Wisconsin Summer Fun

We've been on a bit a break from blogging during the summer months - busy out in the sun.

But if you are looking for great investment and recreational property, visit BuyWisconsinLand.com and see listings both large and small, wooded acreage, or on or near water.  Find your dream property or give us a call at 877-339-6535 or email info@buywisconsinland.com and let us help you find the land you've always wanted.

Independence Day

"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

From Roy, Lance, Sandy, Ralph, and Shelley at BuyWisconsinLand.com - have a fun-filled 4th of July!

West Wisconsin Land Trust Receives Gift

West Wisconsin Land Trust, which works with 18 Counties in western Wisconsin to help maintain out natural heritage, received a large bequest to aid its work.  See this article from the Dunn County News.

West Wisconsin Land Trust, based in Menomonie, recently received a bequest of $787,000 from the estate of Virginia K. Townley of Green Lake to its Stewardship & Defense endowment.

Serving 18 counties in western Wisconsin, the land trust enables land conservation from as far south as Jackson and Trempealeau counties, all the way up to the Lake Superior basin. A key part of West Wisconsin’s role in conserving the natural heritage of this portion of the state is the long-term stewardship of the 175 conservation easements it holds in perpetuity.

Full Story West Wisconsin Land Trust receives major gift

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Wisconsin DNR Adds New Staff With Industry and Conservation Experience

Recently four people were hired at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, bringing experience with the timber industry and environmental conservation to assist the DNR with its stewardship of our public lands.  See this article from the DNR Weekly News.

MADISON -- Four new hires in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources forestry division bring extensive industry and environmental management experience to their new roles in providing support to Wisconsin's forest products industry.

The forest products services program provides assistance to Wisconsin's wood products industry while promoting sustainable forestry practices and balancing the needs of multiple forest stakeholders. The forest products services team maintains an online wood-use database for industry, provides education and outreach support, supplies forest inventory data and supports forest products research.

Steve Hubbard, forest products services team leader, says the new hires reflect the agency's long-term commitment to sustainable management practices. Wisconsin's forests now total more than 17 million acres and each year produce more wood than is harvested.

Full Story Forestry hires bring industry experience, conservation expertise to DNR

Never forget those who sacrificed for our freedoms. Have a great Memorial Day Weekend from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com 

Sell Your Property Yourself

Have a vacant land property you'd like to sell?

BuyWisconsinLand.com can help.  Get your property seen by thousands of buyers, but save the brokerage commission.  Visit buywisconsinland.com/diy for information or email us at diy@buywisconsinland.com for more details.

Don't want the hassle of selling yourself? BuyWisconsinLand.com can do all the work for you - contact us at property@buywisconsinland.com and one of our Agents will be happy to help you.

Wisconsin's Land Legacy

In our October 4, 2009 post we had a link to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Land Legacy Report.  That page has been updated and moved, so here's the new link, with more information on how Wisconsin is caring for its natural legacy: Wisconsin's Land Legacy Report

Happy Easter from all of us at BuyWisconsinLand.com

See Us in Madison This Weekend

Our Agents will be at the Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo Friday through Sunday at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.  If you have questions about buying property for recreation or investment, they would love to meet you.

Get the event information here 2014 Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo

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Property Owners Information

Ever wonder about how property taxes are assessed in Wisconsin?  The Wisconsin Department of Revenue explains that and much more in a new guide for property owners. Click here to check it out 2014 Guide for Property Owners

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How To Guide

Sometimes just seeing the basics gives us the real picture.

This buying guide by Wiki-How is a primer, with colorful slides, on what you need to do to have a successful property purchase. One thing missing is a reminder to talk with a Real Estate agent, like the ones at BuyWisconsinLand.com, who can guide you though these steps and make the process even easier.

Buying raw land is not as complicated as you might think. It's much cheaper than buying a home (with fewer strings attached), and probably the biggest step towards an independent future that you can make. Even in a place as settled as the United States, good property is still to be found, especially in rural areas, and often you'll find land that is quite reasonably priced, from around three to five thousand dollars an acre on a small parcel, and less if you buy more. However, you cannot live on raw land, it will have to have a lot of improvements. With today's building costs and the lowered cost of "already built" houses you may be better off looking for house or a fixer upper, or perhaps a foreclosure. Get the help of a realtor to allow you to see everything that is available, raw land and houses.

Full Story How to Buy Raw Land

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Forestland Investment Outlook

Curious about how your wooded property may do as an investment?  Wonder if it's time to invest more into forest land?  Check out this 32 page brochure put our by the World Forestry Center with their outlook on forested properties world wide Timberland Investment Outlook 2013-2017 New Forests

Looking for wooded properties in Wisconsin?  Let us help you find a property that is not only a great investment, but a great recreational parcel as well.  BuyWisconsinLand.com

Tips For Making A Profit With Land Investment

Turning a profit on your investment is key, and the best way to do that is making an informed decision when you make your purchase. Whether you are looking a property for recreation or as part of your portfolio, having all the facts will help you get just what you want and help you see a return when you sell.  This article by Gregory Akerman at BiggerPockets.com has tips to guide you in your real estate search.

Location is the most important aspect to consider when buying land. Prices tend to vary a great deal, depending upon whether the land is located in an urban area or in the countryside. It may often be difficult to obtain planning permission to build houses on land in the country, especially if the land is in the green belt area. Thus, it may be possible to buy land cheaper in the country. This could primarily be due to supply and demand as there will be fewer potential buyers available. A thorough appraisal of any land, especially its location should therefore be conducted prior to parting with any cash. 

Full Story Great Profit Making Tips Through Land Investments

And at BuyWisconsinLand.com we are happy to answer your questions and help you find the property of your dreams. Contact us at 877-339-6535 or by email property@buywisconsinland.com 

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Happy 2014 from Roy, Lance, Ralph, Sandy and Shelley at BuyWisconsinLand.com