Driftless Real Estate Blog

You did the research, found a real estate agent you thought was right for the job, and signed an agreement to let the pro list your property. But if ...

You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does ...

When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just ...

When you’re shopping for a home, you might encounter certain homes listed as FSBO. Short for “for sale by owner,” these are ...

When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down ...

Homeowners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Housing inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. ...

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 ...