The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 6/28/2011 to 7/28/2011   In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 17 homes sold; 5 were list and sold by the same company, and 12 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 34 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 15 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 40 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 14... 07/28/2011

The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 6/18/2011 to 7/18/2011 In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 4 homes sold; 5 were list and sold by the same company, and 9 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 41 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 9 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 38 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 10 back o... 07/18/2011

The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 6/10/2011 to 7/10/2011 In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 19 homes sold; 5 were list and sold by the same company, and 14 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 34 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 12 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 36 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 9 back... 07/10/2011

  The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 5/27/2011 to 6/27/2011 In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 11 homes sold; 2 were list and sold by the same company, and 9 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 40 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 10 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 29 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 11 bac... 06/27/2011

The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 5/18/2011 to 6/18/2011 In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 12 homes sold; 2 were list and sold by the same company, and 10 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 50 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 11 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 24 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 11 bac... 06/18/2011

Time to start thinking Summer vacation HOMES in Waukesha County Wisconsin   Vacation Homes Are vacation homes a good investment? You can buy a vacation home today for investment purposes as well as enjoyment. And yes, there are tax benefits. Some people buy a vacation home to use as a permanent retirement home later, which allows them to get ahead on their payments. Another benefit is that the interest and property taxes on a vacation home are tax-deductible. Some real estate experts predict that vacation homes will appreciate in value due to rising demand from the aging Baby Boom generation. You also can depreciate the property if you live in the house less than 14 days a year. You also need to consider whether you can afford to carry two mortgages, pay for the extra utilities and main... 05/31/2011

Spring Rain Equals Wet Basements   We have had our share of precipitation this year, with record snowfalls and now week-long rains.  The constant moisture requires diligent checking on one's home to make sure no water is seeping into the house.  In particular, heavy rains can cause problems in the basement.  Even homes that never had issues with water in the basement may start to see some small areas of seepage.   If you happen to notice water coming into the basement of your home, here are some steps you can take to reduce the dampness:   1.  Clean your gutters.  Often, gutters will be filled with leaves and debris to the extent that rain water actually overflows the gutter edge.  Get out there and clean out your gutters so they can property move rain away from the house.   2.  Check t... 05/29/2011

Feeling ambitious -- looking to purchase a FIXER- UPPER? What you need to know first! Fixer-Uppers Is it smart to even consider a fixer-upper? It depends. Distressed properties or fixer-uppers can be found anywhere, even in wealthier neighborhoods. Such properties are poorly maintained and have a lower market value than other houses in the neighborhood. Many experts recommend that before you make such an investment, first find the least desirable house in the best neighborhood. Then do the math to see if what it would cost to bring up the value of that property to its full potential market value is within your budget. If you are a novice buyer, it may be wiser to look for properties that only need cosmetic fixes rather than run-down houses that need major structural repairs. Is there a ... 05/29/2011

Refinancing When is the best time to refinance? It depends on how long you plan to hold on to your house and if you have to pay anything to refinance. In addition, it also depends on how far along you are in paying off your current mortgage. If you are going to be selling your house shortly, you probably will not recoup any costs you incur to refinance your mortgage. If you are more than halfway through paying your current mortgage, you probably will gain little by refinancing. However, if you are going to own your home for at least five years, that's probably long enough to recoup any refinancing costs you incur and to realize real savings on lowering your monthly payment. If it is going to cost you nothing to refinance, you can gain even more. Many lenders will allow you to roll the ... 05/27/2011

Waukesha County Lake homes Waukesha County Lake Homes are as beautiful as can be. As I was watching the water at my broker opens today I could not help but think how beautiful lake living and the lake homes for sale in Waukesha County are surely waiting for you to enjoy. The weather is great, everything is starting to bloom, and the water is as clear as can be with all Waukesha County Lake Property. If you are wanting to sell your lake property we have buyers and if you are a buyer for Waukesha County Lake homes we welcome the chance to show you these wonderful properties. Summer is here shortly and you can be in your new lake property.  The reason it's a great idea to start buying a lake home now and finding one that you enjoy is multi fold; you will be in the property by summer and r... 05/20/2011

Kristin Johnston,Waukesha Cty WI Realtor, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Delafield, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate Market In Waukesha County, WI  My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax.  My market report gives you the real estate activity for Delafield, WI for the last 30 days. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth.  Furthermore, I can't think of a better time for a buyer to purchase a home in Waukesha County.  Real estate in Waukesha County WI is now an excellent investment, prices are superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.  Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home in Waukesha Cou... 05/01/2011

If you were to ask me what my favorite lake is in Waukesha County I would tell you, without giving it a second thought, it’s NAGAWICKA LAKE.  Nagawicka Lake lies within the boundaries of the City of Delafield and the Village of Nashotah in Waukesha County. Nagawicka Lake is located close to a major express way (I94)and other major roads (Hwy 16, HWY 83, HWY 67) so it is not difficult to travel to Lake Nagawicka. Nagawicka means "there is sand”, the reason this name was chosen can still be seen in the excellent swimming areas on Nagawicka Lake today. There are sandbars to the west of St. John's Island and along the western shoreline of the lake that make for great swimming spots. It a common sight all summer long to see boat tie ups at the sandbar locations with splashing kids, floating ... 04/28/2011

