Food Gardening 101: Part Two

Welcome back to Food Gardening 101: Part Two. In our first article of Food Gardening 101, you were to take soil samples from different areas and get them tested by a local agronomist or county Home Extension office. Then you decided what area suited a garden best. Today we will walk you through the next […]

PHEASANTS: THEIR HISTORY AND LIFECYCLE

In 1881, Owen Nickerson Denny introduced the Chinese Ringneck Pheasant to Oregon. Owen’s own introduction to the Chinese Ringneck Pheasant began with his career as a consul-general for the U.S. in the city of Shanghai, China. On several of his trips to China, Owen fell in love with the Chinese Ringneck Pheasant. Securing around 60 […]

QUICK LANDSCAPING IDEAS FOR INSTANT CURB APPEAL

You’ve decided to sell your home. You’ve given your local United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties Real Estate Agent a call, and they come over to do a property assessment. During the client property review, your UC MLP agent finds your property needs curb appeal. How quickly can you find landscaping ideas for instant curb appeal? […]

ON THE BUBBLE: THE SUMMER 2022 MARKET

The real estate market has been on quite a ride! If you had your home on the market in late 2019 through early spring 2022, and you sold your property, you reaped the market advantage. Right now, the real estate market is riding on the bubble as the Fed slowly began increasing interest rates in […]

THE PERFECT PEAR: ANOTHER GREAT FOOD SOURCE FOR YOUR HUNTING PROPERTY

We all know that deer love apples. But having a variety of tree fruits available keeps the interest of deer and other wild animals. The pear tree offers your deer a tasty treat. They are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow, drought-tolerant, and a consistent producer. PERFECT PEAR Image by rkrl001 from Pixabay Picking out a […]

KEEPING CALM IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET: BUYERS AND SELLERS

Most Americans would not have dreamed of the chaos that COVID-19 and other situations developing around the globe would cause. As your UC MLP Realtors, it is our job to educate you about the current real estate market. We are not off on some distant planet controlling things, leaving you alone and wondering, “What is […]

Part 3- Programs to Consider for Your Private Woodland

Today we are wrapping up the three-part series of “Programs to Consider for Your Private Woodland”. We will be tackling the: Forest Certification, Wisconsin Forestry Legacy Program, and touching on Harvesting Your Woods. The Forest Certification has three major land management programs that are administered by the DNR and independently verified by a third-party forest … Continue reading Part 3- Programs to Consider for Your Private Woodland

Part 2 - Programs to Consider For Your Private Woodland

We’ll pick up part two of our “Programs to Consider for Your Private Woodland” by starting with the Forest Crop Law. Then we will tackle the following: Forest Crop Law Woodland Tax Law Forest Certification Wisconsin Forestry Legacy Program Harvesting Your Woods FOREST CROP LAW Forest Crop Law was enacted in 1927 and enrollment in … Continue reading Part 2 – Programs to Consider For Your Private Woodland

How to Plan a Low-Stress Relocation

Relocating for a new job is a massive undertaking, one that needs to be planned in detail. Putting together checklists, creating timelines, and making sure everyone in the family is on the same page can smooth the process and reduce move-related stressors for everyone. Create a Plan When you get a job offer and agree […]

Five Tips for a Profitable Buy and Flip

Flipping houses is both profitable and fun if done the right way. Here are a few tips to help make you make the most money. Flipping houses is both profitable and fun if done the right way. New flippers learn lessons the hard way, hence consider starting your flipping business with a strategy in mind. […]

Top Bathroom Remodel Ideas

Kitchens and the master bath are your home’s best selling points.  It can make or break a real estate sale. As your real estate agent, I make it my mission to give you excellent market advice making your home stand out among the competition. Let’s go through some great bathroom remodel ideas. Functional Cabinetry Whether … Continue reading Top Bathroom Remodel Ideas

BUYING A HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE: PART TWO

In the last article “Buying a House in a Flood Zone: Part One” we talked about natural and manmade floods that can occur which are unpredictable in their nature. I talked briefly about home insurance and what generally is covered under water damage done to and in your home. FEMA gave us websites to look up a property and … Continue reading BUYING A HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE: PART TWO

BUYING A HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE: PART ONE

Buying a house in a flood zone may sound really crazy. But, as long as you remain informed and prepared, there are some great properties to explore! A variety of incidences qualify as a “flood”, as well as areas labeled as a “flood zone”. In the rest of this article, we will explore: What are … Continue reading BUYING A HOUSE IN A FLOOD ZONE: PART ONE

INTEREST RATES AND YOUR BUYING POWER

With today’s current low-interest rates, your buying power has in some cases doubled or tripled. This means what was once out of your reach is now within reach. An exciting time for consumer, lender, and realtor. Let’s take a look at a few rates of the bigger banks around the country. as of 6-6-21 Bank […]

WHAT TO DO AROUND MY NEW COUNTRY HOME: A GARDEN

Country home property sales have gone through the roof. Folks tired of what’s been going on in the cities are flocking to the country. If you’ve never lived in the country before, here are a few suggestions for what to do on your property. GARDENING Image by Sven Hilker from Pixabay Gardening is an excellent family recreation. There […]

SHOUSE: SHOP, HOUSE

New to the real estate world is the “shouse”. A shouse is a cross between a house and a shop. These tend to be a smaller house plan with a large shop. Shouses are popping up over the countryside and making an interesting market- with some challenges as well. Right now the shouse market is […]

PROBLEM HOMES: TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY?

UC Midwest Lifestyle Properties real estate agents work with a diverse clientele. From hunters to property investors, we desire to give you the best buying experience in the real estate profession. This is why we have received numerous awards for our sales and dedication to clients. Whatever your reason for buying, buying a “problem home” […]