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 …

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 …

MARCH MADNESS: Top storylines for the 2024 NCAA Tournament following Selection Sunday

The most magical time of the year on the sports calendar is upon us once again with the return of March Madness. Here are just a handful of the top storylines to watch in the aftermath of Selection Sunday.

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 …
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The 50 places where homes are taking the longest to sell

Stacker compiled a list of metros where homes are taking the longest to sell, using data from Redfin, with metros ranked by median days on the market.  

The 50 places where homes are selling the fastest

Stacker compiled a list of metros where homes are selling the fastest, using data from Redfin, with metros ranked by median days on the market.

The 10 best US cities for hybrid workers

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

As Gen Xers head into middle age, they are moving to some surprising locales

SmartAsset examined data from the U.S. Census Bureau for 268 of the largest U.S. cities to identify and rank where Gen Xers (aged 45 to 54) are moving to. 
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Experian analyzed housing market data to make some forward-thinking predictions about what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.

Experian analyzed housing market data to make some forward-thinking predictions about what you can expect from the housing market in 2024.
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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.
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SmartAsset examined trends behind where people are moving in the Northeast, South, West, and Midwest, using the latest Census Bureau data.
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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.

Boomers are moving to these cities for their golden years

SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data for 268 of the largest U.S. cities to see where people between the ages of 55 and 74 are moving. Cities are ranked by the rate at which baby boomers moved in in 2022. 

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.

These 10 US cities attract the most Gen Z adults aged 18-24

 SmartAsset ranked the top US destination cities for Gen Zers aged 18-24.

Can landlords be held responsible for criminal activities on their properties?

Belong outlines where a landlord's responsibilities regarding crime on their properties begin and end. 

Where can parents affordably raise a child from infancy to teenhood?

MoneyGeek analyzed data for 381 metropolitan areas from the MIT Living Wage calculator to find the most affordable metro areas for raising children.