buying waterfront property: Minong Flowage/Cranberry Lake NW Wisconsin lake homes and cabins for sale
- 02/15/12 04:00 AM
Looking for lake home or cabin in a particular location?
Lake homes and cabins for sale on the Minong Flowage, NW WI.
Visit my website www.JeanHedren.com to search by communities and many lakes in NW Wisconsin. Communities include Gordon, Wascott, Solon Springs, Barnes, Minong. Lakes include St Croix Lake, St Croix Flowage, Minong Flowage, Leader Lake, Whitefish Lake, Eau Claire Lakes.
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buying waterfront property: The Cost of Waiting for Prices to Fall - NW corner of Wisconsin offers bargains priced less than $200K
- 10/20/11 03:03 AM
This is the best buyer's market in decades. Prices are at an all-time low and interest rates are at or even under 4% for a 30-year conventional loan in NW Wisconsin. The opportunities to purchase a primary residence, lake home, or recreational property at reduced prices are better than ever.
Interest rates have a dramatic influence on the cost of housing. On a $200,000 mortgage/30 years, the monthly payment at 4% is $954 per month; 5% is $1074; 6% is $1200. Buying now, you can realize a savings of $246 per month.
The question to ask yourself is: Are you going … (5 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #14 Viewing Lake Properties
- 10/14/11 08:26 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #14 Viewing Lake Properties
One of the most exciting aspects of buying a home is looking at different properties in your price range, and seeing houses in various sizes, conditions, and styles. It’s the best real estate education of all.
How many to see How many homes should you plan to view before you make a decision? That’s up to you, and will depend on the neighborhood, the market, and your specific requirements. With all the homes on the market at any given time, the key is to focus your … (1 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin. #19 What You Should Know About Wells
- 10/13/11 11:01 AM
When you’re shopping for a home or cabin in Northwestern Wisconsin, you should know about the two main types of wells. If you do, you’ll be able to make a better, more informed buying decision. Here’s a quick overview.
The first type is called a drilled well. These wells are drilled deeper, and they’re a larger diameter. They usually have a submersible pump. These wells are more reliable and more efficient; they also yield a larger volume of water. The water from these wells usually tastes better, too.
The second type is called a driven well. Sometimes it’s also called a … (3 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 3 BR newer home on popular recreation and fishing lake Minong Flowage, Wascott, WI $249,000
- 10/10/11 01:08 PM
3 BR newer home on popular recreation and fishing lake Minong Flowage, Wascott, WI $249,000
Details at Jean Hedren, Edina Realty, Wascott, WI: 16439 S Smith Bridge Rd, Wascott, WI
Price reduced - $249,000.
View 16439 S Smith Bridge Rd, Wascott, WI in a larger map Home Highlights
Built in 2002 * 1800 sq. ft. of living space 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 1.96 acres with large yard Low maintenance vinyl siding Large living room with wood burning fireplace Huge kitchen with plenty of cupboards and counter space Large 60 x 12’ deck perfect for entertaining Includes hot tub LP gas … (5 comments)
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buying waterfront property: Buying a lake home or cabin? Check out this series of 20 tips for buying a lake home or cabin in NW Wisconsin or the USA.
- 09/16/11 09:04 AM
Buying a lake home or cabin? Check out this series of 20 tips for buying a lake home or cabin in NW Wisconsin or any other part of the country.
Thinking about buying a lake home or cabin in NW Wisconsin (or on any lake in the US this year)? There are many excellent properties to choose from on a variety of lake types and sizes, and many are offered at exceptional values.
