7339 E Three Chimney Rd Viroqua, WI

Two bedroom ranch style home with a great country view. Only 4 miles from Viroqua this would make a great first home or rental. Home is sold as is

E10597 South Elk Run Road Viola, WI

Woods and Prairie land & every thing Natural… Here is an excellent mixed parcel of land which features rolling ridge top meadows and dense woods. Anyone who has had the opportunity to walk amongst a meadow in full flower or who has had the opportunity to catch sight of wildlife in the deep woods will surely feel inspired enough to want to own this tract of land. These 35 acres will certainly offer up that opportunity! It can be your private retreat to either escape to a lovely grassy open prairie or restore the shady woodlots that surround and border this land. The opportunity awaits you. This property has a small cabin that is roomy enough for overnight stays. There is a serene step-over stream just a few steps from the cabin which is spring fed. The property has been perc tested for a septic system; it also has electric service installed. Three are several ideal building sites set amongst the tall trees. The acreage will offer privacy and seclusion and is an ideal location for a new home.

Great Cabin for sale

Here is a Country Hideout to call your own…it’s extremely secluded and hidden away. This 2 bedroom retreat cabin is set way back into the woods and is located nicely off the beaten path. With an agreeable mix of hardwood forest and an open meadow in front, this 3.7 acre parcel is certain to be a calming get-a-way spot in the woods.

Once you step inside this cozy cabin, you will be rather surprised by finding a wonderful oversized Great Room before your eyes. This generous room features a woodstove for chilly nights, cathedral ceilings that open up the space and which are lined with pine. This cabin has a functional kitchen that includes the appliances and has plenty of cabinets and countertops for your cooking needs. With delightful décor, it is a very charming county cottage for weekends or year-round. To the rear side is the location of a large deck where anyone can enjoy the tranquil views across the woodland. There is abundant wildlife which will be quietly sharing this county hideaway with you, so plan to bring your camera or binoculars and be ready for a treat!

For an appointment to view be sure to contact the R team in Viroqua 608-637-3599.

What does the future hold?

To make a correct buying decision, as we all know today, everyone wants as much information as possible. If you are looking to purchase Real Estate these are some of the normal things you might want to know. Like knowing the property address, the price and seeing a picture of the house. You may also want to see some photos of the land on the Internet first. When it is a house, often many times you also want to see what the inside looks like before you would even drive past it. Currently we are still in the time of the anonymous customer and they are still king. No need to tell anyone who you are until you yourself are ready to tell and know what you want. Now brace yourself thing in life might be changing because of all the TMI which is chat talk for TOO MUCH INFORMATION, may change. This is what it may be like soon when you want to do something as simple as order a pizza from your cell phone.

4 Vernon County Area Open House

Four Open Houses this Sunday details below:

Open House #1 on Sunday, 4/27/08 from 12 Noon to 1:30 P.M. - E7357 Skyline Drive, Viroqua, WI

Jean Dricoll is the hostess 608-606-0037

Check out this turn-key ready home with space for family, entertaining, relaxing and just enjoying life. With three bedrooms and two full baths this home features a over-sized master suite, main floor laundry, eat-in kitchen with lots of counter space plus storage and ceramic flooring plus a deck with a hot tub! This property has an extra lot which adds to the possibilities--for gardening and playing plus it has great views. With a wood burning freestanding fireplace the owner of this home has cut his heating bills and enjoys a warm home with a huge savings.
For an appointment to view be sure to contact the R team in Viroqua608-637-8334

Open house #2 Evoking privacy and seclusion... here's a fanciful 3-bedroom 2-bath log home that has creative storybook-style flair, both inside and out. It offers up some artistic and imaginative country details, such as the eye-catching hobbit stone fireplace, the hefty timbered ceilings and a quirky & whimsical hand-hewed hickory stairway railing. The tree-filled 1.20-acre property feels like a secluded private estate and is home to many mature oaks trees and established planted pines. There are also spacious front and rear decks, offering a sunny spot to overlook the wildlife and deer that are frequent visitors to this woodsy landscape. Comfortable Living: this home conveys an easy open flow between the kitchen, dining area and living room. The striking and energy saving floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace is guaranteed to warm-up the entire home. The upper level balcony hallway affords great place to scan the layout, it leads to the 2 upper level bedrooms and the 2nd bath. The eat-in kitchen invites casual family meals or entertaining for a crowd. There is an office-L located to the rear of the living room. The main floor Master bedroom has a private en suite bath with a claw-foot tub and a walk-in closet. All rooms have handy access to the outdoor decks. All of the living spaces are filled with sunlight.Additional Features: This log home also offers a spacious finished lower level, family room. It has a large built in bar and an adjoining game room. It is certain to be the place to gather with your friends and family. The lower level has access both from the attached 2-car garage as well as, form the upper level of this home. Hostess Mary Strang 608-606-2999
Asking Price is: $195,000
E4660 Bean LaneChaseburg, WI