Waukesha County Lake Homes Soon its time for water skiing, outdoor barbecues,, boating, and enjoying everything that Waukesha County Lake Homes offer. The water is beautiful, the docks are going in, and you could be enjoying everything that makes the Lake Homes of Waukesha County absolutely magical. If you would, I would love to show you some of these lakes, some Waukesha County Lake homes, and what makes each town and city that is blessed with a lake so nice.   The reason it's a great idea to start buying a lake now and finding one that you enjoy is multi fold; you will be in the property by summer and really enjoying the lake and all the activity it offers, you will see the yards as they are now and from there everything just comes to life, and the rates, selection, and prices will ne... 04/28/2011

The many lakes in Waukesha County gives you the chance to get away from it all.  Once known as the Saratoga of the west, Waukesha County was a popular resort destination. The area still retains this idyllic feel as it looks out over the pristine lakes of Wisconsin, some of which are: Pewaukee Lake, Upper and Lower Nemahbin, Lake Nagawicka, Beaver Lake, Pine Lake, Upper and Lower Nashotah Lake, Oconomowoc Lake, Lac la Belle, Silver Lake, Okauchee Lake, North Lake, and Moose Lake. Waukesha County's LAKE COUNTRY contains all or portions of 33 major lakes with a combined surface area of approximately 14,000 acres, or 21.9 square miles, or about 3.8% of the total area of the County. (This represents about 38% of the combined surface area of the 101 major lakes in the seven-county Southeaster... 04/13/2011

There are many reasons people fall in love with Wisconsin lakes. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets, good fishing, a tour of the water in a favorite boat, a beautiful backdrop to enjoy scenery and explore nature, a place to reflect or just get away from it all. With more than 15,000 Wisconsin lakes, there are many types and sizes of lakes all with their own unique character and natural assets. Ranking the Lakes in Wisconsin The clearest lakes aren’t necessarily the healthiest.  An extremely clear lake may lack the plant life needed to support a robust fishery. Ecologically balanced lakes are more important: those with a healthy mix of native plants, forested shores, minimum runoff coming into them, a good fishery and diverse wildlife.  Dodge County’s Fox Lake is the most challenged lake i... 04/12/2011

The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great. The following MLS information is for 3/2/2011 to 4/2/2011 In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 6 homes sold; 0 were list and sold by the same company, and 6 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 35 new listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 7 pending listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 3 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 31 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 13 back on ... 04/02/2011

5 Reasons You Should Use a Real Estate Professional Should you spend the money on a real estate commission or save that money by selling your home by yourself? That is a question many home sellers ask themselves. Today, we want to discuss why it is crucial to have a true professional guiding you through the mine field of challenges that exist in the current real estate market. The housing market today is more challenging than it has ever been and seems to be becoming more difficult each day. What impact will foreclosures have on prices? Which loan products that were available just last month are no longer available? How do you convince perspective purchasers to pull the trigger on an offer when everyone is telling them that they should see another 100 houses before they make a decision?... 03/31/2011

Freshen Your Kitchen Sink Have you ever noticed a bad smell coming out of your kitchen sink?  It is probably nothing more than having a stinky garbage disposal. You may already know about placing ice in the disposal and running it to dislodge debris, but what about the smell? Buy some lemons or limes, cut them into quarters or eights, put then in a freezer bag and freeze them.  Take a few of the frozen pieces and put them in the disposal.  Run the water and turn on the disposal.  The ice will clear debris in the disposal and the peel will freshen the scent. Call me today and find out how I can help you buy or sell your home smoothly and efficiently. Courtesy of Lisa Bear RE/MAX Realty Center 262-893-5555 Office/Cell Proudly Serving Southcentral and Southeastern Wisconsin with Referrals ... 03/30/2011

How To Accept a Home Downpayment Gift That Won't Get Rejected In Underwriting Over the past 2 two years, mortgage guidelines have tightened and one of the lasting impacts on home buyers is that it now takes a larger downpayment to buy a home. It's as true for conventional home loans as it is for FHA ones -- banks want to see more of home buyer's own skin in the game.Unfortunately, not every buyer has the cash. This is one reason why -- anecdotally -- the number of home buyers asking for "downpayment gifts"  from family members is rising. With home prices down, mortgage rates low, and a generous first-time home buyer tax credit in place, there's a lot of would-be homeowners that don't want to miss out on the action. However, if taking a gift of downpayment is part of your upcoming home f... 03/28/2011

  The following is the real estate market activity for the last thirty days in Delafield Wisconsin Real estate. Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate is great.  The following MLS information is for 2/25/2011 to 3/25/2011       In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market 10 homes sold; 3 were list and sold by the same company, and 7 were sold by co-brokes. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 37 new listings.  In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 7 pending listings.  In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 2 withdrawn listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 29 expired listings. In the Delafield Wisconsin Real Estate market there we... 03/25/2011