Property of the Week

This week's featured property is a commercial lease in Monroe.


This commercial space has a great location in the historic Eugene Hotel building on southwest corner of Monroe's Downtown Square. This is a well traveled, busy location with both foot traffic and automobile traffic. Parking spaces are directly in front of the building, and the public parking ramp is only half a block east.

There are wide open spaces waiting for your vision. Retail space, dining, pub, or service industry - this lower level space could be anything. The main floor tenants include retail collectibles and jewelry as well as a nail spa and insurance agent.

Call Luis at 608-214-5797 to look at this historic building.

Square footage is approximate. LEASE ONLY

Tax Deductions for Homeowners

Home ownership has always been a source of tax benefits and deductions. Whether you purchased your first home in 2010 or have been a long time homeowner, remember the following items when doing your taxes or talking with your tax accountant. Any or all of them may be deductible for your 2010 tax year:

• Mortgage interest.
• Points purchased.
• Private mortgage insurance.
• Real estate and property taxes.
• A portion of your moving expenses if you relocated for work.
• Home improvements made specifically for medical reasons.

Restrictions may apply for who may take deductions for some of these items. Talk with your tax accountant or visit the IRS website for more information.

Property of the Week

This week's featured property is a brick home in Monroe.


They don't make homes like this anymore! This home is classic perfection inside and out.

A full brick Colonial, this home has 4-7 bedrooms. There are three main floor rooms with closets can be bedrooms if you need the space for a large family. Otherwise, use them like the current owner: home office, family television room, toy room. The master bedroom is truly a retreat from it all. There is a private balcony patio, a tiled bathroom with soaking tub, an alcove waiting for a chaise lounge and a truly enormous 11x9' walk-in closet.

There are oak floors throughout the home, and the original woodwork is beautifully maintained. In the living room, enjoy the stone fireplace with cherry mantle.

The retreat feel continues as you step outside. The fabulous 3 season porch lets you enjoy the view of the landscaped yard even when the rain falls or the mercury dips. It opens to patio and deck that are the ideal place for entertaining in pleasant weather.

Come see this one of kind, classic quality executive home today. Call Brenda or Luis at 214-5796 to set up a showing.

Volunteers needed

Brodhead is gearing up for their Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit later this year.

"Key Ingredients" takes a look at America's food traditions, and the exhibit in Brodhead will naturally feature information regarding the food stories of the southern Wisconsin area. In addition to the exhibit itself, "Key Ingredients" will feature special programs like Gadget Night, where locals can try to stump the experts with unusual kitchen gadgets, and community gatherings like Strawberry Sundae Saturday.

None if this is possible without locals pitching in to help with the exhibit, though. If you are able, consider helping out with any or all of the program. To volunteer, give Lea Brockman, the project manager, at lea@offthepath.com or (608) 897-9027.

Property of the Week

This week's featured property is a 10 acre parcel of land in between Argyle and Blanchardville.



No covenants! This 10 acre lot near Yellowstone State Park and Yellowstone Golf Course will be the perfect place to build your dream. Plan your home to enjoy the long views of the countryside. The lay of the land will accommodate a walk-out if you like, and all utilities are at the road.