Julie Sells Dreams in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwood's: Wisconsin: Eagle River

Whether you are relocating / retiring / or looking for a spot for your home based business this amazing concrete construction home on Big Sky Dr. in Eagle River Wisconsin is priced to sell and a must see property.  This 1800+ sq. foot home offers energy efficient living for the thrifty shopper.  It boasts draft free walls and full concrete construction so this home is solid and incredibly cheap to heat! It is located just north of Eagle River WI on Big Sky Dr. and is convenient to all Northwood's recreation, as well as, shopping and schools.

The home itself offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a bonus room that could be used as an office, main level laundry, a mud room, attached 2 car garage, and open concept living with a gas fireplace on the main level and a second living space in the lower level.  Immaculately kept and loved this home offers worry free living and was constructed in 2004. There is a back deck overlooking your private back yard and a large work room in the basement offering extra storage space.  The lot is large enough to offer a second garage or out building for you to run your home based business or to store all of your Northwoods toys!!

So, if your shopping for Eagle River Wisconsin property you must check out this amazing concrete construction home in Eagle River Wisconsin beacuse it is priced to selland ready for you to move in and start enjoying the benefits of Northwood's living. Some of those benefits, again, are as follows:

• Maintenance free living
• Energy efficient with superior construction
• Main level living
• 2 car attached garage
• Over sized private lot
• Minutes from downtown Eagle River
• Located between many great lakes for fishing or recreation
• Neat as a pin and ready to move in!!!

For more information and additional pictures of this property and other Northern Wisconsin listings check out this local resource .

Copyright©by Julie Paez, All Rights Reserved, Amazing concrete construction home on Big Sky Dr. in Eagle River Wisconsin is priced to sell!!

Buying real estate in Eagle River, WI is going to require a full service  agent  who is working for you, getting you new listings and price reductions  as soon as they hit the market.  It is no longer the time for doom and gloom it is the time for watch, be patient and be ready!! In Northern Wisconsin,where I sell real estate, most sellers are starting to realize that if they want to sell they are going to have to be somewhat flexible with their pricing.  Buyers are also starting to see that when something is priced at market value they better spring and do so quickly or the property will simply be gone.  Eagle River, WI IS selling real estate it is just not business as usual...

According to MLS numbers in my marketplace in Eagle River, WI ( the counties of Vilas and Oneida) we have sold 13 waterfront properties since the first of the year.  Those properties that sold were to in the 100-400,000 dollar range. From my experience with this set of buyers I know that they are ready to buy, have financing in order and know exactly what they are looking for.  The key for these buyers is service and aaccessibility.  They want to know what is hitting the market when it is hitting the market and they don't want to have to wait for information b/c they might lose a buying opportunity. 

While it is true that both volume and sale price are down it is not what you would expect.  Our average sale price is down about 8% but we are seeing list to sale ratios up to about 91%.  The reason for this increase is that Seller's are starting to move their homes into market value range and when they do the buyers come quickly and with high offers. This alone is the reason to be prepared and be working with a professional in the area you want to buy in. In Eagle River, Wisconsin's real estate market  it can mean the difference between getting that dream vacation home and not!

There are several things your REALTOR should be going over with you prior to even setting up a property search:

• How ready are you? Do you have financing in order? If the property you decide is a foreclosure whether or not you have a pre-approval letter could make the difference between you getting the property or someone else.
• Are you ready to write a good offer when your property comes available?  Trying to low ball an already discounted property will surely waste precious time when you could be locking that property in for what you already know is a good and fair value.
• Know exactly what you want so you don't have to waste time shopping around when your ideal properyt does come up. This will eliminate you second guessing yourself. A good REALTOR will have no problem getting your feet wet in their marketplace.
• Let your agent know how and when to reach you if something does become available and you are perhaps at an alternate workplace or home office. If they can't reach you they can't let you know what's happening.
• Lastly, work with a REALTOR you trust and , I recommend, just one! Find someone who you believe is getting you accurate information in a timely manner and someone who talks to you about Buyers Agency and the agency relationship.  This is so important because when someone tells you to make a good offer or that another offer has come in on a property you are considering ... you really want to believe them and this can be crucial in your decision making process. So, interview, ask questions of them  like you would with any other professional and ask for testimonials. A good agent should be able to provide everything you need to start building that trusting relationship.

So, when you are thinking about buying real estate in Eagle River, WI. look for a full service agent it will make the difference, especially in today's Buyer's market.

For information on all Eagle River, and Northern Wisconsin listings and foreclosures go to this local resource.

Copyright©by Julie Paez, All Rights Reserved, When buying real estate in Eagle River, WI look for a full service agent, it will make the difference. 

