Valerie Bohn, Realtor brokered by Real Broker LLC

07/22/2026

I can help with this conversation just like I did my friend in this article. I'm happy to come and have a look and talk it through based on what's best for YOU!

Across Oshkosh, the Fox Cities, and the Fond du Lac area, a lot of homes carry decades of layered updates: original features next to practical fixes next to something renovated more recently. When a homeowner starts thinking about selling, the instinct is often to assume all of it needs to look new

06/29/2026

America turns 250 this weekend, and Northeast Wisconsin knows how to celebrate.

Whether you're flipping up a tailgate in a quiet park, finding a spot on the water, or staking out your lawn chair early, there is something about this holiday that makes you pay attention to where you are. Not just the fireworks. The place itself.

Here's a quick guide to where the shows are happening around the Lake Winnebago area this July 4th:

Oshkosh: Menominee Park, 9:45 p.m. (best views near Ames Point)

Fond du Lac: Lakeside Park, 9:30 p.m., with a Patriotic Boat Parade earlier in the day

Appleton: Veterans Memorial Park, Friday July 3rd, 9:45 p.m.

Neenah: Riverside Park, 9:45 p.m.

Menasha: Jefferson Park, 9:50 p.m.

Kimberly: Sunset Park, 9:30 p.m.

Happy 250th. Find your spot, look up, and enjoy the show.

Valerie Bohn | REALTOR®
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
Real Broker LLC
📲 920.232.8683
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Find fireworks shows near you for July 3 and 4, 2026. Ten locations across Northeast Wisconsin.

06/24/2026

There is a question worth sitting with before it turns into a decision.
Is the thing that feels off about your home fixable within the home, or is it a home fit problem?

These are not the same thing. A renovation solves specific issues. A home fit problem means the home, even updated, no longer matches the life being lived in it. One leads to a remodel. The other, when the time is right, leads to a move.

Most homeowners in the Oshkosh, Fox Cities, and Fond du Lac area who are thinking about what comes next are living somewhere in the space between those two options. They are not ready to list. They are not ready to renovate. They are just paying attention to a feeling that has shown up and is not going away.

That is actually a good place to start.

If you want a calm second opinion, I am happy to think it through.
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Appleton · Fox Cities — Northeast Wisconsin real estate

06/10/2026

There is something that comes up a lot when I am helping sellers think through a future listing, and it is worth saying plainly: seller's market conditions do not guarantee every home sells fast. They mean the market rewards sellers who are prepared.

What actually drives a fast, clean sale in Northeast Wisconsin right now is the same thing it has always been. A price that reflects the home's real condition. A condition that meets the expectation the price creates. And a preparation plan that addresses the right things before the home ever goes live.

I worked with a buyer a few years ago in the $600,000 to $700,000 range. We walked into a beautiful home, great layout, solid bones. Then we got to the kitchen. The cabinets had been painted. At that price point, her expectation was something that felt original and high-end. As we walked out she said, "It's like putting lipstick on a pig." She wasn't wrong, and I have thought about that moment in nearly every pre-listing conversation since.

If you are thinking about a sale in the next one to three years, the most useful step you can take right now is a calm, honest look at where things stand. That is what a Home Equity Review is for.

Valerie Bohn | REALTOR®
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
Real Broker LLC
📲 920.232.8683
📧 [email protected]

05/26/2026

There is a specific week in Northeast Wisconsin that does not feel like the ones before it.

The boats that came out over Memorial Day weekend are already finding their rhythm on Lake Winnebago. The flowers are in. The trails along the Fox River are busy before most people have finished their coffee. School is almost out across the Fox Cities and Oshkosh area, and the whole region is about to shift into a different gear.

It is the season people here plan around all winter.
It is also, quietly, one of the more honest weeks of the year for homeowners. When the weather is finally good and you are living outside again, you can feel pretty clearly whether your home supports the life you want to be living. Whether your outdoor space works. Whether your layout makes summer easy or complicated.

That is not a pressure question. It is just a useful one to sit with while the evenings are still long and the season is just getting started.

If you are in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, or the Fox Cities and your home has been feeling like a slightly wrong fit, I am happy to be a thinking partner. No urgency, no timeline you did not choose.
The full article is on Substack this week if you want to read more.

