Archive for the ‘Northwoods Wisconsin’ category

January 13, 2011

6 safety tips for driving on snow

6 safety tips for driving on snow

   1. Get A Grip To have adequate snow traction a tire requires at least 6/32-inch deep tread.  High performance “summer” tires have little or no grip in snow.  If you live where the roads are regularly covered with snow, use snow tires (sometimes called winter tires).  They have a “snowflake on the mountain” symbol […]

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January 12, 2011

New Carbon Monoxide detector law in Wisconsin effective February 2011

New Carbon Monoxide detector law in Wisconsin effective February 2011

There’s a new law going into effect February 1, 2011 that all Wisconsin property owners should be aware of: Carbon monoxide detectors will be required on all levels (including basement, excluding attics) of one and two family homes in Wisconsin.  There’s no fine for not complying, just like with smoke detectors, but we hope you’ll […]

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January 10, 2011

7 MORE Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast (And For Top Dollar)

7 MORE Essential Tips That Get Homes Sold Fast (And For Top Dollar)

Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. Here are 7 more essential tips you must know…..This guide is written with one goal in mind: to give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with the home selling process.  This is part […]

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January 9, 2011

Interest Deductibility Threatened Again.

Interest Deductibility Threatened Again.

Homeowners currently are allowed to take an itemized deduction for the interest they pay on their home mortgages. With conventional loans, most of the payments in early years go to pay the interest on the loan with a tiny fraction that goes toward principal. Depending on the individual’s tax bracket, the deduction can result in […]

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January 7, 2011

New Android app for firstweber.com available

New Android app for firstweber.com available

For the growing number of Android users, we now have an Android app for firstweber.com.  Download the firstweber.com Wisconsin real estate android app and let us know what you think! With this new app, Android device users have Wisconsin real estate at their fingertips while they are on the go. Quickly find homes for sale […]

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