Extra Extra, Read all about it,...   well at least watch the video ha? Yet Another Fantastic Time Saving Tool!   Anyone Wanting to Hang a Picture Fast and Easy?  Once again, the discussion group I am involved in Linked In got me thinking.  So, after just a little searching I found this video on YouTube.  Well, I couldn't keep it to myself of course, so if you want to see the simplest way there is to hang a picture.  Bare with the beginning of this video and watch it all the way through.  I made my own tool out of a large paint stick and a screw.  Since I have plenty of paint sticks and a lot of "loose screws" around, it was free and easy!    So,... watch and learn!   06/30/2011

    It is Thursday, No that doesn't mean the week is almost over!    No WAY!  It means we have two full days to kick some serious butt yet!  So, on that note here is a couple of items to get you going!      First off, lets stimulate the mind;  Did you know it is physically impossible to write out this sentence?    There are three two's too's to's in the English language.  Think about it!          Secondly, let's get the respitory and circulatory systems going!  Pick up a funnel and a ping pong ball.  Put the funnel in your mouth, aim it strait up toward the ceiling and try to hit the ceiling with the ping pong ball.  If you can do it, I will tell you the name of the scientific law that,..... nayh!  You are not getting the results from me that easily!    Good luck with these and kick som... 06/30/2011

From blue eyes cryin in the rain, You were always on my mind,  to  Shut up and kiss me!  Willie Nelson is a household name to most.  One of the first artists to have a black man in his band.  He fought for the legalization of hemp.  He loves you and doesn't care what you think of him.  Gotta love Willie!  Here's to you Willie Nelson!  Happy Birthday ~ Born 1933!    To learn more about Willie check this link out;  http://www.biography.com/articles/Willie-Nelson-9421488   Is there a more appropriate song for Willie to sing here but Blue eyes cryin in the rain? 04/29/2011

Okay, I have to be honest with all of you.  Every once in a while, even Little Miss Mary Sunshine here gets into a pissy-ass mood!  For some reason,... well it was a good reason,... (or was it?) that is how I felt yesterday.   So a good night's sleep and all was well?  Nope!  Not in the least!  Not even after my morning dose of Active Rain (no offense guys and gals).  Not even after my morning coffee.  Then I go to get on my walking shoes, left them in my van!  Phone is not charged!  Uggrrrhhhhh!  This morning is simply following along with how I felt last night. Then it happened!  I opened the door to the world and what did I walk into?  The most beautiful snow~globe you can imagine!  Now, I could have been even more pissy and stayed indoors and pouted because it was so wet outside I c... 04/19/2011

Where do you get when puddle jumping?    Forget the umbrella when you are playing in Active Rain!  Okay, so I'm running around in the rain this morning letting the wash of fresh information soak into my brain and my heart when I jump into one of my favorite puddles, Craig Daniels post;        Getting to 100 - Fun Request - Will You Help? This is such a cute clever post that I just wanted to share it with the folks that like to take refuge under my umbrella on a regular basis.  Now, who am I to question Craig Daniels and his vast base of wisdom?  So, I did what he said and jumped over to this post How To Get 100 Comments On Your Blog Post - Just Monkeying Around on Wordless Wednesday to help this adorable drop of rain out with her wish.  Now, I'm no fairy godmother, but if I can full-fil... 04/17/2011

Home Improvements Before Listing? Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Stging & ReDesign, Dane/Jefferson/Waukesha Counties WI   As a professional home stager, I have been asked time and time again, well shouldn't I completely gut this or that before I sell my house?  The answer is not as simple as yes or no.  Each and every house bares it's own set of challenges.  It's own unique positives and negatives.  Some things can be fixed with a little Spackle and paint.  Somethings get a little more in depth.  Let me give you an example of a bathroom that the owners thought they would have to completely gut and why I stopped them dead in their tracks suggested they did not.                         Yes, these two pics are the before and after photo's of the same bathroom.  Clearly the photo ... 04/12/2011

Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell! Home Staging & ReDesign Jefferson/Dane/Waukesha Countys (920) 728-4118 rss.home.staging@gmail.com www.rss-home-staging.com Time to come out of the closet people!  Okay, I am simply talking about all your stuff!  When trying to sell your home you cannot forget about those all important closets.  Buyers want to see space.  This gives them the feeling that they will have ample space for storage.  So, how do you go about this?  Here is just a few simple tips to try; Empty the closet, yep EVERYTHING! Sort into four piles (in season, out of season, give away/sell & throw away) Put a fresh coat of light paint on the interior walls. Repair any old brackets or broken hardware. Be sure the light fixture is up to code!  No bare bulbs. Use brightest bulb allowed f... 04/08/2011

