Brookfield and Elm Grove Living

Brookfield Investment Opportunity! Updated Four-Family Apartment

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:53:03 -0700

$425,000 , 2 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 0 half baths, 0 square feet

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin | Realty Executives- Integrity | (414) 305-1949

19460 N Hills Dr, Brookfield, WI

Solid Investment 4 Family

2BR/1BA Multi-Family, 4 units

offered at $425,000

Year Built	1958
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	4+ Car garage
Lot Size	96,267 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Rare investment opportunity in Brookfield! Many recent expensive updates to this 4 family include all kitchens and bathrooms, 4 car garage, municipal water connection, electrical service, central air for all units, built-in microwaves and space saver dishwashers in all units, interior doors, front door, flooring, WINDOWS, landscaping and more! Stable tenants all on leases until May 31. Located on quiet residential street. Large property contains wetlands and some flood plain.

Brookfield

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Dishwasher	- Microwave	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Lawn	- Central A/C
- Central heat	- Guest parking	- Garage - Detached
- Off-street parking

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Laundry on-site

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front	Front
Plantings	A/C Units
4 Car Garage	Yard
Updated Windows	Kitchens
Bathrooms

Contact info:

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Oct 22, 2013, 2:27pm PDT

$425,000 , 2 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 0 half baths, 0 square feet

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin | Realty Executives- Integrity | (414) 305-1949

19460 N Hills Dr, Brookfield, WI

Solid Investment 4 Family

2BR/1BA Multi-Family, 4 units

offered at $425,000

Year Built	1958
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	4+ Car garage
Lot Size	96,267 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Brookfield

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Dishwasher	- Microwave	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Lawn	- Central A/C
- Central heat	- Guest parking	- Garage - Detached
- Off-street parking

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Laundry on-site

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front	Front
Plantings	A/C Units
4 Car Garage	Yard
Updated Windows	Kitchens
Bathrooms

Contact info:

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Oct 22, 2013, 2:27pm PDT

Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

Beautiful Updated West Bend Home Open Sunday 4/14 - 12: 30-2:30

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:56:23 -0700

$189,900 , 3 bedrooms, 1 full baths, 1 half baths, 1,519 square feet

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin | Realty Executives- Integrity | (414) 305-1949

539 Summit Dr, West Bend, WI

Charm and Updates!

3BR/1+1BA Single Family House

offered at $189,900

Year Built	1951
Sq Footage	1,519
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	6,970 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

You will love this charming, yet fabulously updated colonial in a "Leave It To Beaver" neighborhood! Gorgeous kitchen updates are going to please even the fussiest mother-in-law! Half bath on main floor also updated, hardwood floors refinished, beautiful rec room added! All 3 bedrooms are upstairs, with the full bath, plus a large walk-in closet or dressing room adjacent to the bathroom. Located just a half block from the elementary school, with playground and sledding hill.

West Bend

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PROPERTY FEATURES

- Basement	- Bonus/Rec room	- Dining room
- Living room	- Storage space	- Dishwasher
- Garbage disposal	- Microwave	- Refrigerator
- Stainless steel appliances	- Stove/Oven	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Lawn	- Yard	- Air conditioning
- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Garage - Attached
- Fireplace	- Granite countertop	- Hardwood floor

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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Contact info:

Pat, Ben & Martin Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Posted: Apr 12, 2013, 2:40pm PDT

Another Brookfield Home SOLD!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:45:08 -0700

The Mullikin Family Realty Group is happy to announce the sale and closing of another Brookfield, WI home. Located in the Three Meadows subdivision, this classic saltbox offered a huge, private backyard, recently finished lower level and granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Elmbrook schools service this location! Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin are real estate agents in Brookfield, WI who have grown up and lived in Brookfield for most of their lives. Whether selling or buying a home in Brookfield, consult a real estate family knowledgeable about the area.Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

Perfect Day For The Farmer's Market in Brookfield, WI

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:51:26 -0700

On this sunny 70 degree Saturday morning in Brookfield, Wisconsin you can find everything from the freshest local produce possible to the most brilliant locally grown fresh flowers, to locally produced honey and syrup, to hand-made fleece-lined mittens from recycled wool sweaters to free real estate information from "locally grown" real estate agents in Brookfield WI! Where is this cornucopia of good food, interesting products and local information resources? The Brookfield Farmer's Market, every Saturday morning in the civic square. Every Saturday the farmers are touting the fruits of their labors, and every THIRD Saturday of the month is "Market and More" when all sorts of other vendors are invited in to peddle their wares. Come join us every third Saturday from 7:30 am to 12 noon and have a chat, an update on the real estate market in YOUR neighborhood, and enjoy some "People Watching" with us. The Brookfield Farmer's Market operates from May through October, rain or shine! For more information on the Brookfield Farmer's Market, visit their website: brookfieldfarmersmarket.com/ See you September 15! Pat, Ben and Martin Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

Making Lemonade.....

