Happy New Year from Team Hoffmann
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Friday, December 27, 2019
Boomer Homes to flood US market...
The tsunami is being driven by a grim reality: Baby Boomers dying.
Four out of 10 U.S. homes are owned by residents age 60 or older, and five out of 10 by residents 55 or older, according to Zillow. Over the next two decades, more than a quarter, or roughly 21 million homes, are likely to be vacated. During the last housing bubble there were only 450,000 new home sales per year, on average. Click here to read more...
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Team Hoffmann Celebrates 91 Years of Cookies!
2019 We Energies Cookie Book
is Celebrating 91 Years!
So, now it's a tradition. If you missed out on getting your copy or just want the digital version, here you go...
Click Here to download your copy now.
'Tis The Season To Indulge... ENJOY!
Friday, December 13, 2019
Where are home prices rising the most in Wisconsin?
Across southeast Wisconsin, people looking to buy a home are seeing prices nearly 10% higher than they did a year ago.
Check out the slideshow to see where home prices are rising the most.
Click here for more...
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
2019 Holiday Home Decorating... Part 2
Yes, searches for "pink" Christmas trees are up 125% on Wayfair.com compared to the same time in 2018.
Want to get inspired? Click here
Not ready for Pink? We've got you covered, here are the Top 8 Trends for 2019!
Click for details
Friday, December 6, 2019
2019 Holiday Home Decorating... Part 1
25 Homes with Classic Christmas Curb Appeal
Pops of Red, lots of fresh green garland and endless warm white lights is still the perfect curb appeal recipe.
Check out the slide show, you're sure to get inspired.
Click here for all the great ideas...
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
2019 Thanksgiving Leftovers!
If you thought your Thanksgiving dinner was great this year, just wait until you see these incredibly delicious Thanksgiving leftover recipes.
After spending so much time making the ultimate Thanksgiving feast for your loved ones, you should be able to enjoy the food for more than just one meal...
Click here for all the great ideas
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Monday, November 25, 2019
2019 Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas...
It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is only days away...
Need some last minute ideas?
When it comes to planning for this holiday we've got you covered; from dinners to drinks, crafts to table settings and everything in between.
Click here for all the great ideas
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Milwaukee Revitalization is Still Strong... Part 3
RE-IMAGINED
770 North is the revitalization of the renowned Market Square district.
770 North provides a unique opportunity to promote brand identity and maximize visibility in the heart of the central business district.
Click here to read more...
Friday, November 15, 2019
Milwaukee Revitalization is Still Strong... Part 2
The $100 million mixed-use development project is bringing a first class waterfront development in Milwaukee's booming Harbor District.
Click here for more info...
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Milwaukee Revitalization is Still Strong... Part 1
Historic Apartments at 5th and National was a condemned building. It's now being reborn as 12-unit apartment building in Walker's Point.
Click here to read more...
Thursday, November 7, 2019
It's Still Apple Season...
Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread
Honestly, this month's featured recipe is worth every single calorie, ENJOY!
Monday, November 4, 2019
2019 Most Popular Halloween Candy
The top Halloween Candy by state has been revealed in a report by CandyStore.com.
The online sweet vendors gathered 12 years of data and put together an interactive map detailing the three most popular kinds of candy in each state.
Click here for all the sweet scoop...
Friday, November 1, 2019
The Haunted House Update...
How To Sell A Haunted House
Americans love the cheap thrill of gut-wrenching fear. Every year, hoards of Halloween enthusiasts lock arms and flock to their local house of horrors. These zombie-obsessed adrenaline junkies happily pay for a good scare, fueling a $300 million haunted house industry.
So, how does that translate to “haunted” home sales in the real estate market? Read more...
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Are Expired Listings or For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) Properties Starting to Impact Your Neighborhood Home Values?
Are Expired Listings or For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) Properties Starting to Impact Your Neighborhood Home Values?
As we wrap up October and head into the holiday season... Remember, Team Hoffmann offers a wide variety of programs designed to work with any home owner's good, bad or even ugly situation. So, please confidently refer "any" home owner in need.
