Transforming a tired, old Farm into “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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A photo of a kitchen in one of the apartments in Sparta that the Monroe County Housing Authority owns.

Monroe County Housing Authority helps elderly, disabled, and more

The Monroe County Housing Authority (MCHA) offers assistance to anyone in need of income-based housing. They work with local organizations like Couleecap, Families First, Flock’s Guardians and …

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 …

Third Annual SAFD Block Party October 5th

Sparta’s Arnold family has a 75(+) year legacy of firefighting and responding to our emergencies. Left to right: Robert and Steven (brothers), Mike and Monica Arnold (parents). Chief Mike Arnold says, “Steven and Robert grew up with firefighting. At 14 to 18-year-olds, as Firefighter Explorers, they were ready to ride along and help. Needless to say, I am very proud of them. Of course, my wife Monica is the glue that holds us all together.” The boys’ sister, Melissa (not pictured), is also a big part of the family tradition.

Fire Prevention Week is held across the nation on the second week of October every year. This year, the Sparta Area Fire District (SAFD) is celebrating with their third annual, and biggest ever, …

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Ask the experts: January

By 1 st CCU MORTGAGE TEAM Absolutely! Many items may be added into the negotiation of your home purchase and/or sale. Some items may help home buyers when they have limited funds available …

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Coltyn Bettis & James Lanier- United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties Lowering closing costs can help you save a significant amount of money when purchasing a property. Here …

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“Why should I sell my home through an agent instead of just selling it myself?” Coltyn Bettis- United Country Realty- Midwest Lifestyle Properties There are several reasons why …

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Ask our panel of experts What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a home versus renting? Trent Ziegler (Broker/Owner) Coulee Real Estate & Property Management LLC I …

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 …

Best places to live in America

Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live using Niche data, which ranks places based on factors such as the cost of living.

The US cities winning the race to increase housing supply

moveBuddha examines the U.S. house-building boom and its effects on record-high home costs.

Where are America's safest suburbs?

SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.

Low down payment mortgages help first-time buyers access the American dream

(BPT) - Traditionally, saving up for a 20% down payment has been the largest obstacle for aspiring homeowners and this challenge is even more acute when interest rates drive monthly mortgage payments …

U.S. counties most at risk for flooding in 2024

LawnStarter ranked the U.S. counties with the highest flood risk this year.

Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?

SmartAsset ranked the 40 largest U.S. metro areas based on the percentage of local Millennials who successfully purchased a home in 2022.

Housing market sees price cuts, but experts say more are needed

Benzinga examines price cuts across the U.S. housing market and why they may not be enough to counteract a market dealing with high prices, rates and low inventory.

Small towns are paying remote workers to move in

The Daily Yonder reports on rural communities that are trying to attract new residents to work remotely in their areas using everything from cash to potlucks and farm-fresh eggs as incentives.

Want to move to a big city? Here are the cheapest places to live in 2024

ConsumerAffairs analyzed data on cost of living, income and taxes from the 100 most populous U.S. cities and ranked the top 10 cheapest cities in the country to help potential movers find the right fit.

Rent vs. buy: A comparison of housing costs in U.S. cities

SmartAsset compared the cost of renting vs buying a home by evaluating the difference in monthly costs in 343 cities.

Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60

SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are most attractive to that age group.