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How to Take Care of Garden After the Last Summer Harvest

You’ve picked every pepper and harvested the last basket of tomatoes from your summer garden. Now what? Your end-of-season care plays a big role in whether or not your edible garden will continue to perform well in the future. This …
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Four Reasons to Sell Your Home This Fall

Have you been thinking about listing your home for sale? Here are four reasons to consider selling your home this fall. Demand is Strong. The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors® shows that buyer demand remains …
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First Time Home Buyer Programs

First-Time Home Buyer Programs  Homeownership has a lot of benefits, but it also comes with a few significant barriers to entry that first-time home buyers might not be prepared for.  With many confusing terms and such large sums of money …
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9 Tips to Get Your Home Ready to Sell

A well cared for home will have more buyer appeal and is more likely to sell faster and for a better price. Remember, first impressions are lasting, and buyers are attracted to homes that have been well maintained. Before you …
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National Dog Day!

Don’t let the dog days of summer get your four-legged friend down. Take your furry companion to your local dog park to celebrate National Dog Day. Check out our blog post for a list of dog parks near you! #NationalDogDay …
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New Pledged-Asset Program Helps First-Time Homebuyers and Move-Up Buyers

Securing a large, enough down payment for your first home or one of significant value can be challenging for many people. Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation’s new Pledged-Asset Program can make your home dream come true. The program allows a buyer to …
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With Record-Low Mortgage Rates, Does It Make Sense to Refinance Your Home?

As mortgage rates hover around the mid-three percent range, refinancing might be a good investment. Here are things to consider before refinancing. Will I make my investment back? The low interest rate is certainly an important factor, but you also …
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Wisconsin’s Frank Lloyd Wright Trail

While Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest architects, you don’t have to be an architecture buff to appreciate his design and history. There is a new self-guided trail that will take you from one …
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What color paint will help you sell your home?

Neutral paint colors don’t just sell homes, research shows that they actually have the power to get you more for your home! While many people think neutral paint color simply means a shade of white, they couldn’t be further from …
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County Fair Season Guide

Fair season begins this week in southern Wisconsin. Find out when your local fair is happening. Please note that this is only a partial listing of some of the local fairs in the areas we serve. Jul 10-14 Jefferson County …
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Home Valuation Report