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:33:49 -0700

Even in our beautiful hometown of Brookfield, Wisconsin we stumble upon less-than-perfect real estate situations. Such was the case during a recent home search we were conducting for our Buyer-Client. The home was advertised as a For Sale By Owner on a national website, so as a Buyer's Agent I decided to contact the owner and see if it would be possible for me to show the property to our Buyer-Client. The owner was more than cordial on the phone, but did say it would not be possible for him to contribute anything to the Buyer Agent's fee. Hmmm, odd because most FSBO's are usually willing to at least talk about it! None the less, he invited us to attend the Open House the following Sunday. Prior to meeting the buyer at the property that Sunday I performed my due-diligence and checked into some public websites where I found a foreclosure action in progress on the particular property. The buyers were concerned with how that process might hinder their purchase if this should "be the one". At the Open House we found a fabulous neighborhood that the buyers fell for instantly. The home was "lived in" and in need of many things, from the roof to a kitchen overhaul. BUT - the price was one of those too-good-to-be-true stories. Indeed, the foreclosure action was nearing the end, as the Sheriff's Sale had already occurred and the Confirmation Hearing was just a short few weeks away. In order to facilitate a sale of this nature there were incredible challenges to surmount in a very compressed time frame. Absolutely NOTHING could go wrong along the way. And nothing did! We would be assuming the successful bid by paying the successful bidder the deposit paid on the day of the Sheriff's Sale, and coming to the Confirmation Hearing with the balance of the purchase price from the proceeds of selling the buyer's existing home, and a new mortgage. The biggest challenge would be finding a lender who would understand this entire process and feel comfortable with it. The strangest part was that the successful bidder at the Sheriff's Sale was the homeowner! (that's a story for another blog). His most ardent hope was that a great family would get the house, and he was gambling everything he had on that hope. After a rugged three week sprint during which we kicked one silly lender to the curb after they wasted an entire week, and through an unbelievable learning curve aided by a sharp young attorney who could navigate the tangle of legalities involved, we got to the courthouse with the final payment with SEVEN MINUTES TO SPARE before our time was up and we would have lost the sizeable deposit. In the end the homeowner still lost the house, but for them it was a bittersweet day because their wish of a great family getting the house came true. For the buyers, they had alot of work ahead of them, but they got the perfect neighborhood and the right house that they could make their own. Sad beginning but a HAPPY ENDING! Sometimes "making lemonade" is part of our calling. If you are involved in a "less-than-perfect" real estate situation, call on us to help you find a solution. There are many ways to think outside the box. Persistence is a key ingredient in this kind of lemonade. In Brookfield we like to say, "You know us - we're your neighbors!" Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

The Right Choice In A Townhouse Duplex

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:18:50 -0700

Once in awhile a property becomes available and you just know it's the right choice. This could be that one for you. Unusual townhouse duplex has a family room in each unit, plus a two car garage for each unit! Don't waste time looking around. See this one first!

10810 W. Wren St

MILWAUKEE, WI

3BR/1+1BA Multi-Family, 2 units

$169,900

Year Built	1980
Sq Footage	1,448
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	130,680 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Excellent location on a quiet no-through street close to Little Menomonee River Parkway!Each unit has a family room overlooking the backyard!Four car garage means two indoor spaces for each unit!!Spacious rooms,private basements for each unit.Long term tenants,but 10812 is a M/T/M 30 day.This is a great opportunity to own a well maintained investment or owner-occupy in a quiet area close to freeway,shopping,Menomonee Falls, Germantown!Are you aware of all the GRANT MONEY available?? Maybe YOU qualify! Private Remarks: Square footage and zoning per Wiredata. Lot size per City Assessor's website. Occupancy per tenant's rights. VERY NICE PROPERTY!! www.mullikinfamily.com

Property Features

Family room	Living room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

front in snow	Photo 2
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Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Great Mid-Century Ranch

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:13:07 -0700

Waukesha's east side is a great location for a stone mid-century ranch like this. Wide tree-lined streets and front lawns reminicient of calmer times. Easy drive to the freeway for access in every direction.

