Looking forward to 2013

We at BuyWisconsinLand.com wish you and yours a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. We look forward to bringing you more information and working together to find your ideal property in 2013.

White Christmas

Since right now most folks are investing in Christmas gifts, let's turn our attention to different holiday concern. With the recent snow fall, and more on the way, it seems that most of Wisconsin will have a White Christmas.

Ever wonder what parts of the county usually have a White Christmas and which ones usually don't? Or maybe you'd like to travel somewhere with more or less snow at Christmas time? 

Check out this article from TimesCall.com, which includes a map from NOAA showing which parts of the county have the greatest chance for a White Christmas, and where you can go is you rather be away from the white stuff.

From Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," Christmas is portrayed as a snowy time. However, many areas of the U.S. do not necessarily have a high probability of a white Christmas.

Since many people may have a different idea of what constitutes a white Christmas, it is being defined in this story as a snow depth of an inch or more on Christmas Day.

Full Story Chance of white Christmas less than 50 percent for most of U.S.

Remember land makes a great gift.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Is the US Gaining Forest Land?

With so much talk about logging and tree diseases, you might be surprised to find that there is more forest land now than back in early 1900s.

Check out this blog entry from InvestingforOne that explains an industry report about US forest growth: Pop quiz: Is the U.S. gaining or losing forest land???

Find your own piece of the forest in Wisconsin (wooded property also makes a great Christmas gift!) at BuyWisconsinLand.com

Helping Buyers and Sellers

Throughout my career in real estate, I've prided myself on using the very latest sales and marketing tools and techniques. And I've found – particularly with the latest industry technologies, many of them Internet-based – that I'm more accessible to my customers and can respond to their questions and find information they need more effectively.

The bottom line: better service and less inconvenience and stress for everyone.

So if you've considered buying or selling land in Wisconsin please contact me, Roy Burlingame, at 877-339-6535 or by email roy@buywisconsinland.com. And check out my website BuyWisconsinLand.com for all the latest listings and more information.

Realtor® Job Interview

Finding the right Realtor® when you are buying or selling a property is key to an (relatively) easy and successful transaction.

In this article from the PeachtreeCorners Patch, you will find five questions you can ask to find out if this Agent is the right fit for you and your property. Although this article deals with a specific subdivision, the ideas and suggestions are the same no matter where you are buying or selling.

You are ready to sell your Peachtree Corners home, but how are you are going to find the best real estate agent to market your home?

Begin your search for an agent by talking with friends and family and find out who they hired and why. A word of caution, your friends and family may live in a different area and that could be a problem when hiring the best agent to get your home sold. Unless you are hiring your mother, pick an agent who works your area.

Full Story The Job Interview: Hiring a Realtor

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WWII Soldier Laid to Rest

Army Lieutenant James Des Jardins was finally laid to rest Sunday, nearly 70 years after his plane went missing during WWII.

The then 21 year old was serving in Germany and was reported missing to his family just after Christmas in 1944.  The wreckage from his plane and his remains were discovered a month ago by a dregging crew and returned to Green Bay. The Lieutenant was buried with full military honors at Fort Howard Cemetary with a large crowd of extended family and WWII Veterans in attendance.

See the full story here WWII pilot finally laid to rest

Rest in peace Lt Des Jardins. Thank you, and all Veterans, for your service to our Country.

Establishing Land Value

No one wants to pay too much for anything, and the larger the purchase the more careful we all are about the cost.

In this eHow article see how the value of a property is established. Although this article is about homes, the steps for land purchases are exactly the same. And when you are looking to buy a hunting or recreational property, the team at BuyWisconsinLand.com uses the latest technology to get you the information you need to make an informed choice.

How to Establish the Value of Real Estate By Nicki Howell, eHow Contributor

First Time Land Buyers

Making a big purchase for the first time can be a little daunting, whether it's a refrigerator or a car or home. And the first time you buy land is no different.

In this article by Monte Mohn on ezinearticles.com you will find the three basic steps when considering a land purchase.  And remember having a good Realtor® to answer your questions will help you make sure the process runs smoothly.

