174 Bridgewater Trail in Hudson, WI 54016 Hot Property...Deal of the DAY!!! Pre-Approved Short sale with a quick close. Don't let a Short Sale scare you away! This one is Pre-Approved and ready to CLOSE! $107,000   3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, 1300 square feet, 2 car garage located in the Lighthouse Villas. Near parks, shopping, schools and movie theather. Living Room 15x12 Dining Room 12x8 Bedroom 1 16x14 Bedroom 2 14x10 Bedroom 3 13x10  Upper leve Laundry More more information Click HERE or call Reid 612-644-1806 or Jacque 651-967-4101 Ferguson and Howard Team Your LOCAL Experts!   07/18/2013

      Hudson Booster Days! July 3-6      Come on down to Lakefront Park for Hudson Booster Days! Enjoy live music, a carnival, kids fishing contest, K-9 demonstrations, beer garden, and more!   Fireworks display will be on Saturday, July 6th and dusk. For a schedule of events, check out http://www.hudsonboosters.org/page/show/657024-booster-days-hudson-s-4th-of-july-celebration-     Hudson, Wisconsin is a wonderful city with a great sense of community and charm. If you are relocating to the Twin Cities area, consider Hudson as one of your top options. It’s an easy commute to St. Paul and Minneapolis, and you’ll find you get a lot of bang for your housing buck. Check out our video about Hudson for more information. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zny-Pyrb3Jw John and Becky Durham are Wes... 06/28/2013

We have a new and improved website! www.realestatewimn.com Along with this website is a mobile app thats one of the best we have seen. The MilMapped real estate app can be downloaded for free through the Apple App Store or through the app store for your Anroid device.    The app is super helpful You have the ability to view all short sales, foreclosures, recent price reductions, most popular, highest price, lowest, etc. The app shows the average price for each area you're interested in. It also quickly shows the number of listings that are currently active in your area. You can easily get more information on a property by clicking on it and going to my mobile site http://www.realestatewimn.com/contact.php The last feature that I was impressed with is the heat map. The heat map visually ... 06/14/2013

$219,900 , 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half baths, 2,031 square feet     Jeremy Cudd | Property Executives Realty | (612) 703-2833 3138 Derby St, River Falls, WI Highly Desirable 2-Story With an Open Floor Plan 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House   offered at $219,900 Year Built 2005 Sq Footage 2,031 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size .22 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This is one of those special homes where memories are made. All day fun, late night cookouts, sleepovers, cars in the driveway, bikes at the ready, early morning filled with giggles, and late afternoons grilling on the deck... This highly desirable 2-story open floor plan is turn-key featuring 3 bed / 3 bath, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double sided fire... 05/20/2013

Many home buyers love the idea of a shiny new home where they have chosen the floor plan and all the finishes. With a shortage of homes on the market in the greater Twin Cities area, buyers are finding few choices in existing homes and are turning to new construction as an option to find their dream home. Becky and I thought it would be interesting to compare prices for existing homes and new construction. Turns out, there is a very large difference in price (see graph). The average sales price for a new home in Hudson is $275,070. That’s up 17.3% in the past year! Home builders are still recovering from the significant drops in prices in 2011. The market for existing homes is quite different, with an average price increase of 5% in the past year to $228,605. Now, the first thought one ... 05/17/2013

The first day of spring falls on the 20th—making Wednesday the day many homeowners start planning their ritual seasonal maintenance. Spring is also the traditional launch of the busy season in real estate, when safeguarding Hudson area property values can become a less abstract matter.  Because water damage is Public Enemy #1, homeowner checklists should always highlight three points: First: the Roof As soon as March’s lion turns a bit more lamb-like, it’s time to get out the ladder to survey roof damage. Leaves, twigs or other storm debris that have clogged gutters during the weather months can allow moisture to penetrate the roofing and below, in the worst case triggering mold or rot. Look for holes or rust in the flashings or metal seals around roof joints, chimneys, skylights or any... 03/20/2013

…an energy audit, that is. That’s a lot more than a piece of tax-time humor – it’s a growing trend that rising energy costs have made ever more practical. A survey by Fannie Mae found that the cost of heating, cooling, and hot water is now the highest single cost of homeownership, second only to the cost of the loan on the property. When buyers are prowling through the Hudson listings this season, the more savvy among them are beginning to look for a HERS number: its Home Energy Rating System audit score. HERS was developed by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). This score represents the foremost nationally recognized system for calculating energy efficiency. Even if a formal HERS audit hasn’t been conducted (Hudson listings feature those that have), knowing how they calcu... 03/20/2013

