Best Real Estate Markets for First-Time Buyers in 2025 If you’re like many aspiring homebuyers, the rising cost of living might feel like a major roadblock. From groceries to gas, and yes, especially home prices, everything seems to be getting more expensive. But even in today’s market, there are still ways to make your homeownership dreams a reality. The key is knowing the current […]
General Community News Home Price Growth Is Slowing in 2025 – What Does That Mean for You? Over the past few years, home prices have skyrocketed as demand has increased and supply has stiffened. It’s been a frustrating market for buyers, leaving many to doubt their chances of ever owning their own home. But the early weeks of 2025 have brought welcome news: the pace of home price growth is finally slowing […]
Madison, WI FHA Home Loans in Wisconsin If you’re in the market for a home in Wisconsin, you may have heard of FHA loans, or Federal Housing Administration loans, as a financing option. These government-backed loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and those with less-than-perfect credit. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about FHA loans […]
General Community News 2025 Housing Market Predictions: What Do the Experts Say? Wondering how the housing market is expected to change in 2025? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? As always, the best way to get that information is to consult the pros. Experts are constantly refining their predictions in response to changes in the […]
General Community News 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring Buying a home before spring Let’s face it – buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates […]
Affiliated Updates Dan Kruse of CENTURY 21 Affiliated Recognized Among the Industry’s Most Influential Leaders [Madison, WI] – January 13, 2025 – CENTURY 21 Affiliated is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Dan Kruse, has been ranked #109 on the prestigious 2025 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP 200), a definitive ranking of the most powerful and influential leaders in the residential real estate industry. The Swanepoel Power 200, published […]
General Community News Closing on a House: A Step-By-Step Buyer’s Guide The process of closing on a house is the final stretch before home ownership is transferred and the property becomes legally yours. If you’re a new homebuyer, the closing process and its various steps can be confusing and intimidating. This short guide will outline the home closing process and help simplify your final steps to […]