Wisconsin Rapids Real Estate – Wisconsin Rapids Homes For Sale

So big it’ll make your head hurt. And just think this is one day. Not a year, month or week… But one 24 hour period in time.

It’s easy to see how so many people are able to make a living through the Internet. Through making connections via websites, blogs or social media.

You don’t have to own the entire web. Just your own part of the world. We refer to it as a ‘niche.’

You’re here because you have an interest in one of those niches. Real Estate. You’re wanting information that will make your next purchase or sale go smoother, quicker and for a higher/lower sale price.

You get the power of the Internet, you also need to expect your Realtor and the brokerage they work for to be able to handle this new online world. Gone are the days of beating down doors and meeting as many people as possible. It’s to slow.

First Weber can send a text message with information about your home. Soon all First Weber listings will be uploaded to YouTube. We have an app for your smart phone. Your listing is syndicated to over a dozen websites with not only a local, but national reach as well. I work hard to leverage Twitter. I have multiple websites that allow me to not only expand my reach, but also bring more eyeballs to each of my listings.

All of this because First Weber has launched Front Runner in the past year and because I leverage my Computer degree to create an excellent experience for you.

You need to reach people when their at work, or at home or in the car. You’d like to know why, wouldn’t you? The following image is why:

Created by Online Education

The First Weber office in Wisconsin Rapids plus the rest of the offices throughout the state contribute heavily to the United Way each and every year.

This year First Weber raised $32,731!

Our donations allowed us to receive a few awards:

• Red Feather: Given to the largest increase in employee contributions. Third place for companies with 100+ employees.
• Community Chest: Given to the largest increase in employee and corporate giving. Tenth place for companies with 100+ employees.
• Best Practices: Given to organizations that execute all of the 10 Best Practice Strategies with an overall increase in donations.
• Award of Distinction: Given to campaigns that increased 25% from the previous year.

The Wisconsin Rapids First Weber office is also heavily involved in our local Habitat for Humanity projects.

As members of our community each and every First Weber Realtor takes great pride in giving back.

On the surface a Realtor helps people buy and sell homes. But at its core, we’re helping individuals reach and achieve their dreams (in regards to the home they live in). And that ‘helping’ leads most of us to other great causes as well.

Thank you to everyone who gives either money, time or expertise to all of the great causes out there.

I know Thanksgiving was a couple days ago. Deer hunting is now almost over. Our 50+ degree days seem to be behind us. Snow seems to be only days away. And the holiday season is in full swing…

But before Christmas trees are up and lights decorate both the inside and outside of your home, I’d like to say a little thank you. Not just to you the reader, but also to the world in general.

First, my sincerest thanks to the couple dozen of you who’ve signed up to automatically receive my blog posts. Letting me into your inbox is just as important as letting me into your home. I work hard to provide information that you will continue to receive value from.

Next, to everyone else who’s made their way here. To those of you who’ve bookmarked “The School” or those of you who simply put this website on their website viewing ‘to do’ list; thank you to you as well. I know the websites that are on my must see list, and I’m honored to be on yours.

And to anyone who’s interested in real estate. I became a Realtor 2 years ago because I have a passion for this career. A passion for helping people.

I love being able to share my knowledge on this website as well as GoRapids.com. It’s humbling to be able to help a family purchase their dream home. Or to help a homeowner find someone who’ll better appreciate what their home has to offer.

I’m nowhere near being a ‘top producer.’ But life is good and I truly value the people I’ve met and the people I’ve been able to help.

Thank you.

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The following public H1N1 flu vaccine clinics are available for people who are in the following target groups:

• Pregnant
• Caregivers of infants less than 6 months old
• People 6 months – 4 years of age
• Health care workers who have direct patient contact
• People 5-18 years of age with chronic health conditions

Please note: All clinic dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change based on vaccine availability.

