Monday, September 20, 2010

Calculating Your Payments

Can I afford it?

A question asked many times when we think of purchasing anything.
You find the property you've always wanted, but now you need to know if you can fit the payments into your budget.

The Wisconsin Realtors Association has a great Mortgage Calculator for you. Put in your purchase information and you can see what your monthy payment will be. It also has Table and Graph where you can see how fast your equity will grow.

Want to know how much of a payment you can afford? This site also has a Affordability Calculator. Put in your current income and expenses and it will give you the monthly payment that will work for you.

More questions? At BuyWisconsinLand.com we're always happy to help you with your real estate search. Call 877-339-6535 or email property@buywisconsinland.com

Friday, September 10, 2010

National Library Card Sign Up Month

When planning to make a land purchase, research is key to a successful transaction. One place you shouldn't overlook is your local public library. September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, so now's a great time to head to the library and take advantage of all the great resources they offer!

A great source of available land in Wisconsin is BuyWisconsinLand.com. Stop by our site and see properties listed in over 40 counties.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Wisconsin Receives Grants for Land Conservation

from the govmonitor.com
Governor Jim Doyle today announced $984,300 in Grazing Lands and Conservation Initiative (GLCI) grants to fund 32 projects across the state.

The GLCI grants protect the land and water of the state through education, technical planning assistance, and research for dairy and livestock farmers.

Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Deputy Secretary Randy Romanski made the announcement on behalf of the Governor as part of Governor Doyle’s eighth annual “Up North” Tour.

Full Story Wisconsin Receives $984,000 In Grazing And Land Conservation Grants

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Buying Land with Friends or Family

Buying acreage for hunting can be expensive. Many times I have had customers who decide to buy property with family members or friends, so they can have a larger parcel with less cost to each person.

This can be a great opportunity for investment as well as a wonderful vacation or getaway property, but it can also end up with lots of trouble if care is not taken before the purchase.

Most importantly you and your purchasing group need to understand how the property will be used and your long-term goals for this land. Knowledge of how much financial responsibly each person will be taking on, and how the title will be shared is key. Also, be informed about local zoning should you hope to someday build a home, or if splitting the property someday is a factor.

Once everyone has a plan in place, then let the land hunt begin!

I specialize in hunting and recreational properties, and will be happy to assist you in finding your dream property! Just drop me a note anytime - Roy Burlingame property@buywisconsinland.com

Friday, July 16, 2010

DIY BuyWisconsinLand.com

If you have a recreational or hunting acreage property that you are trying to sell on your own - BuyWisconsinLand.com can help.
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Friday, June 25, 2010

Summer Vacation

Who wants to think about investing when the weather is great and vacation is calling?

For upcoming Summer happening and great Wisconsin destinations visit Land Sale Wisconsin - our tourism property blog.

Or if you know where your headed - check out our County Blogs!
Wisconsin Land - Adams County
Wisconsin Land - Clark County
Wisconsin Land - Eau Claire County
Wisconsin Land - Jackson County
Wisconsin Land - Juneau County
Wisconsin Land - Wood County

But if you are looking for property - for a vacation getaway, retirement, hunting land or an investment - drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com We'll be here - and we look forward to working with you.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Time Investment

Buying land is rarely a quick decision.
Whether you are looking for a lot for your new home, a few acres for a recreational retreat, a nice 40 for hunting, or a large acreage parcel for investment, you want to see what's available, what your options are, sometimes even before you're exactly sure what you are looking for!
Sure, I've had customers who bought the first property they looked at, and it was exactly what they wanted. I've also had customers who looked for as many as 4 years before finding their perfect property. The majority fall somewhere in the middle.
And that's okay with me - I want my customers to have confidence they made a purchase that is best for them.
So take your time.
Want to see what properties are available now? Visit my website BuyWisconsinLand.com and you can get a good idea of the land market today. Have questions about property? Drop me a line at property@buywisconsinland.com I'll be happy to help you.
Roy Burlingame - Broker/Owner BuyWisconsinLand.com