May 17, 2010 at 11:10 PM · Posted under Glenn Hanon
The beautiful quiet roads of Lake Country beckon most to the quiet lifestyle and the easy pace of living in the midst of the 27 crystal clear lakes that dot our landscape. On most any day you will find the back roads teeming with bike riders–not the motorized kind, but the pedal type of enthusiast who loves the great outdoors and a good workout. A challenging ride for serious riders can be joined each Wednesday night at the Bike Doctor in Dousman, locally referred to as “Drop the Doc” The idea is to stay with the peloton as long as you can before you get dropped. The route is usually about 26 miles and winds through places like Sullivan and Rome. I usually get dropped by the “Doc” but it is a very fun experience.
I decided to work on a ride for our office called TEAM SHOREWEST. We had Jersey’s designed and have lots of fun as an office. Our route is a little easier 17.5 miles and we also leave every Wednesday night at 6pm unless it is raining. The ride is open to all who want some good exercise and a quick ride. If you are an experienced rider this could be your coasting night. Regardless of skill level we would love to have you join us. We do not ride in the rain so you can plan accordingly. If you like these cool jersey’s let me know and we can order one for you on your next order.
In this picture some of the riders from TEAM SHOREWEST braved the 35mph winds on one ride. It was fun and breezy.
Here’s to the quiet roads of lake country!!
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May 14, 2010 at 07:57 PM · Posted under Glenn Hanon
Few will argue that the current Real Estate market is not tough, but history will prove again that those who take advantage of difficult markets find bigger rewards than those who wait for the market to fully recover. The reward is relative to the risk. What smart investors long for is a high reward with a low risk. You know the opportunities that, in hindsight, 
have you beating your head against the wall saying, “Why didn’t I do something like this?” The real estate market is now offering opportunities like this to the savvy buyer, but you have to look for them. Depressed or foreclosed properties are one area to investigate but if you are not a seasoned investor showing up at the sheriff’s auction with checkbook in hand is probably not a good idea.
What should an investor look for? First if you are investigating residential real estate location is paramount. Nothing kills the re-sale of a property like a poor location. The second factor to consider is the surrounding properties. If the subject property would exceed the values of the neighbor’s homes then this might not be a good move. Finally the overall condition of the subject property is important when considering the purchase. If you are not good at estimating the real cost to bring back a home then you need the help of a pro. The experienced investors will know how much a roof will cost, what a new septic is likely to entail and the list goes on.
All of these are valuable assets when looking for the right opportunity in today’s market. You will need some of your own money too. Gone are the days when you can float the risk on the back of the bank, but make all the money. Lenders will not be willing to loan money if you are not willing to take the risk financially.
This will eliminate many from the market, but if you have capital and are looking for a good opportunity, they are out there. If you would like more information regarding this part of my service feel free to contact me at the office, 1-888-HEYGLEN
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