{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Tony Bitar Real Estate Services ","home_page_url":"https://tonybitar.com","description":"Tony Bitar Real Estate Services ","author":{"name":"Tony Bitar Real Estate Services "},"items":[{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/more-home-sellers-are-making-deals-with-buyers","html_content":"

The housing market is giving buyers something they have not had much of in recent years: negotiating power.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/more-home-sellers-are-making-deals-with-buyers","title":"More Home Sellers Are Making Deals With Buyers","summary":"The housing market is giving buyers something they have not had much of in recent years: negotiating power.","date_modified":"2026-10-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-fha-mortgage-delinquencies-are-rising-in-2026","html_content":"

For many Americans, an FHA loan provides a realistic path to homeownership. Lower down payment requirements and more flexible credit standards can make buying a home possible for borrowers who might struggle to qualify f...

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-fha-mortgage-delinquencies-are-rising-in-2026","title":"Why FHA Mortgage Delinquencies Are Rising in 2026","summary":"For many Americans, an FHA loan provides a realistic path to homeownership. Lower down payment requirements and more flexible credit standards can make buying a home possible for borrowers who might struggle to qualify f...","date_modified":"2026-10-08T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-ai-can-get-your-home%E2%80%99s-price-wrong","html_content":"

Artificial intelligence has changed the way people research real estate. Sellers can ask an AI tool about market conditions, pull up an automated home valuation online, and compare nearby listings without ever speaking w...

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-ai-can-get-your-home%E2%80%99s-price-wrong","title":"Why AI Can Get Your Home’s Price Wrong","summary":"Artificial intelligence has changed the way people research real estate. Sellers can ask an AI tool about market conditions, pull up an automated home valuation online, and compare nearby listings without ever speaking w...","date_modified":"2026-10-07T16:30:39Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/what-your-real-estate-agent-does-before-closing","html_content":"

Selling a home can look simple from the outside. Put the property on the market, schedule a few showings, accept an offer, and head to closing.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/what-your-real-estate-agent-does-before-closing","title":"What Your Real Estate Agent Does Before Closing","summary":"Selling a home can look simple from the outside. Put the property on the market, schedule a few showings, accept an offer, and head to closing.","date_modified":"2026-10-07T16:22:17Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-sales-stats-that-determine-your-home%E2%80%99s-value","html_content":"

Pricing a home is not about picking a number that feels right. It is about understanding what buyers are actually paying, how quickly comparable homes are selling, and how much competition exists in your neighborhood.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-sales-stats-that-determine-your-home%E2%80%99s-value","title":"The Sales Stats That Determine Your Home’s Value","summary":"Pricing a home is not about picking a number that feels right. It is about understanding what buyers are actually paying, how quickly comparable homes are selling, and how much competition exists in your neighborhood.","date_modified":"2026-10-07T16:00:19Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-expert-guide-1","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-expert-guide-1","title":"How to Choose a Real Estate Agent: Expert Guide","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-10-06T19:00:43Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/220-new-homes-are-coming-to-sussex-wisconsin","html_content":"

Sussex is getting ready for one of its larger new housing developments, with 220 single-family homes planned on more than 140 acres west of Highway 164.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/220-new-homes-are-coming-to-sussex-wisconsin","title":"220 New Homes Are Coming to Sussex, Wisconsin","summary":"Sussex is getting ready for one of its larger new housing developments, with 220 single-family homes planned on more than 140 acres west of Highway 164.","date_modified":"2026-10-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/650-homes-planned-for-former-waukesha-campus","html_content":"

A former college campus in Waukesha could soon look completely different.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/650-homes-planned-for-former-waukesha-campus","title":"650 Homes Planned for Former Waukesha Campus","summary":"A former college campus in Waukesha could soon look completely different.","date_modified":"2026-09-30T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/third-ward-loft-offers-a-lower-entry-point","html_content":"

If you've wanted to own a condo in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward but assumed the neighborhood was out of reach, this property is worth a closer look.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/third-ward-loft-offers-a-lower-entry-point","title":"Third Ward Loft Offers a Lower Entry Point","summary":"If you've wanted to own a condo in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward but assumed the neighborhood was out of reach, this property is worth a closer look.","date_modified":"2026-09-29T17:10:04Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/whitewater-zoning-rewrite-targets-more-housing","html_content":"

