Earth Sheltered homes also called earth-bermed homes are usually all or partly nestled into the earth. Since traditional built home are exposed to the climate they take more energy to heat and cool, while earth shelters are buffered and maintain a more constant temperature from the earth sheltered walls to heat or cool from. This type of Green-Home is also designed to impart a passive solar benefit as well. That comes from its South facing windows, wide overhanging eaves and the thermal heat storage found by use of expansive quarry tiled flooring thought-out.
The Interior: The main living area is a huge Great Room, which has extensive sunlit thermal pane windows across the front of the home. The 24x48 space has a natural flow between the open kitchen, dining area, living area and library nook. Antique architectural elements such as finely crafted cornice moldings, ceiling centers and custom built 5 panel doors have been integrated to the décor of this sizable room. The addition of decorative detailed fret work, beveled glass and natural oak woodwork all warms up the space. Both the Great Room and the Master Bedroom have full masonry natural wood burning fireplaces. Additionally there are 2 other bedrooms, and 3 full baths. The home has two heating systems, GFA and in floor radiant heat. Attached is a 2 car garage.
The Land: The property has a full boundary survey, consisting of approximately 180 acres M/L. Rocky Run Trout steam is at the front of the property, it feeds into the West Branch of the Kickapoo River, another great Trout Stream. There is a spring fed pond with plenty of water flow for cattle or horses. New fencing was added by the current owner around approximately 25 acres of pasture land. There are approximately 100 plus acres of woods and the balance would be mostly crop land.
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I had once had this experience. I listed a farm where the owner, prior to me, had this property listed with another broker. The property consisted of 160 acres and a farmhouse. The prior broker was able to sell the farmhouse with part of the land, approximately 50 acres. Try as the other broker did, the balance of the land did not sell before the expiration of their listing. For whatever reason, the seller didn't want to continue with the former broker and did what many sellers sometimes do, found another broker. It had been approximately 5 months since the first listing expired. This seller wanted his past purchaser to be named in my new listing agreement as an exception. The seller explained in great detail that he has a recorded first right of refusal on the remaining land and he did not want to pay me a commission if this buyer buys.
In Realty Days gone by... it clearly was less complicated to sell a home. Barely less than 10 years ago, there was no such thing as staging your home or having a buyer's contingency in the offer for a home inspection. Back then these selling procedures were just not a common practice in Viroqua or for that matter anywhere else. In the olden days, "Hear no evil" home Sellers got it their way. All that was required was to just simply place the home on the market and sit back and wait. The routine was easy; pick your price, slap a sign in the yard, and just continue to live as if nothing has changed. Eventually some one would come along and buy, life was good. In those day, there wasn't any real competition for the buyer eye. A seller really did not have to do much in the way of getting a home into condition to sell. Homes were cheaper and thought of as just a place to live not an investment. Ten years ago, if the beds were made and there were no dirty dishes in the sink that was deemed a good home staging. Words like re-sale value and 1031 exchanges were not in the vocabulary of most buyers and sellers. This was rarely apart of the buying decision. Sellers heard what they wanted to hear, got what they wanted and had it good. Sellers liked seeing the prices go up, up, up. Life was good in Realtyville.
Fast-forward to 2008, most residential real estate purchasers now believe buying a home that is move-in ready is the only way to go. Many will by-pass any homes that need a renovation or that shows a lack of maintenance. They choose to avoid the hassle of working with contractors or taking on DIY projects. The buying trend for 2008 will be new homes and re-sale homes that are in good condition, anything else will be harder to sell. Outdated is out, updated is in. Old homes are quaint, but there is a big difference between old & charming and old & outdated. So what tops the list of obsolete and what will make your potential buyer, see no evil and run for better digs?
Now it is time for the Realtor to: "speak no evil." Plain and simple the market has changed a lot over the past 10 years, it has now completed a full circle. No matter whether it is now a Buyers market or it was a Sellers market last year, that does not matter now. Home trends have changes over the years too. It is no longer possible to pass along out dated and obsolete conditions and poor decor, then expecting top dollar. Today's buyers are way more discriminating as to condition, environment and maintenance. As Sellers, you may not be able to change the homes location or the floorplan, but you have control when it comes to get the home into showroom condition for the best selling prices in 2008.
from old and uninspiring to a cozy, comfy and alluringly affordable home! So, with all the renovation completely finished, you can just sit back and reap your rewards since the seller wants it now sold. The living room is spacious and roomy! It has several new windows plus an eye-catching gliding patio door that makes access out to the back deck a breeze. If your taste runs towards Ikea furnishings, then you'll just love the window treatments and the natural earth-tones of all the rooms, the hardwood floors and the living room carpeting. They are very contemporary and very soothing. The central location of the kitchen is the hub of this home; it features rich artistically styled washed honey maple cabinetry, plus plenty of counter top space and newer appliances. There are two bedrooms and a dual entryway into the bath with access from the master. Asking $96000
If you need 4 bedrooms but would really like 5; this one has that size and potential! Additionally there are 2 full baths to boot, one on each floor, hooray! First impressions are known to be important and you will be pleased with this one's appeal! A newer full panel glass front door welcomes you and allows you to see the warm, comfy interior. The living and dining rooms both have refinished maple hardwood floors offering a unique look that is very inviting. The first floor level also has a snug front den which is used as a home office, as well as, a generous sized room to the rear of the home. This room is useful as a 4th bedroom or family room. On the second floor there are 3 good sized bedrooms, all with closets. A stackable laundry area has been installed in a former hallway linen closet... how convenient! Asking $129,900
Any veteran agent knows that far-away look that comes over a buyer when they're riding in your car and they spot a FSBO sign. It's a discreet little bitty glint that only a ready, willing and able buyer can produce. If you haven't experienced this yet, it happens something like this... there's a slight shifting of both eyes to one side of their face, it's completed inconspicuously without moving their head even one inch towards the direction of that black and orange yard sign. Then the buyer's eyeballs shift in their sockets and slightly pop out for a better look. Next comes the silent measured breathing and that hush that sweeps over the car, which can be deafening while they are trying to memorize the phone number. Not one single word is normally uttered until you pass far enough way from that sign.
Funny thing was... the asking price on the FSBO was the highest of all the homes we looked at in the course of 2 days and 10 homes. An expressed concern of the buyer was that if he likes that home, would he have to pay even more. As it was not listed, so it may not include a commission for me. I explained that this might not be the case; many do pay a buyer's agent's fee. Upon peeking in all the windows, because no one was home, it became apparent the home would not make the cut. Being a little satisfied about that, I was happy that I would not have to do the un-represented seller job for free. Merrily back on tract, we were able to seriously look over the last two homes we actually came to see. Sure enough, the last listing was the best and the home-buyer's decision was made. 
Old House Characteristics are hard to come by these days...and the American Foursquare or the Prairie Box home is a post-Victorian style and they share many similar features, such as, simple box shape, two-and-a-half stories high, four room floor plan. Often full-width porches with wide stairs, which grace the front entryway, have been enclosed for 3-season use. This well kept four bedroom, two bath home is no exception to this traditional style; it is located in the peaceful Village of Readstown. The surrounding especially large lot has been cared for and has well-established landscaping, a mature grape arbor and many perennial plantings. The spacious living room area features hard wood floors and enough space for a dining table. The eat-in-kitchen has newer appliances, including a dishwasher. A new roof, fresh exterior paint job and new hot water furnace, plus a central air furnace have been recently installed. Asking only $69,900
