Transforming a tired, old Farm into “Cannon Valley Farmstead”

Cannon Valley Farmstead
Over the past several years our family has done a lot of traveling and when we travel, we try to bypass the old cliché hotels and search for unique vacation rentals, usually through AirBnB or …
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County halts moving forward on selling/disposing of foreclosure properties

At the Wednesday, January 10 Monroe County Property and Maintenance Committee meeting, one of the agenda items was what the county will do with the tax delinquent foreclosed properties that they now …

Land Transfers 5/8-5/14

Town of Adrian Eric Forrest To Tonya Forrest - 20023 State Highway 16 - $40,000 Town of Byron John P. Emery To Patricia L. Emery - 32817 Fulda Avenue - $88,900 Town of Clifton …
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All About: Sheriff Sales in Monroe County

Deputy Matt Hoskins at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is the one who handles any sheriff sales for Monroe County properties. Hoskins has taken classes and has been certified to commence …

Property taxes throughout Monroe County

In gathering data from the Monroe County Treasurer, the Herald requested a list of mill rates for each township and the different school districts. The Herald put this data together in a map that is …
Fixer Upper of the Month

January Fixer Upper of the month

$139,900 910 Mill STREET, Sparta, WI 54656 3 beds 1 baths 1,120 sqft Just right! This solid brick built 3BD 1BA has an excellent floor plan with all bedrooms & bath …

Fixer Upper of the Month

$32,500 3  bd 1  ba 1,220  sqft 519 Glendale, Tomah, WI 54660 March 15, 2023 there was a fire that damaged the front porch. This also caused smoke and some water …

Embracing the Bounty of Rural Property Ownership

Monroe County, Wisconsin – Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Monroe County offers a tranquil and picturesque landscape that captivates the hearts of many. Amidst the rolling hills, fertile …

The towns outsmarting Airbnb to make more homes available for residents

Reasons to be Cheerful reveals how U.S. communities are cracking down on the short-term housing market to make more homes available for residents.
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How to buy a home in a high interest rate environment
(BPT) - Following years of all-time low mortgage interest rates, 2023 saw rates fluctuate between 6% and 8%, complicating the plans of some homebuyers, particularly those looking to purchase their …
Hedge funds may soon be banned from owning single-family homes
Next City explains how the Edge Fund Control of American Homes Act seeks to keep private equity's influence out of single-family homes.
10 U.S. cities where living with a roommate can save you more than $700 a month
SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest cities by calculating the amount saved when splitting rent on a two-bedroom apartment versus renting a one-bedroom apartment alone.
Is real estate actually a good investment?
Wealth Enhancement Group analyzed data from academic research, Standard and Poor's, and Nareit to compare real estate to stocks as investments.
Outdoor TVs, 'she sheds' and saltwater pools: 20 features that could boost a home's sale price and speed up offers
Money reports that despite high mortgage rates and home prices, there are still ways sellers can boost sale prices.
The 50 fastest and slowest sellers

The 50 places where homes are selling the fastest

Stacker compiled a list of counties where homes sold the fastest, using data from Redfin.

The 50 places where homes are taking the longest to sell

Stacker compiled a list of counties where homes sold the slowest, using data from Redfin.
More real estate news from around the web

(BPT) - Thinking about moving? Consider Michigan, which offers great jobs, an even better cost of living, economic opportunity and welcoming communities. Its stunning natural landscapes and vibrant …
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Thinking about investing in a duplex? Think bigger.
(BPT) - Investing in real estate can be a smart choice, but not all investments are created equal. There's no denying rental properties are a surging market. Mortgage interest rates have risen …
Banks boosting communities: How a behind-the-scenes partnership supports housing affordability and economic development
(BPT) - It’s a virtuous cycle: communities that are economically vibrant create good jobs that support homeownership, and homeownership builds generational wealth that supports entrepreneurship …
What to expect when buying a house in 2024
Experian analyzed housing market data to make some forward-thinking predictions about what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.
Survey Finds Americans Are Helping Neighbors – and Want to Do Even More
(BPT) - According to results from a national survey1 released by Wells Fargo and Ipsos, Americans helped their neighbors on average six times in the last year without expecting anything in return and …
57 US counties where homeownership has become unaffordable
MoneyGeek analyzed changes in homeownership costs, home price appreciation, and median incomes from 2021 to 2023 to reveal 57 counties in the U.S. where the housing market is no longer affordable.

Which regions in the US have the most people moving in?

SmartAsset examined trends behind where people are moving in the Northeast, South, West, and Midwest, using the latest Census Bureau data.

First-time homebuyers in today's market are older and wealthier, but often need help from family and luck in location

ConsumerAffairs looks at how the current housing market is affecting first-time homebuyers.  

Are small towns actually safer than big cities?

Seeking respite in America's smaller cities and towns has its appeal, but how much safer are small towns in reality? MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics by quantifying the cost of crime and ranking 1,010 small cities and towns nationwide and in every state.

Which counties have the most prewar homes? Compare historic homes in every state

Every state has a stock of vintage housing. Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find which county has the most prewar homes in every state.

The 10 best US cities for hybrid workers

Rent breaks down the best cities in the US for in-office/remote hybrid work.

Five Home Improvement Projects that are Low Cost and High Impact

Adding a medicine cabinet and more mirrors to your bathroom are just two of the many ways you can easily and inexpensively enhance your house.

(NAPSI)—Housing prices may be as expensive as ever, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to put your plans for a dream home on hold. Rather than purchasing a new house, many homeowners are …

Insurance Tips for California High Risk Area

You can build up your home’s resistance to fire.

(NAPSI)—It’s a huge irony—those who live in the most wildfire prone areas are shunned by private insurance companies and relegated to rely on the state-subsidized California Fair Plan. This …

Debunking The Five Myths That Deter Homeownership

The dream of owning your own home may be easier to achieve than you realize.

(NAPSI)—Buying a home can seem daunting, especially for first-time homebuyers facing record housing prices, tight supply, and rising interest rates. Quite often, misconceptions about homeownership …

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