Once the pollen is down, it’s open season. It’s time to unbutton and open up the screen porch! There is a physical reaction when you open the screen porch – you breathe in deeply, exhale slowly and relax in the knowledge that Summer has arrived. Screen porches are the quintessential seasonal space. They are to …
When certain misconceptions start to become “Groundhog Day” moments, it’s an indication that a crusade might be necessary to clear things up. Poor communication and lack of understanding by any of the parties involved in a transaction (including the agents) can lead to frustration, disappointment and worst of all, contracts failing to come together. That’s …
Every day, we meet people who want to make the transition to spending more time – or even ALL their time Up North. Every person’s story of “Are We There Yet?” is unique. In sharing the stories, we hope to show that there are many paths to the same goal. Let’s start with someone who’s …
I don’t drink beer. Breweries and brew pubs don’t turn my head. But I like to feel happy and in the hands of skilled hospitality. I love seeing, smelling and eating great food. I applaud hard working and energetic business owners. This place turns my head. The Round Man Brewing Co. opened last Fall and …
Despite the mounting snow, the Spring Market is upon us. No matter what Mother Nature serves up, we continue to move forward to help our clients who want to sell find clients who want to buy. (“Yes Winter, we know how to operate in your clutches!”) This week, we listed two wonderful properties – both …
Wooded winter wonderland. It depends which end of the shovel you’re on. https://youtu.be/EBJ1WwBjxhg
Nothing can put fear into your belly like watching the contents of your toilet rise versus circling down and out to your septic system. Screaming “NOOOO!” will not stop it and you can’t push it back. Will you run away or stand there and watch the overflow in disbelief? If you could only turn back …
Now that the dust has cleared after the State of the Union address, the coast is clear for us to share the State of the Market for our area. At the end of every calendar year, we extract data from the MLS and from the real estate recordings at the County Register of Deeds and …
Selling your property in the winter may not sound like a lot of fun. But our Spring market is starting now and buyers are poised to find the right place. So yes, it’s prime time, if you want to be a part of the Spring market. If you’re concerned about cleaning and moving, we have …
Continue reading “Prepare for a Successful Winter Inspection”
There’s something new blossoming in Webster on Cedar Street. It’s named after the state flower of Wisconsin and is called Violet on Cedar. “Violet” is a wine bar that serves small plates, soups and dessert. It’s the creation of mother and daughter duo, Virginia Harstad and Ginna Lauré. They both spent their formative years in …
