Archive for the ‘Northwoods Wisconsin’ category

November 19, 2009

Reader question about Lottery tax credit

Reader question about Lottery tax credit

A question was asked yesterday by a reader: "What exactly is the Wisconsin Lottery Real Estate Tax Credit?" Barb McGill, our Director of First Weber Group Milwaukee, Wisconsin Career Development and resident go-to person answers: "The Wisconsin Lottery Tax Credit has been used to reduce property tax bills on primary residences (where the owner lives) since […]

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October 28, 2009

Great support of the United Way

Great support of the United Way

Wisconsin Rapids Holds a Tasty United Way Fundraiser On Tuesday, Oct 20, the Wisconsin Rapids office held a taco lunch to benefit the United Way. Annette Schmidt was the coordinator of this event and did a great job, others from the office donated to the event and worked at the event! $454 was donated to […]

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October 21, 2009

Discussion abounds on extending the home buyer tax credit. What do you think?

Discussion abounds on extending the home buyer tax credit. What do you think?

Will the Home Buyer tax credit be expanded into 2010 and possibly changed to include more than first time buyers? Will letters to the Obama Administration from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) requesting a one year extension of the existing credit have an impact?  You can […]

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October 14, 2009

Where Did My Lake Go?

Where Did My Lake Go?

  Where Did My Lake Go? If you ‘ve been to Northern Wisconsin recently you’ve probably noticed that many of our lakes have shrunk in size. This is  not the result of global warming, just the lack of rain and snow in the last 5 years.  This is all part of a natural cycle that can be […]

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October 9, 2009

5 myths sellers believe

5 myths sellers believe

If you are a home seller in Wisconsin, this article may be of interest to you. Let us know what you think. Scott Swick of First Weber writes about myths and opinions below: In today’s uncertain real estate market, fear runs rampant.  Many sellers are listening to the national media and coming to the conclusion that […]

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