Pick three Seriously?  How the H-E-Double toothpick can I do that? Are you kidding me Craig Daniels?  Do you really think I can get it down to three, four with a tie?  You know what incredible people are here in the rain.  You know people see you struggle and simply pick up the phone to lend a hand, help you understand, give you support, teach you when you need techie help and simply are just there for you!  Well, since I can only have three (four with a tie) here goes; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ First and foremost I have to give a shout out to my favorite Jersey Girl;   If you haven't already met Kristine Ginsberg you are greatly missing out on one of the most beautiful people you will ever meet.  Anytime I use the phrase "beautiful person" I am... 03/20/2011

Spring has sprung and you all know what that means, it's time for the annual Jefferson County Home Show! Friday, March 25, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Jefferson County Fair Grounds Activity Center, Jefferson, WI, $2.00 admission Friday, $3.00 admission Saturday and Sunday. SAVE $1.00 EACH DAY WITH DONATION ON NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM Enjoy Home Show and Craft Marketplace vendors, Seminars and demonstrations held on Saturday, March 26. Kids craft area open throughout the event sponsored by Nasco Arts and Crafts and Big Read of Whitewater. Need a little helpto show off your homes best features?  Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign can help you find many ways to do just that!  Trying to figure outthe b... 03/19/2011

Happy St.Patty's Day!  Feeling a little green?  Laura S. Baker, Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign, Jefferson, South Central, South Eastern, WI Take this quiz to find out if you are really feeling green, or if you are just tired of your space!  Do you have a room; you are tired of? that no one really uses? functions poorly? that you trip over furniture every time you walk through it? is the room dark & dreary? you just left it the same for 5, 10, or more years? that has a color you just don't like? is disorganized, cluttered, chaotic?  If you have answered yes to one or more of theses questions, You Need;  Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign! Call; Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign can spend a day   ReDesigning & ReOrganizing   one or more of... 03/17/2011

      I CAN'T AFFORD HOME STAGING!   Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign, Jefferson, South Central, South Eastern, WI    F.S.B.O's, Sellers, Realtors, Lenders, Builders, Investors, almost every seller, in almost every price point  CAN and SHOULD stage their home and why; (By Ready? Set,...Sell!  Home Staging & ReDesign of course!)  "I can't afford home staging", assumes the seller, thinking every staging is in the thousands.  Actually, almost anyone can afford home staging.   Ready? Set,...Sell!  Offers many affordable services.  Basic Consultation ~ $200.00  In the Basic Consultation, we help guide sellers to the main things they should do in their home to get the biggest bang for their buck when selling.  This is a great consultation if you just want the basics, can only affo... 03/12/2011

NO, WAIT! DON'T GO IN THERE! The Seller said to me,... Let me back track just a little.  Monday morning I received a phone call; "Ring,...Ring,... Hello, this is Laura.  Hi Laura, this is (lets call her Mable, I like that name).  It's time!  We are ready!"  I said; "Okay, I can be there by Wednesday morning.  Do not paint any rooms until I can stop by".  We had already gone through the consultation, they were well into their checklist, packed up a lot and on their way to listing the property. Thursday morning I drop by,... color fans & sheets in tow, all their "left over" paints brought up from the basement,... (if Ready? Set,...Sell! can use what they have around rather than have them buy new paint, I try to do just that).  The home had beautiful maple hardwood in most of the rooms and... 03/05/2011

News flash, News Flash, There's a maniac driving the wrong way down the Schuylkill Expressway! A man is driving down the Schuylkill Expressway (pronounced "Sure-kill", but that's its own joke)  A man is driving down the Schuylkill Expressway, and traffic is worse than ever. People honking, flashing their lights at him, the works. He turns on KYW news radio for a traffic report. The radio blares, "NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! There's a maniac driving the wrong way down the Schuylkill Expressway!" The man looks around and exclaims, "My God, there's a lot of them!" I was looking for a certain "southern bell" joke and happened upon this joke.  It reminded meof something I just read in Bob Stewerts post, Why Your Blog Will Fail in 2011  In his paragraph "You don't understand how to write efficie... 01/10/2011