This Northern Wisconsin property on pristine Anvil Lake in Eagle River, WI is a retreat all in itself! Located off of Military Rd. and  just 10 minutes from Eagle River, WIthis home will start to pull you in from the moment you turn onto its paved driveway.  The winding blacktop drive leads you to this lovely cedar sided 2000 stick built sanctuary. This home sits on 6.3 acres of wooded land and offers you 230 feet of pristine sand shoreline on one of the most sought after lakes tucked away in the Nicolet National Forest, Anvil Lake. The family that currently resides here love the outdoors and they describe this home on Anil Lake as their Four Season Gateway to activity.  It is a wonderful custom masterpiece that has over 5000 sq. feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a finished lower level walkout and so much more....

The great room offers you a wall of windows that practically pulls the lake into the living room and if you are an entertainer the 3 season porch, over-sized covered deck and den all spill off of this amazing space. The master is also located on the main level as well as the custom kitchen w/ walk-in pantry, mud room, and laundry room.  There is also a cozy double sided fireplace for those cool evenings and a rotating TV stand so whether in the den or great room you will have access!  This space is an amazing place to watch sunrises spill over the level lawn as you prepare your activities for the day.

The upstairs offers 4 bedrooms and a full bath as well as a private reading nook for those rainy days when you can't be outside.  The lower level offers 2 sets of patio doors and truly is an access point for lakefront living.. The current owners use this space as a game/rec room but this space is plumbed in for a wet bar and with the amount of room available here you can really create your own vision. There is also an additional bedroom, work out room  and full bath as well as another set of laundry hook ups on this level as well.

There are so many amenities here that you must see this property to appreciate it! Not only do you have loads of room in the home but you also have a 3 car attached garage as well as a 22x30 out building with its own 200 amp service so you have a place to store all of your North wood's toys. From quiet sports like snowshoeing and cross country skiing to snowmobiling and water skiing this could be the ideal location for you and your family.  The lake itself offers 380 acres of sand bottom crystal clear waters and with National Forest lands right down the street you don't have to go far for hiking and bike trails. This Wisconsin property for sale on pristine Anvil Lake in Eagle River truly is your gateway to four seasons of North wood's recreation!

For additional information on this property check out www.AnvilLakeRetreat.com  or for information on other properties in beautiful Eagle River, WI check out this resource.

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Amazing Voyageur Lake property on the Eagle River Wisconsin Chain of 28 lakes!!

This listing offered for the 1st time to the Eagle River Wisconsin market is a real opportunity for the Buyer looking for a good deal!   This Voyageur Lake property on the Eagle River Wisconsin Chain of Lakes is located in a quieter bay right off the main drag of the chain! It is nestled by Lake Forest Golf Course and offers spectacular views of the lake and of nature.  This year around home has been owned by the same family for years and they have used it for all seasonal activities from snowmobiling to water skiing.

It offers so much for the buyer and is priced TOO SELL!! It has about 180 feet of frontage on the chain, a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with a 2 car detached garage with bunk house out back and 2 alternate heating sources so you can use and enjoy it anytime of the year.  The home,while sitting close to the waters edge, offers a wooded trail to the lake that could be opened up for enhanced views... These sellers wanted to be tucked away from the lake but new owners could create their own experience!

This parcel is priced under $300,000 dollars and offers so much more than it's competition. Here is what you get for your money:

• 180 feet of frontage on Voyageur Lake
• a year around home
• a 2 car detached garage
• a permanent pier
• gorgeous views of Voyageur Lake
• Southern exposure

These are just a few of the many amenities offers with this Voyageur Lake property on the Eagle River Wisconsin Chain of Lakes!  Be certain to check out this well priced deal that offers so much for the buyer looking to get on the chain!  For additional pictures and additional information on this and other northern wisconsin properties for sale check out this local resource. 

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This Eagle River Wisconsin condo for sale is located on the Famous Eagle River Chain of Lakes AND minutes from downtown!

If you are looking for a convenient location and a turn key property this immaculately maintained condo that was just listed for sale could be the  perfect getaway or year around home. Minutes from town, located near recreation ranging from golf courses to ski hills and on the main part of the Eagle River Chain of Lakes this spot is ideal for whatever your lifestyle.  So, if lakefront condo's for sale are what you are looking for ... then look no further!

This perfectly sized unit offers 1680 sq. feet of living space ,3Br ( one being a master ), 2 full baths, a utility room, open concept kitchen/dining room/living area with a fireplace, and a 1 car attached garage. It is spacious and the balcony off the living area offers views of your river frontage.  This home can act as your gateway to Northwood's living as either a your permanent address or second home because it is priced compeititvely @ $199,900!!

