Discover Lake Keesus in Waukesha County Lake Country     In the Lake Keesus, Wisconsin Real Estate market there are  5 currently active listings.   Lake Keesus is a 235 acre lake located in Waukesha County. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.   Facts & Figures Name Lake Keesus Waterbody ID (WBIC) 852400 Area 235 ACRES Maximum Depth 42 feet Bottom 30% sand, 20% gravel, 0% rock, 50% muck Waterbody Type lake Hydrologic Lake Type SPRING County Waukesha Region SE Latitude, Longitude 43.16593230, -88.31639710 Contour (Bathymetric) Map Contour Map Interactive Map Interactive Map Lake Management Lake Organizations Lake Keesus Advancement Association [exit DNR]Lake Keesus... 06/13/2013

  Why TAKE A LEAP?  Leap years are added to the calendar to keep it working properly. The 365 days of the annual calendar are meant to match up with the solar year. A solar year is the time it takes the Earth to complete its orbit around the Sun — about one year. But the actual time it takes for the Earth to travel around the Sun is in fact a little longer than that—about 365 ¼ days (365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, to be precise). So the calendar and the solar year don't completely match—the calendar year is a touch shorter than the solar year.      It may not seem like much of a difference, but after a few years those extra quarter days in the solar year begin to add up. After four years, for example, the four extra quarter days would make the calendar fall behind the so... 02/29/2012

Are you a buyer looking for homes for sale in Waukesha County, Wisconsin? If you are it's important to realize that there are many variables that are extremely favorable in your corner right now. For example, the interest rates are historically low and if you want a lower payment it will always help to have a very good interest rate. The selection of homes for sale in Waukesha County, Wisconsin is very good and motivation is in the air. When you look at the homes for sale in Waukesha County you notice what an amazing buy they are and how effectively they are priced. The one thing that is truly awesome is the wonderful and very affordable prices that the homes for sale in Waukesha County, Wisconsin have on them. Whether you are buying a home and are a first time home buyer, you are a re... 08/24/2011

Buying a Home Buying a home is probably the biggest investment you will make, with long-term financial ramifications. It calls for many informed decisions and for good advice from a real estate professional. When buying a home, you can learn from the knowledge and skill of a Real Estate Agent. What can Real Estate Agents do to help you buy the right home for you?   They will help you determine how much home you can actually afford. Often, they can suggest additional ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods. They can also introduce you to a mortgage counselor and arrange to have you "pre-approved" which can improve your negotiating position and enable you to achieve your home-buying objectives faster and with less stress.  Providing client level services,... 05/19/2011

Lisa Bear, How do I find the right real estate agent in Waukesha County? Series (#2 of 6)   In our next part of our series  "Lisa Bear, How do I find the right real estate agent in Waukesha County? Series (#2 of 6)" the topic will be selecting the right real estate agent in Waukesha County to help you buy a home. This is not as easy as Googling Finding a real estate agent in Waukesha County . When you are ready to buy a home or property there are many areas of concern that you may want to address and make sure are covered before and during the home buying process. Your first plan of attack would be to have the Waukesha County real estate agent recommend a number of qualified lenders that will start an application and get you pre-approved for a property. By being pre-approved you know w... 05/10/2011

I am not HOODWINKING you either!   Here are the longest words in any English dictionary.  Ever hear of any of these -- I am pretty sure you all know at least one of them!   45) PNEUMONO­ULTRA­MICRO­SCOPIC­SILICO­VOLCANO­CONIOSIS (also spelled PNEUMONO­ULTRA­MICRO­SCOPIC­SILICO­VOLCANO­KONIOSIS) = a lung disease caused by breathing in particles of siliceous volcanic dust. This is the longest word in any English dictionary.    (37) HEPATICO­CHOLANGIO­CHOLECYST­ENTERO­STOMIES = a surgical creation of a connection between the gall bladder and a hepatic duct and between the intestine and the gall bladder. This is the longest word in Gould's Medical Dictionary. (34) SUPER­CALI­FRAGI­LISTIC­EXPI­ALI­DOCIOUS = song title from the Walt Disney movie Mary Poppins. It is in the Oxford English Dicti... 04/21/2011

A household tip for you...Vinegar the unsung hero Vinegar is the unsung hero of   "  CLEANING" White distilled vinegar is a popular household cleanser, effective for killing most mold, bacteria, and germs, due to its level of acidity. Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is a smart way to avoid using harsh chemicals. You’ll also be glad to know that it is environmentally friendly and very economical. To shine chrome sink fixtures that have a lime buildup, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar. Make your own scouring cleanser by combining 1/4 cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid detergent. Add just enough white distilled vinegar to give it a thick but creamy texture. Clean counter tops and make them smell sweet again with a cloth soaked in und... 04/02/2011