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August 5, 2014

Don’t underestimate the value of home maintenance

Don’t underestimate the value of home maintenance

The Value of Home Maintenance By: John Riha Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. “It’s the little things that tend to trip up people,” says Frank Lesh, former president of theAmerican Society of Home Inspectors and owner of Home Sweet Home Inspection Co. in Chicago. “Some cracked caulk around […]

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August 4, 2014

6 reasons why you need a real estate agent in today’s Wisconsin real estate market

6 reasons why you need a real estate agent in today’s Wisconsin real estate market

    Selling a home is more involved that most people think. Much of the work, unfamiliar to most folks, is done behind the scenes .  (See above image)  You don’t want to learn about all that and take a risk with the biggest investment of your life, do you?   Here are six reasons hiring a […]

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June 30, 2014

Wisconsin homebuyer’s checklist – how to go about buying a home

Wisconsin homebuyer’s checklist – how to go about buying a home

    You’ve decided that now is the time to start looking for a house to buy in Wisconsin. Prices are low, interest rates are low, you’re ready to settle down in one spot for a while, saved up for a downpayment, are financially secure with a steady job.  Now that you have that foundation, […]

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June 26, 2014

“Pick your own food” farms across Wisconsin offer a fresh experience

“Pick your own food” farms across Wisconsin offer a fresh experience

Summer in Wisconsin means lots of fresh produce for purchasing – or picking.  If you enjoy being outside and working for your fresh food reward, browse this map of Wisconsin farms which allow you to pick your own produce for the purest experience.  Farms across the state are featured on the map. We love Wisconsin […]

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June 16, 2014

Keep Wisconsin clean! How to dispose of hazardous material in your home.

Keep Wisconsin clean! How to dispose of hazardous material in your home.

You’re getting the house ready to sell or getting ready to move and notice all those paint cans, bug killer sprays and such cluttering up the garage or basement. How do you dispose of these safely?   It is important to know, considering it is estimated that every American home has an average of 200 pounds of the […]

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