There’s no need for a little snow to keep you from finding the right piece of land to own . . .

Winter is a great time of year to head up north and look at property in northern Wisconsin and Michigan.  With the leaves off the trees and snow on the ground it’s easy to see the topography and lay of the land.  For waterfront and view property, it’s an excellent way to see potential views that otherwise might be hidden when the leaves are on.  For people that plan on using their vacation property in the winter it’s always nice to see that the roads are plowed and that access is attainable with the vehicles they own.  Come on up, we’ve got the snowshoes and are ready to help you find great land to own this winter so you’ll be ready to get up north and start enjoying your new property when the snow melts.

We hate to toot our own horn, but here are some comments from a few of the many people we’ve recently helped buy land in Wisconsin and Michigan.  Thanks to all who sent back the kind and helpful feedback about your property search.

More property owner evaluations on the next page:
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The real estate brokers and agents at Loon Lake Realty invest a great deal of time driving to and walking potential new property listings to offer. Here’s one that didn’t make the cut.

• Way back at the end of a little gravel road, very secluded. - Check.
• A beautiful mix of pines and hardwoods. - Check.
• Power run all the way to the lake. - Check.
• A no wake lake, serene and quiet. - Check.
• Deer peacefully foraging along the lake shore. - Check.
• Clear, clean looking water. - Check.
• Sand bottom. - Another wasted tank of gas.

Another lake property not for sale by Loon Lake Realty.

“With sweat equity investment and a little scratch you can build your dream cabin without breaking the bank”

Many people dream of owning a log home in the country, in the woods or on the water. What often prevents the dream from becoming a reality are the perceived costs of the project. A recent article in Heartland USA magazine dispels some of those fears and myths.

Naturally it all starts with finding the right land to build on. After that, this cabin building article may help get that new vacation property ‘off the ground’.

Read the entire article by Tracy Breen at Heartland USA here: http://www.heartlandusamagazine.com/lifestyles/life_cabins.php

This is just a little test of a newer search feature offered by Google. Try it out and give me some feedback. Thanks in advance, Patrick

If you’ve ever experienced a classic Wisconsin wedding you’ve either witnessed or participated in a polka known as the ‘Chicken Dance’.  While this dance is often seen in other parts of the country, the Chicken Dance is a mandatory ritual of getting hitched in Wisconsin.

If you ever get invited to a wedding in Wisconsin here’s how it goes: (more…)

It’s often been said that one shouldn’t mix politics and real estate.  I couldn’t agree more.  However, there’s an issue that both parties can agree on: ‘Fishing in Wisconsin is fun.’  Here’s a look back on some of the former Presidents of the United States that have sought a break from the rigors of the office and found respite on the waters of northern Wisconsin: Grover Cleveland, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Dwight Eisenhower.

• GROVER CLEVELAND

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It’s been a long, snowy winter in Northeast Wisconsin, even for us Wisconsinites that have lived here all our lives.

But somehow or other we’ll get through. . .

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If you’re looking for property in Wisconsin or Michigan that’s a little more affordable there’s a strong correlation between land values and population density. We hope this map helps you understand where to look for your new WI or MI vacation real estate.

Hot Tip:  Go Green!