DESIGNING AND PLANTING A SHELTERBELT ON YOUR HUNTING PROPERTY: PART 1

Designing and planting shelterbelts on your hunting property should be in your top three of the “things I have to do” list. Shelterbelts provide wildlife with four basic needs: a place to nest and raise their young, an area that provides food and allows them to safely eat it, protection from the weather, and an […]

FHA LOAN 101

Here you are, looking for your first house. Hopefully, you’ve already established good credit, have some cash set aside, and have secured approval from your lending institution. With that approval will come spending range you’re approved for and with today’s current low-interest rates your buying power has increased! However, not everyone is able to save […]

COME AND PLAY! NOAH’S ARK IN WISCONSIN DELL’S

Welcome to United Country’s Midwest Lifestyle Guide featured attraction- Noah’s Ark America’s Largest Waterpark®, in Wisconsin Dells, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Most of us are young enough to remember when Noah’s Incredible Adventure began in 1979. Through the years, Noah’s Ark America’s Largest Waterpark® in Wisconsin Dell’s has grown in size with its attractions. Check out this link for the waterpark’s […]

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 […]

Stock Pond 101: Fish Stock

Adding fish to your stock pond takes a considerable amount of planning. You’ve already invested in the creation, construction and set-up, now comes the fun part of adding your fish stock. Knowing what type of sport fish you want to stock your pond with is a great place to start. You can do your own … Continue reading Stock Pond 101: Fish Stock

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

Part 1 - Programs to Consider for Your Private Woodland.

As landowners ourselves, we at Midwest Lifestyle Properties seek to keep our hunting properties in peak condition. Knowing what to do, and how to do it, is half the battle. We’d like to share with you a few programs from the Wisconsin DNR that promote your wooded land through conservation and forestry. Here are a … Continue reading Part 1 – 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 […]

ACEP: Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs

i The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program was established through the Agriculture ACT legislation in 2014. Since its inception, the ACEP repeals programs like FRPP, GRP, and WRP. However, the repeal does not affect the validity or terms of any FRPP, GRP, or WRP contract, agreement, or easement entered into prior to the date of enactment on February 7, 2014. […]

Understanding The Doe Reproductive Cycle

It really may not have crossed your mind, as most articles are about “Rut”. “Understanding Rut” and so on. But we forget one very important particular- the doe. All too often we put our focus on growing big bucks and big antler sets. We read article after article about “Rut”, “Understanding Rut”. Fuss about our […]

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

WETLANDS: PART ONE

Wetlands on your hunting property can offer you considerable benefits, especially when it comes to duck hunting. But duck hunting isn’t the sole beneficiary of the blessings of a wetland. Wetlands are nature’s way of controlling flooding, erosion and filtering water. All of nature is dependent on a symbiotic relationship from earth to sky. Wetlands […]

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