In the Waukesha County Real Estate market the following activity took place for all single family,two family, land, commercial,business, and the entire MLS content for the week. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 81 homes sold;14 were list and sold by the same company, and 67 were sold by co-brokes. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 217 new listings.  In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 65 pending listings.  In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 6 withdrawn listings. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 0 canceled listings. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 107 expired listings. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 16 back on market listings. In the Waukesha County Real Estate m... 06/26/2009

The weather is absolutely beautiful in Waukesha County real estate, everything is getting into the summer mode, and the lakes are sterling and magnificent in the Waukesha County Lake Homes market. When you are looking for  Waukesha County Real estate agents I am one   that knows Waukesha County lake Homes well please feel free to give me a call. I welcome the opportunity to talk you about the many beautiful Waukesha County lake property; whether you need some questions answered, would like us to put you on our Waukesha County Dream Home Finder list, or would just like an on-line Waukesha County lake Homes Market Analysis evaluation. I hope the following information is helpful. Note: The following MLS properties are for Lake, Pond, River properties directly having Water frontage, and doe... 06/23/2009

It has rained to beat the band in the Waukesha County Real Estate market in the last week. Amazing rain and storms have brought lots of water, and with it comes the humidity. When it gets real hot and the humidity is real high it gets uncomfortable. The beauty about living in Waukesha County is you can always go jump in a lake; literally. There are many great and wonderful lakes and beaches to be enjoyed in Waukesha County. What makes it even better is you can make a day out of it with swimming, boating, and beaching, and barbecuing. About the only way you can top this is to own your own lake home. Walk out of your home and jump off your pier or walk in from your own private beach. If you have ever thought about buying any Waukesha County lake homes or any Waukesha County lake propertie... 06/20/2009

Tom Braatz | Re/Max | 262-377-1459 233 Glenwood Road, Oconomowoc, WI Great neighborhood in the new Silver Lake Intermediate & Summit school areas. Space for growing family in 4 bed, 2 bath comfort. Sprawl on the dec 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $199,987 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 1,680 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 12,155 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Great neighborhood in the new Silver Lake Intermediate & Summit school areas. Space for growing family in 4 bed, 2 bath comfort. Sprawl on the deck & enjoy the summer or shoot down to Silver Lake for summer fun. Golf at Paganica or Olde Highlander. Make your offer today! see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in clo... 06/18/2009

Okay, our lunch choices in Oconomowoc is not bad. I love Sweetie Pies, downtown. Spinnakers has a nice porch, and view of Lac LaBelle. Winesteins is great for salads and wraps. But for real Italian food, you can't beat Porticello's on Silver Lake. Until last week, they opened at 4:00 pm. Now they open at 11:00 am during the week!! Be still my heart. I can get my eggplant fix early now. I heard their lunch prices are excellent. Lasagne for $4.00? Don't quote me, I'm not a lasagne eater. But give me those vegetables...it's a different story. If you're in Oconomowoc, check it out. I give it 5-stars. 06/18/2009

There is a term in the music industry called "testing for echo". Echo can be a real nuisance in a recording studio, on a stage it can give you real havoc and hence the use of a good monitor or monitors is crutial, and over all echo, outside of reverb or feedback can create problems. Similar to real estate echo and the sense of talking falling on deaf ears, or thinking that there is an echo in the room seems a little more prevalent these days. There was a anti acid commercial awhile ago with the comedian on stage going "I know your out there because I can hear you breathing" Whether you are in front of 10,000 people or a party of one the point can never be made clear enough. I had a number of buyers talk to me recently and said they were thinking of buying but they were thinking it was g... 06/15/2009

plyc Switch to real estate mode: "That's a good question and I am glad you brought it up."The best time to buy a Waukesha County Lake property, and of the Waukesha County Lake properties, or from the nice selection of Waukesha County Lake homes. Why the time is now." When it's below freezing you always have the enjoyment of ice fishing, snowmobiling, and if you are a scuba diver you can ice dive under the ice. However, when the trees are in bloom, the water has lots of activity on it from boating, tubing, swimming, and more, plus the homes are all beautiful with their nice yards, piers in, and boats in their slips, wouldn't it be great to see them at their most usable times? You bet, and I would love to be the one to show you them. Interested in a lake home? Just click the dream home fo... 06/11/2009

