3613 W Drexel Ave Franklin WI
Private driveway leads you to this beautifully designed Executive ranch built on top of a 1.93 acre mature wooded lot. This premium built and meticulously kept split…
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Creating A Productive Atmosphere While You #STAYHOME
In countless homes across the country and the world, there has been a major shift to working from home – even for students. If you are working…
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6004 S English Settlement Ave Burlington WI
New Listing! 6004 S English Settlement Ave Burlington, Wisconsin 53105-7765 Wisconsin Dream Log Home living at its best!! This luxury 6,232 sq ft stunning log-sided home is situated…
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Reducing Closet Clutter
Your closet might just be the hardest place to reduce clutter in the home. So often, we find ourselves using closets as the one space in the…
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4 Things to Remember When Looking for an Accessible Home
By Patrick Young Home is more than where the heart is, and it should also be the one place on earth where you feel most comfortable and…
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The Pros & Cons of Laminate and Hardwood
If you are looking to install wood flooring, you will likely be looking at a several thousand dollar investment into your home. It is important to weigh…
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Throw A Great Superbowl Party
While your team may not have made it to the final game, the Superbowl is the perfect excuse to bring together your family and friends for a…
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Organize Your Junk Drawer
Have you been looking for a budget-friendly way to organize that pesky junk drawer in your home? Instead of heading to the store and spending money on…
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Turn Your Home from Cold to Cozy
As the days get colder here in Wisconsin (finally, it is January already!), you’re probably spending more time curled up on the couch than you were on…
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What You Need To Know For Winter House Hunting
While house hunting during the winter in Wisconsin was never really a huge thing of the past, today’s culture keeps things going year-round – which means finding…
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Is It Time To Upgrade Your Heating System?
Winter has arrived and along with it, much colder temperatures. Maybe the heating system in your home has been in place since you moved in and you’re…
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PREVENTING AND REMOVING MOLD
Mold is all around us. It grows in nature, so it often ends up on the exterior of our home and in our basement if the conditions…
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The What and Why For Home Warranties
If you’ve only ever rented before, the necessity of a home warranty may be unknown to you. As a renter, you are used to a landlord who…
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Keeping Your Stuff Safe While Your Home Is For Sale
When preparing to put your house on the market, usually your main concern is making your home look as appealing as possible. Cleaning every corner, fixing what…
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New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
If you think 2020 may be the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared…
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Graduating in December? Make Sure You Pass Building Credit 101
At your college graduation, you’ll hear inspirational speeches. You’ll talk about hopes and dreams and all the hard work you’ve put in to get this far. What…
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Refresh Your Tile Grout
Bathroom tile grout can become quite the headache. Being a high traffic area, it can feel impossible to keep sparkling clean in these areas, especially in…
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AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re likely realizing that one of the most important parts of the process is getting approved for a mortgage…
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Unique Uses for Peel & Stick Tiles
Whether you are renting and unable to make permanent changes to your house, or you own and a full remodel just isn’t in the budget right now,…
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Fall Maintenance Check List
Halloween is here and depending on where you live, there is a good chance fall weather and possibly winter weather has come right along with it. Before…
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Finding The Right Home For You
If you’re a first time home buyer, the stress of choosing the perfect house for your family can feel overwhelming at first. While that stress may seem…
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU LIST YOUR HOME
After all of the preparation required to list your home, you are probably ready to relax and wait for offers. While most of the hard work is…
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LONG-DISTANCE HOUSE HUNTING
Regular house-hunting isn’t always easy, but adding distance into the mix can present challenges you don’t have when looking a few neighborhoods over for a new home.…
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HOW TO SAVE UP FOR A HOUSE
Are you thinking about buying a home and just don’t know where to start? Before you even begin looking at homes, consider how much you may need…
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Home Updates To Make After A Decade
Have you lived in your current home for at least 10 years and are starting to wonder what needs replaced or updated? Even if you make maintenance…
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MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT THIS SUMMER
As school ends and the summer officially begins, that means one important thing – home selling season is upon us. With the kids home from school and…
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5 WAYS TO FILL THE SPACE ABOVE YOUR BED
Even if you have a beautiful headboard, the space above your bed can seem empty if left untouched. This space can be tricky to decorate, but that…
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MOVING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
Whether this is your first time moving or your 10th, there are always new tips and tricks to making your move a little more smooth each time.…
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WHY FSBO CAN BE A BIG NO-NO
In this DIY-age, it is easy to want to do everything by yourself. Saving money is great, and there are so many things today that we can…
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10 STEPS TO DECLUTTER YOUR KITCHEN
We are all thankful for the many drawers and cabinets in kitchens today, but they make it easy for us to hide our clutter instead of getting…
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MAKE LAUNDRY DAY EASIER
Laundry doesn’t exactly make the top of the list when it comes to enjoyable chores. Unfortunately, it is one of the chores that we can’t really get…
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KEEP YOUR HOUSE SMELLING GREAT (EVERY SINGLE DAY)
Have you ever walked into someone else’s home and were overwhelmed by how incredible it smelled? Or maybe you couldn’t wait to leave because there was a…
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WHAT YOU SAVE BY GETTING RID OF EXCESS STUFF BEFORE YOU MOVE
If you’re getting ready to move, whether you are trying to sell your home or you’ve already purchased a new one, one of the first things that…
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WHAT YOUR CARPET IS HIDING FROM YOU
How many carpeted rooms in your home appear clean at a glance? Even if you think they all look clean, those carpets may not be very sanitary. Spring…
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SPRING LAWN RECOVERY
Winter is hopefully now just a memory in Wisconsin, but the damage done to your lawn isn’t. If you’re in an area where temperatures drop severely and…
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INCREASE YOUR CURB APPEAL
If you’re preparing to sell your home, curb appeal should be a priority. When someone is walking by or coming to your open house, the outside of…
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ADD A SPRING TOUCH TO YOUR HOME
Even if the weather isn’t cooperating quite yet – spring is on the way! Cheering up your home with some spring decor is the perfect way to…
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DIY SHIPLAP FOR $40
Thanks to Chip & Joanna Gaines, shiplap is filling homes across the country, and for good reason. Shiplap can give you a beautiful feature wall without having…
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Marie Kondo Your Closets
If there is one thing that can turn a potential client away from a home they may be on the fence about, it is a tiny master…
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Simple Tips For Your Next Open House
Selling your home can feel like a HUGE daunting task, but it shouldn’t. It is my job as your Realtor to help walk you through every step,…
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