Driftless Real Estate Blog

As you scroll through the real estate listings, you might spot a few that say the house is "under contract." But what does "under contract" mean? In ...

If you're buying a home, the listing likely includes the square footage, a key selling point. But if you make an offer that's accepted and you've ...

If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about ...

Before you get a mortgage, make sure you know the eight mortgage types? Are you getting ready to dive into your first home purchase? If so, it may ...

Few things give new home buyers peace of mind about their real estate purchase as much as a solid homeowners insurance policy. This ensures that if ...

It’s been a year. One whole year. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the “novel coronavirus” a pandemic, ...

You may be wondering if there are tax deductions when selling a home. And the answer is: You bet! Sure, you may remember way back to 2018 and its ...

The Counteroffer Chess Match Home sellers make counteroffers when they’re dissatisfied with a buyer’s initial bid. Typically, a ...

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re ...

Building a home is a huge investment of time and money. The exciting part: You’ll get exactly what you want in your dream home. But building ...

“Congratulations, your offer was accepted!” Those words are cause for celebration for every prospective homebuyer—and especially so ...

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you ...

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, ...

You've finally found your ideal home and are on your way to being a homeowner. But before the sale is closed, you will need to clear several hurdles, ...

Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of ...

What are the tax benefits of owning a home? Plenty of homeowners are asking themselves this right around now as they prepare to file their taxes. You ...

If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of ...