122 Porter Ave.

WAUKESHA, WI

3BR/1+1BA Single Family House

$224,900

Year Built	1951
Sq Footage	1,657
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	8,712 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Mid-century stone ranch done in Urban Chic ready for new owners! Large living/dining room combination with natural fireplace, walls of windows and built-ins. Many updates to brag about! Spacious eat-in kitchen leads to four season sunroom that accesses the private yard with deck, patio and garden area. Lower level boasts a finished family room with additional fireplace, and a den/office space.Third bedroom is a walk-thru w/built-ins - makes a fab home office!Owners hate to leave but new employment beckons! www.mullikinfamily.com

Property Features

Fireplace	Family room	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Breakfast nook	Stove/Oven
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

front in snow	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

When A Duplex Makes Sense

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:53:14 -0700

When a beautiful townhouse like this one becomes available, a duplex makes sense! With the spaciousness, location and high-grade maintenance this property can boast, either investors or owner-occupants can be sure they are making a wise choice.

219-221 Jefferson Ave.

HARTFORD, WI

Investment opportunity! Lots of parking, updated look. Both units occupied, each paying 725/mo. Charm of Hartford!

6BR/2+2BA Multi-Family, 2 units

$195,000

Year Built	1965
Sq Footage	2,268
Bedrooms	6
Bathrooms	2 full, 2 partial
Floors	2
Parking	3 Car garage
Lot Size	.27 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

This fresh-on-the-market duplex is looking for an investor or owner occupier who appreciates an excellent property! Clean,up to date, nicely landscaped, this place is move in ready. Priced below its assessed value, it's ready for a quick and smooth sale. Spacious kitchens and living rooms,plus great rec rooms in each unit. Current tenants in the 2nd unit paying 775/mo. Huge 3.5++ car garage is quality-built beyond belief. Newer roof, siding, furnaces and AC. Nice neighborhood - quick shot to Hwy 83 www.mullikinfamily.com

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

Photo 1	Spacious Living Room
Rec Room	Big Garage
Big backyard	LR to Kit

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Lake Michigan Townhouse Condo Only $374,900!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:44:48 -0700

The views from this Lake Michigan Townhouse Condo should command millions $$$ but they can be yours for just $374,900! With 2,200 square feet, this spacious home gives you the class and freedom that your busy lifestyle demands. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee!

3832 S Lake Dr

ST. FRANCIS, WI

Lake Michigan Living at its Best! Remarkable views, convenient location, Don't miss this one!

2BR/2+1BA Condo

$374,900

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,216
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$435 per month

Description

Stunning townhouse condo features 3 levels of magnificent LAKE & DOWNTOWN SKYLINE views from the ''turret'', balcony & patio!Large,light-filled rooms offer high ceilings & beautiful fixtures.Wake up in your Master Bedroom with a view of the sunrise over Lake Michigan!Luxury master bath w/double basins,soaking tub & separate shower stall.Kitchen area could be a sitting room or dinette overlooking lake.LR w/gas fireplace w/classic mantle.Development offers a fabulous clubhouse,workout center & private beach!

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Bonus/Rec room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Basement
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

Community Features

Guest parking	Clubhouse	Fitness center
Lake

Other Special Features

Private Beach

Additional Photos

Welcome Home	View From Kitchen
Living Room	Skyline
Good Morning!	Kitchen

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Spring Building Season Is Here!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:35:58 -0700

Spring Building Season is upon us! When that urge for a brand new home of your own design hits you, consider this great 1+ acre site with enough slope for a great walk-out lower level. Use a builder of your choice.

S30W27720 Creekside Ct.

WAUKESHA, WI

Has The Market Stabilized? Find Out: http://www.MyWiHomeValue.com

1.01 acres Vacant Land

$89,900

Lot Size

1.01 acres

Description

If you are ready to build your DREAM HOME, this small country subdivision of 16 lots of at least 1 acre each is the perfect place! Your new home will overlook a lush conservancy valley with direct access to the Glacial Drumlin Trail for those wonderful family biking and hiking outings! Your home must be at least 2,000 sq. ft. and you may use any builder you'd like. Set amid other fine homes, and only minutes from Fox Run Shopping Center and Waukesha West High School, your home in Black Oak Ridge will be your sanctuary! Call Pat or Ben Mullikin of Realty Executives- Integrity for subdivision restrictions and covenants. 414-305-1949 or 414-305-5863 www.MullikinFamily.com

Location Features

Black Oak Ridge Subdivision - Western Waukesha

Other Special Features

Sloping Lot Works For An Exposed Lower Level In Back!

