Cheese Country Realtor

With housing prices in our area dropping and interest rates at a historically low level, many homeowners are thinking about whether or not the time is right for a move to a larger or more expensive home. There are many things to consider when thinking about moving up to another home. Before makin...

We made it over to the EAA Chapter 431 pancake breakfast at the Brodhead airfield on Sunday. If you didn't, go ahead and get out your calendar to mark it right now for next year's event. The breakfast of pancakes, sausages, eggs and juice was $6 for adults, and the food was very good. Some pancak...

When was the last time you took the time to go outside and just play? I don't know about you, but I need to remember to enjoy life like a kid more often. For any alumni out there, this is on Bascom Hill at UW-Madison with the old Science Hall in the background. Strangely enough, walking up the hi...

Did you know that there is paradise is a local place?  Drive down Hwy 73 heading south and you will see this unassuming sign on the side of the road: Green County sits on the Wisconsin-Illinois border, so there are sites in Illinois that we consider our area attractions. One of these sits about 1...

This week's featured property is a home in the private community of Lake Summerset. This house was built for comfort and leisure. The eleven year old home has 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths in the 2100 sq ft. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings are perfect for entertaining or keeping aware of what t...

Are you looking for something to do on this rainy day?  How about a scavenger hunt that doesn't even require you to leave the comfort of home? The Brodhead Public Library is having an online scavenger hunt to celebrate their grand re-opening this weekend. Find the clues to figure out the famous m...

When people start talking financing for a home purchase, some are amazed by the variety of loan products out there.  There are many types of home loans out there: conventional, 80/10, FHA, Rural Development, and much more. One type that we do not commonly see utilized is VA loans. VA loans are av...

Now that April has drawn to a close, it is time to take a look at how the real estate market did locally did during last month. First, the number of single family homes that sold in Green County in April of 2008: 18 homes sold in April of 2009, The average sale price was $140,824, The median sale...

Are you ready to get out and enjoy some time around Green County this weekend? ~ There is an exhibit opening in Frehner Gallery at the Monroe Arts Center. "Watercolors with Spirits" opens on Thursday with a gallery reception from 5 until 7 pm. Plan ahead for an upcoming event at MAC: Creole Stomp...

This week's featured property is a custom home near Monroe This one a kind home is filled with upgrades galore. There are elegant arches over doorways and windows and flowing curved walls. Enter the home into the large living room with gas fireplace. There is a formal dining room with hardwood fl...