Ideas and information about living your best life Up North
“Summer.” To some, it means relaxing in the sun and spending time on the lake; but to hunters? It is a mere interruption in your hunting lifestyle. It’s just something to pass the time while waiting for the weather to cool and the guns to come out. You might be spending your summer inside, dreaming …
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There’s nothing better than living on a lake – the fresh air, the water at your fingertips, and sandy beaches. But if you are fortunate enough to live on or near a lake, you may have noticed that the beaches aren’t always so sandy, and sometimes they simply just don’t exist at all. Some years, …
Continue reading “High Water Levels Continue to Test Boundaries”
We find a select group of buyers who are well versed in the process of buying real estate. They’ve bought and sold real estate numerous times in their lives, have had a spectrum of experiences and know the ropes because of it. But most buyers are relatively fresh to the process and have only had …
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Buyers: “We’re looking for property and we don’t want to sound rude, but we don’t want to see our neighbors.” Agent: “You’re going to fit in just fine here!” It’s not unusual for buyers to cite “privacy” as an item that’s high on their wish list. Many buyers come here to decompress and enjoy nature. …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
The nuts and bolts of our work involves real estate law, property evaluation and pricing, marketing and representation of properties, contract drafting and overall knowledge of our geographical area and community. But the deep reality of what we do is help our clients through transitions. It’s our privilege to be a part of people’s lives …
For over a year, we’ve all been watching the changing landscape at the site of the old school in Webster. It’s amazing what can be accomplished in such short time! The exterior is visually impressive, but what exists inside might surprise you. I was fortunate to get a private tour from Dr. John Ingalls, a …
We survived a week of rain, wind, cold and s***. It’s over. Now the coast is clear to come enjoy what Mother Nature has created this Fall season – the beautiful colors! Fret not. The masterpiece was not destroyed with last week’s weather. It’s still here, waiting to be appreciated. After you absorb the luscious …
