The following is a market report for the the last thirty days for Waukesha, Milwaukee, Washington, Ozaukee, and Jefferson Counties Wisconsin with active, sold, pending, and expired property.  There were 285 Sold listings; 68 were listed and sold by the same company, and 217 were co-brokes. There were 1,076 new listings in Waukesha County,There were 243 pending listings in Waukesha County There were 656 expired listings in Waukesha County, Currently there are 4,736 active listings in Waukesha County   There were 496 Sold listings; 143 were listed and sold by the same company, and 353 were co-brokes There were 1,754 new listings in Milwaukee County, There were 624 pending listings in Milwaukee County There were 1,310 expired listings in Milwaukee County, Currently there are 8,067 active l... 03/31/2009

If you are in the Lake Country why not let Tom Braatz  show you the Village of Dousman? It does not take long when you come into the Village of Dousman to realize that everyone is very friendly, and welcomes you. This is a community where people participate, and it also is a community that has the luxury of being surrounded by majestic fields of Sand Hill cranes, birds, wild life, and more. It is truly amazing to watch such a beautiful bird gather with others, nest, and enjoy the fields, waterways, and conservancy they way they do. I hope that picture never leaves my head in my lifetime. You can walk down the Drumlin trail which reaches from Milwaukee to Spring Green, Wisconsin. Spring Green was home to renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. There are boat houses and other examples of ... 03/30/2009

The rates are great, the selection is superb, and the prices are outstanding. If you have thought of purchasing a home and you are a first time buyer then perhaps it is time to get you into the home you want, and now is the time to take advantage of great opportunities. I would be so honored to have the chance to hand you one of my special buyer packages, real estate tool kits, and help you find a home. If you are a first time home buyer, and qualify, you can get you a $8,000 tax credit that you do not have to pay back at all. You do have to close on a home by December 1st, of this year. There are so many reasons; lets talk, meet, discuss, and enjoy the new season upon us.   See you at closing! Tom Braatz  www.LinkedIn.com   www.ecademy.com  www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1... 03/28/2009

Property is outstanding opportunity and lends to many different uses. It has a history that I cannot wait to blog about. When it closes I will be able to. This lends to location!  Zoned B3 Special Use Have a copy of zoning code. Usewould have to go before a board for approval. Sewer and water are veryclose. Like across the the road to the south east at a business facilityaccording to public works. Extension of same would depend on density etc. $580K      See you at Closing! Tom Braatz    www.naymz.com tom@tombraatz.com  tombraatz@remax.net  www.activerain.com/tommybraatz  www.LinkedIn.com   www.ecademy.com  www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459  www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo.com www.trulia.com www.myspace.com  www.perfectnetworker.com  www.loopnet.com www.konne... 03/27/2009

It's days like these when I get up and wonder where in the world I am going to start, and the work ahead of me. It is days like these I multi task, try to accomplish many things, and wonder about the fires I will have to put out today, and the work ahead of me. It's days like these that the phone heats up next to my head, I always have thirty voice mails waiting, and I wonder where I will find the time to cold call, prospect, do my lead follow up, and connect all the dots. It's days like these that it seems that when the dominoes fall into place we breath a sign of relief for our clients, and we go on to the next project. It's days like these that make me realize why I became a Realtor, why we are in this Industry, and it's days like these that make me realize I will wake up tomorrow an... 03/26/2009

  This home which was recently built has lots of amenities, and just about anything you may be looking for. Lower level is twelve course and has full size windows; bring your ideas. Beautiful entry with maple floors and the maple floors continue through out the formal dining room and kitchen. Built in serving buffet and china cabinet. Vaulted ceilings, Gas fireplace with granite and maple hightlight Great room. This beautiful home has water access/rights to Utica Lake. This home is priced for sale at $314,900. I would be honored to show you this property; just call or email me and that is all it takes. 548 S.Buth Road, Dousman See you at closing! Tom Braatz  www.LinkedIn.com   www.ecademy.com  www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459  www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo... 03/25/2009

Recently someone asked me how I get out of state buyers, syndicators and more on my commercial properties. Like traditional residential real estate commercial real estate has networks as well. A network that anyone can look at, and any Realtor can join for free is www.loopnet.com. The beauty sits in a powerful global and national Commercial MLS system known as www.Xceligent.com. This system has it all; satellite viewing, data banks that are unreal, and comp comparisons and marketing features that make it one of my best friends. If you are needing to know what your commercial property is worth in Wisconsin, or are needing assistance in any aspect of commercial real estate then email or call me. I have worked on many projects, have lots of experience, and welcome the chance to talk to you... 03/24/2009