So, if your looking for an amazing property at an affordable price be certain to check this unit out!! Some of the many features here include:

• Low condo fees
  
• Turn Key home .. ready for you tomorrow!
• City amenities
• On the Eagle River Chain
• walking distanced from downtown
• easy floor plan with an open concept 
• Upgrade such as tile flooring
• Priced to Sell

Again, this unit is offered at $199,900. is vacant and ready for YOU to move in so call for your appointment today and start living your Northwoods dream in this riverfront condo for sale.

To view this listing or other condos in the Northwoods check out this local resource for all your local info or call Julie Paez @ 715-891-1236 for any questions about this property or others.

Copyright©by Julie Paez, All Rights Reserved, Eagle River Wisconsin condo for sale on the amazing Chain of Lakes!

Amazing Historic Home for sale in Downtown Eagle River, Wisconsin has just been reduced in price to $140,000!! This charming home has so much of it's original character that you will be delighted by all the details restored in this home. It has original hardwood flooring, built in nooks and crannies, french door entryways, an enclosed front porch and an upstairs nursery to name a few.  

The kitchen is so light and airy that even on a cloudy day light will filter in as you sip coffe and look out at your private fenced in back yard to watch the wildlife or childernen at play...  The retro style kitchen also offers loads of storage space for a "true cook". It is light, bright and so welcoming that you will know instantly why this is certain to be the heart of this amazing historic home.

This unique offering has 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/4 baths, a front entryway, a beautiful brick fireplace, a three season room upstairs with a small balcony, a  full basement, seperate dining room, large yard and so much more.  Recently a new hot water heater has been installed as well as piping and/or fixtures in several of the bathrooms. 

This is a great opportunity to get on a quiet tree lined street with one of the most well known homes in Eagle River, Wisconsin!  Be in the center of it all and within walking distance to everything!!  This would be the perfect opportunity for a first time home buyer, use the $8,000.00 credit towards a garage!! Seller financing is also available!! For additional information on this parcel or to view all Northern Wisconsin Real Estate visit this online resource....

This listing brought to you by Julie Paez and Coldwell Banker Mulleady REALTORS.

Real Estate in Northern Wisconsin is a definitely a different market than most places but there are certain true statements about what affects market value that run across many borders and markets.  To this respect Northern Wisconsin properties are not that different.

One of the most common questions I'm asked as a local professional is: " What will affect the market value of my home???"  People have many different ideas about how market value is arrived at and who determines it.  The most amusing to me is the belief that the REALTOR affects market value by pricing the homes they sell.  Some people still think agents set the listing price and real estate in Northern Wisconsin just doesn't work like that.

So, what does affect market value of a home???

• Location   -   This can be the single greatest factor affecting value. Where you are in relation to what school district and how far you are from local amenities. In Northern Wisconsin this can also be what lake area are you in, what body of water are you on and what proximity are you to additional recreational activities.
• Competition   -   Buyers compare your property against other properties offered in the market place. What is your lot size, frontage amount, home size, home age, floor plan, are you steep or level to the lake, are you year around or seasonal and who are we targeting and in what price range.
• Timing  -  The current real estate market may reflect either a buyers' or sellers' market.                  Are lending practices lenient or stringent and what financing is available.                                   How low are interest rates?                                                                                                   Seasonally, is it the right time to be on the market. Are the buyers actively looking or just shopping online.                                                                                                                                       What is buyer demand versus current inventory?
• Condition  -   Property condition affects price and speed of the sale.  Optimizing physical appearance and preparing in advance for marketing maximizes perceived value. Staging can increase value and decrease time on market.

 There are certain items that have no real value to a home no matter how much we want them to:

1. Purchase price of the home
2. Amount of money in the home
3. What a neighboring property sold for 3 years ago
4. Assessed value of the home

The above reasons often lead to the overpricing of a home and every seller needs to be made aware of the real risks of overpricing a home, especially in a volatile market like the one we are experiencing now.

Some of the risks of over pricing include:

• Missing the peak selling market b/c your price was too high. The longer the days on market the more a buyer feels he is going to be able to negotiate.
• Helping your competition sell. If you are priced above your competition you are actually making their home more attractive to potential buyers because their home appears to be a better bargain.
• By over pricing you may have to eventually drop your home below market price to compete with new well-priced listing.

You run the risk initially of loosing buyers to other properties because they feel you would not be willing to negotiate and come down in price. You could then loose them again because when you do reduce your price, months later, their perception of the market has also changed for the negative thus lowering what they are willing to pay for your home in this "new" market. So, you have lost some control in the negotiation.