Buying your first piece of land brings a new set of challenges. It is a little complicated task especially if you are looking for a land where you will be developing a new home, but no more worries because this article is made to serve as a guide for first land buyers. It explains how to go about purchasing the land in the first place before the development and selling process.

Full story 3 Tips When Buying Your First Piece of Land

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Research Before You Invest

As a Realtor who also helps people invest in real estate, I'm often asked about the advantages and disadvantages of buying various types of properties. My standard answer is that it’s just too difficult – and even risky – to generalize without reference to specific properties, particularly in a market like this one.
 
In every case a lot of research must be done before you invest. There can be many considerations around financing, a property’s location and condition, its income potential, terms of use, holding costs, and much more.
 
So if you’ve thought about buying an investment property – and trust me, there are some great deals out there right now – please contact me any time. Through experience, I’ve come to know what to look for and what questions to ask. I can also help you make all the important calculations that could influence your final decision.

Roy Burlingame, Broker, BuyWisconsinLand.com roy@buywisconsinland.com

Large Acreage Property

Looking for large wooded acreage?  Check out these listings from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Great hunting on this 240 wooded acres in Adams County with trails for hiking or your ATV. Just minutes from Lake Petenwell, Wisconsin's second largest lake. $488,500 ADAMS 1355

 

 

Here's a beautiful 160 acres on the Big Roche a Cri Creek, a class 2 trout stream. Hunt or fish, or just enjoy nature. $255,500 ADAMS 1336

 

 

Looking for whitetails?  This 160 acres in Jackson County borders County Lands and has trails for your ATV. 80 additional acres also available. $230,000 JAC 1225

 

Looking for larger acreage?  Email property@buywisconsinland.com and let us know what you are looking for, we look forward to helping you search for the perfect recreational, hunting or investment property.

 

Wisconsin Woodland Owners

Are you the owner of wooded property in Wisconsin?  The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association might be just what you are looking for.

Since 1979 The WWOA has been helping woodland owners with land and forest management through education, field days and events to bring owners together and work with natural resouce professionals.

The WWOA website is filled with information, events and more for the Wisconsin wooded property owner - check it out Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association

Find wooded property in over 45 Wisconsin Counties BuyWisconsinLand.com

Pros and Cons of Small Town Investing

Understanding how property investing in a rural area works is one of our specialities at BuyWisconsinLand.com.  We know these areas, and we can answer your questions or help you find the answer you need to make the right investment for you.

This article from by Kevin Peaks at biggerpockets.com has a great list of pros and cons of rural areas.  Then send us your questions and put BuyWisconsinLand.com to work for you.

City folk are often attracted to the country life. In many parts of the United States “the country” can be less than an hour’s drive away. I have seen more than one real estate investor (myself included) attracted to rural areas and small towns, but like anything there are pros and cons to investing in rural areas and small towns.

Full article The Pros and Cons of Investing in Small Towns and Rural Areas

Keeping Cool

Summer jumped in with a bang this past week.  Everywhere in Wisconsin it was hot, hot, hot.

While we can't bring you any actual relief, here are some links that might help you beat some of the heat, or at least make it more bearable. 

And in no time at all people will be commenting on how cold it is...after all, this is Wisconsin.

23 Tips for Keeping the House Cool from care2.com

Tips for How to Stay Cool This Summer Without Air Conditioning from livinggreenandsavingenergy.com

15 Ways to Keep Cool when it's Hot from medicinenet.com

Tips to keep your car's cool as summer heat looms from wtop.com

Six Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer from globalanimal.org

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Guide to Repairing Your Credit

In this ecomony it's easy to miss a payment, have to "juggle" a few bills, and get behind on financial obligations. Before you can invest in your future, you need to clean up the past.

This article on WikiHow has lists 13 steps you can take to bring your finances in line and boost your credit score.  Even if you are in good financial shape, reviewing these tips may help keep you there.

If you're struggling with debt, here are few steps you can take to repair or rebuild your credit on your own before accepting one of the many "debt consolidation" offers or resorting to bankruptcy.

Full Story How to Repair Your Credit

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Purchasing Rural Recreational Property

As we always say at BuyWisconsinLand.com, we use the latest technology to get you the information you need to make an informed choice when purchasing your dream property.

