Eric Muller - Broker

💡 Why Do Smart Investors Target REO Properties?

When a lender takes back a property through foreclosure, it becomes Real Estate Owned (REO) — and that's where the opportunity begins.

Here's the investor's advantage:
📉 Priced at or below market value
🏦 Banks are motivated sellers — no emotional attachment
🔑 Clear title transfer = less risk
🔨 Built-in equity through renovation
💰 Strong rental income potential in WI markets

At Your Home Matters Team, we navigate REO transactions daily — so you don't have to go it alone.

📞 Let's find your next investment. Contact Eric Muller, Broker at Home Base Realty.

👋 Meet Your Home Matters Team at Home Base Realty!

We're Eric Muller and the Your Home Matters Team — Wisconsin's dedicated REO and distressed property specialists based in Appleton, WI.

What we do:
🏚️ REO & Bank-Owned Properties
📋 Short Sales & Pre-Foreclosures
🔨 Investor Acquisitions
🏠 Renovation & Flip Opportunities

We don't just sell homes — we specialize in the distressed market so your investment goes further.

📍 Serving the Fox Valley, Oshkosh, Neenah, Green Bay & surrounding NE Wisconsin markets.

💬 DM us or call to connect!

🏦 WHAT IS REO? A Quick Investor's Guide!

REO stands for Real Estate Owned — these are properties that have gone through the foreclosure process and are now owned directly by the lender or bank.

Here's why investors love them:
✅ Often priced below market value
✅ Clear title (bank handles it)
✅ Motivated seller = negotiating power
✅ Renovation & rental income potential

Your Home Matters Team at Home Base Realty specializes in REO and distressed properties throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

📞 Ready to explore bank-owned opportunities? Call us today!

🏡 Just Listed in South Neenah — Move-In Ready & Priced to Sell!

📍 225 W Bell Street | Neenah, WI 54956
💰 $259,900

3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths | 1,582 Sq Ft

This solid home is loaded with fresh updates and sits in a prime south Neenah location with easy Hwy 41 access — making your daily commute a breeze!

🔑 What's New:
✅ NEW Roof (2024)
✅ NEW Electrical Panel (2024)
✅ Updated Windows
✅ Fresh Carpet

🏠 Bonus Features:
✅ Family Room
✅ Partially Finished Basement — extra living space!
✅ Natural Gas / Forced Air Heat — efficient year-round comfort

The Fox Valley real estate market is strong, and this home is priced to move fast. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to downsize, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

🔗 View the full listing 👉 homebasewi.com/listing?id=50330457_442
📞 Call or text to schedule your showing today!

The National REO Brokers Association posted recent foreclosure filings at a national level and they are UP! I took it a step further and drilled down to our local level. Here in WI, filings are up but we are a low risk state overall with 5 counties being among the lowest at a national level.

🇺🇸 40,355 national filings (+14% YoY)
🏆 Wisconsin ranked #42 nationally (low-risk state)
📊 1 in 7,489 WI households affected (vs. 1 in 3,388 nationally)
✅ 5 Wisconsin counties among the nation's 50 lowest-risk markets
⏱️ ~1,989 day avg. foreclosure timeline note
🎯 525,000+ projected national filings for 2026

Interesting content about foreclosure filings at a national level from the National REO Brokers Association. I took it a step further and will provide the data for Wisconsin. Hint: WI is a low risk state!

NRBA – The most elite group of Real Estate Professionals When it comes to REO, short sales, and institutional properties, NRBA (National REO Brokers Association) members stand out as the most experienced, best-trained, and up-to-date professionals in the industry. As the only vetted network of brokers specializing in REO, NRBA members undergo rigorous qua...

BIG NEWS!

After years of serving our clients and supporting our agents as EXIT Elite Realty, we are excited to announce our next chapter:

Welcome to Home Base Realty, LLC.

While our name is changing, the people, values, service, and commitment you've come to trust remain exactly the same.

Becoming an independent brokerage gives us the freedom to build something even stronger—focused entirely on serving our clients, supporting our agents, and investing in the communities we call home.

Why Home Base?

Because buying, selling, and investing in real estate should always start from a place of trust, guidance, and support. Home Base represents where journeys begin, where goals are built, and where success comes home.

What stays the same:
✔ The same ownership and leadership team
✔ The same trusted agents
✔ The same dedication to exceptional service
✔ The same commitment to our communities
What's new:
✔ A fresh identity
✔ Greater flexibility and innovation
✔ Expanded tools and resources
✔ A stronger foundation for future growth

We are incredibly grateful for everyone who has been part of our journey and can't wait to show you what's next.

Welcome home.