Cheese Country Realtor

Another month has closed, so it is time to take a look at the market statistics again. First, the number of single family homes that sold in Green County in June of 2009: 32 homes sold in June of 2009, The average sale price was $148,459, The median sale price was $140,957, The highest priced pro...

Asbestos in homes is more common than most often realized. It can hide in the insulating wraps around pipes, in the siding or in the insulation. The only way to know for sure that asbestos is in a home is to test for it. However, industry experts recommend only testing materials that are damaged ...

Are you looking for something to do in the Green County area this week? ~ Stef from Goose Chaser Farm is doing a workshop entitle Sustainable Styling from Thursday through Saturday. Photographers, come learn from an expert. Stef is a professional, and she teaches this workshop that blends photogr...

This weekend is shaping up to be a full one here in Cheese Country, so I am giving a heads up on some of the Saturday activities. Spend a day vacationing here in your backyard or make a day trip to our area. I've often talked about Inn Serendipity here on this blog. Lisa and John are great friend...

In the spirit of Independence Day, I present How to Declare Mortgage Independence. No, I'm not suggesting anything shady here. This isn't like how to stop paying taxes. This is how to plan ahead so that down the road you can be one of the people who own their American Dream outright, no mortgage,...

~ Have you made reservations for this month's Famous Fossil Wine Down and Cookout? Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of. The July menu includes rib eyes on the grill, seasonal salad, Mrs Mike's chips, wine specials and Famous Fossil Sangria, all served on the patio at the winery overlooking...

This week's featured property is a building site just outside of Monroe. Build your dream home on this spacious 2.91 acre lot on Alphorn Road, just south of Monroe. You will have the best of both worlds in this rural subdivision - room for your family to spread out and enjoy views of the rolling ...

If you are starting to think of renewable energy sources for your home or business, start the easy way. Instead of jumping straight into solar panels or wind turbines, take a look at your electricity provider. If you get your electricity from Alliant Energy, sign up for their Second Nature progra...

Up, down, down some more, up a little, down a little. Interest rates have been zigzagging in recent months. One thing is for certain, these current levels are historically low. Mortgage interest rates are based off of prime rate. Looking at the history of prime, going back to 1947, is amazing. Pr...

Fiire up the flash bulbs!  The Monroe Arts Center is sponsoring the 20th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit. This popular contest draws on the best of our local talent and culminates in an exhibit in Frehner Gallery at MAC throughout September. Who will take home the grand prize this year? T...