Whitewater, Wisconsin could be setting the stage for a major change in how new housing gets built throughout the city.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/whitewater-zoning-rewrite-targets-more-housing","title":"Whitewater Zoning Rewrite Targets More Housing","summary":"Whitewater, Wisconsin could be setting the stage for a major change in how new housing gets built throughout the city.","date_modified":"2026-09-29T16:58:09Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-advances-25-story-zenith-condo-tower","html_content":"

Downtown Milwaukee could be getting something it hasn’t seen in roughly 15 years: a new high-rise condominium development.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-advances-25-story-zenith-condo-tower","title":"Milwaukee Advances 25-Story Zenith Condo Tower","summary":"Downtown Milwaukee could be getting something it hasn’t seen in roughly 15 years: a new high-rise condominium development.","date_modified":"2026-09-29T16:52:19Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent","title":"How to Choose a Real Estate Agent","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-09-29T16:45:27Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/kenosha-job-growth-is-creating-a-housing-need","html_content":"

Kenosha County continues to attract employers, investment and new jobs. But there's another side of that growth that deserves just as much attention:

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/kenosha-job-growth-is-creating-a-housing-need","title":"Kenosha Job Growth Is Creating a Housing Need","summary":"Kenosha County continues to attract employers, investment and new jobs. But there's another side of that growth that deserves just as much attention:","date_modified":"2026-09-25T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-trust-matters-more-than-ever-in-real-estate","html_content":"

Buying or selling a home has never been a transaction where you should feel like you're being kept in the dark.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/why-trust-matters-more-than-ever-in-real-estate","title":"Why Trust Matters More Than Ever in Real Estate","summary":"Buying or selling a home has never been a transaction where you should feel like you're being kept in the dark.","date_modified":"2026-09-24T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/house-hacking-a-smarter-way-into-real-estate","html_content":"

For buyers struggling with home prices and investors looking for a practical way to get started, an old real estate strategy is getting new attention: house hacking.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/house-hacking-a-smarter-way-into-real-estate","title":"House Hacking: A Smarter Way Into Real Estate","summary":"For buyers struggling with home prices and investors looking for a practical way to get started, an old real estate strategy is getting new attention: house hacking.","date_modified":"2026-09-23T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/468-apartments-proposed-for-waukesha-development","html_content":"

Waukesha could see a significant addition to its rental housing inventory if two proposed apartment developments move forward.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/468-apartments-proposed-for-waukesha-development","title":"468 Apartments Proposed for Waukesha Development","summary":"Waukesha could see a significant addition to its rental housing inventory if two proposed apartment developments move forward.","date_modified":"2026-09-22T16:35:53Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/what-a-real-estate-agent-does-from-start-to-close","html_content":"

Selling a home involves a lot more than putting a sign in the yard, uploading a few photos, and waiting for an offer.

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Choosing a real estate agent is a big decision, whether you’re selling a home in Kenosha, buying in Pleasant Prairie, moving to Milwaukee, or searching across the Illinois border. Reviews can help narrow down your option...

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-spot-real-real-estate-agent-reviews","title":"How to Spot Real Real Estate Agent Reviews","summary":"Choosing a real estate agent is a big decision, whether you’re selling a home in Kenosha, buying in Pleasant Prairie, moving to Milwaukee, or searching across the Illinois border. Reviews can help narrow down your option...","date_modified":"2026-09-22T16:06:13Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buying-an-older-milwaukee-home-read-this-first","html_content":"

Milwaukee's older homes are part of what makes the city's neighborhoods interesting. You can find hardwood floors, original woodwork, built-ins, brick exteriors and architectural details that would be expensive to reprod...