Happy Halloween!
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Team Hoffmann Special Promotion for The Hill Has Eyes! Franklin, Wisconsin
PROMO CODE: #TeamHoffmann
If you and your family "enjoy sheer terror", you will want to check this out... Click Here for Details!
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Get Top Dollar for Your Home in the Future...
Here are 10 tips that'll help your home fetch top dollar in the future and a good guide for prioritizing smaller home improvement projects.
Read more...
Friday, October 11, 2019
Wall Art and Unique Home Decor...
If you have ever stared at a large blank wall and thought to yourself...
"Where do I start...?" We've got you covered...
PRO Tips on Selecting Art Work for Your Home. CLICK HERE
22 Wall Decor Ideas to review BEFORE you shop! CLICK HERE
20 Ways to Decorate Any Room with Mirrors! CLICK HERE
Monday, October 7, 2019
16 Spare Room Ideas: from craft rooms to home gyms and more...
As kids graduate and move out, and home owners decide to skip "downsizing", the family home ends up with at least one or more "spare rooms". Here are ideas that will inspire you to make the most of an extra room in your home...
Click here for more info...
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Affordable housing still a need for Waukesha County Wisconsin!
Waukesha County Executive is working to re-educate 37 municipalities in the county to say... "it's time to think tighter".
In an effort to create more affordable housing, the strategy is to focus on higher-density and smaller-lot housing projects.
Read more...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019
5 Real Estate Lessons From Friday The 13th
Lesson No. 1: Always talk to the neighbors
Lesson No. 2: Read the seller’s disclosure
Lesson No. 3: Decide how much isolation you can handle
Lesson No. 4: Home inspections save lives
Lesson No. 5: Beef up your security before you settle in
Read the "killer" details here...
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Why Days on Market Matter To Owners When Selling A House...
The number of days a home has been on the market can change the way a buyer makes an offer. For a neighborhood or market, the average days on market can reveal a lot about local demand for housing.
Read more
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
For Sale Home, Expired Listing? How to Refresh Your Home And Find A Buyer!
After months of marketing and exposure, is your home still lingering on the market? Even the most experienced real estate agents and motivated sellers can struggle in a challenging marketplace. Here are five things you can try to attract the right buyer to your home BEFORE you drop the asking price. Read more
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
8 Ways Millennials Are Changing Homeownership...
Homes are 39% more expensive than they were nearly 40 years ago, according to Student Loan Hero.
A report by SmartAsset found that in some cities, the median home outweighed the median income by so much that it could take nearly a decade to save for a 20% down payment.
Read more...
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Median WI Home Sale Price Tops $200K For First Time!
For the first time, the median price of homes sold in Wisconsin has topped $200,000.
The median price of homes sold in Wisconsin was $203,000 in May
...believed to be the first time it has topped the $200,000 milestone for the entire state...
Read more
Monday, August 12, 2019
Southeastern Wisconsin Parade of Homes to showcase latest house trends...
The Parade of Homes will showcase the latest house trends including smart home tech, multi-generational suites, mudrooms and more...
This is the 74th year for the Parade of Homes and 20 new houses are on display. The event runs from Aug. 10 through Labor Day.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
2019 Wisconsin State Fair Heads into it's Final Weekend Already...
Team Hoffmann encourages all of our blog readers who are within a 10 hour car ride (LOL) to head to the Wisconsin State Fair this weekend.
Cream Puffs are 100% worth the trip and a must have treat...
Home owners... IT'S TIME TO SHOP!!! Head on over to the EXPO Center, where you are sure to find new and exciting innovations for your home.
Click here for a complete listing and Expo Center Map.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes Police-Community Partnerships and Neighborhood Camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community and provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and other various community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel and exhibits.
Team Hoffmann is committed to supporting the NNO movement. Strong safe communities are important to us and should be important to all of our clients. Your community has a huge impact on the value of your real estate investment.
Team Hoffmann is often a resource for people relocating to the area and it is important that our communities remain safe, allowing us to confidently recommend them to new buyers. We encourage everyone to support NNO!
