Valerie Bohn - Freedom Team Realtors; brokered by Real Broker LLC

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]

What summer actually feels like in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and the Fox Cities, and what it quietly tells you about home

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?

https://rightathomewithvaleriebohn.substack.com/p/spring-home-projects-in-oshkosh-and?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

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

04/16/2026

If your timeline just changed on you, this one is for you. The biggest myths about selling quickly — and what actually matters when time is short. Save this and share it with someone who needs it.

03/24/2026

Does Your Fox Cities Home Still Fit Your Life?

For homeowners in Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and the Fox Cities: the market is sending mixed signals right now. Here’s how to filter the noise — and ask the question that actually matters.

12/12/2025

Another favorite this time of year is our annual girls trip to Nutcracker in the Castle at the Paine Art and Garden Center. It feels like stepping back in time. The house is beautiful on any day, but at Christmas it’s pure magic.

If you go, reserve your time in advance, especially for special events. We love the self-guided tour for a slow afternoon together. Add this Oshkosh treasure to your holiday list if you have not been.

If you have visited, what is your favorite room or moment in the Paine at Christmas?

✨Valerie Bohn
Realtor - Oshkosh, Fond Du Lac, Fox Cities & Surrounding Area
REAL Brokerage LLC
📲920.232.8683
📧[email protected]