Kim Tillou - Realtor with NextHome Priority

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

🍎✏️ Back-to-school season is soon… but it’s not too late to find the right place to call home! 🏡

As the school 🚌 buses start rolling and new routines begin, many families think they’ve missed their chance to move… The good news? You haven’t… A new school year can also be the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

If buying a home is still on your wish list this year, let’s talk. I’d be happy to help you explore your options and find a home that fits your family’s needs.

📩 Send me a message when you’re ready to get started. 715-297-3192

08/17/2026

🏡 Get to Know the Neighborhood: Hatley, Wisconsin

Looking for small-town living without feeling too far away from everything? Hatley offers a great Central Wisconsin location with convenient highway access and Wausau within about a half-hour drive.

🌲 Hatley has that quieter, small-town feel while still keeping shopping, dining, healthcare, employment, and other Wausau-area amenities within reach.

🌊 And when you’re ready to get outdoors, head south toward the Town of Reid and the Pike Lake area. Pike Lake is a beautiful local spot for boating, fishing, time on the water, and enjoying Wisconsin’s four seasons.

🚗 Why Hatley’s location stands out:
• Convenient access to the highway
• About 30 minutes from Wausau
• Close to the Pike Lake area in the Town of Reid
• Small-town setting surrounded by Central Wisconsin’s natural beauty

Sometimes finding the right home isn’t just about the house. It’s about finding a location that fits the way you want to live. ❤️

Could Hatley be your next home? I’d love to help you find out.

08/16/2026

🏡 WAUSAU, WI MARKET UPDATE + HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 🎓

Here’s a current look at the Wausau housing market based on the previous 12 months, along with a spotlight on Wausau’s two traditional public high schools.

📊 WAUSAU HOUSING MARKET

🏠 $250,000 Median Sale Price
📈 Up 10% compared with the previous 12 months
📐 $152 Average Price Per Sq. Ft.
🔑 32 Homes Currently for Sale
🏡 326 Homes Sold in the last 12 months
⏱️ 20 Average Days on Market
📉 1.20 Months of Housing Supply
🏷️ $249,900 Median List Price

With just over one month of housing supply, inventory remains relatively limited in Wausau.

🎓 WAUSAU SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

🧡 Wausau East High School
• International Baccalaureate (IB) opportunities
• Career and post-secondary planning resources
• Athletics, clubs and activities

💚 Wausau West High School
• Career and technical education opportunities
• Dual-credit and Youth Apprenticeship pathways
• On-campus planetarium
• Athletics, clubs and activities

Wausau East and Wausau West are both part of the Wausau School District. Families researching schools should verify current programs, enrollment and attendance boundaries directly with the district.

🏠 Thinking about buying or selling in Wausau?

Citywide numbers are a great starting point, but real estate can vary considerably by neighborhood, property type and price range. I’d be happy to help you take a closer look at the part of Wausau you’re interested in.

📲 Let’s connect!

08/15/2026

🐾 So… what’s with the orange dog? 🧡🏡

I was recently asked why NextHome has an orange dog as our mascot, and I thought it was such a good question!

Meet Luke, NextHome’s orange French Bulldog. 🐶

Luke wasn’t chosen just because he’s cute. He was created to do something a little different in the real estate world: start conversations and make real estate feel more personal, friendly and approachable.

And it works! You see that little orange dog on a sign and you remember him. You might even ask, “What’s with the orange dog?” And suddenly, we’re having a conversation. 😊

But Luke represents something even bigger to me.

NextHome believes in Humans Over Houses®. Real estate isn’t simply about bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage and SOLD signs. It’s about the people who will call those houses home.

Luke is a fun little reminder of that connection. 🧡

Because at the end of the day, I don’t just want to sell you a house. I want to help you find a place that feels like HOME. 🏡❤️

And now, the next time you see that little orange Frenchie on a NextHome sign, you’ll know his name. That’s Luke! 🐾🧡