Additional Photos

Black Oak Ridge	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 1

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Towering Above It All! OPEN SUNDAY 12:30 - 2:30

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:28:18 -0700

The "Tower House" is aptly located on Lookout Lane in the quaint area of Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Custom built by a plaster artisan, each room sports a different plaster texture. Many "RETRO" features have been left intact to maintain that "one-of-a-kind" aura.

S88W28058 Lookout Ln

MUKWONAGO, WI

Incredible, truly ONE-OF-A-KIND home w/ tower overlooking subdivision!

4BR/2+1BA Single Family House

$359,900

Year Built	1977
Sq Footage	2,707
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	4
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	130,592 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Lookout Lane is the perfect location for this ONE-OF-A-KIND multi-level custom home. Atop a heavily wooded 3 acre hill, you'll be living in the treetops in the 2-story TOWER perched upon the 2nd story of this hilltop contemporary. 2 stone fireplaces,one at eye level in the dining room for romantic dinners - the other in the great room's ''passion pit'' which also boasts walls of windows looking into the woods, gorgeous in any season! The tower's 360 degree deck gives you a vantage point above it all! TOTAL PRIVACY! www.MullikinFamily.com

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Dining room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

Other Special Features

Tower

Additional Photos

Front in Winter	view from tower
HUGE living room	Dining Room w/ balcony
Breakfast Nook	Fall

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Great Investment In A Condo-Tel!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:11:05 -0700

The "Condo-Tel" concept is not a well known product in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, but this one sure makes a great investment. Being in the hotel's rental pool could produce as much as a $12,000 annual income!

1028 E Juneau Ave #512

MILWAUKEE, WI

One of the most affordable downtown condos. Quick walk to Lake Michigan or to Water St. Anything you need within walking distance

Studio/1BA Condo

$63,900

Year Built	Unspecified
Sq Footage	Unspecified
Bedrooms	Studio
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	None
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Milwaukee's only condo-tel is also perfect for the college student! Affordable private quarters in an awesome location!MSOE,UWM,MARQUETTE,MIAD Parents Alert!!This unit can be rented as a hotel room while your student is home for the summer!Kitchenette, big walk-in closet suitable for a study nook, fully furnished, newer paint and carpeting. Enjoy downtown and east side entertainment. Near the lake & Summerfest grounds. Great Bathroom too! This is great for live in owners, a place to stay for play, or as an investment property. www.MullikinFamily.com

Property Features

Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave

Additional Photos

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Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Fantastic Value In Oconomowoc!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:52:49 -0700

If you are in the market for a fantastic VALUE in Oconomowoc, you have found it! The Seller's loss is your gain! Don't let this one get away - with the Spring market right around the corner, your competition might beat you to it!

200 Royal Ridge Dr.

OCONOMOWOC, WI

Best Value for Newer Ocon Home!

3BR/2+1BA Single Family House

$199,900

Year Built	2003
Sq Footage	1,823
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	12,109 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Best Value for a newer home in Ocon. Charming home in a quiet subdivision. Find yourself strolling down Lake Country Trail right from your backyard! Open concept living room,dining room, & kitchen make for a very spacious living area. Laundry room on main level- easy access. All bedrooms upstairs. Big walk-in closets in all BR's. Wide staircases lead to upstairs & to the full basement. Large windows throughout house make for a very bright & welcoming feel. Priced 51,000 below assessment!Short Sale.

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Living room	Dining room
Microwave	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

Front	Kitchen
Wide Staircase	Living Room
Open Concept	Master Bath

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Open Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 Pewaukee Lake Frontage!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:11:51 -0700

Who wouldn't love a charmer like this with 125' of Pewaukee Lake Frontage! Professional landscaping, seawall and updates grace this unique lake home rich with character. See you Sunday!

