When shopping for a home, it is easy to get overwhelmed with the process. First, there is the pre-approval phase of getting the financing lined up.Then, you need to find a real estate agent that you like and trust enough to help you find a home.Next, there is the actual process of looking at so many homes with all kinds of features.We are here to help you with at least part of the journey. The part that deals with the actual home.Although picking a home will come down to your particular tastes and needs, these are guidelines that can be applied to anyone in the market to buy a house.LocationIt has long been said that location is the most valuable factor in the price of a home. However, in this article, we are not concerned with value, as much as practicality and function.The location of... 09/09/2021

Government assistance comes in many forms across the country. One of the lesser-known types of assistance is a mortgage designed for people with average to less-than-average income and with average credit scores. This program is called the USDA Mortgage and it can help a lot of people become homeowners.Listed below are the top USDA guidelines every home buyer should know before they place an offer on a home for purchase.Guideline #1: Who is Eligible for the USDA Home LoanFirst, to be approved for a USDA loan, the property has to be in a rural area, as defined by USDA. HOWEVER, the term “rural” is a bit misleading. As of this writing, well over 90% of the area across the United States is classified as rural by the USDA. A quick look at the eligibility map on the USDA home site will show ... 04/13/2021

It's hard to explain at times but if you ask anyone that has purchased one of the Waukesha County Lake Homes they will tell you it is great all year round. There is always something to do; winter or summer. My son Spencer came home for dinner at times, said "Hello Daddy O. What's in the refrigerator?" and like that he was back in one of the boats, or one of the jet skis to fish, water ski, sleep, read and anything else you could think of to do in a boat. If you are interested in any of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County Wisconsin I would be glad to deliver a concise list of all the properties that meet your criteria to find that perfect Waukesha County Lake Homes for you. Just give me or my Dad call at  or drop us an email at yourhomeclosed@gmail.comYou can also search here for ... 02/29/2020

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 3/24/2020 to 2/24/2020 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 28 homes sold; 5 were list and sold by the same company, and 23 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 50 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 15 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 3 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 11 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 2 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 9 extende... 02/24/2020

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 7/17/2019 to 8/17/2019 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 56 homes sold; 12 were list and sold by the same company, and 44 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 68 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 20 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 1 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 19 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 4 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 17 exten... 08/17/2019

You never have to worry about tiring of the Menu at Wine Maniacs...the courses are always a seasonal surprise and always complimented by just the right selection of wine...that does a dance on your tastebuds you are not likely to forget !  The Cool Kid Club...of which you can easily become a member has featured pairings every month...here they are for the month of August. As you can see from the price,..there are advantages to Cool Kid membership ! Just click here for details.   This month's pairings are out of this world delicious...the first course...mmmmm Mushroom souffle...in case you don't make them at home...pamper your taste buds with this tasty dish complimented by Ercole Barbera del Monferrato....you will not be disappointed...If the eye buys as we say in real estate...it also ... 08/10/2019

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 6/29/2019 to 7/29/2019 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 46 homes sold; 14 were list and sold by the same company, and 32 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 52 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 12 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 2 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 32 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 1 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 28 exten... 07/29/2019

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 6/8/2019 to 7/8/2019 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 56 homes sold; 9 were list and sold by the same company, and 47 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 69 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 26 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 3 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 14 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 3 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 9 extended ... 07/08/2019

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 6/8/2019 to 7/8/2019 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 56 homes sold; 9 were list and sold by the same company, and 47 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 69 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 26 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 3 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 14 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 3 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 9 extended ... 03/20/2019

So after years of living in the house you raised your family in, watched all the good times and the bad times pass, and add to that a mass of memories that you cherish you start to go through a phone book and look for one of the Waukesha County real estate companies to sell your home so you can move on and find  new place to call home. Granted, advertising today can have it all; everything from :We are the best", "we are the biggest", and the list just catches your eye.  Waukesha County Real Estate  and Milwaukee County Real Estate has some great agents in it. The same applies; as one of the Waukesha County Real Estate agents I can tell you there are a lot of great agents and there are some not so great. Real Estate Companies in Waukesha County Wisconsin and Real estate Companies in Mil... 03/20/2019

 There is a beauty that comes with living in one of the Lake homes in Waukesha County and the Lake Country Real Estate area. It's hard to explain at times but if you ask anyone that has purchased one of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  they will tell you it is great all year round. There is always something to do on any of the Waukesha County Lake Homes. If you are interested in any of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County Wisconsin   I would be glad to deliver a concise list of all the properties that meet your criteria to find that perfect Waukesha County Lake Homes for you.You can also search here for Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  Here is to seeing you on the Lake. Now, a month from now and all year! Have a home to sell and want to know what it is worth in S... 03/20/2019