Never mind what those TV get-rich-quick infomercials would have us believe: building long-term wealth requires focus and patience. Patience, because a steady growth is a more reliable strategy than flashier single investment ‘wins’ — and focus, because opportunities slip past when daily demands soak up all our attention. For financially secure individuals, current real estate trends deserve some attention. Right now we have an environment that may be unique in our lifetimes — one that calls for seriously considering the long-term potential investment properties offer. If you agree that investment properties in the Hudson area are worth investigating further, you will discover multiple financing alternatives: ·         Finding a mortgage for Hudson investment properties is the choice mos... 03/18/2013

Of all the things first time homebuyers in the Hudson are told, some that turn out to be pretty important are too often overlooked. Here are four items first time homebuyers will find useful to know:   4.         Remodeling costs more than you think   You’ve found a fixer: your energy is to be applauded. But before you write that offer, if you are one of our Hudson first-time homebuyers, be certain to have penciled out the bottom line cost of bringing the home up to the standard you require to be move-in ready. You may well be able to live with some items that you will fix over time, but in all areas, budget 20% more than your estimate.     5.         What matters is what the bank’s appraiser thinks the house is worth   Getting a loan approved isn’t as simple as having great credit and ... 03/18/2013

  Your mortgage: you only think about it once a month (if you’re on autopay, maybe not even that often). Why worry about it? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? Wrong! Like all aspects of your big-picture financial planning, keeping an eye on that mortgage can be an extra wealth-building move. I can point to three reasons why re-evaluating your Hudson mortgage could pay dividends: Down, Down, Down… Ok, with interest rates continually making headlines, this one might be a no-brainer. But some folks don’t realize just how attainable significant savings may be: a drop of just a single percentage point in the Hudson mortgage rate can make a gigantic difference. A general rule of thumb is that if you can lower your interest rate by a percent or more, it usually makes sense to refinance. ... 03/15/2013

First time homebuyers in Hudson are told a lot of things — “Save your money,” their parents advise. “Location, location, location!” their friend’s friend cautions. Reasonable advice, for certain. But there some important elements of the home buying process which a typical Hudson first time homebuyer doesn’t usually hear. I’ve listed some of the most important ones, in no particular order: 1.                  Mortgage rates you see advertised aren’t usually what you get The banner ads are everywhere online: “3.2% rates!” “No money down!” But the truth is, mortgage rates vary greatly. The only way you’ll know what rates you actually qualify for is to go through a complete mortgage application including credit pulls and income verification. One more point to consider: online mortgage calcu... 03/15/2013

  “Curb appeal” is an instantly understandable byword: one every home seller hears. You can see for yourself how Hudson property listings that feature sparkling exterior shots with superior ‘curb appeal’ instantly draw your attention — and often, higher offers. Hearing the phrase makes you picture potential buyers standing at the curb, viewing your property. Yet the most important part of ‘curb appeal’ is the second word, not the first. “Appeal” should be an active concept: one that’s about reaching out, roping potential buyers in. Successful sellers create appeal by making every part of a home’s presentation — from its debut in the Hudson property listings to final inspection and closing — as actively appealing as possible. It’s a frame of mind that brings results. “Nice idea,” you mig... 03/15/2013

When real estate occupies most of your day (as it certainly does mine), you find yourself receiving no end of information. Some summarize points of view that are available elsewhere; some provide original information that isn’t particularly relevant to our local market. One piece that gets more than the usual quick-scan-then-into-the-recycle-bin treatment is the HPI Data Report. It comes in once each month from the demographers at CoreLogic ®. This group knows what they are talking about: among other things, they collect the most comprehensive property database in the U.S. March was relatively quiet on the news front, so when they checked in, I was able to give their report a thorough going-over. What I found: Holy smoke! Prices of homes for sale nationwide made the biggest year-over-ye... 03/15/2013

  Four or More Level Split -     Home Photos Local Schools     Just Listed         Jacque Howard Keller Williams Integrity Realty 651-967-4101 Questions?Schedule a Showing! Licensed In:WI License #:90061141       7 Nicholas Way Hudson, WI 54016 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms : 2 (2 full) List Price: $244,900 Living Area Approx : 1877         Four or More Level Split - Hudson, WI Description provided by Trulia       Feature List:   MLS#: 4340564 PropertyType: Single-Family Home Lot Size: 0.22 acres County: Saint Croix Tax Rate Code Area: 2611       Schedule a Showing/Request Info Search All Homes For Sale Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure Homes Close to Where You Work What is Your Home Worth?             L2L 03/07/2013

