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Real Estate Agent - Shorewest Realtors

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2010 

Nowadays, neighborhood sobriquets are designed by real estate marketing gurus to make an area more appealing. In 100 years, that story will be forgotten, but the names will remain. We often forget that the names of our oldest neighborhoods hold a deep history and sense of place. Here are someĀ fav...
04/27/2010
How well do you know the history of the area where you are selling? Here is my story. I had a home that belonged to the Gustav Pabst family. Actually, it belonged to their butler, but was built by the family for him. At the time I listed it, it belonged to a physician who was trying to downsize. ...
04/27/2010
Simple Room Renovation: Paint Freshen up without a major overhaul by repainting. Doing it yourself can cost as little as $90 for a 12'-by-12' room, versus $500 if you hire a pro. I'm fond of eggshell finish for most rooms - semi-gloss for my son's bathroom cleans easier. And I'm a fan of Home Dep...
04/27/2010
LAST WEEKEND FOR THE TOUR! The Metropolitan Builders Association hosts Southeastern Wisconsin's Largest Open House - The 2010 Spring Tour of Homes, Condominiums & Land. Weekends, April 17th through May 2nd. This FREE tour runs Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. Whether you are looking f...
04/27/2010
Prime Lake frontage with convenient location just west of Oconomowoc. Sweeping lake views and mature lot offer prime level building site. Home is cottage type with brick fireplace and 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms. Additional detached garage for storage. Boat dock is included. Price at assessed valu...
04/15/2010
Prime Lake frontage with convenient location just west of Oconomowoc. Sweeping lake views and mature lot offer prime level building site. Home is cottage type with brick fireplace and 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms. Additional detached garage for storage. Boat dock is included. Price at assessed valu...
04/15/2010
W380N6069 N Lake Rd, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Blackhawk Estate set on 30+ acres, privacy with development potential. Hidden driveway leads to undisturbed conservancy and woodlands. Quality built custom exposed ranch home. Gourmet kitchen boasts granite counters, SubZero, Bosch and Thermadore applia...
04/15/2010
2010 Spring Tour of Homes, Condominiums & Land - Southeastern Wisconsin's Largest Open House The Metropolitan Builders Association is hosting Southeastern Wisconsin's Largest Open House - The Spring Tour of Homes, Condominiums & Land April 17th through May 2nd. This FREE tour runs Saturdays and ...
04/15/2010
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