Archive for the ‘Racine/Southern Wisconsin’ category

July 11, 2011

Backyard Pests – how to deter them and keep your yard blooming

Backyard Pests – how to deter them and keep your yard blooming

By: Theresa Klisz Backyard pests can destroy your landscaping and lawns. Here’s how to get rid of the ravenous critters. Rabbit rascals Calling cards: Ravaged vegetables, beheaded borders and flowers (especially tulips), and gnawed trees, such as red maple, honey locust, and evergreens. Protection: Install 2-ft.-high fences that extend to the ground or below ($50 for 100 ft. of galvanized poultry fencing). […]

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July 10, 2011

Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program for Wisconsin homeowners in danger of foreclosure. Deadlines & restrictions apply. Read on for more.

Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program for Wisconsin homeowners in danger of foreclosure. Deadlines & restrictions apply. Read on for more.

Wisconsinites in danger of foreclosure: You may qualify for assistance, but you must apply. Deadline for filing pre-screening paperwork is July 22, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is implementing the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (EHLP) with money provided through the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.  EHLP was created to help homeowners […]

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July 7, 2011

7 Natural Wonders of Wisconsin… Which others would you add?

7 Natural Wonders of Wisconsin… Which others would you add?

There are lots of places to go and things to see in all areas of Wisconsin. If you like to travel in Wisconsin or are considering moving to Wisconsin and want to know more about our beautiful state, check out Travel Wisconsin’s list of the 7 natural wonders of Wisconsin.  If you are a Wisconsinite, […]

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July 6, 2011

7 Misconceptions about what affects credit scores

7 Misconceptions about what affects credit scores

Article From HouseLogic.com  By: Gwen Moran You have to keep your credit score up in case you want to take out a second mortgage or home equity line of credit , or get the lowest premiums on your home owners insurance . Here’s the 411 on how various money management tactics goose up or ding your […]

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This weekend in Wisconsin: Rib Fest, Hot Air Balloon Rally & Boat Parade

This weekend in Wisconsin: Rib Fest, Hot Air Balloon Rally & Boat Parade

A selection of community happenings across Wisconsin can be found each week here at the First Weber Wisconsin real estate & Wisconsin living blog.  We hope you find something fun to do! July 8, Old Collectibles Car Show, Hudson July 9, Art Fair, Arbor Vitae July 9, Mill Street Festival, Plymouth July 9, Jefferson Street Festival, Sturgeon Bay July […]

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