The Apartment Association of the La Crosse Area

02/01/2025

10/07/2024

Leaf drop-off sites will open for the season on October 14th, 2024, and will remain open until further notice. All sites, apart from Isle La Plume, are designated by orange snow fencing. Residents using these sites are required to remove and take all bags and containers with them; leaving them at the drop-off sites is not allowed. Additionally, brush and other yard waste material is not allowed at the drop-off sites and should be taken to the Isle La Plume, 2000 Marco Dr.

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03/24/2024

UWL partners with Habitat for Humanity for campus dumpster diversion program

03/21/2024

Timely reminders to maximize your productivity and accuracy when cutting-in.

01/16/2024

For washing machine hoses I always recommend stainless steel braided hoses over rubber hoses. Stainess steel hoses are durable, resistant to kinking or bulging, and less likely to develop leaks or cracks over time compared to traditional rubber hoses.

As you can see here the rubber hose is starting to fail and will start leaking soon.

01/05/2024

A common misconception that home appraisals and home inspections are “essentially the same thing.” In reality, they are very different—but equally important in the home buying or selling process.

A home inspection is a thorough investigation into the condition of the property and reveals any repairs that need to be made. The key difference between an appraisal and inspection is that the appraisal focuses on the home’s value, while the inspection focuses on the home’s condition. Unlike a home appraisal, a home inspection is usually optional. However, in some cases a lender or loan program may require a home inspection as part of your mortgage application.

Once a buyer has made an offer, they have the option to hire a home inspector to visit the home and perform an inspection. A home inspection is a tool that can protect the buyer, and the results give a buyer the opportunity to decide if they want to walk away and find another home to purchase, buy the house “as-is” or attempt to negotiate with the seller and hold them responsible for the repairs before the home is officially sold. Generally, the fee for a home inspection is between $300 and $500, and is based on a number of factors, including the home’s size and where it’s located.

A home inspection includes:
An evaluation of the home’s structure and utility systems like plumbing, electrical, water and heat
An evaluation of the home’s interior and exterior structures
Identification of needed repairs

A home appraisal is an unbiased professional opinion of a home’s value. When purchasing a home, an appraisal determines if the contract price is appropriate by evaluating its condition, location, and features.

To accurately conclude the property’s value, the appraisal process consists of internal research and a visual interior and exterior inspection of the home. An appraiser will look at recent sales of similar properties nearby, as well as current market trends and conditions. They will also take into consideration details of the home, including its size, condition, floor plan, and amenities.

Although appraisers provide valuable information to buyers and sellers (ie: they can help homebuyers avoid overpaying for homes), their primary mission is to protect lenders. Lenders want to make sure that homeowners are not overborrowing as the home will serve as collateral for the mortgage. Therefore, to avoid owning overpriced properties, lenders require an appraisal before giving the buyer a loan approval.

11/17/2023

LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- A local developer is planning to turn a vacant lot off Losey Blvd and La Crosse Street into a mixed-use apartment unit and it's causing concerns with

11/14/2023

YARD WASTE & BRUSH SITE CLOSURE DATE

The site is scheduled to close for the season at 6 PM on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. After this date, yard waste and brush can be taken to the La Crosse County Landfill. Please contact them at (608) 785-9572 for their information.

The seasonal leaf drop-off sites will still be available for leaf drop-off only. You can find out what sites are open by calling 608-789-7508, Option 3.

11/09/2023

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11/09/2023

Explore how much mortgage rates, auto finance rates, and more have recently changed with these charts.

11/05/2023

It's - did you remember to "fall back" ⏰!?

And while you're at it, it's the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for added safety! 🧯🔥