Motivational Monday....Goal Setting Quotes     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center              Goals and Goal Setting Quotations                                                      A goal is a dream with a deadline.Napoleon Hill In everything the ends well defined are the secret of durable success.Victor Cousins Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.John Dewey Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving. Dennis Waitley(as quoted in Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog) A man should have any number of little aims about which he should be conscious and for which he should have names, but he should have neither name for, nor consciousness concerning, the main aim of his life.Samuel ... 07/14/2014

Waukesha Wisconsin is full of amazing history, plenty of interesting things to see and do, great restaurants, and lots ofwonderful and charming residents. The original nickname of Waukesha is "Spring City" because of all the natural springs that were and are in the city. The water was so famous people would come from all over the country and bath in it and drink it. It was bottled by a very famous bottling company, and even resorts were always full of patrons looking to relax and enjoy in the splendors of Waukesha Water. Besides Waukesha being famous for water, it is also famous for an amazing musician that changed music and its course in history for ever. That man was Les Paul which invented the solid body guitar and multi track recording. Waukesha Wisconsin has to offer much and once ... 07/13/2014

Waukesha Wisconsin is full of amazing history, plenty of interesting things to see and do, great restaurants, and lots ofwonderful and charming residents. The original nickname of Waukesha is "Spring City" because of all the natural springs that were and are in the city. The water was so famous people would come from all over the country and bath in it and drink it. It was bottled by a very famous bottling company, and even resorts were always full of patrons looking to relax and enjoy in the splendors of Waukesha Water. Besides Waukesha being famous for water, it is also famous for an amazing musician that changed music and its course in history for ever. That man was Les Paul which invented the solid body guitar and multi track recording. Waukesha Wisconsin has to offer much and once ... 07/13/2014

Waukesha’s Friday Night Live Waukesha Friday Night Live began over a decade ago as Freeman Friday Night Live when citizens and downtown business owners gathered to discuss the fact that the city of Waukesha was abandoned and looked like a ghost town by 7 pm on Friday nights.  Businesses were closed due to a lack of customers, and the only sound that filled the streets was wind and muffled music from local taverns.  Business owners and organization officials decided that sponsoring musicians to entertain on various stage locations throughout historic downtown Waukesha each Friday would wake the sleeping city and bring her back to life.  Such an event would draw visitors and entertainers alike. It didn’t take long before Friday Night Live was born in Waukesha, and Friday’s were back to th... 07/11/2014

COME TO HAWS, HUMANE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY, WAUKESHA, WI!     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center                   "Pen Pal" Featured Adoptable View more HAWS adoptables here.    *DONATE!* Lic. #267280-DS Time to bring a new bundle of joy into your family!   Who wants a kitten?! It's time for HAWS Annual Kitten Shower! Come to the shelter for Adoption specials, a preview of Kitty College, raffles, cake and more!Be one of the first 30 to adopt and get a cat "starter kit"! Adopt an adult cat and receive a special gift!Want to help? Bring an item from our Wish List - we love shower gifts! OR...donate to our spay-neuter program and help save lives.We'll see you THIS Saturday, from 11am - 3pm! Come prepared! Get pre-approved by fil... 06/30/2014

Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI for 5/24/14-6/24/14, Remax                                                     My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the city of Waukesha for the last 30 days. I love Waukesha, WI and have lived here for many years. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Waukesha County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.   Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home in Waukesha County. The following MLS information is for the last 30 days.   Kristin Johnsto... 06/23/2014

Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI Condos for 4/24/14-5/24/14                    Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI Condos Waukesha WI Condo Real Estate Market Report by Kristin Johnston, ReMax     My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the city of Waukesha for the last 30 days. I love Waukesha, WI and have lived here for many years. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Waukesha County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.   Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home i... 05/24/2014

Life Saving Information...Please Read And Share!     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center May 09, 2014 12:00 PM   It could save your life:     While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it.   For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the Canton PD and they were going to check it out. But, this is what the Police advised even before they went out there to check....   "There are several things to be aware of ... Gangs and thieves are now plotting different ways to get a person (mostly women) to stop their vehicle and get out of the ca... 05/11/2014

Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI for 3/27/14-4/27/14, Remax     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center                                 My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the city of Waukesha for the last 30 days. I love Waukesha, WI and have lived here for many years. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Waukesha County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.   Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home in Waukesha C... 04/27/2014

The Caffeine Conundrum     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center              Many of us start our day with a steaming cup (or more) of coffee.  I switch to green tea in the afternoon, but cease caffeine consumption by 2 or 3pm at the latest.   Coffee and tea are often pegged as prime dehydrators, but caffeine should not affect your hydration if you keep your intake under 250 milligrams a day--that is about two 8 oz cups of home brewed coffee.  In fact, you can add that 16 oz to your daily water intake.  Any more may have a diuretic effect.  So, if you are pounding the java, chug more water too!   04/20/2014

Where Did This Superstition Come From....Purse On The Floor....     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center April 08, 2014 08:18 AM   Here is the last segment of this superstition series.  We have all heard that placing your purse on the floor is bad luck, and also hurts your finances---not to mention adds tons of disgusting germs to it!   But where did this superstition come from?  In many cultures, laying something on the floor is a sign of disrespect for that object.  Since a purse holds money, the belief goes, that you are snubbing those funds if you place them on the ground.  So, next time, think twice before putting your handbag on the floor---instead place it over a chair or even on your lap! 04/13/2014