Tentative Schedule:

• Friday, November 6, 2009  9:00 am – 7:00 pm  Mid-State Technical College, 500 32nd Street N, Wisconsin Rapids 
• Friday, November 13, 2009  9:00 am – 7:00 pm  Oak Avenue Community Center, 201 S. Oak Avenue, Marshfield 

These clinics are ONLY for the target groups listed above. Target populations are subject to change on a daily basis. There will be future opportunities to get H1N1 flu vaccine to those who do not fall in these categories.

No appointment necessary. However, vaccine supply may be limited.

H1N1 Vaccination Consent Forms:

Child H1N1 Vaccination Consent Form
Adult H1N1 Vaccination Consent Form

Parents of school-aged children:

Health Department Letter to Parents Regarding Vaccination, October 12, 2009
Health Department Letter to Parents Regarding Vaccination, September 29, 2009
Student Vaccine Consent Form
Vaccine Information Sheet (Nasal Spray)
Vaccine Information Sheet (Injectable)

For more information on H1N1 Influenza:

Wisconsin’s Pandemic Flu Resource http://pandemic.wisconsin.gov/
Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
Coughing/Sneezing Etiquette Video
Call 2-1-1

Ways to protect yourself and your family:

• Wash hands frequently.
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing for sneezing.
• Avoid large crowds.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Stay home for 7 days after the start of illness and fever is gone.
• Call your health care provider if you develop influenza-like symptoms. You will be advised as to whether you should be seen or if you need to take antiviral medications.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer often, especially after using tissues.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with your arm or sleeve.
• Don’t share drinking cups and straws.
• Avoid close contact with others who are sick.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Properly dispose of used tissues.
• Get plenty of rest and drink clear fluids to keep from becoming dehydrated.
• Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (i.e., door knobs, refrigerator handle, telephone, faucets).

the above information was taken from the Wood County Health Department website

Halloween is once again upon us. Was anyone else thinking we were going to have snow by the time Halloween rolled around this year? The beginning of October was cold… I like the weather we’ve been having. Let’s keep that.

As we quickly approach October 31 and trick or treating, as parents our concern becomes keeping our children safe. Following are a few rules to ensure a happy and memorable time for all this Halloween compiled by Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen:

SAFETY

• Use reflective tape and carry a flashlight if going out after dark.

• Be sure that older children take friends and younger children are accompanied by a trusted adult when Trick or Treating.

• Accompany younger children to the door of every home approached.

• Teach children never to enter a home without prior permission from a parent or guardian.

• Teach children never to approach a vehicle, occupied or not, unless they know the owner and are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Teach children to never approach a home that is not well lit inside and outside.

• Families may want to organize or attend parties at home, in schools, or in community centers as a good alternative to Trick or Treating.

COSTUMES

• Please take time and care in choosing the appropriate costumes for your family.  Ensure store purchased costumes are flame resistant.

• Costumes made primarily of polyester or nylon fabric typically do not ignite from a small flame such as a candle and if they do, the resulting fire may burn slowly and may be readily extinguished.  If you are making costumes from scratch, choose polyester or nylon fabrics for greater flame resistance

• Make sure Halloween costumes fit properly.  Allow extra room for warm clothes to be worn underneath the costume while avoiding long, loose fitting costumes potentially posing a trip hazard or increasing the chances of being ignited by an open flame like a candle.

• Always supervise children as they go Trick or Treating, taking special care to avoid lit candles and jack o lanterns, high heat or flaming decorations.

• If a costume does catch fire, remember to “Stop, Drop and Roll.” This serves to keep flames away from the upper body, neck and facial areas.  It also helps to slow or reduce flame spread and smother the flames.

DECORATIONS

• Keep hay, straw, dried corn stalks and other decorations away from heat sources like hot lamps and candles.

• Keep open flames such as candles away from curtains, decorations or other objects that could catch fire.

• Never leave lit candles unattended.

• Any open flame can be potentially dangerous.  Consider purchasing battery operated lights to place inside of jack o lanterns.

For more information about Halloween safety and child safety in general, go to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at http://www.missingkids.com.

Have fun. Stay safe. And feel free to drop some candy off at the First Weber office for me… No really, I like candy.

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