Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate (Oconomowoc, WI)
By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
When I was younger and would hang out with my grandmother driving her nuts she would often suggest I go mow the yard, pull weeds, or do some physical work so I could appreciate a good days work. Often I would look in her refrigerator for food and comment that her ice box should be colder. Of which she would reply "You don't know how good you have it Tombo, I remember always scraping and cleaning the ice chest." I would then make some crack about not keeping tabs on the pioneers and from there I was out doing physical hard work. Little did I know the amazing history that was all around me on the Waukesha County lakes.Before refrigerators most people could have used an ice chest which consisted of a holding compartment, a storage area under the holding compartment that held the ice and it...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
When I was younger and would hang out with my grandmother driving her nuts she would often suggest I go mow the yard, pull weeds, or do some physical work so I could appreciate a good days work. Often, I would look in her refrigerator for food and comment that her ice box should be colder. Of which she would reply "You don't know how good you have it Tombo, I remember always scraping and cleaning the ice chest." I would then make some crack about not keeping tabs on the pioneers and from there I was out doing physical hard work. Little did I know the amazing history that was all around me on the Waukesha County lakes and the rest of the Lake Country Real Estate Market.Before refrigerators most people could have used an ice chest which consisted of a holding compartment, a storage area u...
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By Amber Castonguay, Servicing: Waukesha, Jefferson, Dodge County WI
(eXp Realty)
Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions........Amber Castonguay 920.988.0048 AmberCastonguay.com       Don’t Miss These Home Tax Deductions   If you itemize your deductions, you may get back some of the money you spent on mortgage interest and property taxes. Image: Liz Foreman for HouseLogic Owning a home can pay off at tax time.  Take advantage of these homeownership-related tax deductions and strategies to lower your tax bill: Mortgage Interest Deduction One of the neatest deductions itemizing homeowners can take advantage of is the mortgage interest deduction, which you claim on Schedule A. To get the mortgage interest deduction, your mortgage must be secured by your home — and your home can be a house, trailer, or boat, as long as you can sleep in it, cook in it, and it has a toilet.I...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
When you live in Wisconsin and looking at the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real estate for sale you pretty much know we have our pride. We love our Waukesha County Lakes and Waukesha County Lake Homes, we love the Waukesha County farms and all Wisconsin farms, we love the Spring/Summer season, and we love the Fall/Winter season, but there is a third season that just makes Wisconsin a legend in football. That is Packer season and the Green Bay Packers. It's serious stuff here and one can often hear church services ending with "I know everyone is praying for the Packers today"or even the Pastor or the priest at the end of a service saying "Go Pack". This is a religion itself. Tailgating, parties, Packer Sunday, and if you are really lucky the pilgrimage where one makes the trip to Lambeau field i...
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By Amber Castonguay, Servicing: Waukesha, Jefferson, Dodge County WI
(eXp Realty)
DO I QUALIFY FOR A SHORT SALE? In order to qualify for a short sale, you must show that you are experiencing some kind of financial hardship. For example, if your income has dramatically dropped, or you have lost your job, or you are a few payments late on your mortgage and having trouble keeping up. In other words, if you're on a steady road to foreclosure, then you are very likely a perfect candidate for a short sale. Also, the home must be worth less than the balance of your mortgage. WHAT IS THE SHORT SALE PROCESS? The first step in pursuing a short sale is speaking with a knowledgable short sale agent who can run a home evaluation of your property and determine if you qualify for a short sale. Next, your home will be marketed for sale, and buyers will present you and your agent wit...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
Driving along the roads one sees the corn being sold out of the back of trucks. The many pumpkin stands are prevalent in the Waukesha County Real Estate market. Indian corn everywhere, apple cider for sale, lots of fall produce being distributed and bought at an alarming rate. The beauty is in the majestic change in tree color and it's brilliance cannot go without notice. It's absolutely spectacular.  Wisconsin truly is an amazing state to see fall. The beautiful fields, the wildlife, the farms and barns, the colors dancing from trees to trees, and the pristine and the translucence of the water that surrounds you. It's all right here. Stalks of corn sitting next to pumpkins on display. Bakery specials and more. Large amounts of geese and ducks making their start on their progression to ...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
Temperatures in the sixties, all the ice is off the lakes in Waukesha County Wisconsin and Spring is certainly in the air. My favorite season. Growth everywhere. In just a short amount of time all the buds on the fruit trees will be flowering and Spring will be in full force.  With a great Spring comes a great Spring market. Rest assured; that has already started. Buyers are calling everyday and homes are selling. This is the time of year that I see many people taking advantage my MLS search tool below. They are able to do advance searches, save their searches, and when they are ready contact me to look at some homes if thy so choose to.   I wish you a great and wonderful spring market in Waukesha County and Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate. Have a productive day and I will see you at c...
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