FHA Loan Apps Rise as Borrowers Try to Beat Fee Hikes

 Mortgage applications for Federal Housing Administration loans soared 11 percent from the previous week as borrowers try to rush their applications in to beat the higher FHA costs that will start rolling out on Monday, according to the U.S. Mortgage Market Index report released from Mortech Inc. and Mortgage Daily. 


FHA Loan Apps Rise as Borrowers Try to Beat Fee Hikes

Open House April 1st 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Better then new - 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2413 sq ft home in Sun Prairie

This is no Aprils Fool!

This bright and open home with many windows, vaulted ceilings and large room sizes is just waiting for you to visit it this Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00.

Kitchen includes solid oak cabinets, silestone countertops and bar.  Living room has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and plenty of room to entertain.  Mud room/laundry off of garage.  Formal dining room on 1st level.  Master suite on the 1st level with walk-in closet, dual vanity, shower and soaking tub.  Two bedrooms upstairs with separate full baths.  Lower level is finished with the 4th bedroom, another full bath, a family rec room and bar.

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Open House April 1st 11:00 - 1:00 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath Town House $188,000

This is no Aprils Fool!  

This amazing 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath 2286 sq ft town house with finished lower level has wood laminate floors, gas fireplace, bright and sunny living room/dining room combination.  Large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, three nice sized bedrooms upstairs with walk-in closets and two full baths.  Finished lower level family is over sized with a we bar complete with a granite top and stainless wine refrigerator as well as a wall of maple built in cabinets.  There is also a 3/4 bath that is very new with shower and ceramic tile.  2 car attached garage with opener and security system.  This is an amazing value at $188,000

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5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redos Buyers Will Love

Your thinking of putting your home up for sale.  You interviewed three different Realtors and they all say the same thing.  This kitchen is updated and needs some updating.  Your on a limited budget, what to do.  Here is a great article on some low costs fixes that will always make a difference.  5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redos Buyers Will Love

Low Interest Rates Help Americans Save Money

Americans spent 5.8 percent of their after-tax income paying interest on mortgages, credit cards, car loans, and on other debts — the smallest share since 1977.  Read more at  Low Interest Rates Help Americans Save Money

New FHA Rule to 'Kick Some Buyers Out'?

Disputes in your credit file can now keep you from receiving a mortgage.  Check out the latest changes to FHA backed mortgagees     New FHA Rule to 'Kick Some Buyers Out'?

Golden Meadows - New Construction Sun Prairie, WI Neighborhood @ $199,900

Welcome Home to Golden Meadows

This New Construction Neighborhood in Sun Prairie (Town of Burke) offers New Construction packages at $199,900 including the lot.  Building plans are for three bedrooms, 2 car attached garage and finished lower level.  Financing packages are available with low financing options.

First lot sales with receive added incentives.  Phase I lots are now available.  Contact Sue Stark (608) 354-8107 for your private showing, to choose your lot & building plan.  Plans are flexible and upgrades are available.  Additional Information   to view a sample lot.  Many to choose from.  Call today.

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Enough Said!!

This magazine article says alot.  This weekend I wrote three offers that were all accepted.  That being said, all were town homes, all had been on the market awhile, all had multiple competing offers.  In Madison, things have already changed.

Enough Said!!

Planning A Move? Contact Your Local Relocation Specialist

I am your Madison, Wisconsin Relocation Specialist.  Partnering with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World I have moved people all over the US and have moved families internationally.  Whether you are looking for a local move, or planning somthing a little larger such as national relocation or even an international relocation give me a call.

http://www.suestark.com/           Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Madison West Town Home All The Upgrades for $188,000

This upgraded well cared for end unit town home with private entry/security system has many upgrades including; maple cabinets, light fixtures, professionally finished lower level with maple built in cabinets, wet bar with granite top, stainless wine refrigerator, ceramic tile and simulated wood flooring. Additional features include; walk-in closets, 9+ ft ceilings, gas fireplace, 3 bedrooms up plus 2nd floor laundry rm. Large master bedroom suite.

Call 608 354-8107 or starks@firstweber.com for your private showing.
Open House Sunday March 25th   12:00 - 2:00

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First Weber Group #1 in Dane County

Once Again First Weber Group is #1 in Dane County.  The Spring Market has certainly heated up over the last two weeks.  If you are thinking of Buying or Selling feel free to contact me anytime at 608-354-8107 or starks@firstweber.com

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8 Metros Where List Prices Are on the Rise

 AND IT BEGINS . . . .
A number of housing markets nationwide have been seeing modest increases in median list prices. In the last year alone, median national list prices ticked up 6.82 percent year over year in February, according to Realtor.com data of 146 metro markets. And a number of markets have seen increases in just one month by 3 or 4 percent.   8 Metros Where List Prices Are on the Rise

Even a 14-Year-Old Knows It’s Time to Buy

 We can learn a lot from our kids.  Here is a great story about the value of a dollar as well as the amazing potential for income property right now.

Even a 14-Year-Old Knows It’s Time to Buy

How To Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Spring is here (in fact it has been in Madison Wisconsin for a few weeks now) and that means people are getting their homes ready to put on the market.  I am often asked for staging suggestions and ideals.  Typically this begins with cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.  When you think it looks spotless clean it one more time.  You would be amazed on what a difference this can make. This includes a full spring cleaning and don't forget to have the carpets professionally cleaned as well.

The next thing on the agenda is ORGANIZATION.  This is key.  Especially for closets and the pantry.  True Story.  One of my listings did not believe me (go figure) and did nothing to organize the master bedroom closet or the walk-in pantry.  The feedback from the first tour was that the master bedroom closet and the walk-in pantry were too small.

Solution:  Remove 2/3 of items from the closet and box up.  Plastic tubs that are labeled are best incase you need to retrieve something.  Pantry was organized with labels plastic containers and baskets (everything).

Result:  Next showing comments were that the buyer was amazed on how much space there was in the master bedroom closet and walk-in pantry.  (Seller was now a firm believer and repeated the process to each closet in the house.) And yes it did sell for top dollar very shortly after this.  In-fact we had competing offers.

Today I came across this amazing blog on organization.  Take a look, and if you are getting ready to put your house on the market see which of these items can make the process much easier and quicker for you.  Here is a link to the blog

Questions?  Feel free to contact me anytime at 608-354-8107 or starks@firstweber.com