Barbara Laib - Realtor
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Going Above and Beyond To Find Your Next Home Barbara Laib has been listing and selling homes for over 16 years. She has experience in all types of properties.
She enjoys working with sellers and buyers to reach their real estate goals, whether it be to sell or buy a property. Barbara can easily assist you in purchasing a single-family home, condominium, farm-rural property, vacant land, or vacation property. Barbara Laib is a member of two Multiple Listing Services, Northeast Wisconsin and Greater Northwoods. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in the Fox Valley (communities such as Appleton, Greenville, Oshkosh, and Hortonville, and surrounding Counties) or a Northwoods retreat such as a cottage or hunting land, Barbara Laib has the knowledge and access to those properties and can make your search easy and getting you the property you desire. Barbara Laib’s father proudly served in WWII and her husband in Viet Nam. As a result, she understands the special needs of military families and finds the time to assist the seller or buyer in using the resources provided to them for purchasing and selling a home, as well as planning a move. Barbara Laib is experienced in corporate relocation, too. With her expertise in relocation, she will walk you through every step of the sale or purchase while making sure your relocation benefits are never at risk. That is what being a relocation specialist is all about! Barbara Laib has a marketing process that will get you fast results when selling your home. Her marketing process gets results in a timely manner and gets you the most money for your property. When Barbara works with buyers, she helps them in looking at the home from an investment angle. She wants her clients to get a good return on their home purchases. She has excellent negotiation skills to make sure you get the best deal in buying or selling real estate. You will never be in the dark during your real estate transactions. Barbara Laib has excellent communication skills. Her overall client customer satisfaction is 99% to 100%. Barbara Laib has been involved with her local real estate board serving on committees over the past years, with national and state organizations such as the Residential Real Estate Council of Realtors (RRC) and Women’s Council of Realtors®, and in her local community, she is a member of the Friends of the New London Museum. Continuing education is very important to Barbara Laib. She has earned the professional designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Agent), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert), GRI (Graduate, Realtor® Institute), SFR® (Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource). Barbara Laib puts her clients first, and her goal is to exceed her customer's expectations.
10/04/2026
Fall is a great reminder that comfort at home often comes from the simplest details. You do not need to completely redesign a room to give it a warmer, more welcoming feel.
Layering textures, introducing warmer neutral tones, changing throw pillows, adding soft lighting, and bringing natural elements indoors can refresh a space without overwhelming it. Even rearranging furniture to create a more conversational seating area can change how a room looks and functions.
The best spaces balance personality with practicality. Focus on choices that make your home more enjoyable for the people who live there every day.
What is one small change that instantly makes your home feel more comfortable during the fall season?
10/03/2026
A little weekend maintenance can go a long way toward keeping your home comfortable and helping prevent small concerns from becoming larger repairs.
Take a few minutes to walk around your property. Look for clogged gutters, damaged weatherstripping, dripping faucets, loose handles, exterior cracks, or areas where water may be collecting. Inside, check air filters, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and spaces that are easy to overlook during the week.
I find that home maintenance feels much more manageable when it becomes part of a regular routine rather than something saved for when a problem appears.
Pick one or two manageable projects this weekend and give your home a little attention. Small steps can make a meaningful difference.
What’s one home maintenance task on your weekend list? Let me know in the comments.
10/03/2026
Real Estate Market Trends
Some of you are scared home prices are about to crash. Others are hoping they will. But will it happen?
Fannie Mae just asked over 100 housing experts where prices are headed through 2030. And the consensus is prices are expected to rise, not crash.
Even the most pessimistic experts still forecast prices will go up 6.6%.
So, whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the forecast is clear. While some markets may see small short-term declines, home prices are going to keep going up nationally.
Have questions about what this means for your move, or what’s happening locally? Let's chat.
If you want more info, please call or text me at: 920-585-5400.
10/02/2026
Getting ready to sell does not automatically mean taking on a major renovation. In many homes, smaller improvements can make the space feel cleaner, brighter, and more inviting.
Start with details buyers tend to notice quickly: fresh paint where needed, clean flooring, updated lighting, tidy landscaping, repaired hardware, and uncluttered rooms. Even something as simple as replacing worn cabinet handles or refreshing the front entrance can help create a more polished first impression.
Before investing in a large project, I recommend considering which improvements actually make sense for your home and current market.
Thinking about selling? Reach out and let’s discuss which updates may deserve your attention before listing.
10/02/2026
Real Estate Market Trends
What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
Higher mortgage rates are making buyers more cost-conscious. Builders know that, and many are responding with reduced rate, closing-cost help, price reductions, and other incentives.
If you're thinking about selling, let's look at what buyers are getting from other homes in our area – including new construction – and make sure your house is positioned to compete.
If you want more info, please call or text me at: 920-585-5400.
What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government agencies that back most mortgages in our country, just overhauled regulations for conventional loans for condominium properties. Learn more…..
Barbara Laib
C21 Affiliated
920.585.5400
10/01/2026
A beautiful kitchen or freshly painted living room can make a strong first impression, but I always encourage buyers to look beyond what catches the eye first.
Pay attention to the condition of the roof, HVAC system, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, and other major components. I also recommend thinking about how the home fits your everyday needs. Consider the storage, natural light, room flow, outdoor areas, and whether the layout can adapt as your lifestyle changes.
The goal is not simply to find a home that looks good today. It is to find one that makes sense for the way you want to live.
Planning a home search? Let’s talk about what should be on your must-have list.
Real Estate Market Trends
More Homes for Sale Now Than Any Time Since 2019
House hunting? You've got more homes to choose from than you've had in years. Right now, the number of homes for sale is the highest it's been since 2019. That's basically back to back to pre-pandemic normal – so there's more to pick from, and it's easier to find one that fits your budget. So, when you’re ready, let’s find your home and negotiate a deal you'll feel good about.
If you want more info, please call or text me at: 920-585-5400.
Wisconsin is so beautiful in the fall!
A home is not only about how it looks on a perfect day. I also like to think about how it handles the less convenient moments, such as a power interruption, heavy rain, a plumbing leak or a sudden temperature change.
Resilient features can look different depending on the home and location, but the questions are useful almost anywhere. Does the property manage water well? Are important systems protected? Is there a backup plan for key functions? Can small problems be detected before they become larger ones?
These details are not always the reason someone falls in love with a home, but they can have a big impact on ownership.
I would rather ask the practical questions before closing than discover the answers during the first unexpected problem.
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