We're Talking Real Estate in SE Wisconsin

Am I an "Exceptional" or "Ordinary" Realtor?This month’s July ActiveRain Challenge by John Meussner and Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 is to share what makes us stand out amongst our industry peers to show that I am an exceptional REALTOR.For those who know me, I am not comfortable tooting ...

Name that City, Village or TownAsk anyone to name the quirkiest city in America and you might hear New Orleans, Key West, New York or even Austin, TX or Portland, OR -- as the latter two have the word "weird" in their town mottos.But, let's face it, quirkiness or weirdness is in the "eye of the b...

1807-8th Place - Covelli Heights - Village of Somers $622,500Executive custom built 1 Story Ranch in Covelli Heights Subdivision with 2,793 SF on the main floor.3 Car attached garage. Open concept. High-end upgrades, 12 ft ceilings in great room with Venetian look plus see thru gas fireplace.Clic...

House for Sale - Racine, WI 53403 A few blocks to Lake Michigan -- walking distance to downtown RacineCharming 2 Story Vinyl Sided/Aluminum Trim Colonial House in pleasant neighborhood! Old world craftsmanship includes updated kitchen (Maple cabinets and floors), 2 bathrooms, replaced windows (An...

274 Oak Street -- Westwood Estates -- Pleasant Prairie, WI 531583 Bedrooms – 2 Full Baths – Open Floorplan – 2.5 Attached heated Garage – Vaulted Ceilings – Natural FireplaceFairmont 2000 Model …Carpeted Living Room with Natural Fireplace, Laminate in Dining Room, Dinette & Kitchen with Granite C...

Got Questions about Buying or Selling Real Estate?If you’re planning to buy a home, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about the kind of home you’d like to buy. And if you have a home to sell, you’ve likely pondered how much your property could sell for. But buyers and sellers often forget to t...

April Showers Bring May Flowers - An ActiveRain Challenge"April showers bring May flowers" -- this quote is a reminder that even the most unpleasant things (in this case, the heavy rains of April) can bring about very beautiful and enjoyable things indeed -- including  an abundance of flowers in ...

Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day?America, Home of the Free because of the Brave!Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971 through an act of Congress. According to the US Department of Veterans' Affairs its roots date back to the Civil War era. Unlike Veterans Day, Memorial Day is meant...

My FIRST HOME Buying Experience1310 S 75th Street - West Allis, WI 53214In response to an Active Rain April Challenge by Kathy Strieb, Home Stager and Carol Williams I am going to share in this blog My FIRST HOME Buying Experience in 1978.I was a newly married young woman of 25, working as an Exe...

Bring Back the Bird Valances or We Aren't Closing!This is my third and final Entry for the March Challenge hosted by Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP and Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist I had a nice quaint little Cape Cod listed in Kenosha.  The owner was a Seamstress.  The only it...