 There is a beauty that comes with living in one of the Lake homes in Waukesha County and the Lake Country Real Estate area. It's hard to explain at times but if you ask anyone that has purchased one of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  they will tell you it is great all year round. There is always something to do on any of the Waukesha County Lake Homes. If you are interested in any of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County Wisconsin   I would be glad to deliver a concise list of all the properties that meet your criteria to find that perfect Waukesha County Lake Homes for you.You can also search here for Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  Here is to seeing you on the Lake. Now, a month from now and all year! Have a home to sell and want to know what it is worth in S... 02/11/2019

.Sometimes you "just know" when a house is supposed to home...and that is the case for this ranch and our Buyers in the Pabst Farms (yes as in Beer) Subdivision in Oconomowoc. (Oh Con O Mow Walk) not as hard to pronounce as it appears.     From the great covered porch curb appeal and attached garage to the Quartz Counters and birch cabinetry.....every box was checked...along with the finished lower level..patio great master suite with the "Hers" closet and Bath with separate shower and tub.  No question...this was THE house...ask Ms Buyer ...she will tell you !   Pabst Farms is a unique community that offers a combination of living styles ...Village Crossing Side by Side Luxury Condominiums prices ranging from $369,800 to $434,000. Kingway Homes is the builder so you know that quality i... 01/21/2019

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 9/8/2018 to 10/8/2018 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 44 homes sold; 9 were list and sold by the same company, and 35 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 66 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 18 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 30 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 5 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 33 extende... 10/08/2018

 There is a beauty that comes with living in one of the Lake homes in Waukesha County and the Lake Country Real Estate area. It's hard to explain at times but if you ask anyone that has purchased one of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  they will tell you it is great all year round. There is always something to do on any of the Waukesha County Lake Homes. If you are interested in any of the Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County Wisconsin   I would be glad to deliver a concise list of all the properties that meet your criteria to find that perfect Waukesha County Lake Homes for you.You can also search here for Lake Homes for sale in Waukesha County  Here is to seeing you on the Lake. Now, a month from now and all year! Have a home to sell and want to know what it is worth in S... 08/06/2018

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 5/28/2018 to 6/28/2018 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 65 homes sold; 12 were list and sold by the same company, and 53 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 73 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 23 pending listings.In the Oconomowoc  Real Estate market there were 0 withdrawn listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 18 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 4 back on market lstings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 16 exten... 06/28/2018

The joys and horrors of home selling Are you planning to sell your Waukesha home? If you are, you’ve probably heard some, if not many, of the joys and horrors of home selling. If this is not your first rodeo, you may already know what to expect. But if this is your first experience, brace yourself! Home selling is like a roller coaster ride, with plenty of highs and lows, at least for the part of many sellers. The emotional anxiety is real, and it doesn’t really end until both seller and buyer meet on the closing table. Fortunately, there are ways you can minimize, if not avoid, the drama and emotional stress that come with selling your house. Admittedly, some level of stress will always be present, but if you follow the tips and techniques I’ll be sharing with you, your stress will be ... 06/10/2018

   One of the “favorite places” for all things lake living in lake country, (Western Waukesha County) is a city of just over 15,000 residents called Oconomowoc.  It looks harder than it is to pronounce…OH Con O Mow Walk !  It  is another Potawatomi Indian name meaning “Waterfall”.  It is just a little over 12 square miles in size.  Beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Both Bender Beach and City Beach are popular with  Lifeguards on duty at all city beaches during hours of operation.    We know that people come for a visit ....and stay for a lifetime...here are the current luxury homes on the water in Oconomowoc.     If you would like to the most current listings in Oconomowoc or anywhere in Lake Country ...click here and Sally K. & David L. Hanson will be sure you ge... 05/26/2018

Buying a real estate property is one of the most expensive transactions you’ll experience in life. Whether it is your first time or your fifth time to buy a home in Waukesha, you have to ensure that you get the best deal out of your money. Anything more than a hundred thousand dollars needs to be worth it, and to also have good financial returns in case you decide to sell it in the future. To make the best deal and get the most out of your money, you need to have tactics and strategies. Today I’ll be sharing with you eight amazing techniques you can use get the most favorable deals to buy your home. 1. Get a pre-approval. Before you do anything else, you first need to know how much you can spend. Find the best mortgage lender and secure a pre-approval so you’ll know exactly how much you... 05/25/2018

Selling your home is a big deal. You will be involved in a major financial transaction. In order to secure a successful and quick sale, you need to understand this multi-step process. You need to think about preparing your home for sale, marketing strategies, and holding home inspections. Once the offers start to roll in, the next step to think about is the negotiation.  Negotiating for a home is important because this is the largest asset most people own and there’s potentially a lot of money at stake. In real estate, some of the biggest mistakes happen during the negotiation process. In fact, negotiating offers is one of the toughest hurdles sellers face. There are instances when the buyer is too stubborn and the seller yields easily. Other times, the seller can become too unyielding ... 03/13/2018