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08/31/2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your House for Cash in Wisconsin

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08/24/2026

Rates trended higher last week. Home builder confidence increased in August. Weekly ADP employment increased. Housing starts declined while building permits increased in July. Pending home sales slipped in July. Mortgage application submissions declined. Continuing jobless claims increased while initial jobless claims declined.

The NAHB Housing Market Index increased to 35 in August, above expectations of 33 and up from 34 in the prior month.

The weekly ADP employment update showed that private payrolls increased by 9,500, up from 8,300 previously, for the week ending 8/14. No consensus estimate was provided.

Housing starts fell 12.4% month-over-month in July to an annualized rate of 1,239,000, below expectations of 1,340,000 and down from 1,415,000 previously. Building permits, meanwhile, increased 5.0% to an annualized rate of 1,443,000, above expectations of 1,370,000 and up from 1,374,000 previously.

Pending home sales slipped 2.3% month-over-month in July, compared with expectations for a 0.1% increase and following a 4.8% decline in the prior month. The Pending Home Sales Index came in at 71.2, down from 72.9 previously.

Mortgage application submissions slipped 0.4% during the week ending 8/14, following a 3.6% increase in the prior week. The Purchase Index decreased 2.0% from the previous week, while the Refinance Index increased 1.5%.

Continuing jobless claims increased to 1,799,000, above expectations for 1,790,000 and up from 1,781,000, for the week ending 8/8. Initial jobless claims declined to 206,000, below expectations for 210,000 and down from 212,000 in the prior week, for the week ending 8/15.

08/17/2026

Mortgage rates trended slightly lower last week. Existing home sales increased in July, as did inflation on the consumer price index. Mortgage application submissions increased two weeks ago, while continuing jobless claims decreased and initial jobless claims increased in recent weeks. Retail sales declined in July and consumer sentiment decreased in August.

Existing home sales slipped 1.7% in July but came in higher than expected at 4.06 million.

Mortgage application submissions increased 3.6% during the week ending 8/7. Refinance application submissions increased 5% while purchase application submissions increased 3%.

The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year in July, both in line with expectations. The core index, which strips out food and energy costs, increased 0.2% month-over-month and 2.5% year-over-year, also matching expectations, while annual core inflation eased from 2.6% previously.

Continuing jobless claims declined to 1,777,000, below expectations of 1,800,000 and the prior level of 1,799,000, for the week ending 8/1. Initial jobless claims increased to 209,000, above expectations of 202,000 and the prior level of 200,000, for the week ending 8/8.

Retail sales slipped 0.6% month-over-month in July, below expectations for a 0.1% increase and down from the prior month's 0.2% gain.

The Consumer Sentiment Index slipped to a preliminary level of 51.0 in August, below expectations of 54.7 and down from 55.2 previously.

08/10/2026

Mortgage rates trended lower last week. Economic data showed a generally softer trend across June and July reports. Construction Spending declined in June after holding flat in May, while the JOLTS report showed job openings easing further in June. Mortgage Applications for the week ending July 31 moved lower, with both Purchase and Refinance activity declining. Labor market data also weakened, as the July ADP Employment Report showed slower private payroll growth, and jobless claims data reflected a mixed trend with rising continuing claims and slightly lower initial claims in late July and early August. The July Employment Situation report indicated broader softening, with nonfarm payrolls declining after a modest gain in June, slower wage growth, and slight dips in participation, despite a small decrease in the unemployment rate.

Construction spending slipped 0.1% month-over-month in June, missing expectations for a 0.2% increase and easing from an unchanged reading in May.

Job openings on the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) came in at 7.359 million in June, below the expected 7.440 million and down from 7.537 million in May.

Mortgage application submissions decreased 2.9% during the week ending 7/31. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 3.6% from the previous week, while the Refinance Index decreased 1.9%.

The ADP Employment Report showed private payrolls increased by 44,000 in July, below the expected 68,000 and down from the prior reading of 95,000.

Continuing jobless claims increased to 1,801,000 for the week ending 7/25, above the expected 1,790,000 and up from 1,777,000 the previous week. Initial jobless claims, which lag one week behind continuing claims, decreased to 199,000 for the week ending 8/1, below the expected 203,000 and up slightly from the prior week's 198,000.

The employment situation weakened in July. Nonfarm payrolls declined by 23,000, missing expectations for an 85,000 increase and down from a 20,000 gain in June. Private payrolls were unchanged at 30,000, well below the expected 78,000, while government payrolls fell by 53,000 after a 10,000 decline in the prior month. Manufacturing payrolls increased by 5,000, topping expectations for 4,000, though below June's 11,000 increase. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% from 4.2%, while the participation rate slipped to 61.4% from 61.5%. The average workweek was unchanged at 34.3 hours. Average hourly earnings rose 0.1% month-over-month and 3.2% year-over-year, both below expectations.

08/03/2026

Mortgage rates trended slightly higher last week. Private payroll growth slowed modestly, mortgage applications declined, and second-quarter GDP, personal income, and consumer spending all came in below expectations. Housing data was more encouraging, with both the FHFA and Case-Shiller home price indexes showing stronger-than-expected gains. The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as expected, while labor market data remained relatively stable, with continuing jobless claims edging lower and initial claims remaining below forecasts despite a slight weekly increase.

The ADP weekly employment update showed that private payrolls increased by 15,000 for the week ending 7/24, slightly below the prior week's increase of 16,250.