So, the key to selling real estate in Northern Wisconsin  is to price your property competitively from the start to avoid any of the risks above and generate good buyer and broker activity from the start!!

For more information on Northern Wisconsin real estate and to view all MLS listings click here 

Copyright©by Julie Paez, All Rights Reserved, Selling Real Estate in Northern Wisconsin- What affects market value?

When purchasing Northern Wisconsin property you may want to ask for Buyer's Agency. Northern Wisconsin has some built in challenges that if you, as a Buyer, are not too familiar with may cause you a bit of head scratching.  I really feel like in my real estate business in Northern Wisconsin I am selling dreams and helping families make memories and in this market I want to be able to help my buyer's to make certain they are confident in their purchase and are buying no surprises. For this reason I always discuss Buyers Agency with buyers before getting to far along in the home buying process.

In Buyer's Agency the REALTOR and the buyer sign a WB-36 Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement that includes a Disclosure of Real Estate Agency. The Disclosure lists the fair treatment duties owed to all parties and the duties owed to you as the client, and indicates that the buyer's agent is the agent of the buyer. I think of it as "listing" the buyer as I list a seller when I list their home for sale.The buyer's agent works for the interests of the homebuyer, but also must know how to work with the listing agent. A buyer's agent can-Give a negative opinion or critique of a seller's property beyond disclosing defects.

• Recommend or suggest an offering price or give you an opinion about whether a particular house is priced too high or too low.
• Structure the offer and draft offer provisions with the buyer's best interests in mind.
• Recommend and assist the buyer with negotiation strategies for the best price and terms.
• Disclose all information and research a property's history and liens so the buyer can make an informed decision.
• Give advice within the scope of the agent's expertise as a licensed real estate professional.

It is importanct to point out that your REALTOR whether they are working as a buyers agent or sellers agent owe you, the buyer,  honesty surrounding any negative factors affecting the property. However, representing the buyer means the ability to give and interpret comparable sales and pricing information. When working with a buyers agent you can simply give an opinion on pricing where a sellers agent simply cannot.  This can be very helpful for people purchasing in a market they are unfamiliar with, like ours in Northern Wisconsin where secondary homes are a large part of our market.

So, call your local REALTOR for more information on Buyers Agency and see how they can assist you! In an economy like this a service like Buyer's Agency can be more beneficial than ever. So, when looking to invest in Northern Wisconsin property call a local expert and don't miss this local resource for all buyer and seller information as well as all listings!! 

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Copyright©by Julie Paez, All Rights Reserved, When purchasing Northern Wisconsin Property  you may want to ask for Buyer's Agency

In Northern Wisconsin's Vilas and Oneida Counties we have been hard hit by the past 18 month  market slowdown and have alot of work to do to show our Sellers how we can get their homes sold in this current market.  Pricing will be the key in the next 18 months and a good agents' job is to price their Seller's homes realistically to SELL, as well as, to show your Seller's how you have come to the numbers you are at. Price tags from the booming markets in years prior need to become a thing of the past if our Seller's want to move on in this market. So, in Northern Wisconsin pricing will be the key if you want to sell you home in 2009.

Our most recent numbers show that in Vilas county our volume from 2008 to 2007 was down an average of about 40 percent. There were 736  units sold in 2007 and only 430  units sold in 2008.  Our average price also fell by about 20% with our average sale price in 2007 being around $150,000 and our aveage sale price on 2008 being around $120,000.  We are  better off that many states in the union but still far from where we would like to be. 

These stats coupled with the medias obsession with foreclosures has created a "deal or no deal " mentality in the buyer.  They want a deal or what they perceive as a deal or they will not make a deal.  We are that Banker on the phone trying to meet both the sellers expectations of what they want/need in order to sell and the buyers feeling that it has to be  a great steal in order to purchase. 

For the above  reason buyers are scouring the interent looking  for new listings, new reductions, and new foreclosures so  that the average well priced listing just doesn't appear as desireable unless you, the agent,  can show the value there. The best approach is to try and get your listings 3-5% below current market price , we are able to exclude the foreclosures in our market,  and then buyers will see the value.  The good news is that they tend to not dicker in pricing if they feel it is marketed well.  Pricing competitively will be be key to motivating buyers to move NOW and take the risk to buy. It will also begin to create a demand in our marketplace. 

So if your thinking of selling start preparing now , read this article for some helpful hints  click here, and call a local expert, TODAY..

Remember dreams are what we sell in the Northwoods!

Julie Paez, GRI, REALTOR, Coldwell Banker Mulleady. Click Here to visit my website for all home selling information.