Tips to Lower your Utility/Energy Bill and put money in YOUR pocket Tips to Lower your Utility/Energy Bill 1. Adjust your thermostat.  As a rule of thumb, every degree you lower a thermostat's set temperature in the winter or raise it in the summer will save 1% of energy costs over an 8 hour period. Wisconsin weather is calling for thermostats to be turned on soon.... so lower your thermostat at night and use extra blankets on your bed. Not home during the day? Then adjust accordingly. 2.  Turn down the water heater temperature to a maximum 120 degrees.  Lower it to 80 degrees if you are going to be away from home for more than a couple days.  If you have a gas water heater, this tactic will save you gas, not electricity. 3. The refrigerator is one of the biggest energy users in the hom... 03/07/2011

Achieve our goals As a RE/MAX agent, I have everything I need to achieve our goals- yours and mine.  My goal is to provide you with the best service possible. While you'll purchase real estate for the long-term and for primarily your enjoyment, I believe that you should not pay too much.  Alternatively, when selling, you should receive the best price for your home.  I will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met.  By visiting my website, you can analyze recent home sales, prepare an online market analysis, or get current information on the market.  Please visit lisabear.remax.com. I am dedicated to helping you build your future. Whether, you are buying or selling, I encourage discussion of this important topic.  Ask me about all the benefits of working together, won't ... 03/06/2011

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Confucius  I know from experience that for some people, the process of finding a home is mostly work, and little joy. The road can seem long and winding.  As a RE/MAX Premier Customer Satisfaction provider, my goal is to create a situation where I do all the work and you can relax and enjoy the process. I'll be sorting out the ads, finding the addresses, and timing your home viewing appointments. In this way I can help eliminate hassles and save your time.  I'll show you homes you can afford with the features you want, in the areas you want. When you see the right home, you can take action, with my professional assistance. You have everything to gain as a result of leveraging my experience and contacts with your own efforts. Let... 03/06/2011

10 Reasons People Decide to Buy a Home Renting is a very frustrating way of life. The money you pay every month disappears, leaving you with few benefits other than a roof over your head. Compared to owning a home, renting is a futile exercise that leaves you with nothing after your lease is up. It’s no surprise that people want to get out of the rent race, and here are 10 reasons why people decide to buy a home versus renting. 1. They Want to Build Equity Homebuyers build equity as their property increases in value over time. This equity has many benefits, including the ability of a homebuyer to leverage equity in lines of credit to make repairs or additions to their home. Equity is a powerful thing and a natural consequence of home ownership. Renters never gain equity in their rental ... 02/25/2011

In the Western part of Waukesha County sits a beautiful and Historic little Village known as Nashotah. Nashotah, Wisconsin is a village in Waukesha County. The current population is roughly 1366 with approximately 968 persons of voting age. The community derives its name from the Algonquin word for "twins." The oldest restaurant in Wisconsin is in Nashotah; it's name is "The Red Circle Inn" and the food is out of this World. It is on the National Historic Register. Life in Nashotah and surrounding area is simple and peaceful. There are magnificent Lakes known as Upper Nashotah, Lower Nashotah, and Upper Nemahbin. Nashotah is also on the western shore of Lake Nagawicka, and the south side of Okauchee Lake. A lot of the original architecture and buildings are very much used every day. The... 12/06/2008