N27W29999 Maple Ave

DELAFIELD, WI

Pewaukee Lake Living at it's Finest

4BR/3+1BA Single Family House

$825,000

Year Built	1925
Sq Footage	3,025
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.42 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Excellent fishing, swimming & boating on the NW shore of Pewaukee Lake! Southern exposure for this incredibly charming property, whose history includes use as a fishing club in the 1930's! Many updates have kept this house up with the times. Million dollar lake views from most rooms, framed by hand-crafted custom stained glass windows or newer Pella windows. LL walkout provides more great space & views. Den/office in LL of garage! Boathouse, decks, newer seawall, approx 125' of frontage per Seller www.mullikinfamily.com

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Office/Den
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Basement
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard	Jacuzzi/Whirlpool

Community Features

Garage parking

Lake

Additional Photos

Facing the Lake	Lake from Boathouse roof
French Doors to sunroom	Stairs and dining room
Upper Bedroom	Boathouse
Deck	Dining Room
Back in the day...	sketch
Living Room	LR, DR, Kitchen
Kitchen	Family Room
Master Bedroom Suite	Master Bedroom Suite
Rec Room	Rec Room

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Townhouse Duplex Can't Be Beat!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:43:25 -0800

What's not to love? This updated townhouse duplex can't be beat for condition, space and VALUE! Rare design with family room in each unit overlooking the backyard, as well as a FOUR CAR GARAGE! It just doesn't get much better than this! Tell your Mom! Tell your FRIENDS! C'mon over and BUY IT!

10810 W. Wren St

MILWAUKEE, WI

3BR/1+1BA Multi-Family, 2 units

$169,900

Year Built	1980
Sq Footage	1,448
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	130,680 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Property Features

Family room	Living room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

front in snow	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Realty Executives- Integrity

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Brookfield Wisconsin Welcomes It's Newest Residents!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:49 -0800

The wonderful community of Brookfield, Wisconsin welcomes it's newest residents, Christina and PJ! They closed on their new home yesterday and despite having cold and flu symptoms, they can't WAIT to start moving in! Moving to Brookfield has been their dream for several years and now with awesome interest rates and more price flexibility they were able to realize this part of their dream. The Elmbrook School District was a major factor in their decision on where to live. Son Vinnie will soon be attending Pilgrim Park Middle School. Having grown up and lived in Brookfield, Wisconsin most of my life, as well as raising my own kids in Brookfield, I can personally attest to the high quality of life. With great schools, regional shopping malls, and convenience to the City of Milwaukee with all of it's cultural activities Brookfield, Wisconsin is definitely a destination community.Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

Pay It Forward - With A Garden

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:22:57 -0800

The concept of Paying It Forward is not new. Humans have been paying it forward for generations in all sorts of ways. One of my most personally rewarding ways of Paying It Forward is by gardening. Autumn is a dichotomy for me. The spectacular beauty of the trees changing colors and the brilliant blue skies make moods soar into outer space with over-stimulated joy - contrasted with the somber greys of the rain days... the fog... the bean soup simmering on the stove and the cornbread browning in the oven. The big fat novel waiting in front of the fieldstone fireplace for the winter read. It is in these days that the Optimistic Gardener awakes. The vision of blossoms bursting forth through frozen tundra in scant sunlight... the allure of wild, colorful Springtime blooms is too much to ignore - so once again I CAVE IN and buy the huge mesh sacks of spring bulbs. I may be optimistic, but I am also a REALTOR - therefore I am a procrastinator.... big time. Now it is December 6 and "they" are predicting major snow. And there is that mesh sack of 200 gorgeous red tulip bulbs now YELLING AT ME from the garage... "YOU BOUGHT US IN SEPTEMBER!! WE NEED AT LEAST 12 WEEKS IN FROZEN GROUND TO PRODUCE!!" My vision was to have a carpet of RED in front of my darling little cottage in the woods - which is really a 1950's ranch on a busy road. But I am also a dreamer and only see the cottage. SO - I don my warmest coat, arm myself with my sharpest digger, tote that sack of bulbs, and head out to the center of my circular driveway where my son's locust tree reigns. By now it is dark, and the driveway light barely covers this part of the territory. For the next two hours I hack away at semi-frozen soil to get these precious dreams planted, all the while envisioning the results. Fingers and toes feeling frozen, nose running uncontrollably I finish with complete confidence that my efforts will be rewarded in April - and they are. The full effect of 200 red tulip bulbs in close proximity blooming at once is overwhelming, only to be outdone by the ONE WHITE BLOOM at the very FRONT of the circle - facing the street. How?? Who cares. My optimism, even though tempered with a high degree of procrastination has been rewarded - year after year. I cannot find a photo of this beautiful tulip garden right now, but here is a photo of my darling little cottage in the woods - taken a number of years ago. Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

City of Milwaukee Townhouse Duplex For Sale! 10810 W. Wren St.