      Friday, March 27, 2009. 3:30-5:30 pm. 7th-12th graders: We'll have a bunch of Wii set up, with Rock Band, MarioKart, Wii Play, Sport, a Fit Board, and others. Bring your nunchuk skills! There will be food, and as always, there's no cost and no registration. Bring your friends! This event is for people in 7th-12th grades only. Free. Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 South St, Oconomowoc, Waukesha County. Call 262-569-2193 for more information.   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     Listen to my blog at http://podcasts.odiogo.com/kristins-blog/podcasts-xml.php       kjohnston@remax.net, kjjj1234... 03/24/2009

Spring is always welcome in my book, and this year more than ever. It has been a winter of lots of snow, lots of cold temperatures, and with every warming day it just gets that much closer to the beautiful springs, and magnificent summers. However, just when you think it is taking off towards the mercury rising Wisconsin tradition of being unpredictable in weather never lets you down. A couple days ago it was all melted, warm as can be, and people are telling me they are looking at putting their boats in the water soon. Tee shirts back to cashmire coats in two days. It won't be long and it will all be a memory, but getting to that point can be one day opening windows, and the next turning up the heat. The people in Wisconsin make this state truly one of a kind. Why not come and find out... 03/23/2009

 Western Waukesha County is the location for Oconomowoc Wisconsin. If you were thinking of relocating this would be one place you would not want to miss. Beautiful Lakes, magnificent parks, wonderful shops, amazing restaurants and cafes. It would be hard to run out of things to do, and the activities could not run out.Full and History, and loaded with charm, Oconomowoc is truly a magnificent City to visit, and to work and live in.   Coo-No-Mo-Wauk (where the waters meet, or river of lakes) in time would become Oconomowoc.  At one time, Lake Road was referred to as "Presidents Avenue since Taft, Grant, Cleveland, Coolidge,McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt had visited and enjoyed Draper Hall and the hospitality of its wealthy residents. Today the summer mansions are year round homes, and the l... 03/22/2009

They say that Spring has arrived but I saw (for a short time) snow on the ground on Saturday morning, March 21 (around 6:30 am, in case you didn't get up until 8:00 am!). Not unusual for Wisconsin. I remember a May snowstorm in 1990 that left a few inches. So I asked my friend, and local farmer, Jeff Becker what he thought about it. He counts the number of snows he has every year and then uses that information for the following year. Jeff said there's always three snows on a robin's back, and he has seen robins in the area for at least two weeks. I had never heard that expression before, but then I'm a city gal - or lake country gal, if you don't believe Oconomowoc is a city. Three snows on a robin's back. I'm taking that advice and not moving the summer furniture out at the Vespera at ... 03/22/2009

Okay. It had to happen sometime. It's my turn to spend Sunday at Vespera, Valley road and St. Andrew's Place in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. I just love the place, and everytime I'm there I start to think about making an offer myself. So I need people to come visit me, so I don't start thinking!! I used to love my privacy out in Concord, but when the weather is nice, like it has been the last couple of days, I remember how icy (and long!) my driveway is in the winter and wouldn't it be nice to have a sandy beach to lay on in the summer. So stop in this Sunday,March 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm - okay, I know it's March madness and the Badgers and Marquette are playing on Sunday, but if you are a fan you know you just need to watch the final minutes anyway (wasn't that something on Friday - Marquet... 03/21/2009

 Today it is a balmy 63 degrees in Waukesha County, and there are ponds where there were no ponds before. Everything has melted and the sun is out in all it's glory. Driving through each city, town, and village people are out and enjoying the day. This would be a great opportunity to purchase a home with the great rates, the wonderful selection, and the amazing prices. Enjoy your day, and now that Spring arrived yesterday along with the Equinox it is time to call or email me for your home buyer package, and Real Estate tool kit. See You At Closing! Tom Braatz        You Can Sign up For VIP BUYING at http://www.BUYINGVIP.com. 24/7 recorded message to obtain Free report,Buyer Package,and Real Estate Tool Kit 1-800-800-7140 If you need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 101 If y... 03/21/2009

