Transforming a tired, old Farm into “Cannon Valley Farmstead”

Over the past several years our family has done a lot of traveling and when we travel, we try to bypass the old cliché hotels and search for unique vacation rentals, usually through AirBnB or …

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Monroe County Housing Authority helps elderly, disabled, and more

The Monroe County Housing Authority (MCHA) offers assistance to anyone in need of income-based housing. They work with local organizations like Couleecap, Families First, Flock’s Guardians and …

County halts moving forward on selling/disposing of foreclosure properties

At the Wednesday, January 10 Monroe County Property and Maintenance Committee meeting, one of the agenda items was what the county will do with the tax delinquent foreclosed properties that they now …

Metro Palamaruk

Metro Palamaruk, 94, of Kendall, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Touch of Home. He was born February 7, 1931, to Konstantine and Victoria (Mamoff) Palamaruk in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. …

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By 1 st CCU MORTGAGE TEAM Absolutely! Many items may be added into the negotiation of your home purchase and/or sale. Some items may help home buyers when they have limited funds available …

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Coltyn Bettis & James Lanier- United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties Lowering closing costs can help you save a significant amount of money when purchasing a property. Here …

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“Why should I sell my home through an agent instead of just selling it myself?” Coltyn Bettis- United Country Realty- Midwest Lifestyle Properties There are several reasons why …

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Ask our panel of experts What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a home versus renting? Trent Ziegler (Broker/Owner) Coulee Real Estate & Property Management LLC I …

All About: Sheriff Sales in Monroe County

Deputy Matt Hoskins at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is the one who handles any sheriff sales for Monroe County properties. Hoskins has taken classes and has been certified to commence …

Property taxes throughout Monroe County

In gathering data from the Monroe County Treasurer, the Herald requested a list of mill rates for each township and the different school districts. The Herald put this data together in a map that is …

Fixer Upper of the Month

January Fixer Upper of the month

$139,900 910 Mill STREET, Sparta, WI 54656 3 beds 1 baths 1,120 sqft Just right! This solid brick built 3BD 1BA has an excellent floor plan with all bedrooms & bath …

Fixer Upper of the Month

$32,500 3 bd 1 ba 1,220 sqft 519 Glendale, Tomah, WI 54660 March 15, 2023 there was a fire that damaged the front porch. This also caused smoke and some water …

Embracing the Bounty of Rural Property Ownership

Monroe County, Wisconsin – Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Monroe County offers a tranquil and picturesque landscape that captivates the hearts of many. Amidst the rolling hills, fertile …

State laws require rent receipts: Did you give or get one this month?

TurboTenant explores what rent receipts are, how different cities and states legislate them, and the importance of integrating payments with property management software to help landlords streamline their processes.

Does your neighborhood sound expensive? Here's how names impact real estate prices.

Spokeo examined data from Redfin and other sources to see how neighborhood names influence property values.

Tariff whiplash and HUD cuts could cripple affordable housing development

Next City reports developers indicate increasing construction costs and cuts to federal funding will upend America's affordable housing progress.

4 advanced strategies for real estate investors to maximize returns

Range breaks down four advanced strategies that will help you build a smart, tax-efficient, and diversified portfolio.

These cities added the most high-income households

SmartAsset ranked 352 U.S. cities based on the percentage change in the proportion of households earning $200,000 or more annually over one year.

Average U.S. mortgage debt increased to $252,505 in 2024

Experian takes a look at what's transpired over the past 12 months in its review of consumer and debt trends for current and potentially new homeowners.

What the history of ZIP codes reveals about the most in-demand neighborhoods in the US

Spokeo conducted an analysis using data from Realtor.com to explore the most sought-after ZIP codes in the United States and homebuyers.

$1K a month to live in a shipping container: SLC's cautionary tale of making homes out of cargo boxes

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a project to create a six-story apartment complex out of recycled metal boxes.

Can you live in a commercial property?

NEXT helps small business owners understand the zoning laws that determine if they can live where they work.

Cities pioneering smart tech and sustainability: San Francisco, NYC, and D.C. among America's top smart cities of 2025

CoworkingCafe analyzed more than 370 U.S. cities across 13 key metrics to identify America's top smart cities in 2025.

Build-to-rent boom: 110,000+ single-family rentals under construction across U.S., with Texas, Arizona, and Florida in the lead

Point2Homes shares insights about real estate inventory based on its build-to-rent report.

Cities attracting the most millennials

SmartAsset ranked 271 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage of people between the ages of 25 and 44 who recently moved in.

12 of the most affordable places to live in the US in 2025

MakeMyMove shares the 12 most affordable places to live in the U.S. in 2025 based on average home prices, rental rates, and testimonials from locals.

Why California keeps putting homes where fires burn

CalMatters reports on the alarming issue of home development in highly flammable areas in the state of California.