Prairie Home Realty LLC

04/03/2026

Sellers, I recommend that you get a Home Inspection before listing. It can eliminate problems once you get a offer. It Can help your sale by sharing it with prospective buyers. And You can repair defects before they become a issue.

03/24/2026

To offset capital gains, use tax-loss harvesting to sell underperforming investments at a loss, offsetting gains dollar-for-dollar. Excess losses can deduct up to of ordinary income, with further amounts carried forward. Other methods include investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds, using tax-advantaged accounts (IRA/401k), or holding assets for over a year for lower long-term rates. A good accountant should help you plan the best methods to retain you gains $$$.

03/22/2026

Accepted offer 2 days on the market

Cozy 3 BR Ranch with attached garage with large fenced back yard. Newer Bathroom. Some newer windows. Basement is studded ready to be finish with stool and shower, laundry. Roof in 2019, Siding 2019, AC 1998, Furnace 1967. Ready to update and make this yours. Walking distance to 2 churches, Dollar G...

03/21/2026

Adverse possession in Wisconsin allows a person to claim ownership of land by occupying it without the owner’s permission for a continuous, uninterrupted period of 20 years (or 7 years with color of title and paid taxes). The possession must be actual, open, notorious, exclusive, and hostile (without permission).

Wisconsin.Gov Home (.gov)
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Key Requirements & Details
Time Requirement: Usually 20 years.
Color of Title: If a claimant has a faulty deed (color of title) and pays property taxes, the period reduces to 7 years.
Types of Use: The land must be protected by a substantial enclosure, cultivated, or improved.
Hostile Intent: The use must be without the owner’s permission.
Goal: The goal is to prove that the possessor has treated the land as their own for the statutory period.

Wisconsin.gov The Official Website of the State of Wisconsin

03/21/2026

https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/ZK1tJUPfGad new listing

Cozy 3 BR Ranch with attached garage with large fenced back yard. Newer Bathroom. Some newer windows. Basement is studded ready to be finish with stool and shower, laundry. Roof in 2019, Siding 2019, AC 1998, Furnace 1967. Ready to update and make this yours. Walking distance to 2 churches, Dollar G...

03/14/2026

In January 2026, Wisconsin home sales experienced a 3.9% decline compared to Jan 2025, driven by a 11.3% drop in new listings and tight inventory, according to the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association. Despite lower sales, the median home price surged 7.9% to $315,000, while mortgage rates dropped to 6.1%, improving affordability slightly

03/14/2026

In 2008, Wisconsin home values experienced a downturn, with the average sale price dropping to $158,000 from $164,000 in 2007, a decline of roughly 3.7%. The market saw a significant 19.2% drop in sales volume compared to 2007. Despite this, the state fared better than many others, characterized by large inventory and moderate price corrections.
Also note if you transfer ownership and no money changes hands. You pay zero transfer tax and no property value is recorded. As it shows no sale of property.
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03/12/2026

Soon to be on the market. Ranch 3BR, 2bath,1car garage, fenced yard, Brodhead, get on the list

03/04/2026

ACTION: Ask Gov. Evers to Sign AB 202
An appellate ruling in Koble creates sweeping new liability for housing providers, exposing them to extreme penalties for minor or harmless lease errors.

The Koble decision requires landlords to pay tenants double all rent paid under the lease, plus attorney fees and court costs, for an illegal lease provision, even when the tenant suffered no harm. This dramatically expands liability, threatens the financial stability of housing providers, and risks worsening the housing market. Although the Wisconsin Supreme Court has taken the case, legislative action is still needed to clarify the rules and ensure consistent, fair protections for both landlords and tenants.

AB 202 is that legislative solution. This bill clarifies the legal consequences when a residential lease contains an illegal provision, and the tenant is not harmed.

It seeks to enhance tenant protections while establishing clear limits for landlords, preventing unfair lease terms and ensuring compliance with laws through tenant remedies for violations, limited damages for prohibited provisions, and explicitly stating that the Wisconsin Consumer Act does not apply to landlord-tenant relationships

02/24/2026

I was asked about Earnest Money

Earnest money is a good-faith deposit made early in a home purchase, while a down payment is a portion of the home’s purchase price paid at closing.

What is Earnest Money?
Earnest money is a deposit made by the buyer shortly after their offer is accepted to show the seller they are serious about purchasing the home. It is typically held in an escrow account managed by a third party, such as a title company or real estate brokerage. The amount usually ranges from 1% to 3% of the home’s purchase price, though in competitive markets it can be as high as 10%.
The primary purpose of earnest money is to demonstrate commitment and provide the seller with some protection if the buyer backs out without a valid reason. Depending on the contract, the deposit may be refundable if contingencies like inspections or financing are not met. At closing, the earnest money is applied toward the down payment or closing costs, so it is not an additional cost in a successful transaction.