The following is a summary for activity in Real Estate in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Jefferson Counties.  WAUKESHA COUNTY 207 Sold listings. 47 of these properties were listed and sold by the same company, and 160 were co-brokes. There was 804 New listings There were  157 Pending transactions There were 503 Expired listings There are currently 4,684 active listings. MILWAUKEE COUNTY 455 Sold listings. 131 of these properties were listed and sold by the same company, and 324 were co-brokes. There were 1,538 New listings . There were 526 Pending transactions . There were 1,199 Expired listings There are currently 8,003 Active listings. JEFFERSON COUNTY There were 39 Sold listings . 13 of these properties were listed and sold by the same company, and 26 were co-brokes There were 147... 03/20/2009

It's March 18th and in the last half a year many of challenges have taken place for myself, my son, and Lars. There are some that might not have the compassion I have for my dog, but the beauty is he is much more than a dog to me. He is one of my heroes. My son I am sure does not mind having a birthday so close to him, and they are best of friends. I had a friend that so unselfishly a number of years ago told me we were going for a ride, and I better plan on the day. She had mentioned that we were going up past the Omro Wisconsin area. My first question was "You mean that you are finally going to go sky diving with me?" She said no, and was fast to remind me that in her mind only two things fell from the sky; bird crap and idiots. Much to my expectation we came to a breeder that raised ... 03/18/2009

For the last number of weeks I have been doing an awful lot of market evaluations on duplexes that people had bought in the last five years or so. Many of these wonderful people are in the position where they have leveraged their properties and the time to sell is now. It hurts me when I have to look at many of these wonderful people and tell them that they paid too much for the property. "But the appraisal said it was worth this much!" Well, the definition of an appraisal at that time may not meet the definition of an appraisal today. This is real time. Many get it, but for some it just hits hard that they did not do an analysis of the property, take into the consideration of an entity perhaps, and projected appreciation. It was all cash flow at that time. I hope the new market brings ... 03/16/2009

Traveling around Wisconsin my mouth keeps dropping at the incredible values that can be bought. Ranging from a four family to 650 units. Why not give me a call and we can arrange a private meeting to discuss your current portfolio. Plenty of commercial banks are eager to lend to qualified parties and investors. If it is not out there we will find it. If your liking is to purchase a strip mall, C-store, shopping center, or big box for retail or office we have you covered as well. All you need to do is call Tom Braatz at 262-377-1459, or email him at tom@tombraatz.com. We can roll up our sleeves and see what may suit your needs and what direction to go. We work harder than a rented mule to make sure you come a a major winner. We would not have it any other way.   See you at closing! Tom B... 03/15/2009

It seems like only yesterday I was walking in those halls in Elmbrook hospital waiting for my child to arrive. I came back into the room after eating a bunch of sandwiches and cups of coffee to find my wife had become irritable. Like any concerned husband I said "Hey Gail, you are really huffing and puffing there, when this is done I will get you a can of Lite beer." That followed from her was just a long sentence that I care not to repeat. I think the can of Lite beer was the last thing on her mind. Gail, if you are listening; Thank You. Spencer is going to be a great man. Spencer came in that morning and now fourteen years later I have my measurement of what life is about. It's not money, it's not material, not even close. It's having a friend in a little man that makes me smile for n... 03/13/2009

It is no secret that it has been a down market, and the economy could be better. I was talking a broker recently and I literally told this individual to quit their whining and get their game on, and perfect it. Remember when the market was great and we were always interested in other avenues of business generation that could help us, and we just could not find the time to keep up with anything because we were so busy? The time to perfect, tweak, and get it all lined up is now. When it gets busy, and we can't remember our names we will not have the time or luxury of time to always reinvent ourselves into a better broker or salesperson. WWW.ACTIVERAIN.COM has given many of us the opportunity to learn great social networking and really enlighten us to a magnificent way of networking, letti... 03/12/2009

6801 West Loomis road, Greendale. $580,000  Property is outstanding opportunity and lends to many different uses. Zoned B3 Special Use Have a copy of zoning code. Usewould have to go before a board for approval. Sewer and water are veryclose. Like across the the road to the south east at a business facilityaccording to public works. Extension of same would depend on density etc. $580K      Sincerely Glenn Shong and Tom Braatz   RE/MAX Let's roll up our sleeves, get a game plan, and make your dreams come true! It is time to buy that home. Committed to Consumers and Real Estate agents Worldwide tom@tombraatz.com  tombraatz@remax.net  www.activerain.com/tommybraatz  www.LinkedIn.com   www.ecademy.com  www.tombraatz.com www.buyingvip.com 262-377-1459 www.naymz.com www.zoominfo.com www.face... 03/11/2009