It's the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. Our youngest, my nephew, is graduating high school. It will be another generation before I see another one. Or visit the school to pick him up from the sick room. The next time I go to Oconomowoc High School will be to vote -- or visit the new theatre. Oconomowoc has always been dedicated to the cultural arts. We have an impressive art gallery and store downtown, a local theatre arts group and live theatre, organized concerts at different venues, and of course, the VFW band plays at the band shelter. Did you know that the original movie,"The Wizard of Oz"premiered in Oconomowoc? To celebrate the grand opening of the new Theatre at OHS, {also known as the Oconomowoc Arts Center} the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society made a display ... 06/07/2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009 9:30 am Coffee Hour & refreshments 10:00 am Membership Meeting; Program to follow  "Sailing on the Inland Lakes" Presentation by Dr. Charles Hajinian   Dr. Charles Hajinian is a historian for the Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club. This is the right season to join us in his presentation about the history of sailing from 1902.  We will journey through the joy of using the inland lakes for sailing and forming yacht clubs in the Oconomowoc area.  Enjoy and learn about the types of sail boats and the rules and regulations of a regatta through a slide show presentation.  This program promises to be interesting and ties in nicely with the new Sailing & Yacht Club Sports The Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum is located at 103 W. Jefferson St. in Oconomowoc, across from... 06/07/2009

Friday, June 5, was a beautiful day for the Fowler Lake walk. It's about a 40 minute walk around the lake. (Unless my sister is walking with us- then it's 50 minutes.) We started at Memorial Park, off Lac LaBelle. Do you ever notice the historical marker there? I didn't. So we started to go counter-clockwise around the lake, starting on the Lac LaBelle side. Gorgeous homes are everywhere. My sister is a nut for gargoyles, and there are a few of them guarding a home. Now you know why it takes us so long to walk around. After the bridge,we cross the street and walk on the east side of the road, where the houses are on Fowler Lake. It's a nice walk, you get to meet your fellow walkers (everyone greets one another - for the most part). It's like taking a tour of historic homes. So if you ar... 06/06/2009

In the beautiful Silver Lake area in Oconomowoc, there is a condominium/single home community that is trying to beat the recession odds. The architecture is reminiscent of a village in Tuscany with tile-like roofs, ironwork, carriage-style garage doors, "turrets," columns, grand ceilings, European-style appliances, and many other features. Gorgeous,gorgeous,gorgeous. Unfortunately, in this economy, offers fall through...first homes cannot find buyers, and no one wants a"bridge" loan. So our last model is still for sale. The other villas are waiting for a buyer to come in and select their interior choices. And the beautiful 600 ft. of lake frontage is barely used by the residents who are here. Hurry up Mr. President and bring us out of this recession! If you want to see our Model, we ar... 06/05/2009

Okay. My sister helps them with the layout of the quarterly newsletter. She and my aunt, Gloria Sprague, talked me into attending one of Don Wiemer's postcard presentations and I was hooked. The event was held at the hospital meeting room in Oconomowoc, I assume because it was bigger than the museum's room. Okay. I'm guilty of being a member of the historical society but never visiting it. So, if you're an Oconomowoc resident...do you know where the museum is? Have you been there?Well, now I can say I have. It's in the old Armory building by Roosevelt Park. You can't miss it, the Shufeldt Elk stands right in front of it. I was shocked at the quality and quantity of exhibits there were. The newest ones deal with sports and competition in the area, from in-land sailing to the Olympics. Y... 06/05/2009

 Two Ocnomowoc Gems for you this week.    1281 Orchard Circle.  $272,000   Open  12-2pm     1176 Sandpiper Dr. $269,900 Open 2p-330p     Oconomowoc Open House 1281 Orchard Circle by Response Realtors  View this Oconomowoc gem Sunday, May17 , 2009 from 12-200p.   Large Great Room for family lounging.                        Great kitchen w/center island.      The master bedroom suite really sells this home, but guess what?  You need to come to the open house to see it!!!!!!!  Don't miss this opportunity!  Open house hosted by Rich Piagentini.   1176 Sandpiper Dr., Oconomowoc WI Open 2p-330p   Location, Condition and Price-It's all here!!!!!   Granite Counters with Center Island   Sunroom with Ceramic Tile Heated Floors Two Way Fireplace Greatroom/Kitchen Not to mention the Loft Office, Fi... 05/15/2009

