Posts by Brian Wickert
The Accunet Mortgage Show (6/5/16 Episode)
On the latest Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show presented by 620 WTMJ, Accunet loan consultant David Wickert steers the ship while President Brian Wickert dials in from New Orleans. David provides listeners with his key takeaways from the current jobs report and what it says about the economy in our backyard and nationwide.
Read MoreQuiz: Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?
Ah, the renter’s life. No need to worry about maintenance and repairs, and when you want to move to a different neighborhood, you can simply pick up and go once your lease is finished. But what about those other noisy tenants, never having a place to park, flaky roommates, the unresponsive landlord, and limited space…
Read MoreThe Accunet Mortgage Show (5/29/16 Episode)
Over Memorial Day weekend, Accunet President Brian Wickert and loan consultant David Wickert are joined by 620 WTMJ’s Steve Ketalaar to discuss the impact that property taxes have on a person’s purchasing power. They provide an in-depth comparison of property tax rates by state as well as by different municipalities within Wisconsin in an effort…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Good Real Estate Agent?
From friends and family, to friends of friends, it seems like everyone knows a real estate agent. While there are many outstanding real estate agents in the world, there are also plenty who are inexperienced and clearly the wrong choice for your situation. The ideal real estate agent should be a calming force, the voice…
Read MoreThe Accunet Mortgage Show (5/22/16 Episode)
It’s another jam-packed Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show with tons of great tips on smarter home shopping, what to look for in a real estate agent, credit card debt and much more. Accunet President Brian Wickert and loan consultant David Wickert sit down with 620 WTMJ’s Steve Ketelaar to discuss what motivates people to buy…
Read MoreA Business Owner’s Guide to Home Loan Documentation
If you’re a business owner who’s about to close on a home, you may be asking yourself, “Why is so much documentation needed to prove the obvious?” Self-employed buyers and borrowers who are clearly credible, financially stable, and qualified home loan candidates are often surprised by the amount of paperwork that’s required to complete the…
Read MoreThe Accunet Mortgage Show (5/15/16 Episode)
This week on Radio 620 WTMJ’s Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, President Brian Wickert and loan consultant David Wickert put Steve Ketelaar in the hot seat with a “lightning round” quiz that covers all the big questions pertaining to mortgage qualifications in today’s world. These are questions that the Accunet team is faced with on…
Read More5 Tips on a Winning Offer
The number of homes for sale in many areas of Southeast Wisconsin (and other parts of the state and country, too) are at crisis low levels. That tilts the table significantly in favor of Sellers, so here are my current Top 5 Tips (other than price) for writing a Winning Offer while still protecting yourself.
Read MoreGift as down payment: What you need to know
Gifts from relatives and domestic partners are an acceptable source for both down payment and closing costs when financing a primary residence or vacation home. Gifts cannot be used when financing a rental property.
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