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buying-an-older-milwaukee-home-read-this-first","title":"Buying an Older Milwaukee Home? Read This First","summary":"Milwaukee's older homes are part of what makes the city's neighborhoods interesting. You can find hardwood floors, original woodwork, built-ins, brick exteriors and architectural details that would be expensive to reprod...","date_modified":"2026-09-18T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/hidden-costs-of-buying-a-milwaukee-home","html_content":"

You find a Milwaukee home listed at a price that works. Your lender gives you a payment estimate. You have the down payment ready.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/hidden-costs-of-buying-a-milwaukee-home","title":"Hidden Costs of Buying a Milwaukee Home","summary":"You find a Milwaukee home listed at a price that works. Your lender gives you a payment estimate. You have the down payment ready.","date_modified":"2026-09-17T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buying-near-milwaukee-development-check-first","html_content":"

You found a Milwaukee home you like. The inspection looks good. The neighborhood feels right. The commute works.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buying-near-milwaukee-development-check-first","title":"Buying Near Milwaukee Development? Check First","summary":"You found a Milwaukee home you like. The inspection looks good. The neighborhood feels right. The commute works.","date_modified":"2026-09-16T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-home-insurance-what-buyers-need","html_content":"

When buyers calculate what they can afford in Milwaukee, the conversation usually starts with the mortgage payment, property taxes and down payment.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-home-insurance-what-buyers-need","title":"Milwaukee Home Insurance: What Buyers Need","summary":"When buyers calculate what they can afford in Milwaukee, the conversation usually starts with the mortgage payment, property taxes and down payment.","date_modified":"2026-09-15T18:48:26Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-homes-what-buyers-should-inspect","html_content":"

Milwaukee has something many newer housing markets can’t replicate: homes with character. Brick exteriors, hardwood floors, built-ins, natural woodwork and established neighborhoods are a big part of the appeal.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-homes-what-buyers-should-inspect","title":"Milwaukee Homes: What Buyers Should Inspect","summary":"Milwaukee has something many newer housing markets can’t replicate: homes with character. Brick exteriors, hardwood floors, built-ins, natural woodwork and established neighborhoods are a big part of the appeal.","date_modified":"2026-09-15T18:45:29Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-smart-way-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent","html_content":"

Your Home, Your Future: Why the Right Agent Makes All the Difference

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-smart-way-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent","title":"The Smart Way to Choose a Real Estate Agent","summary":"Your Home, Your Future: Why the Right Agent Makes All the Difference","date_modified":"2026-09-15T18:40:31Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/wisconsin-home-prices-rise-as-new-homes-get-smaller","html_content":"

If you've been looking at new construction lately, you may have noticed something: home prices are higher, but that doesn't always mean you're getting a bigger house.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/wisconsin-home-prices-rise-as-new-homes-get-smaller","title":"Wisconsin Home Prices Rise as New Homes Get Smaller","summary":"If you've been looking at new construction lately, you may have noticed something: home prices are higher, but that doesn't always mean you're getting a bigger house.","date_modified":"2026-09-11T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/15-home-subdivision-proposed-in-waukesha-county","html_content":"

Another residential development is being discussed in Waukesha County, but this one is a little different.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/15-home-subdivision-proposed-in-waukesha-county","title":"15-Home Subdivision Proposed in Waukesha County","summary":"Another residential development is being discussed in Waukesha County, but this one is a little different.","date_modified":"2026-09-10T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-homebuilders-are-betting-on-housing-growth","html_content":"

The U.S. housing market may have cooled from the pace we saw during the pandemic years, but homebuilders haven't stopped building.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-homebuilders-are-betting-on-housing-growth","title":"Where Homebuilders Are Betting on Housing Growth","summary":"The U.S. housing market may have cooled from the pace we saw during the pandemic years, but homebuilders haven't stopped building.","date_modified":"2026-09-10T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-read-real-estate-agent-reviews-the-right-way","html_content":"

Choosing a real estate agent is an important decision, whether you're buying your first home, selling a property you've owned for years or investing in another property.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-read-real-estate-agent-reviews-the-right-way","title":"How to Read Real Estate Agent Reviews the Right Way","summary":"Choosing a real estate agent is an important decision, whether you're buying your first home, selling a property you've owned for years or investing in another property.","date_modified":"2026-09-09T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/neighborhood-sales-stats-that-help-price-a-home","html_content":"

