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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Animal Communication Workshop Saturday, Oct. 10 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Three Sisters Spirit 308 W. Broadway Waukesha, WI 53186 Contact Person: Three Sisters' Spirit Phone Number: 262-446-6752 Animal Communication Workshop awakening the connection.... Facilitator:  Tracy Harris   Everyone has the ability to communicate with animals. It is only a matter of learning the skills to awaken this ability inside yourself. This workshop will cover the different types of communication, how to receive information and how you can use your telepathic/intuitive abilities to assist with your animal's general care, handling and training.     If you have ever wanted to know what your animal is thinking or feeling; their life purpose; or how to help them with a behavioral or physical condition, this worksho...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
      PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.LinkedIn.com    www.kristinjohnston.com  www.ecademy.com    www.realtor.com , www.naymz.com www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com www.plaxo.com www.trulia.com www.myspace.com   www.postlets.com , www.perfectnetworker.com   www.loopnet.com www.konnects.com www.twitter.com www.wordpress.com www.congoo.com  www.xing.com corporate w...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
        I just happened to look at my point total today on Active Rain, and was so surprised to see I hit 200,000!  Seems like just a few months ago when I hit the big 100,000 milestone.  Thanks to all of you who faithfully read and comment on my blog posts.  I appreciate every one of you!  I can't wait for that new badge!!!   PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.Link...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
    The following statistics were taken from MLS for the time period 9/1/09 to 9/30/09 for Condos in Waukesha, WI: ACTIVES:  201   Average List Price:  $192,322   Average DOM:  148 PENDINGS:  9   Average Price:  $205,900        Average DOM:196 SOLDS:  11      Average Sale Price: $187,632  Average DOM:  115   PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.LinkedIn.com    www.kri...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
If you are looking on finding a Waukesha County Real Estate agent then please feel free to contact me at tom@tombraatz.com or 262-377-1459. If you are interested in selling your home or even knowing what is my Waukesha County home worth please visit the on-line value below. If you have a look at the MLS search below and find what you are looking for, and still have a home to sell, the first step would be to get an idea of what type of funds you may have after the sale of your existing home. It's a busy time whether you are buying a home in Waukesha County or if you are selling a home in Waukesha County.    The following information is for the period of 9/24/2009 to 10/1/2009 and is for the entire MLS content for this period. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 95 homes sold; 15 we...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
      The following statistics were taken from MLS for the time period 9/1/09 to 9/30/09 for Single Family Homes in Waukesha, WI: ACTIVES:  373   Average List Price:  $276,229   Average DOM:  104 PENDINGS:  43   Average Price:  $212,716        Average DOM: 94 SOLDS:  416      Average Sale Price: $269,664  Average DOM:  103   PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.Linked...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
Time truly does wait for no one. Everyday that goes by with good intentions really does doe just that; go by. That road does not have to be paved today, and if you are a Waukesha County first time buyer there really is no reason to procrastinate. The first time buyer home tax credit is for real and it is yours for the taking if you qualify. If you have questions about qualifying for the credit, or need a lender to get you going with your pre-approval just give me a call at 262-377-1459 or email me at tom@tombraatz.com There are many reasons to buy, and there are many great properties to choose from. Don't just take my word for it click the IDX MLS search button below and see for yourself. Start today because tomorrow comes a lot faster than me ever anticipate.   Wishing you a productive...
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By Keith Manson
(First Weber Group/short sale/cdpe/gri)
I am a independent contractor for Titanium Solutions that contracts with mortgage companies to work with borrowers that are delinquent to help them.  The banks are interested in working out programs to assist people staying in their homes.  When the Obama stimulous program started in March the assignments shut down.  I may of recieved 5 assignments in 6 months. This week I recieve 20+ assignments in 2 days.  The assignments are from Freddie Mac and Bank of America.  This is significant and it either means that there is a push to get workouts approved with the borrowers or the foreclosures will be increasing soon!Keith MansonFirst Weber GroupCertified Distressed Property ExpertGreenfield, Wisconsin www.milwaukeebailout.com
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
If you are looking on finding a Waukesha County Real Estate agent then please feel free to contact me at tom@tombraatz.com or 262-377-1459. If you are interested in selling your home or even knowing what is my Waukesha County home worth please visit the on-line value below. If you have a look at the MLS search below and find what you are looking for, and still have a home to sell, the first step would be to get an idea of what type of funds you may have after the sale of your existing home. It's a busy time whether you are buying a home in Waukesha County or if you are selling a home in Waukesha County.    The following information is for the period of 9/17/2009 to 9/24/2009 and is for the entire MLS content for this period. In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 73 homes sold; 15 we...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there are needy people that depend on people like you and I to help out our fellow neighbors. In times of uncertainty there is one thing that can be certain. Helping others and donating to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County makes a difference and helps out all that benefit from it. The thought of an individual, family, kids, or any body going hungry is something that we can make a difference in. Waukesha County is a beautiful place with wonderful people. In an age when people need to, and should take care of each other, we can help by making sure that the smile we see back from people is a certain constant. My grandmother used to say "I wept because I had no shoes, and then I saw a man that had no feet." It is truly better to give than receive...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