Open House #3 S3147 Prairie Edge RoadWestby, WI 54667-8235
Asking Price is: $249,900
Sweeping Lawns and towering trees surround this sizeable 4 bedroom 2 full bath home on 9 acres. Nicely set back off of the township road, guests are welcomed at the roomy screened-in front sun porch and by the attractive landscaping.
Large spacious rooms of this original foursquare home, mostly likely built sometime around 1920, will impress the most discerning buyers. The dining room has the original hardwood floors and a Mission Style built-in China Hutch with leaded glass doors. The Master Bedroom is privately tucked off to one side of the huge living room, giving seclusion and privacy. The homes 2nd floor has been totally re-dry walled adding new windows, electric and bath fixtures. There is a large country eat-in Kitchen, with a walkout deck accessed by sliding doors. There are several large sheds for storage and a detached 2 car garage.
Open House on Sunday, 4/27/08 from 2 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Open House tonight

Open House TONIGHT
3/26/2008 from 4:30 pm until 6 pm

Value has an Address and it is... 405 Elm Street Viroqua. If you have been searching, but are unable to find the most ideal affordable home, then you haven't seen this home yet! Take a quick look and discover for yourself what both value and great conditions are like in this Viroqua home! The Interior: is spic and span; not much work required in this home. On the main floor is a good sized living room that features attractive woodwork and large sunny windows. The floor plan is open between the kitchen dining area and living room and the floor treatments gleam in both rooms. There is a master bedroom on the main level with refinished wood floors. A convenient half bath is also located on the main floor. Upstairs you can find 2 rooms, a landing used as a bedroom and a private second bedroom. Additional there is a full bath with tub-and-shower. A full basement completes this home adding plenty of room for storage and/or potential for a rec-room or workshop space. The Exterior: This home is situated on a lovely corner lot with several mature trees and attractive landscaping. There is a private drive at the back side of this home and a one car carport. The homeowners have replaced roof in 2005. Vinyl siding was completed sometime by a prior owner, adding additional value for years to come. The home also has central A/C. This home is a joy to see, so simplify your life call today.
For details contact Mary Strang at 608-606-2999
Price is: $92,000

Sunday Open Houses

Open House Sunday

3/9/08 From 12 Noon to 1:30 P.M.

405 Elm Street Viroqua, WI 54665-1902

Hosted by Mary Strang

(cell phone 608-606-2999)

517 East Jefferson Viroqua, WI 54665-1730

Hosted by Linda Sherry (cell phone 608-606-1468)

706 Western Avenue Viroqua, WI 54665-1047

Hosted by Jean Driscoll (608-606-0037)

The Second group of homes open are:
422 E Court Street in Viroqua, Hosted by Linda Sherry

E8298 County Road SS Viroqua, WI 54665-7132

Hosted by Jean Driscoll

E4660 Bean Lane Coon Valley, WI 54632

Hosted by Mary Strang

Moon Time in Viroqua

Photograph taken by Linda Sherry

2008 RE/MAX Awards

This was the 10th year for our office RE/MAX Hill Country to attend the RE/MAX Annual Awards Celebration! Our regional RE/MAX North Central has been hosting awards for the past 22 years with this years event held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The day began with a tasteful CMN presentation were dozens of associates and offices from around the State, who contributed to Children’s Miracle Network were recognized for their generous contributions given thoughout the year. Followed this presentation, was a brunch, the award ceremony and the highlight of the meeting was the entertainment. The RE/MAX has Talent competition featured voting by wireless voting devices, from the audience thus choosing the lucky person who went home with the grand $5,000 prize.

The R Team, Jean Driscoll, Linda Sherry and Mary Strang were honored this year with a special award for being 4th in the State of Wisconsin, for top transactions totals by Teams with RE/MAX. In addition to this award, we each received individual sales achievement awards. Mary also was honored for being a member of the RE/MAX family for the past 10 years! While, Jean also has attained the honor of membership into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.