There are many questions to consider when determining just the right type of home or cabin on just the right lake or river that’s the best fit for … (5 comments)
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buying waterfront property: The Shell Lake fish story, Shell Lake, Wisconsin
- 09/11/11 09:35 AM
The Shell Lake fish story, Shell Lake, Wisconsin Shell Lake, best known as a good walleye lake, is 2580 acres with 10.2 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth is 36'; mean depth 23'. Secchi disk clarity 12'. Walleye, SM bass are plentiful. You'll also find muskie, northern, and bluegill. This big lake consists of two basins, the bigger one on the north has little structure other than cribs and some fairly sharp drop-offs around the shoreline. the smaller one on the south end as an island and Rolf's Point, jutting out from the eastern shoreline. Walleyes are best found on the … (3 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #17 Aquatic Invasive Species
- 05/21/11 11:11 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #17 Aquatic Invasive Species
Although Wisconsin is also being invaded by other alien plants, mollusks, and fish, here are the three invasives that are causing the most concern right now:
Eurasian water milfoil The only non-native milfoil in Wisconsin, Eurasian water milfoil has invaded waterways in more than 50 percent of the state’s counties. It grows well in heavily used lakes and thrives in high levels of nitrogen and phosphorous runoff. It disrupts aquatic communities by preventing larger fish from accessing certain waters, and it reduces the number of native … (2 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #16 Shoreland Zoning Regulations NR 115
- 05/20/11 10:25 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin - #16 Shoreland Zoning Regulations NR 115 In 1980, NR 115 was amended to create minimum shoreland and wetland standards. After many committee resolutions and public hearings, the final rule went into effect February 1, 2010. Counties have two years from that time or until February, 2012 to update their shoreland ordinances to be consistent with or exceed the state's rules.
Some standards remain the same:
Structures must be setback at least 75' from the water. Lots served by private septic systems must be at least 20,000 square feet in area … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #13 Critical Habitat Designations - Local Examples From the Minong Flowage
- 05/15/11 03:45 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #13 Critical Habitat Designations - Local Examples From the Minong Flowage
Finally, to wrap up the series on critical habitat designations, here are some local examples proposed for the Minong Flowage. To learn more about critical habitat designations in general, you can visit http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/criticalhabitat/.
You can also download a detailed CHD report on the Minong Flowage from http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/criticalhabitat/Project.aspx?project=25645563. In the report, you’ll find the aerial photos, detailed descriptions, and inventories of the aquatic vegetation found in each designated critical habitat area. There are 23 of these areas proposed for the … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #12 Critical Habitat Designations - Why They’re Usually a Plus
- 05/14/11 02:57 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #12 Critical Habitat Designations - Why They’re Usually a Plus
If a cabin, lake home, or land is on a body of water where certain areas have been designated as critical habitat, it’s something you can feel good about. It means there’s something on the lake or stream worth preserving. These designations rarely undermine the value of property. In most cases, they’re actually a plus.
First, keep in mind that the critical habitat designations described at at http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/criticalhabitat/ often overlap with other regulations that are already in place at the state, … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #11 Critical Habitat Designations - How They Affect Waterfront Owners
- 05/11/11 08:31 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #11 Critical Habitat Designations - How They Affect Waterfront Owners
Depending on where you live, critical habitat designations may overlap with other regulations that are already in place at the state, county, and local level. In some cases, they may provide additional protections. In other cases, they simply clarify the regulations that would already apply.
As the DNR explains at http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/criticalhabitat/ , Critical Habitat Designations provide advance information to waterfront owners when they want to begin a construction project or some other activity along their shoreline. If a project is proposed … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #10 Critical Habitat Designations - What Are They, and How Do They Affect You?
- 05/10/11 03:18 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #10 Critical Habitat Designations - What Are They, and How Do They Affect You?
I recently heard from someone who is thinking of selling his lake home. He had a few questions for me about something called a “critical habit designation.” His lake home was in an area that had received this designation. Was that a good thing, or a bad thing? How would it affect the value of his property? And just what is a “critical habitat designation?”
hHere’s a quick overview. I’ve borrowed part of my explanation from the … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #9 Critical Habitat Designations - How the Process Works
- 05/09/11 03:28 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #9 Critical Habitat Designations - How the Process Works
Bodies of water being inventoried for critical habitat areas are chosen on the basis of three factors:
quality of the resource; amount of knowledge and information the Department holds regarding the water body; and current and future risks of the resource to riparian development and in-lake activities. After a lake is selected, DNR field staff compile and review the most current scientific data that already exists. In the field, they make further observations and establish the boundaries of the sites containing critical … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #8 Beauty or Price
- 05/08/11 03:31 AM
20 tips for buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin: #8 Beauty or Price
What does beauty or price mean? Let me explain. While it’s true that the market seems to be showing more activity this spring, there’s still a lot of unsold “inventory” out there. No matter how beautiful the home or land, and no matter how great the location, there are a lot of other properties on the market.
