Patty Hendrickson, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

06/13/2026

There are many factors to consider before refinancing.

Sometimes people take out a mortgage and are forced to accept less-than-favorable terms because of a...

06/12/2026

To celebrate out 250 Anniversary, I am sending out some fun facts about Brown County over the years... starting today....
1. Brown County was created in 1818. (Long before traffic circles and complicated coffee orders!)
2. Brown County was named after General Jacob Brown, a hero of the War of 1812.
3. DePere's name comes from a French phrase meaning "Rapids of the Fathers" tied to the early mission at the rapids. I was told that a missionary jumped out of his canoe and said... wow... it's deep here!! ( come on now... that's funny....)
4. Long before Brown County had official borders, this region was home to Indigenous communities, especially the Menominee, and later became closely tied to the Oneida tribes in northeastern Wisconsin. That history is central to the story of this area and worth honoring as we celebrate the 250th...
5. DePere served as the county seat in the 1830's until 1854. For awhile, it was the place where major local decisions happened. So if DePere seems quietly confident, history says that tracks!

06/11/2026

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Try out these mantras to boost your mood.

Some days, keeping a smile on your face can be a struggle. Whether you’re dealing with a stressful c...

06/10/2026

Looking to skip the curtains on your windows? Consider some of these instead.

Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great...

06/06/2026

Are pink and aqua the new neutral? Retro colors are back!

Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home ...

06/02/2026

Leaning green? Here's how you can help the environment without revolutionizing your lifestyle.

You’ve heard the warnings about global warming, you feel compassion for stranded polar bears a...

05/30/2026

Love to garden? Learning a few simple skills can turn you into a pro!

Puttering in the garden is an age-old hobby pursued for several reasons; it can keep you fit, provid...

05/30/2026

If you or someone you know is having trouble repaying a student loan, there are some great tips in this article.

The average college graduate in 2016 had $37,172 in student loan debt, according to the website Stud...

05/26/2026

Check out these quick tips for paying down debt. What do you think?

When we think about lottery winners, we likely imagine new cars and mega-mansions. But according to ...