Wisconsin Property Owners Guide

Here's a handy booklet from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue outlining assessment and property taxes in Wisconsin.

2011 Guide for Property Owners
The questions and answers in this booklet provide information about property assessment and taxation in Wisconsin. The narrative provides general information and does not deal with legal details. Should you want additional information about your assessment, contact your local assessor.

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Financial Spring Cleaning

It's finally here - the weather is warming and flowers are beginning to bloom. Ahh...Spring.

You've started raking the yard, seeding the lawn, planing new gardens. Ok, neither have we, but it's on the to-do list. Now, what about your money?

Spring is a good time to review your finances and make sure your money is working for you. Here's a great article from billeater.com to get you started
11 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Wallet

Then when you've finished all that work, head out to the woods to relax. Need to find a great getaway? We've got listings for recreational and hunting properties in over 40 Wisconsin Counties. BuyWisconsinLand.com

Why is Tax Day April 18th?

Wondering why we had three extra days to get our taxes done this year? After all April 15th did fall on a Friday, which was a regular work day, right?

The tax code says that tax forms are due April 15th unless it falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holiday. None of these conditions applied.

However, Emanacipation Day, an official public holiday in Washington DC, which is usually celebrated April 16th, was moved to April 15th, a Friday, instead of Saturday, to give folks a day off. In recognition of this holiday, Tax Day was moved to April 18th.

To those who wait to the last minute - get to the post office today!

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Property Priced to Sell

Most people when making a purchase of any item first check out the price. It's our guide to the value of that item. And if we feel the item is worth the amount being asked we will consider buying it.

The same principle applies to Real Estate, but price and value can sometimes seem harder to determine.

In this article from the blog of Lisa Udy, Broker Of Platinum Real Estate Group In Logan Utah, she is giving information to help Sellers to properly price their listing. When you are buying property, it helps to know what information has gone into coming up with the value of the real estate, so you can determine what price you are willing to pay for it.

Article: Is your Property Priced to Sell?

Whether you are buying or selling, remember working with a Realtor® who knows the market can make all the difference in getting value for your money. You can contact the Agents at BuyWisconsinLand.com by emailing property@buywisconsinland.com or fill out our form here Contact Us.

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.