WOW! 1,750 sq ft New construction 3 bedroom 2 bath quality built ranch home by Timber Creek Homes. Featuring an Open concept kitchen, dining and great room, and also formal dining room. Maple cabinets, granite countertops, and hardwood floors. Split bedroom floor plan - Master suite has private bath and double walk-in closets. More lot and home packages available.  Call Laura Staude Today 920.699.8121  Laura@LaurasRealEstate.com Presented byLaura Staude, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Century 21 Crossroads LaurasRealEstate.com LaurasMarketReport.com LaurasForeclosureList.com  Call or email Me To Find Out What Your Home Is Worth In Todays Market Office: (920) 699-8121 Laura@LaurasRealEstate.com Brokered by Century 21 Crossroads Realty           Would you like more information on this or any other... 11/02/2010

Timber Creek Homes Inc. is a local, new construction and home improvement business with over 25 years experience in providing QUALITY service at REASONABLE RATES without hidden costs. We offer customized service with the personal attention other large contracting companies can not offer. No Obligation, Free EstimatesBecause no two jobs are the same and each job requires personal attention; we provide accurate, realistic, and reasonable estimates.  Timber Creek Homes Inc.  offers Guaranteed Pricing, Services and Complete Satisfaction  Open House This Saturday 10/30 11:00 am - 12:30 pm hosted by Laura Staude, Century 21 Crossroads Realty 920.699.8121 Laura@LaurasRealEstate.com 205 Stonefield Drive Village of Johnson Creek, WI 53038 Directions:  From I-94 go South on Hwy 26, West on Hwy B ... 10/27/2010

 Village of Johnson Creek Trick or Treat Hours will be 5:30- 7:30pm on Sunday October 31, 2010     Trick-or-Treat at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets  Sunday, October 31, 2010. 3 pm to 5 pm. 3pm - 5pm Costumed children (age 10 and under) are invited to receive goodies from participating merchants. While supplies last. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, Off I-94 at Hwy. 26, Exit 267, Johnson Creek, Jefferson County   What's happening in your local neighborhood? http://LaurasMarketReport.com/ Interested in foreclosures? http://LaurasForeclosureList.com Century 21 Crossroads Realty Laura Staude ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI 920.699.8121 LaurasRealEstate.com     10/26/2010

About Johnson Creek, Wisconsin Real Estate The Crossroads With a Future View Community Knowledge Bank | View Johnson Creek Area MLS Properties Welcome to Johnson Creek, Wisconsin! The Village of Johnson Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, is conveniently located halfway between Milwaukee and Madison at the crossroads of I-94 and Hwy 26. The current population of Johnson Creek is 2,012. The picturesque Rock River winds through the village, setting the stage for fishing and boating excursions. A few miles west, nature and history lovers explore the Aztalan State Park and Museum, an archeological site of a 12th-century Indian village. The Village's park and open space system consists of 37 total acres of parkland and special use areas. When combined with the School District, there are ab... 07/20/2010

The CENTURY 21 Newsletter                                                                                      7/14/2010   Special Message: I am pleased to present you with the latest issue of Life@Home. Delivered to home buyers, sellers and owners on a monthly basis, this electronic newsletter is designed to give you the real estate information that is important to you. In each issue, you will find practical tips and articles related to buying, selling or owning a home, as well as the latest news on real estate trends. I hope that you enjoy this issue of Life@Home. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Amber CastonguayCENTURY 21 Crossroads Realty amber@century21crossroads.com 520 Hartwig Blvd. Johnson Creek , WI   53038920.699.8124  920.988.0048 Fax 920.... 07/14/2010

UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE TERMINOLOGY                Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers.  Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real state terms. There are several key terms associates with purchasing real estate that are helpful to learn.               For example, many buyers confuse the terms broker and salesperson.  A broker is a properly licensed individual, or corporation, who serves as a special agent in the purchase and sale of real estate, a salesperson is an individual employed or associated by written agreement by the broker as an independent contractor.  The salesperson facilitates the purchase or sale of real estate.               Once you decide to purchase, a salesp... 01/15/2009

EASING YOUR WAY INTO HOMEOWNERSHIP: HOW YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT CAN HELP YOU QUALIFY FOR A LOW DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGE            For many renters, the first step in buying a home is becoming educated about the process.  If you're like many people considering a home purchase, you've spent nights and weekends poring over your local real estate section.  You've talked to friends and relatives about their experiences.  Maybe you've even purchased a book or two to help you become more familiar with real estate terminology and the various types of mortgages commonly used today.           Coming up with a down payment and finding a loan that meets your needs are the greatest hurdles faced by first-time homebuyers.  So, you may even have leafed through stacks of brochures and flyers from lenders ... 11/21/2008