When it comes to pricing a home, the most important numbers usually aren’t national housing statistics. They’re the numbers coming from your own neighborhood.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/neighborhood-sales-stats-that-help-price-a-home","title":"Neighborhood Sales Stats That Help Price a Home","summary":"When it comes to pricing a home, the most important numbers usually aren’t national housing statistics. They’re the numbers coming from your own neighborhood.","date_modified":"2026-09-08T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/top-rated-buyers-agents-what-matters-not-hype","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/top-rated-buyers-agents-what-matters-not-hype","title":"Top-Rated Buyer's Agents: What Matters (Not Hype)","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-09-07T18:12:27Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/racine-lakefront-site-could-bring-250-homes","html_content":"

One of Racine’s most visible lakefront redevelopment opportunities is getting closer to its next chapter.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/racine-lakefront-site-could-bring-250-homes","title":"Racine Lakefront Site Could Bring 250+ Homes","summary":"One of Racine’s most visible lakefront redevelopment opportunities is getting closer to its next chapter.","date_modified":"2026-09-04T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/new-homes-are-getting-smaller-and-costing-more","html_content":"

Homebuyers have been dealing with higher prices, higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges for the past several years. Now there’s another shift worth paying attention to: new homes are getting smaller.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/new-homes-are-getting-smaller-and-costing-more","title":"New Homes Are Getting Smaller and Costing More","summary":"Homebuyers have been dealing with higher prices, higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges for the past several years. Now there’s another shift worth paying attention to: new homes are getting smaller.","date_modified":"2026-09-03T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-homebuilders-are-betting-big-in-2026","html_content":"

The U.S. housing market has cooled from the frenzy we saw a few years ago, but homebuilders haven't stopped building. They've become much more selective about where they're willing to put their money.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-homebuilders-are-betting-big-in-2026","title":"Where Homebuilders Are Betting Big in 2026","summary":"The U.S. housing market has cooled from the frenzy we saw a few years ago, but homebuilders haven't stopped building. They've become much more selective about where they're willing to put their money.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/waukesha-companies-plan-major-expansions","html_content":"

Waukesha continues to attract business investment, and three local companies are now moving forward with expansion plans that could add more than 165,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space to the city.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/waukesha-companies-plan-major-expansions","title":"Waukesha Companies Plan Major Expansions","summary":"Waukesha continues to attract business investment, and three local companies are now moving forward with expansion plans that could add more than 165,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space to the city.","date_modified":"2026-09-01T19:25:14Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-real-estate-agent-you-choose-matters-more-than-you-think","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-real-estate-agent-you-choose-matters-more-than-you-think","title":"The Real Estate Agent You Choose Matters More Than You Think","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-09-01T19:20:08Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-labor-day-lull-what-wisconsin-home-sellers-need-to-know","html_content":"

If your home is on the market around Labor Day and showings suddenly slow down, don’t immediately assume something is wrong.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-labor-day-lull-what-wisconsin-home-sellers-need-to-know","title":"The Labor Day Lull: What Wisconsin Home Sellers Need to Know","summary":"If your home is on the market around Labor Day and showings suddenly slow down, don’t immediately assume something is wrong.","date_modified":"2026-08-31T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/rising-hoa-fees-are-changing-what-homes-cost","html_content":"

The price of a home is only part of what it costs to own one.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/rising-hoa-fees-are-changing-what-homes-cost","title":"Rising HOA Fees Are Changing What Homes Cost","summary":"The price of a home is only part of what it costs to own one.","date_modified":"2026-08-28T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/cash-buyers-still-have-an-edge-in-today%E2%80%99s-market","html_content":"

Cash continues to play a major role in the U.S. housing market, but the advantage isn't quite as dominant as it was a couple of years ago.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/cash-buyers-still-have-an-edge-in-today%E2%80%99s-market","title":"Cash Buyers Still Have an Edge in Today’s Market","summary":"Cash continues to play a major role in the U.S. housing market, but the advantage isn't quite as dominant as it was a couple of years ago.","date_modified":"2026-08-27T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-lands-112m-for-new-housing-projects","html_content":"

