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The Real Estate Company Lake & Country, Inc.

The Bill Minett Team offers a lifetime of experience in Lake Country homes and real estate

During his 50+ years in the real estate business, Bill Minett, founder of The Real Estate Company, Lake and Country, Inc., has helped thousands of families purchase or sell their homes. Throughout his distinguished career, Bill Minett's guiding principle has been Personal Service, a philosophy that characterizes every transaction The Real Estate Company handles. "We will listen and understand our clients' needs and provide them with the knowledge and comfort that they're being represented at the highest possible level of integrity," says Bill. "It's our unwavering policy to negotiate openly and fairly with all parties concerned." Bill uses a team approach to take care of The Real Estate Company's clients. Ranked 80th nationally out of 100 brokers and ranked as one of the area's top real estate teams in Southeastern Wisconsin, we know what it means to satisfy the needs of our customers and clients. A staff of licensed professionals provides essential advice in their respective areas of expertise. This results in top quality marketing presentations for each property, an efficient sale, and a smooth closing for the highest fair market value. The staff of The Real Estate Company also believes in a warm, personal approach to real estate with a large range of services to take the stress out of any transaction.

11/09/2026

More sellers are offering concessions to get homes sold, and that can create meaningful opportunities for buyers. Nationally, 44.7% of home sales included a seller concession in August, up from a year earlier.Concessions can take many forms, including help with closing costs, repair credits, or money toward a mortgage-rate buydown. In some cases, buyers are even getting both a price reduction and a concession.The opportunity varies by market and property, so the key is knowing what to ask for and how to structure the offer without weakening your position.If you're thinking about buying, let's talk about where sellers may be more negotiable and how concessions could improve the numbers for you.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/BillMinett/2026/11/09/Concessions

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
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11/09/2026

It’s a common misconception that buying a home in the winter months is a bad idea. ❄️
However, winter actually comes with 3 big benefits for buyers!

1️⃣ Less Competition: Because of this misconception and due to the business of the holidays, buyers often stop looking for homes in the winter. This means that you’ll have less competition and more chances at snagging a dream home without a bidding war!

2️⃣ Motivated Sellers: Homes listed in the winter are often owned by sellers who want to make a fast sale. This can make negotiating easier and closing faster, which is great news if you’re looking to get into a home fast.

3️⃣ Insightful Home Tours: Touring homes in the winter can help you see how the property handles the weather and can help you pinpoint any issues (like drafts or heating problems) that you wouldn’t be able to see in the summer.

If you’re looking to buy a home this winter, know that you’re not missing out on the “summer market” with these big benefits! 🏠

Like this if you could see yourself buying a home this winter!

11/08/2026

While I love the aesthetic of light and airy spaces, opting for some dark and moody paint colors provides just the right amount of contrast.

I’ve noticed that people sometimes have fears when incorporating darker hues into their homes, but moody walls add undeniable character and sophistication.

Try this out in an accent room, like a home office or powder room!

11/06/2026

Want to keep your mind sharp? 🧠✨ Build habits that challenge both your brain and body!

🔹 Challenge yourself with something new
🔹 Move your body regularly
🔹 Prioritize quality sleep

Small daily habits can make a big difference in how you feel, think, and function. 💡

11/06/2026

Parents can often help adult children buy a home through gift funds, co-signing, shared ownership, or other options. The key is understanding what works financially and what everyone expects before moving forward.Gift money may help with a down payment or closing costs. In other cases, parents may co-sign, co-borrow, lend money, or purchase the home jointly. Each approach can affect financing, taxes, credit, ownership, and future responsibilities.Before looking at homes, talk through how much help is realistic, whether the money is a gift or loan, whose names will be on the mortgage and title, and what happens if circumstances change.Let's get together to review the options, discuss the market, and connect you with a trusted mortgage professional. You can make a better decision when you're fully informed.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/BillMinett/2026/11/06/Can-Parents-Help-You-Buy-a-Home

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
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11/06/2026

NEW PRICE & OPEN HOUSE!

W129N6745 Northfield Cir.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

$539,000

Warm and inviting ranch condo offers a beautiful open concept floor plan featuring a spacious kitchen with large breakfast bar, sliding glass door to the covered patio, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and c***r tone maple cabinetry with pull-out shelves. The Great Room has a cozy gas fireplace, loads of sunny windows, and a covered back deck to enjoy the wooded backdrop and wandering deer. The lower level is finished with a full bath, 3rd bedroom, and spacious family room. There is still plenty of storage in the mechanical area! The primary suite has a tray ceiling and large, private bath with comfort height vanity, dual sinks, big walk-in shower with bench, walk-in closet, plus a 2nd closet. Private garage and main floor laundry!

11/05/2026

Introducing a new price on our Maple Ave property.

This charming lake home has a lot to offer - Schedule a showing today!

Listing Agent:

Anne Minett
262-443-0287
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11/05/2026

What if you could buy the home you want today and save hundreds of dollars on your monthly mortgage payment during the first two years? A 2/1 buydown could make that possible.Here's how it works:Year 1: Your interest rate is reduced by 2 percentage points.Year 2: Your rate is reduced by 1 percentage point.Year 3 onward: You pay the original note rate.For example, with a 6.5% mortgage rate, your payments would initially be calculated at 4.5%, then 5.5%, before returning to 6.5%.The temporary savings are funded upfront, sometimes through a seller or builder concession. You must still qualify at the full note rate.Contact me and I'll give you the details for the price of the home you want, including estimated monthly savings and how a 2/1 buydown might work for you.

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/BillMinett/2026/11/05/Save-Hundreds-on-Your-Payment

Helping homeowners when they buy, sell and all the years in between.
[email protected]

11/05/2026

❄️ Winter is on its way! ❄️

Now is the time to start winterizing your home to keep it warm, energy-efficient, and protected from the elements. A little prep now can save you from costly repairs later!

✔️ Seal drafts around windows and doors
✔️ Service your heating system for peak efficiency
✔️ Insulate pipes to prevent freezing
✔️ Clean gutters to avoid ice buildup
✔️ Stock up on winter essentials like salt and snow shovels

Stay ahead of the cold and make your home winter-ready! Have any winterizing tips of your own? Drop them in the comments! 👇🏡

11/04/2026

Lake Keesus Open House!

Sunday, November 8th, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

W288N8053 Park Dr
Hartland, WI 53029

Address

426 E Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI
53066

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Website

http://billminett.com/

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