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:50:26 -0800

Most City of Milwaukee home buyers would not even realize this lovely, quiet street exisits! Tucked away between Lover's Lane and Fond du Lac Avenue, thousands drive by this charming neighborhood unaware of the friendly community they are missing. A townhouse duplex in the City of Milwaukee is not all that rare, but one with extra space, a huge garage and wonderful care, like 10810 W. Wren St. is indeed a gem.

10810 W. Wren St

MILWAUKEE, WI

3BR/1+1BA Multi-Family, 2 units

$169,900

Year Built	1980
Sq Footage	1,448
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	130,680 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Excellent location on a quiet no-through street close to Little Menomonee River Parkway!Each unit has a family room overlooking the backyard!Four car garage means two indoor spaces for each unit!!Spacious rooms,private basements for each unit.Long term tenants,but 10812 is a M/T/M 30 day.This is a great opportunity to own a well maintained investment or owner-occupy in a quiet area close to freeway,shopping,Menomonee Falls, Germantown!Are you aware of all the GRANT MONEY available?? Maybe YOU qualify!Private Remarks: Square footage and zoning per Wiredata. Lot size per City Assessor's website. Occupancy per tenant's rights. VERY NICE PROPERTY!!

Property Features

Family room	Living room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

West Allis - Milwaukee County's West-side Gem!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:47:02 -0800

West Allis is a Milwaukee County suburb of the City of Milwaukee. A wide variety of home styles, architecture, age, and price points make this diverse community a desireable destination. This Milwaukee-style bungalow features some old-world charm plus new-age updates.

2157 S. 69th St.

WEST ALLIS, WI

Central AC. Clean. Theater built in attic!

3BR/1BA Single Family House

$144,900

Year Built	1925
Sq Footage	1,101
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	3,484 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Well kept West Allis bungalow, with inviting kitchen and generous room sizes. Attic has been turned into theatre room for all your entertainment pleasures. Relax in the summer with AC, or in your backyard with garden. Clean and open basement just waiting to be your new rec-room. Sq footage per tax records. One of West Allis's finest, truly a must see!

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Living room	Dining room	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Attic	Basement
Washer	Dryer	Laundry area - inside
Yard

Additional Photos

Front	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

OPEN TODAY 2 - 3:30 Cute Red Brick Cape Cod

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:09:11 -0800

This Cute Red Brick Cape Cod will make someone a happy homeowner! Adjacent to Cooper Park, this home enjoys a wonderful neighborhood filled with well-kept properties. Not too many City of Milwaukee Homes for Sale are this nicely updated and well maintained! See us this afternoon at the Open House (Sunday 11/14) 2 - 3:30.

3007 N. 87th St.

MILWAUKEE, WI

Gorgeous red brick Cape Cod has been beautifully remodeled and updated! Call Pat at 414-305-1949.

3BR/1BA Single Family House

$174,900

Year Built	1951
Sq Footage	1,273
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	4,800 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Remarks: Red brick Mount Mary area cape has been stylishly remodeled & updated.Fantastic kitchen w/ maple cabinets,stainless steel appliances & MORE!Newer windows throughout,beautiful hardwood floors gleam on the main level!2 main level BR's & master upstairs.Built-in china cabinet.LOVE this front porch just the right size for a bistro table,GREAT patio in the backyard & EZ care exterior.Cooper Park just steps away!Fun basement for hangin'out.See complete photo array.Square footage & lot size per city assessor.

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Hardwood floor
Living room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Stainless steel appliances
Attic	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

Other Special Features

Just steps from Cooper Park playground!

Additional Photos

Front	Living Room
Dining Room	Kitchen
Bedroom	Patio

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

OPEN TODAY 12 - 1:30 Menomonee Falls Colonial!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:55:09 -0800

What's not to love in this stylish Menomonee Falls Colonial?!? Recent updates plus a big backyard, plus four bedrooms! You will fall in love!

W173N8477 Robert Ave

MILWAUKEE, WI

Beautiful Menomonee Falls Colonial with many updates!

4BR/1+1BA Single Family House

$214,900

Year Built	1966
Sq Footage	1,692
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	10,560 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Stylish updates grace this beautiful home.Current color scheme throughout,with new kitchen countertops,lighting,totally renovated powder room,carpeting,new deck made of low maintenance material.Four nice sized bedrooms (all upstairs) with ample closet space.Airing porch off one bedroom.Compartmentalized full bath upstairs.Drain tile done by previous owner.Battery back-up on sump pump keeps the basement from getting wet in a power outage!Lovely landscaping with many perennials, yet a large backyard for play!

