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6 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 1 - 1 5 - 1 7 Located on Hwy 60 in Hartford. 6,100 sq. ft. with high visibility and plenty of parking. 253827001 Commercial Space for Lease Visit www.conleypropertiesltd.com for more detailed information and photos or call 920-210-3980 How Choosing a Real Estate Agent Can Cost or Save You Thousands WASHINGTON COUNTY - Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves. Choosing a real estate agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. In this FREE special report, we give you the specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Before you hire any real estate agent, call and get a copy of a FREE Report entitled "How Choosing a Real Estate Agent Can Cost or Save You Thousands". To hear a brief pre-recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report, call 1-800-479-8209 and enter ID# 1006. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or go online to www.WaCountyHomeInfo.com. Find out the questions the others would prefer you never ask! This report is courtesy of Emmer Real Estate Group. Not intended to solicit properties currently listed for sale. Copyright©1998 248080007 We s t B e n d O f f i c e • 8 7 0 E . P a r a d i s e D r. • 2 6 2 - 3 3 4 - 5 5 8 9 ©2015 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com • Any House • Anytime • Anywhere 253602005 1720 Clarence Ct. • West Bend, WI 262-335-6280 www.firstweber.com 253824029 OPENS HARTFORD Sat 10:00-12:00 1025 Kings Rd #69841 From the intersection of Hwys K and 167 go south on Hwy K to O'Connell St. Turn west to Tara Hill E then right (north) to Kings Rd. Property is on the left. $259,900 3 BRs/2.5 BAs Carol Takacs OPEN SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 WEST BEND Sun 11:00-12:30 5216 Boettcher Dr #68633 Hwy 144 north from 41 to Boettcher, north to home. $499,900 2 BRs/2.5 BAs Bink Steinbach SLINGER Sun 10:30-12:00 185 Hunters Xing S #70220 Hwy 41 to West on Hwy 60 to N Kettle Moraine Rd, to W. Spur Rd to S. Hunters Crossing $423,700 3 BRs/2.5 BAs Phyllis Godfrey & Carol Takacs HARTFORD Sun 1:00-2:30 810 Willow Ln #68324 Take Cedar St south from Sumner St. (Hwy 60) to Monroe Ave. Turn west on Monroe to Willow Lane. Turn south on Willow to property. $360,000 3 BRs/2.5 BAs Sherry Fechter OPEN SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 in Washington Co. Call 306-5000 • 1-800-498-5655 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD When you place an ad in The Washington County Post, you'll be amazed at the response! Be it a New Listing, Open House or Lot For Sale, The Washington County Post helps sell more homes in Washington County then any other medium! Delivered to over 47,000+ homes in Washington County. Purchasing a new home is an exciting and sometimes stress- ful experience. Whether you're mov- ing to a new town or looking to upgrade from your current space, finding a new home requires patience, expert guid- ance and a keen eye for detail. As a home seeker, the first thing you'll evalu- ate is location, space and amenities such as fireplaces, granite countertops, a finished basement, deck or a swimming pool. The next thing to consider is cost, shopping for the right mortgage, making your down payment and negotiat- ing other fees. Finally, you look at the various features inside and outside the home that make it safe, conven- ient and energy-effi- cient for you and your family. To ease some of the stress of house hunt- ing, here are a few top considerations to keep in mind throughout the process: Always start with an impartial home inspection. Home inspections can help potential buyers uncover the structural issues of a home, while also examining if electrical wiring and devices are up to code, plumbing lines are performing cor- rectly and HVAC sys- tems are running effi- ciently. In order to locate and properly evaluate any concerns, it is crucial that you research the best impartial home inspector in the area, be present during the inspection itself and thoroughly read the inspection report on the property. Sometimes issues identified are quick fixes which you can address yourself, such as replacing older elec- trical switches and outlets. You can evalu- ate if you're able to make these quick updates safely yourself by viewing sample installations at www.youtube.com/lev iton. However, other conditions may require more labor- intensive repairs and outside contracting, which should be included in your budg- et or negotiated with the seller before pur- chasing your new place. Determine any value- add features you want that are already in the home. According to the National Association of Realtors' 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, a home buyer's expected tenure in a newly pur- chased home is approximately 14 years on average. 3 things to look for when buying a new home (BPT) Continued on page 7

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