Even though the Federal Reserve stated that they were not going to change the interest rate, they announced that starting in October the plan is to reduce the amount of mortgage backed securities that they now own. This is uncharacteristic of them to make such an announcement. Experts are predicting we will start to see the overall interest rates increase over the next 12 months and beyond. Simply put, if you are a buyer or seller now is the time to act to take advantage of th...

Wausau's very popular Balloon and Rib Fest is starting tonight and I'm here to give the complete lowdown.  Including some exclusive tips and tricks you won't see anywhere else!  I personally live quite close to the entrance of the festival grounds so throughout the years I have seen what to do and what not to do.

First, the general details:

Thursday July 13th-Sunday July 16th, 2017.  20 hot air balloons, 7 rib vendors, food, beer garden, live music, rides/games/zoo for the kids, and fireworks....

                               

Please don't make these same mistakes! 

Recently I was at an open house that a for sale by owner was hosting.  I overhear a potential buyer talking to the seller about financing.  They are preapproved with a lender (yeah!!) and are approved up to $175,000.  The house they were looking at is $130,000.  forehead smack  Don't tell the seller how much you are preapproved for! As the buyer, you just gave away a big negotiating piece.  That's great you told the selle...

If you were like me and went to the Wausau Parade of Homes this year, you definitely saw what the number one trend was: gray walls. (Yes, still going strong from last year!)  Some homes also had gray cabinets.  But which type of gray do you use?  Here are 15 perfect shades from Apartment Therapy to help you decide.

Are you thinking of doing some upgrades to your home, but don't want to break the bank?  Check out this list of 100 DIY Upgrades for your home from the experts at This Old House!  A little cash can definitely go a long way!