Where Did The Superstition Come From.....Cricket In The House...     By Kristin Johnston, Waukesha Realtor 414-254-6647 Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center April 08, 2014 08:14 AM   In follow up to my blog post yesterday, I am continuing on some superstitions and their origins. Have you ever heard that a cricket in the house is good luck?  So do not ever kill one!   Where did this saying come from?  The cricket's rise to lucky-charm status may have evolved from its chirping abilities.  It was thought that their singing could predict the weather, changes in luck, or even the arrival of friends.  Their harmless nature also earned them a place of welcome, at least as far as insects go, inside the home. 04/11/2014

Things To Do In Waukesha In April 2014                  Ongoing Les Paul Exhibit Artifacts on display tell the story of Les’ career, invention and musical successes; items include a rare 1927 Gibson L5 acoustic guitar and other personal and professional effects-- Tuesday-Saturday:  10am-4:30pm, Waukesha County Museum, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-521-2859, waukeshacountymuseum.org   04/05/14 Annual Trailbreaker Marathon Waukesha tradition consisting of a full marathon, half-marathon and a 5k run/walk; all events begin in downtown Waukesha and running along the Fox River, full marathon continues on the Glacial Drumlim Trail. All races are timed and certified by USATF. Waukesha, 262-524-3737. runthetrailbreaker.com 04/26/14- 04/27/14 Crazy Quilters 27th Annual Quilt Show Over 300 items... 04/05/2014

                      Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI Condos for 3/4/14-4/4/14, Waukesha Realtor, Waukesha Buyer Agent   Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI Condos Waukesha WI Condo Real Estate Market Report by Kristin Johnston, ReMax     My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the city of Waukesha for the last 30 days. I love Waukesha, WI and have lived here for many years. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Waukesha County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.   Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online mark... 04/04/2014

                       Real Estate Market Report for Waukesha,WI for 3/3/14-4/3/14, Remax                      My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax. My market report gives you the real estate activity for the city of Waukesha for the last 30 days. I love Waukesha, WI and have lived here for many years. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to market their property this year to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Waukesha County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding.   Please feel free to call me for any of your real estate needs, including an online market if you are a seller, or finding a home in Waukesha County. The following MLS information is for the last 30 days.   Kristin Johnston Gives Yo... 04/02/2014

Kristin Johnston,Waukesha Cty Buyer Agent/Realtor, Client Testimonial                  I recently received this great client testimonial from a wonderful family.  I thought I would share it!   And, as always, if you, or someone you know, is looking for a dependable, hard-working, Realtor, contact me, Kristin Johnston, Remax Realty Center, Buyer Agent, today at 414 254 6647 or kjohnston@remax.net.     ""Kristin Johnston is someone I would call the consummate real estate professional. She answered every question I had to the best of her ability, and answered questions about the process that truthfully was outside the scope of duties. Kristin took the concerns of our family as a whole into consideration when helping us determine exactly the right fit for our family, but was astute enough t... 03/30/2014

20 Hillary Clinton Quotes                  1. If I want to knock a story off the front page, I just change my hairstyle.   2. We should remember that just as a positive outlook on life can promote good health, so can everyday acts of kindness.   3. The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman think about the next generation.   4. Every moment wasted looking back, keeps us from moving forward…In this world and the world of tomorrow, we must go forward together or not at all.   5. In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times.  Well, I want you all to know that I’m keeping a chart.   6. There cannot be true democracy unless women’s voices are heard. There cannot b... 03/17/2014

Did You Know...Potatoes                  Potatoes:   You can dig up spuds at any size, from small new potatoes to full-size ones.   Potato hills can supply your meals with a fresh daily starch from July through October.   How do you know when a potato is ripe?  For mature storage potatoes, harvest when plant tops die back.  For new potatoes, begin harvesting two weeks after plants bloom.   Potatoes keep longer in storage if they are left in the ground until skins toughen up.  Don't water after the tops die back.  Cure mature potatoes in a cool, dark, humid place, such as a basement, for 2 weeks.  Ideal winter storage is darkness, and a temp of 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit---a garage or refrigerator can provide these conditions.   03/13/2014

Things To Do In Waukesha, WI in March, 2014!                  Ongoing Les Paul Exhibit Artifacts on display tell the story of Les’ career, invention and musical successes; items include a rare 1927 Gibson L5 acoustic guitar and other personal and professional effects-- Tuesday-Saturday:  10am-4:30pm, Waukesha County Museum, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-521-2859, waukeshacountymuseum.org   03/08/14- 03/09/14 Kettle Moraine Geological Society Show *Agates, Minerals, Fossils & Lapidary (art of rock cutting and polishing) Continuous Demonstrations: Wire Wrapping, cabbing, flint knapping & fluorescent room-- Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm, South & North Hall, Waukesha County Exposition Center, Waukesha, 262-896-8490, kmgrocks.com   03/15/14- 03/16/14 Spring Treasures Craft Show A juried show; ... 03/06/2014

Wear Sunglasses Year Round!                    The ophthalmologist recommends wearing your sunglasses year-round.  Over time, sun exposure can increase your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.  If you wear contact lenses, consider ones that have built-in UV protection (in addition to sunglasses).  And remember, a darker or more expensive pair is not always better.  What matters is that the lenses offer 99% UVA and UVB protection. 03/05/2014