After gathering up our many awards, we enjoyed the Post-Party, also held at the Hyatt Regency which included several exhibitors, champagne and a wonderful desserts bar!

Blizzard Conditions, cause Opens to be canceled

Winter Storm Warning in effect for all day ... Have caused us to cancel all 4 scheduled open houses. If you were planning to come out today and still want to tour any of these home, please contact us at the office to set up a private showing for another day. The winter weather is calling for Blizzard Warning in effect from noon today to midnight CST tonight... 608-637-8334 or website is: http://www.therteam.com/

Open House if weather permits

The R Team at RE/MAX in Viroqua will have homes open Sunday. However if the local weather reports turn out to be correct the open houses may be canceled without notice. This is what is reported right now:

Sunday Snow: Areas of blowing snow in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow accumulation of 5 to 7 inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.

The open house at 706 Western Avenue, Viroqua, WI will be hosted by Jean Driscoll. You can reach here at 608-606-0037 to verify if this home will be held open.

With an open concept there is a wonderful feeling of space inside. The large kitchen has plenty of cabinets and counter top space all for all your creative cooking needs. All of the kitchen appliances are also included. A large space for family gatherings in the dining area plus an oversized living area with views to the private backyard. Two bedrooms are also on the main floor with laundry and one and a half bedrooms on the main floor. The lower level features a newly finished family room with pellet stove and the current homeowners have enjoyed using it to heat the whole house during the cold winter months. Also on the lower level is another bedroom, bath, office/study and more storage. Asking price is: $169,000

(I think Jean will be sure to update this home's photo with a snow picture since we will be getting plenty of it on Sunday!)

Also Open this Sunday is:

S3754 Woodland Road, Viroqua, WI

Open House on Sunday, 2/17/08 from 2 to 4 P.M. - This home greets you with great landscaping and a warm and shiny interior. Gleaming hardwood floors in this open concept home give you a feeling of comfort and charm. Ceramic flooring in the kitchen work in the high traffic area. Oversized deck, main floor laundry, walk-out basement all make this four bedrooms/2 bath home a treasure for your family and friends.

For more details be sure to visit our office website at www.therteam.com

Viroqua, this Sunday Open Houses

Open House on Sunday 2/17/08
from 12 Noon to 1:30 P.M. - Value has an Address and it is... 405 Elm Street Viroqua. If you have been searching, but are unable to find the most ideal affordable home, then you haven’t seen this home yet! Take a quick look and discover for yourself what both value and great conditions are like in this Viroqua home!

Hosted by: Mary Strang can be reached on her cell phone at: 608-606-2999 List price: $92,000

Another Sunday... 2/17/2008... Open House
scheduled directly after Elm Street in Virqoua from 2 to 4 PM!
E4660 Bean Lane, Chaseburg
Evoking privacy and seclusion… here’s a fanciful 3-bedroom 2-bath log home that has creative storybook-style flair, both inside and out. It offers up some artistic and imaginative country details, such as the eye-catching hobbit stone fireplace, the hefty timbered ceilings and a quirky & whimsical hand-hewed hickory stairway railing. The tree-filled 1.20-acre property feels like a secluded private estate and is home to many mature oaks trees and established planted pines. There are also spacious front and rear decks, offering a sunny spot to overlook the wildlife and deer that are frequent visitors to this woodsy landscape. List price is $199,000
Be sure to visit the office website for a list of other open houses at: http://www.therteam.com/

More snow today, again

Yikes, this year, Old Man Winter just keeps socking it to us! It looks like we will be getting walloped again by the end of the day, with another 6 to 8 inches of snow. Adding this new snow on top of what we already have, it should make for a very Happy Valentines Day. That is, if you love snow.

This cute cartoon was sent to me compliments of my cancelled Saturday appointment. It has been totally impossible to plan on walking any vacant country land this season. That is unless, First you can get here, since traveling here from out of town is awful. Second if you have a snow mobile or cross country skis might be good to bring them along. Or the Third option: Which might be the best option, just to wait until Spring-time to take that trek in the woods!

New Viroqua Listing

Buyers most frequently asked questions:
Q. Why should I buy this home instead of renting?
Q. How much money will I need to come up with to buy this home?
Q. How do I find a lender, can you help me?
Q. Do I have any closing costs I should know about?
Q. How soon can I move into this home?
Q. Who should I call right away to see this home?

For the answers to these questions or any other real estate questions, please call 608-637-3599