Property Features

Central A/C	Central heat	Tile floor
Family room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

Community Features

Garage parking

Additional Photos

Welcome Home	Family Room
Kitchen	Living Room
Master Bedroom	Big Back Yard

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Open Today 12 - 1:30 Huge 3/3 Duplex - 88th & Center

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:05:26 -0800

This Huge 3/3 Duplex will be OPEN TODAY (Sunday 11/14) from 12 - 1:30. Fantastic neighborhood, it is located at 2720 N. 88th St. City of Milwaukee employees will be thrilled!

2720 N. 88th St.

MILWAUKEE, WI

Owner occupied for 29 years. Same reliable tenant for 30 years! Credit or price reduction for roof replacement and electrical updates

6BR/2BA Multi-Family, 2 units

$219,900

Year Built	1952
Sq Footage	2,846
Bedrooms	6
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,040 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

Description

Quality-built duplex in an awesome neighborhood is a perfect investment or owner-occupier home. Lovingly maintained by owner occupant for 29 years, these units are in great condition with hardwood floors(per Seller) and ceramic tiled baths. Lower tenant has been occupying for 30 years. Beautiful yard! Some new fixtures, but decor could use a little updating. Upper unit includes stove, refrig, washer & dryer! Grant or price adjustment offered for roof replacement and electrical update. Off-street parking!

Property Features

Central A/C	Living room	Dining room
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside

Community Features

Garage parking

Other Special Features

Great Neighborhood

Additional Photos

Front	Side Walkway
Living & Dining Room	Kitchen
Quaint Backyard	back of house

Contact Info

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Gold Medal Motion - Incredible Retreat/Spa Property

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:52:01 -0800

Rare opportunity to own an incredible retreat/spa property which is currently "Gold Medal Motion" a specialty chiropractic clinic designed for professional athletes. The 2005 home is nearly 8,000(per Seller) square feet with unbelievable details including the custom millwork everywhere! Brick exterior with a dramatic lower level walk-out. The clinic is approximately 7,000 square feet and includes a gym, therapy pool, infrared sauna, treatment rooms, a beautiful reception/meeting area, and an observation tower. With approximately 25 acres, there is plenty of room for horses, and a barn in which to house them. The "bunkhouse" is attached to the barn and consists of 5 -6 bedrooms and 3+ baths as well as a recently remodeled kitchen and great room! This property would be an ideal Spa, Corporate Retreat, Specialty Clinic, Dude Ranch, or possibly a Mediatitve Center. Located in Antigo, Wisconsin this unique and beautiful property is approximately 80 miles from the airport in Green Bay Wisconsin. See more at http://www.goldmedalmotion.com.

Pat & Ben Mullikin | Keller Williams Milwaukee | (414) 305-1949

N2120 County Road S, Antigo, WI

Incredible Property Includes A Fabulous Building Currently "Gold Medal Motion" A Specialty Chiropractic Clinic. Could also be an AWESOME Spa

5BR/5+1BA Single Family House

offered at $2,499,900

Year Built	2003
Sq Footage	8,000
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	5 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	871,200 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

No words can describe this amazing property.The 8,000 sq.ft.(per seller)brick home has been spared no expense. Fabulous custom millwork, nine-foot doors w/transoms, three fireplaces, elevator, alabaster light fixtures, flooring of maple, ash & cherry w/inlays of cherry & black walnut! Top of the line appliances. Barn w/7 box stalls plus a 2 level beautifully updated guest quarters. Fantastic 60x72 two level building currently houses a complete chiropractic clinic w/reception, treatment rooms, a theraphy pool, an infra-red sauna & gym with a two-story observation tower for those meditative moments! This property would be suitable for a spa, a retreat, a camp or many other uses.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Tile floor	- Family room	- Living room
- Bonus/Rec room	- Office/Den	- Dining room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Granite countertop
- Stainless steel appliances	- Basement	- Washer
- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard	- Jacuzzi/Whirlpool	- Sauna

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Business center	- Laundry on-site
- Sauna/Spa

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Front approach	Loft
In Winter	Clinic w/ Waterfall
Pool	Barn Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse Kitchen	Foyer Entrance
Main Kitchen	Master Bedroom
Lower Fireplace	Library
Lower Kitchen	Rear Elevation
Rear Elevation	Great Room
Dining Room	Kitchen from Loft

Contact info:

Pat & Ben Mullikin

Keller Williams Milwaukee

(414) 305-1949

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Oct 5, 2010, 8:23am PDT

STEAL THIS MILWAUKEE DUPLEX FOR $39,000!