Today we bring you an another eHow article, this one by Kim Dieter, with 9 steps to follow when purchasing rural recreational property. As Ms. Dieter points out, if you do your research in advance, you should be able to make a successful offer on a truly great property.

Rural recreational property is acreage located outside towns and cities. Uses for recreational land include timber harvest, growing crops, camping, hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, photography, wildlife viewing and raising livestock. Investors attempt to purchase rural recreational property to make a profit. Land improvements and land-use enterprises often provide the means for a profit. For a successful investment, the type of property must match the intended use. Information about rural recreational land is available from many sources.      

Full story How to Invest in Rural Recreational Land

BuyWisconsinLand.com specializes in Hunting Land and Recreational Acreage.  Check out our website for listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties and email your questions to property@buywisconsinland.com We look forward to working with you.

Wisconsin Foreclosure Law Overview

Many people are checking out foreclosed properties when it investing. Generally speaking this can be advantageous if you looking for a deal and have patience and time to deal with the process.  However the foreclosed property market is not for everyone.

This article by RealEstateInvesting.com has a great outline of Wisconsin's Foreclosure Law.  Please note this is just a summary of the law, and you should consult a Lawyer if you have any legal questions.

Wisconsin Foreclosure Law - Quick Facts

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Do You NEED a Realtor®?

With all the information and property listings available online, is a Realtor® really necessary when you are buying or selling property? 

The answer is a resounding YES!  While we encourage everyone to educate themselves on the real estate market, a good Realtor®'s  expertise can get you the information you need to help your get the property you want and make your transaction flow easier.

Check out this blog article by Michael Corbett on Trulia.com with his advice on why you need a Realtor®. Although he talks about buying homes, the same information applies to any real estate: land, commerical, investment, or residential.

Here's my advice: don’t try to buy a house without working with a Realtor! If you don’t believe me, read on to understand why it’s so important, and to your smart home-buying advantage!

When it comes to buying a house, you don’t need to know it all. In fact, it’s better that you don’t. You have heard the expression: a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Well, if a little bit of knowledge gives you the false impression that you don’t need to be surrounded by professionals, then, yes, it is dangerous. It’s so important to “know what you don’t know.” To be a successful homebuyer, you need to rely on the expertise, knowledge, and professionalism of the experts.

Full Story What a Realtor Can Do That You Can’t

Then let us put our expertise to work for you.  At BuyWisconsinLand.com we use the latest technology to get you the information you need to make an informed choice when purchasing your dream property. Give us a call 877-339-6535 or drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com

Small Acreage can be a Good Investment

Looking for a few acres out in the country?  A place to getaway and relax from busy city life?

Here is a 15 acre wooded property just south of Coloma in Waushara County.  Close to I39, just 1 hour from Madison or 2 hours from Milwaukee, located in a rural residential area. Near several fishing lakes and snowmobile trail. $59,000.  1810-1 Waushara County More acreage available.

This is 20 acres south of Wisconsin Rapids in Wood County.  Great hunting area, and close to Lake Petenwell, Wisconsin's second largest lake.  An hour north of the Wisconsin Dells. $36,750. 1649 Wood County More acreage available.

Need something larger?  Smaller?  Check out listings in over 45 Wisconsin Counties on BuyWisconsinLand.com Or let us go to work for you.  Just email property@buywisconsinland.com and tell us what you are looking for - we'll help you find your dream recreational property.

Paying Off Your Mortgage

Is paying off your mortgage or debt first better than just investing? Here is a wonderful article from Deborah L Jacobs, Personal Finance writer for Forbes.

As a personal finance writer I hear a lot of investment advice. To my skeptic’s eye, much of it is too risky, unnecessarily complicated or involves hidden fees. The best advice I ever received was to pay off my mortgage. I did that seven years ago and have been reaping the benefits ever since.

This advice came not from a financial advisor, but from Marc Eisenson, an engineer and electrical contractor who is now retired. In 1991, shortly after I changed careers — from law to journalism — he sent me a copy of his book The Banker’s Secret (Villard Books). It came with software that you could use to calculate how much money you could save in interest by paying off your mortgage more quickly than the bank requires.

