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Should I Move to Pewaukee? A Complete Guide for Relocating Families If you’re considering moving to Pewaukee, Wisconsin, you’re not alone. Over the last several years, more families from the Milwaukee suburbs have started looking west toward Lake Country for something that can feel hard to find elsewhere: a slower pace, excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, […]
Wisconsin Real Estate Market Trends (2026–2028): What’s Happening Now + What Comes Next If the last few years in real estate felt unpredictable, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: the Wisconsin housing market is entering a phase that’s far more stable—and more predictable—than what we’ve seen since 2020. Let’s break down what’s […]
Life doesn’t always move in straight lines. Some of the most significant real estate decisions happen during emotional, complex transitions — helping a parent downsize, navigating probate after a loss, or moving a loved one into senior or assisted living. These moments require more than just putting a home on the market. They require experience, […]
Why Luxury Home Sellers in Southeast Wisconsin Are Rethinking Commission — And Winning If you’re selling a luxury home in Southeast Wisconsin, you already know this: presentation, strategy, and exposure matter more than ever. But here’s what most sellers don’t realize… you should not have to sacrifice tens of thousands of dollars in commission to […]
Should I Get a Home Inspection Before Listing My House for Sale? If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering whether you should schedule a home inspection before putting it on the market. After all, buyers almost always order an inspection during the purchase process. Wouldn’t it make sense to get […]
What Are Typical Real Estate Commissions in Wisconsin? I get this question all the time: “What is the typical real estate commission?” And I understand why people ask. When you’re selling your home, you want to know what to expect and how much it’s going to cost. The honest answer is this — there isn’t […]
CENTURY 21 Benefit Realty Increases Presence In Lake Country With New Office In Pewaukee PEWAUKEE, WI (January 14th 2026)– CENTURY 21 Benefit Realty, one of Lake Country’s Most Prestigious real estate companies announced today the opening of a new office at 112 Main St. Pewaukee. The new office will offer area homebuyers and sellers an […]
Franklin, WI: According to an article from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the share of newly-built single-family homes on the market is at a record high. In fact, the NAR story notes that in December 2021, the inventory of existing homes available on the market fell to an all-time low and that 34% of […]
September 3rd, 2024 – Angela Kallay, Broker-Owner of Benefit Realty discusses the changes in real estate on Spanning the State with Brian Noonan. Watch here:
There has been a lot of attention in the media recently in regards to the proposed settlement from the National Association of Realtors. There has been, from what I am reading in news publications, some mis-information reported and analysis that I believe is misplaced and ill-informed. As a professional in the real estate industry for […]
As the weather warms up and the snow melts away, the Milwaukee housing market is heating up as well. The spring housing market in the greater Milwaukee area is in full swing, with new listings and increased buyer activity. According to recent data, the median home price in Milwaukee County has risen by over 10% […]
This spring of 2023, while we see our current forecast changing – snow melting, April showers, and rising temps, we are looking forward to a rising real estate forecast as well! The first quarter of 2023 saw a significant decline in pre-existing home sales compared to the same time in 2022. A decline anywhere between […]
There are a lot of licensed real estate agents around the country. And I mean A LOT! It seems that everybody you know, knows a Realtor or a real estate agent. While an agent may be credentialed, that does not mean that every Realtor comes with the same knowledge, know-how and commitment to their craft. […]
Top 10 Questions to ask when interviewing a Realtor to sell your home: Have you sold homes in my neighborhood before? What skills do you possess that make you the right choice? Do you have examples of your marketing of other listings you can share? Will the listing photos be taken by a professional real […]
The current fall/winter real estate market 2022 has a lot of people asking that question! Should I stay or should I go? You might be finding yourself asking, is now a good time to sell? Is it still a seller’s market? What about interest rates. As Realtors we find ourselves in a position of […]
Southeastern Wisconsin is filled with homes of all different styles! One that abounds and always brings interest, whether it’s your taste or not – is Mid – Century Modern Homes. Colleen Resendiz with Benefit Realty is honored to represent the owner of this Gem located in the town of Brookfield. Check out this feature on […]
With inventory of pre-existing homes being historically low over the past few years, many buyers have turned to building their own home. During this episode of American Dream TV: Selling Milwaukee, I explore the custom home building process with Steve Wamser, owner of Synergy Homes.
At Benefit Realty we choose to not just focus on the day to day work of a Realtor. We have a larger focus on serving our community! And on that note, we have taken on a new venture that allows us to feature our community as a whole. You can now find us on local […]
Have you heard it’s a Seller’s Market? Of course you have! I’m sure you’ve also heard stories upon stories of “outrageous” offers being presented but declined by the seller. What does it take to get your offer accepted today? First thing’s first – who is representing you? Let’s make sure you have an agent who […]
If you’re thinking about buying a home there are a few questions we get all of the time. How do I get a mortgage? Do I find a Realtor first? How do I find out about homes on the market? Here is a brief overview of what to expect and how the process works.
A home inspection is an important part of purchasing a home. This is where your intention should be to identify defects in the property that you are intending to purchase. When a seller decides to list their home on the market they are required to completed Real Estate Condition Report. On this report they are […]
Southeastern Wisconsin along with the majority of our nation is in what’s considered to be a “Seller’s Market”. What makes a Seller’s Market is simple supply and demand economics. There are far more buyers looking for homes in the past number of years than there are homes to put them in! When supply is low, […]
We have all been drawn in from time to time with the romanticized version of what it is like to buy a home. We have seen it played out on tv or imagined it as we peruse Realtor.com. Expanding our search so broadly not for realistic searching but now it has become fun! What is […]
Despite the recent February snowfalls, the Spring Market is heating up quickly! We are seeing new listings hitting the MLS daily with many listings receiving offers in the first few days. The remainder of the listings are taking several days, a few weeks, or a few price drops to attract that qualified buyer. Here are […]