All articles about Wisconsin First-Time Home Buyer Guide.
Your agent knows contracts and negotiations. They don't cover WHEDA stacking rules, radon addenda, or the Lottery Credit. Here's exactly where the gap is.
Madison's entry-level market is dominated by escalation clauses and cash offers. Here's the specific strategy financed first-time buyers use to actually win in Dane County.
Relocating to Wisconsin from an attorney-review state? The WB-11 is binding on delivery with no grace period. Here's what out-of-state buyers must know before signing.
Wisconsin first-time buyers have five legitimate paths to homeownership without 20% down — from USDA zero-down to WHEDA's $7,500 silent second mortgage. Here's how each works.
Families with young children face lead paint, radon, and nitrate risks that Wisconsin's standard home inspection doesn't cover. Here's what to check before you close.
Wisconsin buyers can combine WHEDA Capital Access ($7,500) with Milwaukee's forgivable grant ($7,000) to minimize out-of-pocket costs. Here's exactly how the stacking works.
Wisconsin Lottery and Gaming Credit explained — who qualifies, how to claim it after closing, and what happens when it doesn't show up on your December tax bill.
Wisconsin's public trust doctrine and shoreland zoning rules explained for first-time buyers — pier permits, setback requirements, POWTS restrictions, and riparian rights limits.
Milwaukee has 65,000 lead service lines — the full picture for home buyers: how to check a specific address, the replacement timeline, lead paint risks, and available remediation grants.
Wisconsin closing costs broken down — recording fees, transfer taxes, title insurance, prepaid taxes, and what buyers can negotiate versus what is fixed by state law.
WHEDA income limits, Easy Close DPA, and Capital Access explained — how Wisconsin's state housing programs work and who actually qualifies in 2026.
USDA loan Wisconsin eligibility, income limits, approved areas, and how zero-down financing works for first-time buyers outside the major metro areas.
A practical comparison of Wisconsin's three main housing markets — Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay — with median prices, competition levels, and first-time buyer strategies.