Buying Land For Your Enjoyment - And Investment

I linked to this article in my Propety Investing blog some months back, and thought it was time to share it again. Here are some helpful tips to make your land buying experience more hassle free. From the Home Ownership section of University Federal Credit Union in Texas, information on finding the perfect property and things to check out before you buy.

Investing in Land
Whether it is a neighborhood lot for building your next home, country acreage or lakeside tract for weekend getaways, investing in land can bring years of enjoyment and be a valuable addition to your investment portfolio.
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Has the Wood County Paper Based Economy Changed?

50-megawatt renewable energy facility to be fueled by wood

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. – We Energies announced today the proposed construction of a $250 million biomass-fueled power plant at Domtar Corporation’s Rothschild, Wisconsin paper mill site. Wood, waste wood and sawdust will be used to produce 50 megawatts of electricity and will also support Domtar’s sustainable papermaking operations. The project would be funded by We Energies.

We Energies plans biomass plant at Domtar Rothschild Mill site

Floodplain Info for Wisconsin

If you're thinking of buying a property that is or may be located in a floodplain - this article will tell you what exactly a floodplain is and help you know what to look for.

Floodplains

Floodplains are normally dry or semi-dry land areas to which water naturally flows as water levels rise. Floodplains are typically found near rivers, lakes and the coast; however, many of Wisconsin's flood-prone lands are simply low-lying areas or depressions where water naturally collects when it rains.

Click here for tips when buying possible floodplain property The following information may be helpful for those who are looking to purchase property that may be located in a floodplain area

The above information is from the Wisconsin Realtors Association of which I am a proud member!