Fresh paint, fresh carpet, and fresh kitchen floor!   Stop in on Sunday, August 25, 12:00-1:30 PM to check out this 3-bedroom, 2-bath first floor condo, priced at just $129,500.     Some bonuses include a gas fireplace, private patio, in-unit laundry, 2 underground parking spaces, a storage unit, and secure lobby. Enjoy the benefits of home ownership without the worries of cutting the lawn or shoveling the snow. This one will make you want to say, "Welcome to my new home."         Originally posted at http://peggywester.com/open-house-2043b-pine-ridge-court-grafton-wisconsin/ 08/22/2013

I admit it. I should've written this a few weeks ago. Now here we are with just two opportunities left to enjoy one of the best fish fry values in Ozaukee County and I'm finally letting you know that... Tomorrow, March 8, and next week Friday, March 15, are the last two nights of St. Joseph's Fish Fry in Grafton, Wisconsin. Not only will you receive a great meal including fish, potatoes, bread, cole slaw and dessert (while they last!) but you will also enjoy some musical entertainment and surely strike up a conversation with an old friend or maybe even meet someone new. Be sure to check out the great raffle, too. The drawing takes place Friday, March 15, and you do not have to be present to win. Dinner is served 4:30-7:45 p.m. and carry outs are available.   Originally posted at http:/... 03/07/2013

Wisconsin FHA Streamline program available for Grafton residents in Ozaukee County!   This Wisconsin FHA Streamline program will allow you to easily lower your mortgage interest rate and payment. Mortgage Interest Rates are at record lows!   If you currently have an FHA mortgage you can start saving $75 to $275 a month!   Our Wisconsin FHA Streamline program does not require an appraisal, requires minimal documentation, has little to no fees, and allows you to skip one month mortgage payment.   Do not delay! Ozaukee County residents call me today at 920-623-9242 or email me at fpabon@wi-mortgage.com to start your Wisconsin FHA Streamline refinance process. 01/23/2013

It's Ladies Night in Grafton! Don't miss out on this evening of fun on Tuesday, August 7, 5:00-9:00 p.m. This is sure to be a night of entertainment, relaxation and laughs. Enjoy a fashion show, service auction, music, giveaways, drawings, samples, and food & beverages. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $7 per person. Check-in is located at the NSAA Arts Mill (1300 14th Ave.,) You can also pre-register for just $5 per person. To register, call the Grafton Chamber of Commerce office at 262-377-1650.   07/21/2012

Are you a Grafton homeowner upside down on your mortgage? Do you have good credit and good mortgage payment history? Was your Fannie Mae serviced loan closed prior to 3/31/09? If you answered yes to all of these questions you may be eligible to reduce your mortgage rate and start saving money. It is time to take advantage of the new Grafton Wisconsin HARP2 mortgage program. Please call me today at 920-623-9245 for a fast money saving mortgage analysis. 06/04/2012

Looking for a place to donate clothes you no longer wear or items such as furniture, electronics, and housewares? Or are you looking for some gently used furniture, electronics, household items or clothes for yourself or your family?  Goodwill is hoping to open a retail and drop-off location in Grafton! If all goes as planned, the store should be opening in June, and will be located in the former Sears building on Wisconsin Street, just a short distance south of Highway 60/Washington Avenue. This is a great addition to the community as this will be the only location in Ozaukee County. If you're not familiar with Goodwill, they are a non-profit organization with headquarters in Milwaukee that assists youth, seniors, veterans and military families, immigrants, and people with disabilitie... 02/04/2012

Fall has definitely made its presence known here in Grafton with the chillier temps and changing colors. It also means it's time for Grafton's Annual Pumpkin Fest. So take some time the weekend of October 6-8 to enjoy the many activities! Admission is free. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 65:30-7:30 pm Scarecrow building in the Paramount Plaza. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 76:00 pm Food, beverages and a performance by Loo$e Change. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 88:00-11:00 am Grafton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Zaun Pavilion in Lime Kiln Park 10:00 am-1:00 pm Family scavenger walk in Paramount Plaza10:00 am-4:00 pm Art show in Paramount Plaza10:30 am-Noon & 1:30-3:00 pm North Shore Academy of the Arts in Paramount Plaza10:30 am-2:30 pm Pumpkin Cross Cycle Race in Lime Kiln Park11:00 am-1:00 pm Pumpkin carving demons... 09/30/2011