Full Story The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received

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Easter and Passover

Two big holiday celebrations are coming up this weekend: Passover and Easter.  Passover begins the evening of Friday, April 6th and ends in the evening of Saturday, April 14th.  Easter is Sunday April 8th, but services are also held on Maundy Thursday - also known as Holy Thursday or Covenant Thursday - April 5th and Good Friday April 6th as part of the Easter holy week.

The History Channel website has many great articles about these holidays.  Learn more about the History of Easter and the History of Passover.  Each page has information and video about these holidays, as well as links to related pages.

From all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com - may you have a Joyous Passover and a Happy Easter!

Tax Benefits of Vacant Land Investment

Whether you buy land as part of an investment potfolio or because you want your own hunting or recreational acreage, this eHow article by Solomon Lander lists many way your propery can help you at tax time.

Vacant land is typically viewed as a speculative investment. It produces no income, has ongoing expenses, and is only profitable if its market value increases in the future. Although this is all true, vacant land is not only an excellent hedge against inflation, but it also generates multiple tax benefits.

Read more: Tax Benefits of Investing in Vacant Land | eHow.com

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Keeping the Family Cabin

If you have a property you'd like to keep in your family, you'll need to plan ahead to make sure ownership is transferred correctly.

You can find information on transfering a property in this article Keeping the Cabin in the Family: A Guide to Joint Ownership and Use by Wendy S. Goffe found on the State Bar of Wisconsin website. WARNING: Ms Goffe is a lawyer, so the article is very technical and detail oriented.  And remember, for all legal advice regarding Real Estate transactions, you should always consult a lawyer.

If you're still looking for that great property where you can build a family cabin, check out all the fantastic listings in over 45 Counties on BuyWisconsinLand.com

Wisconsin Farmland Property Value Rises

Rural Wisconsin is seeing an increase in property values.  Story by the Wisconsin Ag Connection

Local bankers from around the Midwest have confirmed what we already knew: 2011 was a huge year for increased farmland property values. According to the latest survey of agricultural lenders in the Seventh Federal Reserve District, farmland values between October through December 2011 were up another four percent from the three months previous. For the year as a whole, values were 22-percent higher in the district--the biggest annual increase since 1976.

In the most recent questionnaire of 205 rural bankers, survey respondents said agricultural credit conditions were stronger in the fourth quarter of 2011 than in the preceding fourth quarter, although non-real-estate loan demand was weaker.

Full Story Wisconsin Farmland Values Rose 18-Percent in 2011

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Buying Property - Informed Decisions

Buying a new property is all about decision making, and you can only make the best decision when you have all the best information that's available, together with an experienced expert who can help you interpret it when necessary.

I help buyers make the most informed decisions they can: decisions based on location, the market, financing options, the condition of a parcel, what "extras" to negotiate for, which service providers to use, and more. In addition, I will do a lot of the legwork for you so you save time, money and energy.

So if you're thinking about buying soon, please call or email me anytime. My services don't cost you any more than if you performed them yourself, and I guarantee that you will like the result.

Roy Burlingame, Broker, BuyWisconsinLand.com 877-339-6535 roy@buywisconsinland.com

US Real Estate Good For Investment

Worldwide investors are seeing real estate in the US as a good investment. Article by sbwire.com

A growing number of European investors could be turning to US real estate as an alternative investment this year, according to AAA.

The assertion comes in response to a report in the US about the popularity of US real estate among European investors who are growing less and less trusting of European assets. AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, said that it is easy to see why US real estate could be more attractive than European real estate at the moment, in light of the ongoing Eurozone crisis.

Full Story AAA Champions US Real Estate As Alternative Investment Option

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American Dream Still a Reality

Most Americans still believe they can achieve the American dream, but in this article by Michael F Ford from columbiatribune.com what American dream means may be different than you think.

Few ideas are as central to American self-identity as the “American dream.” Politicians invoke it, immigrants pursue it and, despite unremittingly negative economic news, citizens embrace it. But what is the American dream? We began regular study of how people define and perceive the dream three years ago and have discovered many misunderstandings worth a second look.

Full Story Myths make American dream fuzzy

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