On Friday, June 5th the Lake Country Shorewest Realtors Office will hold it's second annual Rummage for Charity from 8AM to 2PM.  Last year over $1000 was raised for the Oconomowoc Food Pantry and the Oconomowoc High School DECA team.  We hope to top that amount this year! You can help by donating items in good condition, especially household goods and furniture, sporting equipment and children's items.  Items can be dropped off at the office located at 1296 Summit Avenue in Oconomowoc anytime after May 29th.  Please feel free to call ahead to schedule a time to drop items off if you prefer. And of course, please come out to shop on Friday, June 5th!   05/07/2009

 View this Oconomowoc gem Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 12-130p.   Large Great Room for family lounging.                        Great kitchen w/center island.      The master bedroom suite really sells this home, but guess what?  You need to come to the open house to see it!!!!!!!  Don't miss this opportunity! Call the Cavaiani Team of Response Realtors for more info, private showings or come visit Rich Piagentini at the open house this Sunday, May 3, 2009. Noon-130pm. RESPONSIVE, RESPECTED, RESULTS! www.naymz.com www.activerain.com/cavaianiteam www.localism.com/cavaianiteam www.twitter.com/cavaianiteam  www.linkedin.com/cavaianiteam www.facebook.com www.responserealtors.com gregc@responserealtors.com                                     262-594-3200                       Sincerely, Greg Cava... 04/30/2009

       5k / 10k walk run for life Saturday, April 25, 2009. 7am. This is a 5k and 10k walk run for life with proceeds going to the Humaine Society and the Bella Bukowski foundations for the class of 2015 at OHS to fight for tightening the DUI laws in Wisconsin $20 for early registration until 3/4/09 then $25. Oconomowoc High School Parking Lot, Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Call 262-567-0362.    PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  ALSO, CONTACT ME FOR INFORMATION ON MY REFERRAL PROGRAM TOO! HSUS MySpace Page | Stop Puppy Mills Website     HSUS MySpace Page | Stop Puppy Mills Website   HSUS MySpace Page | Stop Puppy Mills Website   Listen to my blog at http://podcasts.odiogo.com/kristins-blog/... 04/30/2009

We put it out there a while ago that we were getting ready to again have a magnificent seminar that help first time buyers, and we will explain the $8,000 tax credit. Existing buyers also are in a sweet spot with great rates, wonderful programs, exceptional selection of properties, and the prices could not be better.Come the end of May there are people that are going to be very happy knowing they are now in their dreams.    Interested in selling ? Why not let Tom Braatz  a Realtor that will always strive to get you top dollar, always give you a free home warranty when he list your property, and a Realtor that actually has a guarantee. Call to find out this exciting plan he has like no one to see your home to a successful closing. In fact, I am so confident that I can sell your home in 1... 04/06/2009

Lars and Tom Braatz  went to a dog park in Waukesha County and from watching movies and television shows I heard and seen so much about the comradely between men sitting on benches and woman coming up to them and striking up conversations. "Heck, I'm up for that" I said to myself. Wisconsin has numerous dog parks. When I lived in Ozaukee County there was a dog park called mutland meadows. I only went to that place once. Milwaukee County has some as well. Dogs socializing; how fun could that be. Entering the fence comes Lars which is 126 pounds of big, friendly, majestic, and happy German Shepherd. The sniffing starts and he immediately has new girlfriends. As Lars walks and runs around I see little dogs jumping up and landing on their backs like some submissive game. They looked like bu... 04/06/2009

In an Industry when we are bombarded with all the thoughts of change that must take place in our schedules, work environment,technology services coming at us exponentially everyday, and a world of self proclaimed authorities and critics one needs to really reach from within to see clearly the path they need to walk. Sometimes we can have great demands put on us in these challenging times. When we weather a storm we know we can always look forward to the fresh air and sunshine that follows it. When things are put in perspective and we really know the importance of life, and it's fragility the little things we overlook on a daily basis at times really are our strengths and motivation. I know where I derive mine from. I remember seeing the following quote from a renowned novelist and I sti... 04/04/2009

Thinking of relocating,selling,or buying Real Estate in Oconomowoc? call Tom Braatz. Why wouldnt you? He has the experience, drive, tennacity, and committment that few can match. We sell a home ever three days and we would like to make one of them yours. See you at clsoing soon! Walking down Main Street or Armour Street, you are greeted by many famous names. You get a feeling that people really liked it here. Wrigley had a mansion, the owner of Montgomery Ward had a 23 room, 20 bath mansion on the Lake. It is just the time to come and let Tom Braatz show you what a beautiful city is really is. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: A City that is in the Heart of the Lake Country  One can take a drive trough the City of Oconomowoc, located in Western WaukeshaCounty and be amazed how beautiful homes sit ... 03/31/2009