    When you are getting near to zero hour for your first open house in Hudson, you should know some of the simple moves homeowners can make to help ensure success. Here are three of them -- three ways you can approach your Hudson open house to make sure it’s a well-attended and effective marketing event: 1. Buy some flowers It might seem extravagant, but when you consider the your Hudson home’s asking price, it may prove well worth it.  The amount you spend on flowers will create an extra lift: the inviting aroma that greets your visitors, together with the burst of color fresh arrangements add in key areas subtly let buyers know you are willing to make an effort for a property that rates star treatment.  Plus, it’s almost springtime, right? 2. Put up signage in advance You will alread... 03/04/2013

  Sometimes home values can undergo abrupt changes. One way that can happen is through the ‘Surprise Remodel’ phenomenon. That’s when you wake up one morning to find that your Hudson house grew larger…overnight! If you are one of the many Hudson residents whose children have left for school, the Surprise Remodel is what happened the moment you realized that that you were, in fact, suddenly in possession of an extra room. Sometimes it takes a few months, but as soon as you conclude that the sentimental value of leaving the high school memorabilia in place is outweighed by the value of transforming the room into more useful space, you have a number of ways to proceed: Workout Area Transforming the former kid room into an exercise area is one foolproof way Hudson home values can be increas... 03/04/2013

  Strengthening Credit After a Short Sale in Hudson   A Hudson short sale represents real value for the homebuyer, of course. But to some extent, it is also a boon to the seller. Being able to unload a property that’s underwater helps avoid the most dire credit consequences of a Hudson foreclosure. But lingering credit damage can still result from any short sale -- if the short seller allows it to happen. Should you find yourself in the short sale situation, be proactive in protecting your credit score. You will put yourself in a position to re-enter the market sooner than you think if you take action to improve a damaged credit score following a Hudson short sale. Here’s how: ·        Sit down and write out a strategic monthly payment plan for all open credit accounts and loans. It bec... 03/04/2013

    In February, Hudson area home sellers saw more than the usual number of reasons to look forward to this spring’s Hudson home sales selling season. It looked like the opposite of the lengthy real estate “Perfect Storm” that caused freefall across the national landscape. Signs pointed to the possibility that we may be headed into the opposite market conditions. Webster’s Dictionary says the opposite of ‘storm’ is ‘calm’ – but I don’t think you would call Hudson’s home sales outlook a “Perfect Calm.”  Far from it!  Some of the signs: -                     Falling Inventory. Per the NAR’s Existing Home Sales Report, there’s a nation-wide shortage of total inventory. By the end of January, it had fallen another 4.9%: lowest in seven years. Raw unsold inventory hasn’t been this low in 14 ... 03/04/2013

 Suppose you are driving past one of those ‘For Sale by Owner’ yard signs…and the house looks good!  Do you screech to a halt, jump out and rush up to the front door to – quick! – sign a deal? More likely, you jot down the phone number (hopefully one is visible, though with For Sale By Owner signs, it’s not always the case) so you can call up your agent to get the details. Veteran buyers considering a Hudson For Sale by Owner (FSBO) property know why it’s highly beneficial to use their agent from the start.  Even if you have found the home yourself, you should want that first call to go to an agent. Here’s why: ·      Agents offer advanced relationships that stand to improve your bottom line. For example, timing often can make or break a deal, and agents can utilize their network of th... 02/28/2013

Your yard is your Hudson home's calling card. A dated or overgrown yard can be a huge turnoff to potential buyers – just as an appealing one can trump other objections.  Landscape designer Cynthia Bee knows this well. "Landscaping often makes the difference,” she says, “between a prospective buyer getting out of the car for a closer look or simply driving on by." The same goes for Internet prospects as they scan through listings in search of a Hudson home to buy. An unappealing yard can detract from your all-important curbside glamour photo -- and cause them ‘to drive on by’ your listing. The backyard is not as important in attracting buyers, but often proves vital in holding their enthusiasm. To help sell a home in Hudson this spring, right now is prime time to consider some yard-focus... 02/28/2013