Maybe you’ve found the perfect vacation spot you know you’ll always come back to. Maybe the noise of the city has become too loud. Or maybe you just want a place to getaway from it all you can call your own.
Some very simple guidelines can help make your purchase of a vacation or retirement home a happy experience, and get you the property you’ve been dreaming of.
First, set your budget. There is nothing worse than finding the perfect place, only to find it’s out of reach.
Second, decide what you want to use the property for. Is this just a getaway for the weekends? A summer retreat? A hunting base camp? If so, you may not require every creature comfort. But if you plan to retire here, you may want to be sure it has all the amenities of your current home.
And speaking of amenities: Third, know the area. You can find a beautiful home, but what about shopping, medical facilities, garbage disposal, etc. You should make a list of all the things you want to be near: towns, lakes, hunting areas, attractions.
And lastly, remember this is a home purchase. You may want a home inspection to make sure everything is in good working order.
A good Realtor can help you with this. Be sure to check out the listings at BuyWisconsinLand.com for all our recreational and hunting properties, or drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com and tell us what you are looking for.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Recreational Property = Investment
Have you thought about your investment portfolio? Did you take a hit in the stock market? What about buying land?
Check out what this Australian blogger has to say about "Property or Shares - what's best".
“As a general rule in Australia, houses don’t get half their value wiped out overnight”.
However, everything must be done in moderation. Shares can be an excellent income supplement to help you service your loans if managed correctly. The trick is to diversify your investment portfolio and not put all your eggs in the one basket. At the end of the day however, my opinion is that houses win hands down. Let explain why.
Lets say that I go out and buy a property and my mate Roy buys shares. Now lets asume that at the time we both have $40,000 cash (as a deposit) to invest..er I wish :) For a property, banks will loan up to 90% (sometimes 100%) and for shares they will generally loan up to 60%. With my deposit of 40k I can borrow 360 k (90%) therefore 400k in total to invest in property. Roy with his 40k can borrow 60k (60%) therefore 100k to invest in shares." more
Vacation property and recreational land can do the same for your portfolio. And better still you get to enjoy them. Go hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, bird watching, ATVing, cross country skiing - well, the choice is yours! Big acreage or small parcel, land will always be an asset you can appreciate.
Picture yourself here: The woods, the water, the hills, the sky.
Now that's investing!
Check out what this Australian blogger has to say about "Property or Shares - what's best".
“As a general rule in Australia, houses don’t get half their value wiped out overnight”.
However, everything must be done in moderation. Shares can be an excellent income supplement to help you service your loans if managed correctly. The trick is to diversify your investment portfolio and not put all your eggs in the one basket. At the end of the day however, my opinion is that houses win hands down. Let explain why.
Lets say that I go out and buy a property and my mate Roy buys shares. Now lets asume that at the time we both have $40,000 cash (as a deposit) to invest..er I wish :) For a property, banks will loan up to 90% (sometimes 100%) and for shares they will generally loan up to 60%. With my deposit of 40k I can borrow 360 k (90%) therefore 400k in total to invest in property. Roy with his 40k can borrow 60k (60%) therefore 100k to invest in shares." more
Vacation property and recreational land can do the same for your portfolio. And better still you get to enjoy them. Go hunting, hiking, camping, fishing, bird watching, ATVing, cross country skiing - well, the choice is yours! Big acreage or small parcel, land will always be an asset you can appreciate.
Picture yourself here: The woods, the water, the hills, the sky.
Now that's investing!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Eau Claire River
This group of Wisconsin Land properties boast beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The Eau Claire River and its creeks meander throughout several parcels, many of which are also surrounded by County Forest Land. The Eau Claire River rises as two streams, the North Fork Eau Claire River and the South Fork Eau Claire River. Upstream from Altoona, just north of the village of Fall Creek, the river passes over a waterfall known as Big Falls, which is the site of a county park.
Great Investment Opportunity
Neighboring the Village of Augusta, these parcels are only a few minutes drive from the City of Eau Claire. With great value as a recreational getaway, an investment, or a future development, these properties boast endless opportunities.
Boating, Fishing, Biking and Skiing
In the Wisconsin Land of “Clear Water”, Eau Claire offers many opportunities for entertainment and recreation. In the winter there are miles of groomed cross country ski trails and 150 miles of snowmobile trails. In the summer creeks, rivers and lakes are ready for your boating and fishing pleasure, and the bike trails along country routes have beautiful scenery.
Camping, Hiking and Hunting
You will find golf courses for every skill level. Campgrounds are available and acres of County Land for hiking and hunting. And when you need a change of pace, the City of Eau Claire offers great restaurants, theaters and museums. Just 2 hours from the Twin Cities, 3 hours from Madison, 4 1/2 hours from Chicago.
City of Eau Claire
There are several large parks in the city: Putnam Park, which follows the course of Putnam Creek and Little Niagara Creek east from the UWEC campus; Carson Park, situated in the middle of an oxbow lake; Owen Park, along the Chippewa River, home to a large bandshell where open air concerts are held throughout the summer.
Phoenix park is the host of a weekly farmers market and open air concerts during summer months. Riverview Park is also a common summer swimming destination, as well as one of the local boat landings.
More Information Here
Eau Claire Properties
This group of Wisconsin Land properties boast beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The Eau Claire River and its creeks meander throughout several parcels, many of which are also surrounded by County Forest Land. The Eau Claire River rises as two streams, the North Fork Eau Claire River and the South Fork Eau Claire River. Upstream from Altoona, just north of the village of Fall Creek, the river passes over a waterfall known as Big Falls, which is the site of a county park.
Great Investment Opportunity
Neighboring the Village of Augusta, these parcels are only a few minutes drive from the City of Eau Claire. With great value as a recreational getaway, an investment, or a future development, these properties boast endless opportunities.
Boating, Fishing, Biking and Skiing
In the Wisconsin Land of “Clear Water”, Eau Claire offers many opportunities for entertainment and recreation. In the winter there are miles of groomed cross country ski trails and 150 miles of snowmobile trails. In the summer creeks, rivers and lakes are ready for your boating and fishing pleasure, and the bike trails along country routes have beautiful scenery.
Camping, Hiking and Hunting
You will find golf courses for every skill level. Campgrounds are available and acres of County Land for hiking and hunting. And when you need a change of pace, the City of Eau Claire offers great restaurants, theaters and museums. Just 2 hours from the Twin Cities, 3 hours from Madison, 4 1/2 hours from Chicago.
City of Eau Claire
There are several large parks in the city: Putnam Park, which follows the course of Putnam Creek and Little Niagara Creek east from the UWEC campus; Carson Park, situated in the middle of an oxbow lake; Owen Park, along the Chippewa River, home to a large bandshell where open air concerts are held throughout the summer.
Phoenix park is the host of a weekly farmers market and open air concerts during summer months. Riverview Park is also a common summer swimming destination, as well as one of the local boat landings.
More Information Here
Eau Claire Properties
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