The Village of Menomonee Falls will be celebrating Independence Day with a parade and fireworks on July 3, 2011. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. at the intersections of Elm Lane and Appleton Avenue. Parade participants will head east down Appleton Avenue to Woosencraft Drive. The parade is a pretty big event in Menomonee [...]
Archive for June, 2011
Milwaukee…Really?
First impression…..quick……don’t have one? You are not alone. Unless you are from the Midwest, you probably don’t know much about our (great) city. Listen to what these Medical College of Wisconsin graduate students discovered… Posted by: Deborah Benavides
“Must Have,” “Must See,” “Must Do” for Summerfest
I was talking to my coworker, Kenna, yesterday and we were discussing going to Summerfest. I told her I had the “to do” list… “Must have,” “Must See,” “Must Do.” Anyone who has ever been there can understand what I’m saying… What does your list consist of? Mine? Well… “Must Have:” I gotta have several of the [...]
Cedarburg’s Plein Air Contest and Strawberry Festival
Just a quick reminder from my past year’s blog about Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg. It is a fun all day activity for the family. It is coming up on June 25th-26th. Also, if you want to paint, no matter if you are an “accomplished artist” or enthusiast, the Cedarburg’s Plein Air contest is happening. The [...]
Now Is the Time to Buy!
Have you been wondering, when would it be a good time to buy a new home? Well, how about now?! The Wall Street Journal thinks this is the perfect time to buy. Among the reasons are Affordability and Employment. The cost of buying a home is down, interest rates are at 4.5% or below, and [...]
Shorewest President’s and Executive Clubs Visit Breast Cancer Showhouse
Hope Has a Home at Breast Cancer Showhouse Shorewest, REALTORS® President’s and Executive Club members, along with the Leadership Team, Loan Officer of the Year and Associate Vice Presidents and their guests toured the 2011 Breast Cancer Showhouse on Sunday, June 12th. Shorewest, REALTORS® is a Bronze Sponsor for the Showhouse and is proud to [...]
Splashing into (Saltwater) Swimming Pool Season
Usually, our heated pool is opened by April 15th and closes after a seven month season by November 15th. This year, we got a late start with the cooler weather here in the Midwest, but are making up for the lost month with extreme pool parties! Last week, we hosted our first pool overnight with [...]
Want to Know How to Attract a Higher Home Sale Price?
In the April/May Issue of Realtor magazine, there was an excerpt from HomeGain’s 2011 Home Sale Maximizer survey on what is worth fixing up when selling your home. Looking for low cost values, home sellers might be interested in these low cost return on investments. We all know that a good cleaning (you know the [...]
Bored with Your Current Job? Join Shorewest!
Are you a people person? Do you want more freedom in your job? True freedom means being your own boss, which makes real estate one of the most rewarding careers you can choose. And if you are going to join a real estate company, you might as well join the best. At Shorewest, REALTORS®, Wisconsin’s [...]
Owning a Home Is Still the American Dream – Check Out Shorewest’s Open Houses This Weekend
Eight in 10 adults agree that owning a home is the best long-term investment a person can make, according to a recent nationwide Pew Research Center survey. This clearly indicates the value that Americans continue to place on home ownership. A strong majority of renters surveyed in the Pew Research Center study said they would [...]