Current information about market conditions
In 2015, the Wisconsin legislature passed Act 55, which changed the statewide standards for what can be done to structures that sit close to the shoreline. Part Three of a YouTube video series put together by the UW Extension explains the changes. If you own a nonconforming property, you should check it out. – Wanda …
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We’re sharing Part Two of the YouTube video series, that explains the 2015 changes to Shoreland Zoning standards in the state of Wisconsin. Part Two explains the changes to shoreland setbacks, vegetation protection and impervious surfaces around Wisconsin’s lakes. https://youtu.be/GKxMORINInw Many of the new standards are not as favorable as the previous standards in …
There are 101 or more ways to improve your property’s value – including kitchen, flooring and finishing updates. The UW Extension in Stevens Point has put together a 3 part YouTube series about shoreland zoning that could give you some other ideas about boosting your value. We’ll be sharing all three in the month of …
If you’re looking at the current inventory of lake homes and cabins and not quite finding one that scratches all your itches, it’s a great time to look at buying a lake lot and building a place instead! With the ground still frozen and no leaves on the trees, it’s easy to get your arms …
Every other year, the Wisconsin Realtors Association hosts a Winter Convention in Lac du Flambeau, WI. It’s a great opportunity to share and learn from other agents in the state. It’s also a great opportunity to take Continuing Education classes live and in person. Online classes can only go so far in conveying new and …
It’s not every day that you decide to sell your property. It’s a big deal and a big decision whether it’s your primary home, your cabin or a property that you’ve inherited. A lot of preparation is involved to get a property ready to sell and it’s hard to know where to start. Not everyone …
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I just met with an 85 year old man who’s owned his lake property for over 40 years. Some former clients of mine recommended he give me a call. He and his family have had many great years and experiences at the lake over the years. But he’s come to the conclusion that it’s time …
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Though we’re currently enjoying some record temperatures today for early November, our minds are never far from thoughts of snow this time of year. You still hear people talking about the “big Halloween snow storm of 1991”. It’s been almost 25 years and yet no one forgets being taken by surprise by 36 inches of …
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Agent life has its virtues! This is the kind of magic environment we get to work in – glowing and pristine Wisconsin forests. Every week we meet to get a guided tour of our newest listings from the listing agent. This week, Tom Peterson showed us a beautiful piece of land near Frederic with the …
In comparing this calendar year with last calendar year-to-date, the condition of the area’s real estate market seems to be improved! At this time last year, 101 homes had sold, with an average sale price of $141,192. After digging into what has happened this year so far, 131 homes have sold with an average sale …
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