Owning Real Estate is a Benefit to You

Why is an investment in Real Estate better than other options? This eHow Money article by Luke Arthur explains some of the benefits.

Real estate can provide you with some advantages that other types of property cannot. Owning real estate can give you tax breaks and appreciation. Many people also like the idea of property ownership because it allows them to be in control of their own home. You can also buy it without investing that much of your own money.

Full Story Benefits of Real Estate eHow.com

At BuyWisconsinLand.com we believe that an investment in Real Estate is also something you can enjoy while you watch your money "grow". Contact us at property@buywisconsinland.com or visit our website and see the beautiful "investments" we offer.

History of Wisconsin Land

The original survey of what is now the State of Wisconsin was done by the Federal General Land Office between 1832 and 1866. This established the pattern by which property descriptions are still determined, the Township, Range and Section grid.

You can see many of the original Plat maps, and read the field notes taken by surveyors at the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands web pages on the UW Madison website Wisconsin Public Land Survey Records: Original Field Notes and Plat Maps

Find you own place in Wisconsin History BuyWisconsinLand.com

Buying Property In Winter

Although recent weather has made us all "think spring" - this article written by Karen Rivedal from the Madison State Journal makes the case for why it's best to look at rural properties in the winter.

Believe it or not, now's a great time to be tromping around outside checking out rural properties you might be more likely to actually use once it warms up a bit.

So says Jay Frazier, Property Trax's go-to guy on questions of outdoor real estate -- hunting parcels, getaway properties, country homes, cottages and farms.

"There's less competition for properties in winter, as there are fewer buyers on the hunt. In some cases, this can mean better deals," said Frazier, a Muscoda-based agent who peddles rural properties in southwest Wisconsin for First Weber.

And for hunters especially, winter is a great time of year to check for wildlife signs on the property to figure out where critters are going.

Full Story Property Trax: Winter in Wisconsin is prime time to see, buy rural property, agent says

There's still plenty of winter to get out and see great properties! Visit BuyWisconsinLand.com to see land listings in over 40 Wisconsin Counties or email us property@buywisconsinland.com for more information and answers to your real estate questions. We look forward to working with you.

Helping People Invest

One of the reasons I help my clients invest in real estate is the enjoyment I get from working with them to find a property that meets their requirements, researching their financing and purchasing options, and successfully completing the transaction. And then, there’s the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing that the equity they build will help them achieve a higher quality of life.

As history shows, real estate has always been a steadily appreciating investment, even with the occasional market downturns. So if you would like to get together and talk about how you can benefit from this downturn, please let me know. I’d be happy to help you through the investment process.

Roy Burlingame, Broker
property@buywisconsinland.com

To see current land listings in over 40 Wisconsin Counties visit my website BuyWisconsinLand.com

Gifts or Inheritance?

If you own real estate and are wondering what is the best way to pass it along to your children or keep it in the family, this article is for you.

From About.com's William Perez's blog "William's Tax Planning Blog" Mr Perez takes a question regarding the transfer of a condominium in Florida between a father and daughter. He reviews the tax aspects and gives options on how one can transfer property and save on taxes. Although this article is specific to one property, the points it makes and options it gives are ones that we can all review and make the best choice when passing real estate along to family.

The Gift of Real Estate: Generosity Can Be Taxing

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Auld Lang Syne

Everybody knows the song, right?

Did you know Robert Burns wrote four verses? Maybe this year you can sing them all. Or maybe not.

Have a very Happy New Year from BuyWisconsinLand.com

Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp !
and surely I’ll be mine !
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We twa hae run about the braes,
and pu’d the gowans fine ;
But we’ve wander’d mony a weary fit,
sin auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp !
and surely I’ll be mine !
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl’d i' the burn,
frae morning sun till dine ;
But seas between us braid hae roar’d
sin auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp !
and surely I’ll be mine !
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand, my trusty fiere !
and gie's a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll tak a right gude-willy waught,
for auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp !
and surely I’ll be mine !
And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

American Christmas

Did you know that after the American Revolution, most English customs fell out of favor in the new United States, including Christmas! Congress was even in session on December 25, 1789. Christmas didn't become a federal holiday until June 26, 1870.

For more fun Christmas Facts History of Christmas in America

The team at BuyWisconsinLand.com: Roy, Jerry, Lance, Mike and Shelley, wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous Happy New Year.