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Live in the Milwaukee Area? Thinking about Remodeling? You're not alone...
Metro Milwaukee home remodeling industry continues
boom... hits $1B!
boom... hits $1B!
A recent forecast model by for the immediate four-county Milwaukee area projects home remodeling projects will reach nearly 70,000 in 2020, the highest amount in more than 15 years and almost 20,000 projects more than projected performed in 2012.
Click here to read more...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Wisconsin Property Values and How They Compare...
Here's what they found...
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Existing Home Sales
The National Association of Realtors said on Friday existing home sales increased 2.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.34 million units last month. April's sales pace was revised slightly higher to 5.21 million
Click here to read more...
Mortgage Frenzy Returns as Rates Near Historic Lows! - Mortgage rates are nearing historic lows again in the United States, making it an ideal time to buy a home — or refinance. Click here for more info...
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Friday, June 28, 2019
It's Summerfest 2019 in MILWAUKEE...
Yes, the Summerfest grounds on Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, are busy as "The World's Largest Music Festival" for 2019 is underway...
Team Hoffmann encourages their clients, especially those new to the area, to attend and support the event, it's an extremely important economic impact event for the city and a whole lot of fun for the entire family.
Remember, the grounds also hosts other concerts an festivals all season long, so visit the website for a complete schedule.
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
More Baby Boomers decide to skip downsizing...
It’s always been a sort of final chapter of the American dream: Get married and have kids. Buy a house. Move to a bigger house. Downsize to a smaller one.
But a growing number of aging baby boomers are saying, “No, thanks” to downsizing, choosing instead to remain in the same sprawling houses in which they raised kids and created lifelong memories.
Click here to read more...
Baby Boomers in Milwaukee area follow national trend... NOT Moving! Click here to read more...
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Property Values across the City of Milwaukee Continue to Increase
Total residential and commercial value combined for the 2019 valuation is $28.1 Billion, just 2% under the 2008
pre-Recession peak, and up 5% from 2018.
Click Here for more info...
Friday, June 7, 2019
Finally... It's Backyard Grilling Season in Wisconsin!
When buying a new outdoor grill there's a lot of options: Gas, Charcoal, Electric and Pellet.
Click to see what the experts have to say...
When the snow has finally melted (for good) and you can feel enough warmth in the breeze to get you excited for summer, then it's time to kick off grilling season with these spring-perfect dinners.
Click here for recipes...
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
First-quarter home sales down, prices up across Milwaukee metro.
As of the end of March, a total of 3,498 homes were sold in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties, the immediate four-county area, which is a decrease of 7.6% from the 3,787 sold for the year-ago quarter.
Click here for more details on reasons why...
Monday, May 27, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Team Hoffmann Clients fill Summer Calendar with help from...
The 2019 Wisconsin Spring/Summer Event Guide is a 56-page, full-color guide to 500+ Wisconsin events from April 1 thru September 30. Includes fairs, festivals, bike races, rodeos, museum exhibits, performing arts and more.
Click to DOWNLOAD Your Copy Now...
Thursday, May 9, 2019
The Harley Davidson Museum Bike Night Opens Tonight!
Motorcycle Season if Officially Open!
Bike Night at the H-D Museum
Thursdays, May 9 - September 26
5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Both Home Prices And New Home Construction Are Up Across Southeastern Wisconsin
Meanwhile, sale prices of existing homes in the region were also up compared to the same period, per the Wisconsin Realtors Association.
Click here for update...
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Team Hoffmann Looks At Home Flipping In Wisconsin
Among metro areas with at least 1 million people, the Milwaukee metro ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. with a year-over-year increase of 8.3 percent in home flipping rates.
Click here for all the details...
Friday, April 26, 2019
Home Buyers Get A Boost This Spring
Less than six months ago, mortgage rates marched above 5 percent, but Home Buyers get springtime boost from lower-than-expected mortgage rates.
Click here to read more...
Sunday, April 21, 2019
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