Fishnick Realty

08/05/2026

Thinking about selling somewhere in the 608 area? Before you start fixing everything, get a clearer plan. Home Value Maximizer helps you think through what may be worth fixing, staging, updating, or leaving alone before listing. Start here: https://hvm.608.realestate
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08/05/2026

Most first-time buyers know they need a down payment. The expenses that catch people off guard are often the ones surrounding the purchase.

Before you start shopping, make room in the plan for:

1. Earnest money, inspections, the appraisal, and closing costs.
2. Lease notice requirements, early-termination fees, and your security deposit.
3. Movers, boxes, storage, cleaning, and utility connections.
4. A timing gap if your lease and closing date do not line up.
5. First-week purchases such as locks, tools, window coverings, and basic supplies.
6. Cash reserves after closing for repairs and surprises.

The goal is not to make buying sound scary. It is to make the transition predictable.

Thinking about buying in Southwest Wisconsin? I am happy to help you build a realistic game plan before you start touring homes.

Save this list — or send it to someone who is hoping to buy their first home.

07/17/2026

Here's something I tell sellers all the time that most of them haven't thought about yet - get a radon test before you list.

Not because it's required. Because finding out you have elevated radon during a buyer's inspection, mid-contract, on a deadline, is one of the messiest spots in a real estate transaction. You're negotiating from a weak position and you're scrambling.

Finding out now costs you nothing and gives you options.

Grant County is EPA Zone 1 - the highest radon risk tier in Wisconsin. It's common here. It's also fixable when you know ahead of time.

Fishnick Realty is offering a limited number of free pre-listing radon tests for Grant County homeowners thinking about selling in the next 6 months. Strictly for your personal knowledge - not for use in any residential transaction.

Comment RADON below and I'll send you the available test times and details.

- Jeremy Fishnick | Fishnick Realty / Complete Inspection

06/06/2026

Thinking about whether it still makes sense to buy a home instead of rent?

A new Zillow rent-vs-buy analysis found that the national “break-even point” for buying a home has dropped to about 6 years, down from 8.4 years in 2023.

That means if you plan to stay in a home for several years, buying may start to make more financial sense again, even with higher rates than we were used to a few years ago.

For Southwest Wisconsin buyers, this is especially worth looking at because our market is not the same as big coastal cities. Around here, home prices, taxes, rent, acreage, commute, and long-term plans all matter.

The big question is not just:

“Can I buy?”

It is:

“How long do I plan to stay, and does owning give me more stability than renting?”

If you are thinking about buying in Southwest Wisconsin, I can help you run the numbers for your situation, not just the national headline.

Comment BUY or send me a message and I’ll help you compare renting vs. buying based on your price range, timeline, and local market.

03/21/2026

PRICE REDUCTION! Now just $269,000! 🔥

Looking for space to spread out? 🌳 Welcome to your next adventure at 620 N Elm St, Platteville!

3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,532 sq ft
Heated floor addition—ideal for play, work, or relaxing.
24x40 detached shed for your biggest projects or storage needs.
Fenced backyard for pets, BBQs, or just soaking up the sun.

Close to everything Platteville has to offer! This home blends classic comfort with modern possibilities.

Snag this deal before it’s gone: https://fishnickrealtyadvisors.com/d8re4dwz

02/06/2026

01/08/2026

2026 is shaping up to be a more balanced market.

For some people, that just means paying a little closer attention.