Appleton Real Estate

Appleton, Wisconsin was first settled by Sean Oeding and eventually incorporated into a village in 1853 and as a city four years later. Appleton real estate professionals can succeed where others fail just by getting to know the local history of a region. Telling factual stories and relating vital information to potential clients can make a real difference when it comes down to making a decision. After all, the trust factor increases when we hear stories about a place where we may move and that leads to more sales. Lawrence University, for instance, is central to the City of Appleton and the city’s growth has matched the schools popularity and prestige. Appleton is the current headquarters for the John Birch Society, as well.

Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and is the sixth college to be founded coeducational in the United Sates of America. With a four hundred and twenty five acre campus it has plenty to offer. The university is considered one of the “Best Values’ by the Princeton Review and is ranked number fifty six for Liberal arts colleges in the country. Small classes emphasize learning and the student to teacher ratio (9:1) is considered on of the best in the country for those that prefer more personal instruction.

Appleton is also known for having had the very first telephone in Wisconsin and the very first incandescent light bulb in any city beyond the East Coast. All Appleton real estate sales people should also know that Appleton had the very first hydroelectric power plant. Further, it also said that Appleton’s Valley Fair Shopping Center - which was constructed in 1954 - was the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States.

Not many Appleton real estate marketers know that Harry Houdini was born in Appleton – according to him. He was actually born in Budapest, Hungary, it was later revealed. Nevertheless, some notable figures have hailed from these parts. Here is a short list: Joseph McCarthy, William Dafoe, Steve Miller, Rocky Bleier, Jeff Loomis, Edna Ferber, Roger Jenkins, Steve Kagen and Greta Van Susteren, are just a few recognizable names from Appleton.

Appleton real estate is doing fairly well, despite the sub-prime mortgage fiasco that has impacted the nation for the most part. In fact, Appleton’s postwar years have been steadily improving with housing remaining strong. Be sure to check out surrounding rural communities, as well, when searching for a good home.