Why Buy at Auction

Each and every buyer strives to get the absolute best value for their dollar. Buyers that have purchased at auction will typically testify that they believe this is the best method of getting that value.
The benefits to the Buyer of the "auction" sales method include:
-Buyer knows the seller is committed to selling the property.
-Buyer has [...]

Why Sell at Auction

Today's real estate market is extremely cluttered. Due to market conditions, property inventories are extremely high at all price points. Thus, it is becoming harder and harder for a seller to garner attention for a property utilizing the traditional "listing" method for real estate sales.
The "accelerated" marketing, or "auction" method, allows the seller to rise [...]

The Decreasing Core and Increasing Whole: Green Bay population Trends.

The population of Green Bay was estimated by the Census Bureau to be 100,353 residents on July 1, 2006. Surprisingly, to many that estimate showed a decrease of an average 0.3 percent per year since the 2000 Census.
According to the 2000 Census, Green Bay's population was 102,313 residents. That was an increase by 6.1 percent [...]

The sky isn't falling in Green Bay

When determining the best strategy for purchasing or selling a home or investment property, buyers and sellers today are barraged with a high level of negative sentiment from the media and ill-informed sources that could convince you that the sky is falling and the end of the world is near. However, like any argument [...]

How to calculate Cap Rates

When dealing with investment property one will hear the term cap rate often. Cap is an abbreviated version of capitalization, which is a way of determining the rate of return on an investment property. In order to calculate the cap rate one must know the price of the property and the net operating [...]

Northeast Wisconsin Multi-Family unit sales March 2006-2008

Below are multi-family unit sales in Northeast Wisconsin. One can see a substantial decline from 2006 through 2008. Unit sales in March of 2006 (63) were nearly double those of March of 2007 (32).
2006 % of change 2007 % of change 2008 % of change
37 -21.3% 31 -16.2% 30 -3.2%
43 7.5% 39 -9.3% 20 -48.7%
63 -11.3% 47 -25.4% 32 -31.9%
43 -38.6% 52 20.9%
45 -44.4% 43 -4.4%
52 [...]

What is the Real Net Operating Income?

Understanding the financials is essential when analyzing investment property. Therefore, knowing the terminology and how it reflects any property you own or plan to own is relevant to your real estate success. One of the most commonly used terms is net operating income which directly influences the value of an investment property.
Net operating [...]

Selling Your House – First Impressions Last

You can only get a single opportunity to make a good initial impression. A good first impression is crucial in real estate selling. To understand this better you can begin by standing across the street from your house and take a good look at your home. Try to put yourself in the shoes of a [...]

How to Get Your Finances In Order Before You Buy a House

You have made that all-important decision to buy a house. Your dream is finally close to becoming a reality. Once the decision is made, the real work begins. It is imperative to get your finances in order.
Pay Down Your Debt
When you begin the process of looking for a lender, you will find that most want [...]

How Property Investors Can Defer Capital Gains Tax By Using Section 1031

As a real estate investor, you must be aware that each and every dollar that you have working for you in an investment is making you money, and, conversely, every dollar that isn’t working for you represents a lost opportunity to further compound your profits. So, when the time comes to put your property up [...]