OK, not completely speechless Sunday.  I did a post about Waukesha's Gasthaus Octoberfest a few days ago, and as you can see, my hubby and I stopped by there 2 times this weekend!  Great food, beer, fun!   PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.LinkedIn.com    www.kristinjohnston.com  www.ecademy.com    www.realtor.com , www.naymz.com www.zoominfo.com www.facebook.com ...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there are many opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. If you are a Waukesha County first time home buyer you can really benefit from the first time buyer tax credit, but this is for a limited time. If you are a seller there are many great buyers out there looking for all kinds of homes; providing they are priced realistically. If you are looking for investments in real estate such as multi family, Waukesha county commercial buildings of all kinds, and even if you are looking for a building to put your business in you are going to be pleasantly surprised.  The one thing you don't want is another trip to the dog and pony show. Many obstacles exist in this market; some of the hurdles are small, and some of the hurdles can be large. It's import...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
    So far for September, here are the Condo Stats for Waukesha, WI:   Actives 202 Average List Price $193,503 Average Days On Market 148   Pendings 7 Average Price $193,743 Average Days on Market 214   Solds 4 Average Sale Price $215,464 Average Days on Market 238   PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.LinkedIn.com    www.kristinjohnston.com  www.ecademy.com    www.r...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
I admit, I am not a short sale expert.  I have not been involved with tons of short sale transactions. I haven't even taken the short sale courses yet.   However, I knew months ago, that with the state of the market, and so many of the homes being either foreclosures or short sales, I could not simply ignore these scenarios either.  So, I dove in.  I gave it a shot.  I read a great deal and researched a lot on short sales/foreclosures.  I spent a significant amount of time here, on AR, too reading up on the topics.  There is a wealth of helpful information online and I sure took advantage of that! Sure, I spent hours on the phone with the bank, multiple locations, numbers, etc trying to find out all the necessary information.  Long story short (your welcome!), I am proud to say that on...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
From the time Norman Borlaug was a kid growing up on a farm in Cresco, Iowa in he was destined to make a difference in what a lot of people would estimate over a billion people's lives. Farming was something that stayed in his blood and the result was astonishing of how someone gave so unselfishly of themselves. Scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug developed a type of wheat that helped feed the world, and furthering a group that is credited with saving up to a billion people from starvation. Borlaug, 95, died Saturday from complications of cancer at his Dallas home. Borlaug was a distinguished professor at Texas A&M University."Norman E. Borlaug saved more lives than any man in human history," said Josette Sheeran , executive director of the U.N. World Food Program. "Hi...
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By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®, Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
(RE/MAX Platinum)
Weissgerber's Gasthaus and Beer Garden is once again holding its Oktoberfest Celebration this year.  I have attended this in the past, and it is a nice time!  Conveniently located one block south of I94 on Hwy T (Grandview) in Waukesha, WI.   Here are all the details:   OKTOBERFEST 2009 September 17, 18 & 19 PLEASE ASK ME ABOUT MY GIVE BACK PROGRAM, WHERE I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN YOUR NAME UPON CLOSING!!!  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/podcasts-xml.php Se Habla Espanol!         kjohnston@remax.net , kjjj1234@gmail.com , 414-254-6647 www.activerain.com/kristinjohnston www.LinkedIn.com    www.kri...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
 Wisconsin first time home buyers need to act fast if they want to take advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit. Come December 1st of this year you need to be closed if you are a first time home buyer wishing to take advantage of the one time first time home buyer tax credit that is available to the first time home buyer. This is a great opportunity that people need to take advantage of now.  I have a great first time buyer handout you can request if you are in Wisconsin. Either call me at 262-377-1459 or email me at tom@tombraatz.com. Feel free to surf the MLS per the button below and let me know if I can help you. I am at your immediate disposal and would love to help you in Waukesha County or Milwaukee County Wisconsin if you contact me. Time is running out as we speak. The...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
On Fridays it's customary in Wisconsin for people to go out for a fish fry in the Waukesha County Real Estate market. This is done at local restaurants,bowling alleys,bars, and many other places. Traditionally, a fish fry consists of a few pieces of fish,some french fries or potato pancakes, some coleslaw, and a piece of bread. There are many different twists on fish fries these days; baked, friend, American, European I tend to really enjoy the Serbian fish fry which has fish in onions, peppers, and tomatoes, and is baked) One thing they have done pretty well with these fish fries is the concept of serving beer and drinks before or while you are waiting to be seated. It's amazing how much beer someone can drink before getting to their table. Being a commercial and business broker that f...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
 Yesterday I had the luxury of catching up with my friend Kristin Johnston which I work with, and enjoy having such a wonderful person as a friend. Kristin is a champion of animals and for that I applaud her very dearly. As Kristin and I walked around the block we talked about what she was accomplishing and the progress that she was making in her quest for protecting all animals. It really got me thinking about a few personal experiences where I have noticed people that deliberately would be hurting or putting the animal in jeopardy. That, makes me very mad. Some people should not have pets, or even be by the puppies or other animals. From there, I started my journey and Lars and I had a chance to go view the public and go to appointments. I can't imagine a day without Lars, my son Spen...
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By Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!
(Coldwell Banker)
How does one small town celebrate labor day in Wisconsin? They parade their "best" junk down the road and they do it for a good cause. Sullivan, Wisconsin has always been a very charming small town as I drive west out of Dousman, west of golden lake and into Sullivan in Jefferson County. I have sold many multi family properties with investors in Sullivan, and the little restaurants are always charming, but this is a new twist to entertainment. This Wisconsin Realtor can travel right outside the Waukesha County real estate market and see world class entertainment now.The  Sullivan Chamber of Commerce brought back the junk parade that entertained and delighted local residents and visitors from 1979 to 1990. The junk parade became anannual event in 1980, alternating routes from year to yea...
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