  Looking for something different to do this weekend? Check out The Rain Barrel Auction at the Arts Mill in Grafton on Saturday, July 30, 6:00pm - 9:00 pm. (The mill is located just south of the Bridge Street dam, east of Wisconsin St.)                      There will be a silent auction, and beverages provided by Grapes and Tastes will also be available. Appetizers are compliments of Cornerstone Community Bank. All proceeds go toward the new Grafton Public Arts Board to continue bringing art into Grafton Everyone is welcome! (A small donation will be taken at the door.)               07/27/2011

Todd Pruett, a resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, learned in August 2009 that he has a blood disorder called MDS, which is a precursor to leukemia. His bone marriow cannot produce healthy blood cells, and as a result, he needs a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor. A Marrow Donor Registration drive will be held Friday, February 5, 3:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, February 6, 11:00am-3:00pm, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1044 S. Silverbrook Drive in West Bend. You can get more information by contacting: Chaplain Vince Marolla 262-323-6189 Todd Coleman 866-702-HOPE (4673) todd.coleman@bcw.edu You can also visit Todd's website at doit4pruett.com Thank you for your consideration.   01/31/2010

Seems like there's been an awful lot of heavy sighs the past few days with the cooler temps and strong winds that have found their way to southeastern Wisconsin. Yes, it is officially Autumn, and while that means the lazy hazy days of Summer 2009 are behind us, it also means the colorful paintings of fall are all around us. So in the busyness of everyday life, be sure to take some time to slooooow down and look around you. From your back yard, to neighborhood parks, to Holy Hill, soak in and marvel at the reds, oranges, and yellows that cover our trees. This beauty only hangs around (literally) for a few short weeks. Don't let another autumn pass you by without taking notice. Want to know where the colors are at their peak? Check out this web site: Wisconsin Fall Color Report Enjoy....... 09/29/2009

Ozaukee County real estate offers much; rural living and lots of room to grow, and in contrast to that you have many fun and trendy towns to enjoy. These cities, towns, and villages have great restaurant, shops, and superb stores. Whether you are buying or selling in the Ozaukee County Real estate marketyou will find what you are looking for in homes; great prices,great rates, and a great selection. If you are interested in selling please feel free to request an on-line home value. In the Ozaukee 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 period of 8/25/2009 to 9/25/2009.   In the Ozaukee County Real Estate market 95 homes sold; 26 were list and sold by the same company, and ... 09/25/2009

Like everyone else, I can't believe we're already at the end of the first week of August! And yet in the midst of summer activities -- baseball games, biking, parties, festivals, fairs, cookouts -- I've seen my real estate sales hold pretty steady over July. You can see from the graphs below, that the same can be said about Ozaukee and Washington counties, as well.     Overall inventory is still plentiful, and interest rates continue to stay below 6%. This is still a great time to buy a house or condo, especially for first-time buyers who qualify for the $8000 credit. Remember, though, that you must close by November 30, 2009. Opportunity is knocking...are you going to answer the door?     08/06/2009

OK...so you wouldn't know it looking out the window today, but we're just three days from one of the most family fun days of the year -- the 4th of July. And if you're looking for a great time, stop at Grafton's Holidaze celebration on Friday, July 3. The day begins at 3:00 pm, when Lime Kiln Park (2020 Green Bay Road) opens. Bingo, food and refreshments will be available and music by Don Burhop will be provided 3:30-5:30. From 4:30-8:30 pm the kids can enjoy inflatable attractions and games, which are sponsored by the Rose Harms American Legion family. A parade featuring the UW Marching Band begins at 5:30. Thanks for the Heart of Grafton Family Restaurant for sponsoring this. After the parade watch the UW Marching Band perform in the park at 6:00. There will be a Rock Band Video Conte... 07/01/2009

It's that time again -- Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28. This two-day family event offers something for everyone.  Some of the delicious treats include strawberry shortcake, strawberry brat, strawberry pie and crepes, strawberry slush, strawberry schaum torte, chocolate covered strawberries and strawberry ice cream. Don't forget the Strawberry Pancake Breakfast Sunday morning, 8:00-11:00 am. There will also be endless arts and crafts available for purchase along Washington avenue as well as behind the Cultural Center. Also included in the festivities is the 9th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition, June 18-25, with an exhibit and sale June 27 and 28 at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Music can be heard throughout the grounds including top forty, blue... 06/15/2009

While Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer for most of us, it is a day meant to remember those who have fought and given their lives to provide us with the freedom we enjoy every day. Take some time this Monday, May 25, to say "thank you." PORT WASHINGTON -- Parade begins at 10:30 am. The parade starts at the corner of Wisconsin and Grand Avenue and proceeds through downtown to Veterans Memorial Park. Events following the parade include an address by keynote speaker, Joe  Dean, president of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight; presentation of the Badger Boys and Girls representatives, and representatives from the Army thanking the public for their support of our troops and veterans. Music will be provided by the Port Washington High School band. SAUKVILLE -- A prayer service wi... 05/21/2009

Alas! The grass is green and even needs to be cut! The daffodils are in full bloom. The temperatures are on the rise. People are coming out and enjoying the new life we call spring. And it seems like the real estate market in Ozaukee and Washington counties is continuing to come back to life, as well. The number of single family homes that sold in Ozaukee County rose from 39 in March to 45 in April. In Washington county, that number rose from 52 to 69. During the month of April, Ozaukee county didn't see the sale of any two-family dwellings, but Washington county increased by one over March. Condominiums continue to sell, as well, with the number of sold units remaining steady in both Ozaukee and Washington counties with 10 and 22, respectively.  SUMMARY OF SALES IN OZAUKEE AND WASHINGT... 05/04/2009

Looking for even more incentive to buy a home?? Wisconsin Mortgage has recently introduced The Rate Relief program, which offers advantages for both buyers and sellers. With this program, the seller agrees to pay 3% of the purchase price toward a financing package offered by Wisconsin Mortgage. How can this program benefit a buyer? It provides a permanent interest rate buydown. Your monthly mortgage payment is reduced considerably by obtaining a below-market interest rate. With this lower interest rate, you could qualify for a larger home. If cash savings are a hindrance, this program creates more opportunity for you.  You may qualify for a larger home as a result of the preferred financing. The program creates an opportunity for you if cash reserves are an obstacle. How can this progra... 04/30/2009

I think sometimes we all tend to get so wrapped up in the stresses and struggles of everday life that we lose perspective of the smallest blessings that find their way to us. When I learned of a service project being done at my church, I knew that I wanted to get the word out so that as many people as possible could assist in getting some much needed items to our military personnel --most of which are things we just assume will be available to us as we need them. Wisconsin We Care is an organization that accepts food and other items from various businesses and individuals, packages them and then sends them to Wisconsin military units in Irag and Afghanistan. You can find out more information about this organization at wiwecare.com. St. Joseph Parish in Grafton is setting up a drop-off p... 04/27/2009

We're over halfway through April already, and here in Ozaukee and Washington counties the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising -- finally! Spring has sprung. And the real estate marke is abuzzing. Here's a quick snapshot of what's happening in Ozaukee and Washington counties. The information here is provided by Multiple Listing Service, Inc.   SOLD UNITS APRIL 1-15, 2009 Ozaukee County Washington County Single-family 14 23 Two-family 0 1 Condominiums 2 8   NUMBER OF UNITS CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET AS OF 4/17/09 Ozaukee County Washington County Single-family 576 848 Two-family 16 44 Condominiums 232 390   The status "pending" means the property has an accepted offer and all contingencies have been removed.  PENDING UNITS AS OF 4/17/09 Ozaukee County Washington County Single-famil... 04/17/2009

I recently wrote a brief post about the increase in sales in Ozaukee and Washington counties from February to March of this year. While this is encouraging news, by no means are we "out of the woods" yet. Short sales and foreclosures are still numerous, and inventory is still high. So if you currently have your house on the market or are considering selling, it is especially important in these times that you pay attention to what is happening in your specific market. If you truly want to sell your home, stay positioned ahead of your competition. How do you do that? Work with your real estate agent. I try to provide my sellers with regular updates on the activity we have (or have not) had on their house. This includes requests for private showings, phone inquiries, and open house visitor... 04/06/2009