The FHFA House Price Index showed home prices increased 0.3% month-over-month in May, above expectations for a 0.1% increase and improving from the prior 0.1% decline. Home prices also increased 2.2% year-over-year, up from 2.0% previously.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index increased 1.6% year-over-year in May, above expectations for a 1.3% increase and faster than the prior 1.2% pace.

Mortgage application submissions decreased 6.4% during the week ending 7/24. Refinance application submissions decreased 9.9%, while seasonally adjusted purchase application submissions decreased 3.6%.

The Federal Open Market Committee held the federal funds rate unchanged at its July 29 meeting, in line with market expectations.
The advance estimate of second-quarter GDP showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5%, below expectations for 2.1%. Personal income increased 0.2% in June while consumer spending rose 0.3%, both below expectations. The Core PCE Price Index increased 0.1% month-over-month and 3.3% year-over-year, with the annual reading matching expectations while the monthly increase came in below forecasts.

Continuing jobless claims slipped to 1,782,000 for the week ending 7/18, below expectations of 1,800,000. Initial jobless claims increased to 197,000 for the week ending 7/25, though they came in below expectations for 201,000.

07/27/2026

Mortgage rates jumped last week to the highest levels in over a year, largely due to the bond market’s reaction to higher fuel prices resulting from the Iran War. Weekly private payroll growth slowed modestly. Mortgage application submissions increased, driven by stronger purchase activity despite a decline in refinance submissions. Jobless claims came in lower than expected, pointing to continued labor market resilience, while building permits were revised slightly higher in June.

The ADP weekly employment update showed that private payrolls increased by 16,500 for the latest week, down from 19,250 in the prior reading.

Mortgage application submissions increased 1.9% during the week ending 7/17. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5.5% from the previous week, while the Refinance Index decreased 2.4%.

Continuing jobless claims edged down to 1,796,000 during the week ending 7/11. Initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 during the week ending 7/18, well below the expected 211,000 and down from 209,000 the prior week.

Building permits were revised to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,374,000 in June, above expectations of 1,367,000. Building permits decreased 2.6% month-over-month, an improvement from the prior month's 0.9% decline and slightly better than the expected 3.0% decrease.

07/23/2026

Helping a Longtime Milwaukee Neighbor Move Closer to Family

Captain Save A Home helped a longtime Rufus King neighborhood homeowner sell her Milwaukee house as-is with a fast, easy closing on her timeline before relocating to Texas to be closer to family.

07/14/2026

Alert. 📣 Homeowners and renters in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago counties or the Oneida Nation, you may be eligible for FEMA Assistance after severe storms and flooding from April 13-23, 2026.

‼️If you reported your damage after the storms or if a FEMA assessment team visited your home in May, you still need to apply for assistance.

What to do:
1️⃣ You should first file an insurance claim:
If you haven't done so yet and have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance, you should file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

2️⃣ How to Apply
⚡ The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov.
📱 You can also apply by calling the FEMA Helpline 800-621-3362.

👉 What You Will Need
You will need to provide the following information:
✔️ Your contact information (phone number, current mailing address, email address, and damaged home address).
✔️ Your Social Security number.
✔️ A general list of damage and losses.
✔️ Annual household income.
✔️ Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
✔️ If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

📅 Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Aug. 31, 2026. Applications will still be processed beyond the application deadline.

❓ Application Help
Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 questions about the application or the assistance FEMA offers. Assistance is offered in multiple languages.
If you use a video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone (CTS), or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

For more Frequently Asked Questions on Individual Assistance:
For application process: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/help/faqs
For other disaster recovery related questions: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/faq

This page offers answers to frequently asked questions about Individual Assistance for disaster survivors.

07/06/2026

How We Helped a Milwaukee Homeowner Escape the Stress of Squatters and Sell Her House Fast

Learn how Captain Save A Home LLC helped a Milwaukee homeowner overcome squatters and sell her house fast for cash in the Midtown neighborhood—no repairs needed.

07/06/2026

Mortgage rates went up slightly last week. Home price appreciation had mixed results in April. Job openings & jobs on payroll increased in May and June, respectively. Mortgage application submissions were unchanged last week. Continuing jobless claims increased while initial jobless claims decreased.

The FHFA House Price Index slipped 0.1% month-over-month in April, missing expectations for a 0.2% increase, while annual home price growth accelerated to 2.0% from 1.8%.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index increased 1.1% year-over-year in April, topping expectations for a 0.9% gain. On a monthly basis, prices were unchanged on a seasonally adjusted basis after declining 0.2% previously, while the non-seasonally adjusted index rose 1.0%, just below the prior 1.1% increase.

Job openings on the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) increased to 7.594 million in May, exceeding expectations for 7.280 million and edging above the prior reading of 7.585 million.

Mortgage application submissions were unchanged at 0.0% during the week ending 6/26. Seasonally adjusted purchase application submissions increased 0.5%, while refinance application submissions decreased 0.7%.

The ADP Employment Report showed private payrolls increased by 98,000 in June, below the consensus estimate of 118,000 and down from the prior gain of 122,000.

Continuing jobless claims increased to 1,814,000 during the week ending 6/20, slightly above expectations for 1,810,000. Initial jobless claims for the week ending 6/27 declined to 215,000, below the expected 219,000 and down from the prior week's 216,000.