If you are looking for property anywhere in Northwestern Wisconsin, you'll potentially be comparing several possibilities.
Consider how each property stacks up with respect to beauty or price. In other … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips for buying a NW Wisconsin lake home: # 6 Lake Frontage and Shoreland Zoning
- 05/06/11 02:25 AM
20 tips for buying a NW Wisconsin lake home: # 6 Lake Frontage and Shoreland Zoning
Among the features to consider about the lake frontage include elevation, vegetation, and sand. If you are primarily interested in swimming, then you may be looking for properties with a sandy beach front, or at least, a sandy lake bottom. If you have small children and want to keep an eye on them while they are playing on the beach, then a level to gently rolling elevation of the home to the lake front will be important. If you are less interested in water activities … (2 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 Tips for Buying a Lake Home in NW Wisconsin - # 4 Recreational Activities
- 05/04/11 03:50 AM
20 Tips for Buying a Lake Home in NW Wisconsin - # 4 Recreational Activities
What are your favorite recreational activities? As you are searching for the ideal lake home, think about the type of lake, as well as the surrounding area, that offers the most activities.
Local communities are also important. Most local communities will at least have a grocery store, liquor store (in Wisconsin they’re usually together), gas station, post office, restaurant/tavern. Very likely, you’ll be within a half hour drive from a larger town or city that will offer more shopping options. Typically, they will offer a summer … (2 comments)
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buying waterfront property: 20 tips to buy a lake home in NW Wisconsin - # 2 Choosing the lake or water type that’s right for you.
- 05/02/11 12:45 AM
20 tips to buy a lake home in NW Wisconsin - # 2 Choosing the lake or water type that’s right for you.
In tip # 1, Getting Started, we talked about the first steps to take in buying a lake home. In tip # 2, we’ll examine the lake or water type that best suits your lifestyle.
Every buyer approaches the search process differently. I’ve worked with some people, for example, who were very particular about the features they wanted in their new lake home; they were less concerned about where it was located.
I’ve also worked with buyers … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: My May 2011 31-day challenge: Introduction to my NW Wisconsin neighborhood - Douglas, Washburn, Bayfield County WI
- 04/30/11 01:26 AM
My May 2011 31-day challenge introduction to my NW Wisconsin neighborhood - Douglas, Washburn, Bayfield County WI
We'll start with 20 tips on buying a lake home in NW Wisconsin. You'll learn about the types of lakes and streams in NW Wisconsin, focusing on Douglas County, the northern part of Washburn County, and western Bayfield county. Communities include Gordon, Wascott, Solon Springs, Minong, and Barnes.
You'll also learn about lake frontage and shoreland zoning, Wisconsin's pier regulations, critical habitat designations, types of wells and septic systems, and much more.
Meanwhile, if you are planning a lake home or cabin purchase, visit … (0 comments)
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buying waterfront property: Lake Home Buyers Series: Part 7 – Wisconsin's Pier Regulations
- 03/18/11 05:36 AM
Wisconsin’s Pier Regulations
In the summer of 2008, new legislation concerning the placement of piers on Wisconsin waterways went into effect. The 2008 legislation expands the exempt piers, provides more flexibility in the number of boat slips allowed for commercial and multifamily lots, and creates a registration system to grandfather piers placed before 2004 that do not meet today’s standards.
A complete description of the new regulations is available at Wisconsin DNR website.
Exempt piers:
Width – maximum 6’ wide. If the pier is NOT located in an Area of Special Natural Resource Interest, an 8’ long x 8’ wide loading … (0 comments)
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