Sunday, October 31, 2021

Happy Halloween from Team Hoffmann

 


10 ways to make the most of pumpkin season, from baking treats to home decor...

If you're anything like us, you're taking full advantage of all the fall activities. Turn your pumpkins into pumpkin pie, puree, painted décor and even mac and cheese this season. Whether you prefer to bake, decorate or store your pumpkins for later, here are 10 ways to make the most of pumpkin season.




Friday, October 29, 2021

Welcome To The "New" Oak Creek, Wisconsin...? - Part 2

 

Oak Creek Acquired 46.7 Acres of Near-Lakefront Property

Oak Creek is purchasing land near the lakefront, more than doubling the size of city-owned parcels abutting Lake Michigan.

However, it's unclear what the city plans to do with it.

“Right now, we do not know what the future land use of the property (will be), and there won’t be any immediate development,” City Administrator Andrew Vickers said, adding the city will be conducting "due diligence" on the parcel.

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Welcome To The "New" Oak Creek, Wisconsin...? - Part 1

 

A huge Drexel Avenue streetscaping project could highlight Oak Creek as a "city on the lake"...

A wave of light could flow down Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek along new walls, plantings and past freshly planted trees as part of a new streetscaping concept designed to highlight the city's proximity to Lake Michigan.

An engineering and consulting firm based in Milwaukee, presented a conceptual streetscape design to the Oak Creek planning commission. The goal of the plan, which reaches from Ikea Way to Howell Avenue, is to “re-envision the current existing condition of Drexel Avenue.  The plan made use of this and tried to encapsulate elements of Oak Creek’s Lake Vista Park design into the streetscaping.

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

US Housing Market Targets March 2022

 


The US real estate market outlook is suggesting a period of slow sales and less price growth ahead. For the next 4 to 6 months, sales will be subdued but by March 2022, we’ll see activity rev up significantly.

Most buyers are eager to find an opportunity to buy and thus avoid renting and losing their personal wealth. Growing one’s knowledge of the current real estate market can help sellers too find that same opportunity to sell their home fast. Success in buying and selling is in timing and persistence.


Monday, October 11, 2021

This 5 Minute DIY Garage Door Makeover is Under $50 and adds Great Curb Appeal!

 

By the way... this is likely the quickest and easiest DIY project you will ever complete!

Do magnetic garage door windows and hardware work? Absolutely!

But please keep in mind, this type of hardware only works on steel and steel core doors. Magnets do not attach to wood or aluminum. If a refrigerator magnet will stick to it, so will the windows and hardware.

Both the garage door hardware and the window panels come in various styles, not to mention different price points. You will find lots of options online at Amazon.

Thursday, October 7, 2021

How to Finance a Home Renovation

 

It comes out of nowhere: All of a sudden, you hate the color of your walls. Or your bathroom sink. Or your kitchen countertop.

There's no question about the power of a renovation to boost your home value. But unless you've got piles of cash lying around, you may be wondering how to pay for improvements. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to finance a home renovation without upending your monthly budget. Whether you're planning to sell your house, expand your space or are simply craving change, here are a few ways to finance the renovation projects on your list. 

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Team Hoffmann Shares Home Renovations For ROI - #5

 

5. WINDOW REPLACEMENT

As one last improvement to your exterior, windows can be a worthwhile investment for ROI.

Besides improving curb appeal, modern windows will likely enhance your home’s energy efficiency. Between extra panes of glass and weather-tight seals, better windows will let in less moisture and keep your home warmer all winter long. Those energy savings can increase your ROI beyond what you’ll earn at resale. Plus, savvy buyers will recognize the advantage of efficiency.

The average vinyl window installation, assuming you have 10 windows, will run you around $19,139. You’ll earn back $12,524 at resale for a 65.4% ROI, a slight bump to the ROI for wood window replacement.