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... 12/05/2022

Of Course, you can find them in Waukesha County Real Estate and Milwaukee County Real Estate. I'm often the designated driver for my friends when we go some place to watch Packer Games. I can tell you my friends may have too many of these little gems.  When you enter a fine Wisconsin establishment or bar, tailgate party or restaurant and someone is celebrating you can tell they may go all out and order an aber gut (German for Oh Good!). This way you know they are really "cookin with gas now" and they are not just "FAIR-TA-MIDDLIN  ( Not bad or great, just "O.K." ) We drink them plain, and sometimes we drink them flaming .An aber gut is a combination shot of brandy with schnapps on top ( Sometimes it is known as a snow shoe or possibly a snow ball ). You may not hear this lots of places ... 11/28/2022

   After 37 years of assisting people with Lake home selling or rolling up our sleeves and and helping Lake home buyers find that perfect home we have developed a system that keeps us on top of lake listings ( often before they hit the market. ) We welcome your call or text anytime.  I would be glad to deliver a concise list of all the properties that meet your criteria to find that perfect Please fill this simple form out to get on our daily concise list for you. 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 Southeastern Wisconsin? Keep current with your lake home value anytime by going to Waukesha County Lake Home MARKET ANALYSIS Search lake Homes: WWW.WAUKESHACOUNTYLAKES.COMHave a productive day and I w... 09/29/2022

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 7/10/2022 to 8/10/2022 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 59 homes sold; 3 were list and sold by the same company, and 56 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 54 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 20 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 6 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 4 back on market listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 6 extende... 08/10/2022

 I work in all of Wisconsin when it comes to Commercial, Investment, and business Real Estate. but I know Waukesha County Wisconsin commercial real estate very well. It is a one beautiful place to live and work. Every City, Town, and Village has a unique charm of it's own. There is a lot of old World tradition that blends hand in hand with modern technology and science. Waukesha County is famous for many reasons, but it's real assets are in its people that reside here and call it home. About the next best thing to living among all this beautiful architecture, outstanding lake, and cosmopolitan streets would be working here. Waukesha County Commercial Real Estate for sale  and being one of the Waukesha County Commercial Real Estate agents is what I am all about.Perhaps you have thought a... 07/10/2022

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 5/23/2022 to 6/23/2022 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 52 homes sold; 9 were list and sold by the same company, and 43 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 66 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 10 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 11 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 2 back on market listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 5 extend... 06/23/2022

Are you considering moving to a new area? It's a significant decision, and there are a few things to consider before going ahead with it.HousingOne of the most significant considerations to make before relocating is where you will reside. Do some research to see what types of housing are available in your new location. You might wish to consider the surrounding areas, price ranges, and availability.It's crucial to look into the housing market in your region. The cost of housing varies significantly from city to city and even within the same community.There are a few other things you should think about. First and foremost, determine that the house is in good condition. Then you'll want to ensure that the house has adequate room for your purposes. You should also evaluate if the house inc... 05/26/2022

Waukesha County Life has always been pretty interesting. Earlier in my life and to this day. I have found memories of hanging out with my grandfather when I was young.  Saturdays were a ritual; a trip to the dump so the guys could get together and chew the fat, in North Lake so he and his friends that had diabetes could eat their jelly donuts, and of course the cheese factory in Mapleton to get a half a brick of cheese. The Waukesha county cheese factories may have diminished but those memories will last for ever for me. I was showing property a bit ago to someone and I made the comment that I thought it was a cheese factory previously. The folks that were relocating looked at me in bewilderment as I explained to them that the Waukesha County real estate market had cheese factories ever... 04/17/2022

There are a lot of Waukesha County Lake Homes for sale and Lake front Properties for sale in Waukesha County that have so many unique qualities and virtues to them. The two previous highlighted links are search tools. Even though  Matt and I are out there finding that perfect lake home for our buyers or showing our listings to qualified ready to buy lake buyers we encourage them to utilize our search tools such as these. After 37 years of assisting people with Lake home selling or rolling up our sleeves and and helping Lake home buyers find that perfect home we have developed a system that keeps us on top of lake listings ( often before they hit the market. ) We do ask you call or text Tom Braatz at 262-377-1459 or email him at yourhomeclosed@gmail.com or Matt Gilson at 262-436-1311 and... 02/16/2022

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 12/4/2021 to 1/4/2022 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 38 homes sold; 6 were list and sold by the same company, and 32 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 12 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 11 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 5 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 7 extended ... 01/04/2022

  This is for the Oconomowoc Wisconsin market activity and is for the period of 10/29/2021 to 10/29/2021 and is for the entire MLS content for this period.  In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market 44 homes sold; 6 were list and sold by the same company, and 38 were sold by co-brokes.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 28 new listings.In the Oconomowoc Real Estate market there were 11 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 6 expired listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 3 back on market listings.In the Oconomowoc Wisconsin Real Estate market there were 5 exten... 11/29/2021

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