Valerie Bohn | REALTOR®
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
Real Broker LLC
📲 920.232.8683
📧 [email protected]

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05/19/2026

There is a mental list that forms the moment someone starts thinking about selling their home. The kitchen. The carpet. The bathroom that works fine but hasn't been touched in fifteen years.
Most sellers spend a lot of energy on that list. And most of the time, buyers are not nearly as focused on it as sellers expect.
What buyers actually respond to when touring a home in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, or the Fox Cities is simpler than a renovation budget: light, cleanliness, layout, and the feeling that the home has been cared for. Dated finishes are usually tolerated. Evidence of neglect is not.
The question worth asking before any home prep project is whether it helps the house show better, or whether it helps you feel better about the house. Both are real reasons to act. But they lead to very different decisions and very different costs.
If you are thinking about selling and wondering what your home genuinely needs before listing, that is a conversation worth having before you spend anything. You do not need a listing date to ask good questions.
Valerie Bohn | REALTOR®
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
Real Broker LLC
📲 920.232.8683
📧 [email protected]

05/01/2026

What's happening in the Lake Winnebago real estate market right now?
Here's the waterfront snapshot for April 2026 across the Lake Winnebago area of Northeast Wisconsin:
28 active listings on Lake Winnebago, ranging from $359,000 to $1.2M. The median list price is $679,900, and homes are averaging 50 days on market before selling.
11 properties are currently under offer or pending. 4 closed this period at an average sale-to-list ratio of 98.9%.
How long does it take to sell a home on Lake Winnebago?
On average, about 50 days right now. Lakefront buyers in this price range tend to be deliberate. Well-priced properties are still moving.
Is the Lake Winnebago waterfront market active right now?
Yes. With 11 properties under offer or pending against 28 active listings, roughly one in three available lakefront homes on Lake Winnebago is already in motion.
If you're thinking about a waterfront property on Lake Winnebago or the surrounding area, I'm happy to walk you through what's available and what the numbers mean for your situation.

Valerie Bohn | REALTOR®
Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
Real Broker LLC
📲 920.232.8683
📧 [email protected]

04/30/2026

What's happening in the Fox Cities, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac real estate market right now?
Here's what the data showed for the week of April 22–30, 2026 across Northeast Wisconsin:
79 new listings came to market. 105 offers were written. 87 sales closed.
Neenah had the strongest seller performance, with homes closing at an average of 104.3% of list price. The Fox Cities followed at 101.8%. Fond du Lac at 101.2%. Oshkosh was the exception at 99.2%, where longer-sitting properties showed more negotiation room.
Is it still a good time to sell in the Fox Cities or Oshkosh area?
For most sellers, yes. Homes are closing above list price in three of four market areas, and offers are outpacing new listings across Northeast Wisconsin.
How fast are homes selling right now?
21 homes went under contract in 7 days or fewer this week across the Fox Cities, Neenah, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac. Well-priced homes in good condition are still moving quickly.
If you want to know where your home fits in this market, I'm happy to talk it through.

04/24/2026

Are you fixing the right things?

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04/22/2026

Is the Fox Cities real estate market still active this spring?
One week of data from the Fox Cities, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Neenah tells a pretty clear story. Between April 15 and 22, 77 offers were written across all four Northeast Wisconsin market areas. 59 new listings came on. 77 sales closed. And in every area, well-priced homes were finding offers in 7 days or less.

That last detail matters. Not every home is moving fast, and not every price point is equal right now. But the pattern held across Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Neenah: when a home was priced right and showed well, buyers were ready.

The Fox Cities averaged 102% of list price on closed sales this week. Fond du Lac closings came in at or above list price 9 times out of 10. Oshkosh's entry-level and mid-range both stayed active, with 8 of 12 new offers arriving within a week of listing. Neenah had no expireds and strong movement between $200,000 and $400,000.

What does this mean if you're thinking about selling in Northeast Wisconsin? It means the preparation you do now, before you list, still matters. Pricing and presentation are doing real work in this market.

If you're in the thinking-ahead phase, that's the easiest time to plan. I'm happy to talk through what this looks like for your situation.

Serving Oshkosh · Fond du Lac · Appleton · Fox Cities, Northeast Wisconsin real estate