Milwaukee County is receiving the largest share of Wisconsin’s latest round of state housing funding, bringing millions of dollars to projects that will add and preserve housing throughout the city.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee-lands-112m-for-new-housing-projects","title":"Milwaukee Lands $11.2M for New Housing Projects","summary":"Milwaukee County is receiving the largest share of Wisconsin’s latest round of state housing funding, bringing millions of dollars to projects that will add and preserve housing throughout the city.","date_modified":"2026-08-27T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee%E2%80%99s-wealthiest-zip-codes-for-homebuyers","html_content":"

Where is wealth most concentrated in the Milwaukee metro area? The latest rankings point west, with Waukesha County communities taking several of the top spots.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/milwaukee%E2%80%99s-wealthiest-zip-codes-for-homebuyers","title":"Milwaukee’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes for Homebuyers","summary":"Where is wealth most concentrated in the Milwaukee metro area? The latest rankings point west, with Waukesha County communities taking several of the top spots.","date_modified":"2026-08-26T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/dousman-raises-park-fees-as-housing-growth-surges","html_content":"

Growth is changing communities across Southeast Wisconsin, and Dousman is preparing for a significant increase in new residents over the next several decades.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/dousman-raises-park-fees-as-housing-growth-surges","title":"Dousman Raises Park Fees as Housing Growth Surges","summary":"Growth is changing communities across Southeast Wisconsin, and Dousman is preparing for a significant increase in new residents over the next several decades.","date_modified":"2026-08-25T16:51:04Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-right-agent-can-make-all-the-difference%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-how-to-find-on","html_content":"

Why Your Real Estate Agent Makes or Breaks the Deal

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/the-right-agent-can-make-all-the-difference%E2%80%94here%E2%80%99s-how-to-find-on","title":"The Right Agent Can Make All the Difference—Here’s How to Find On","summary":"Why Your Real Estate Agent Makes or Breaks the Deal","date_modified":"2026-08-25T16:40:32Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buyers-have-leverage-so-why-aren%E2%80%99t-they-buying","html_content":"

The housing market has shifted in favor of buyers. There are more homes for sale, sellers are competing for attention, and buyers have more room to negotiate than they’ve had in recent years.

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/buyers-have-leverage-so-why-aren%E2%80%99t-they-buying","title":"Buyers Have Leverage, So Why Aren’t They Buying?","summary":"The housing market has shifted in favor of buyers. There are more homes for sale, sellers are competing for attention, and buyers have more room to negotiate than they’ve had in recent years.","date_modified":"2026-08-21T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/rising-hoa-fees-are-reshaping-home-buying","html_content":"

The cost of owning a home goes well beyond the mortgage payment. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities, maintenance, and repairs all affect the real monthly cost of homeownership. For millions of Americans, the...

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/rising-hoa-fees-are-reshaping-home-buying","title":"Rising HOA Fees Are Reshaping Home Buying","summary":"The cost of owning a home goes well beyond the mortgage payment. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities, maintenance, and repairs all affect the real monthly cost of homeownership. For millions of Americans, the...","date_modified":"2026-08-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-to-check-neighborhood-real-estate-stats","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/where-to-check-neighborhood-real-estate-stats","title":"Where to Check Neighborhood Real Estate Stats","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-20T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/do-real-estate-agent-discounts-exist-what-to-ask","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/do-real-estate-agent-discounts-exist-what-to-ask","title":"Do Real Estate Agent Discounts Exist? What to Ask","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-19T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-expert-guide","html_content":"

","url":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/how-to-choose-a-real-estate-agent-expert-guide","title":"How to Choose a Real Estate Agent: Expert Guide","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-18T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://tonybitar.com/blog-1/f/find-a-great-listing-agent-to-sell-your-house","html_content":"

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A vacant property in Waukesha could become a new 24-unit apartment community designed to add both affordable and more accessible housing to the city.

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Wisconsin made a strong showing in the latest national housing market rankings, with five ZIP codes landing among the 50 hottest markets in the country during the second quarter of 2026.

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