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:28:10 -0700

It's a wise investor who will STEAL THIS MILWAUKEE DUPLEX FOR $39,000! Traditional-style up and down two family has some old world features still intact, as well as newer kitchen cabinets, sinks and flooring in the lower. A two car garage plus an extra parking space will attract more tenants in a high-demand parking area. Hardwood floors, newer roof! Our FREE Investors Workshop will teach you how to become a "Millionaire Real Estate Investor". Contact us for calendar and location details. "1020-1022 S. 30th St."Create a free slideshow with Picnik! Wondering how to get started Investing For Your Future? Attend our FREE Investors Workshop and become a "Millionaire Real Estate Investor". Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield

Does Your Email Send The Message You Intended?

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin (M3 Realty) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:42:43 -0700

A colleague shared this impressive article with me the other day, and I contacted the authors for permission to use it in this blog and as an email to other colleagues. Set The Tone In E-Mail: How You Say It IS As Important As What You Say

Setting the right tone in e-mail writing is more than just choosing the right wine to go with the meal. Tone in e-mail - how you say what you say - is so important that an inappropriate tone can cause a reader to ignore, delete, or overreact to your message. A versatile writer can write the same thing using a variety of tones. (Would you prefer to be described as slender, slim, svelte, skinny, scrawny, or starved?) But all business e-mail writers must be able to control the tone of their writing so their e-mail messages will have the results they intend. What Is Tone? Tone is the quality in your writing that reveals your attitude toward your topic and reader. Tone comes from your choice of words, the structure of your sentences, and the order of the information you present. Why Is Tone So Important In E-Mail Writing? It's easy for e-mail writers to let their tone slip from professional to edgy or sarcastic. E- mail emboldens writers to express thoughts they would never say to a reader's face. And e- mail is written quickly then sent. Most e-mail writers don't review their messages as carefully as they should. When they do review messages before sending, they're looking at the content, not the tone. But tone is important. A flippant tone that the reader doesn't find funny, or an angry tone can damage a relationship as well as progress on a company project. Five Tips On Setting The Right Tone In E-Mail The best advice in setting the tone for your business e-mail is to write in a tone that is closest to the way you would speak to your reader in person. These five tips will help you write e-mail in a courteous and professional tone. 1. Keep Cool; Use Words CarefullyYour mother probably told you that if you can't be nice, don't say anything at all. When writing e-mail, if you can't be nice, wait. Wait an hour if you're irritated, an afternoon if you're angry, and a day if you're furious. For many reasons, it's never appropriate to lose your cool in e-mail: E-mail is easily forwarded so the recipient can share your e-mail rant with lots of readers. Flames beget flames. If you use an angry tone in e-mail your reader will probably answer in anger. While the tone escalates, the work isn't getting done and you make an enemy of a colleague or client. Your employer owns your e-mail. It's not yours and it's not private. Don't write in a tone you'd be uncomfortable sharing with your boss. Remember that well-chosen words create a personal, professional tone in e- mail. You can't rely on emoticons to set the tone in your e-mail. Choose words because they carry meaning to all readers, some of whom may not understand emoticons or abbreviations. 2. Choose An Appropriate Greeting And ClosingThe greeting in your e-mail establishes your relationship to your reader. Most writers of business e-mail begin their messages with "Hi" or "Hello" followed by the recipient's first name: "Hello, Fred." Some writers begin the message with the first name only. "Dear" is still an acceptable greeting in e-mail, not merely a vestige of outdated "print" culture. If you're writing an e-mail message to a group, use the group name in the greeting. Don't begin your message "Hi, guys" or "Everybody." Though these extremely casual greetings may sound friendly, it is actually just vague. Try "Dear Leadership Team" or "Hello, Interns." A more specific greeting sets a focused tone to the message. Do write a closing for your message. Beside making it easier for your reader to find the end of the message, the closing seals the tone and serves as a final reminder of the main point or requested outcome. Try an action-oriented closing such as "I'll call you on Tuesday to schedule the meeting." Or go for a gracious closing: "Thanks for your help," or "I look forward to meeting you." 3. Use Personal Pronouns To make your e-mail writing personal, address your reader directly. Use the pronoun "you." Write: "You may use the Executive Health Club on weekends." Avoid: "Employees may use the Executive Health Club on weekends." Use the pronouns "I" and "we" when referring to yourself or your organization. Write: "I discovered that our mail room clerks were throwing away most of the promotional fliers." Avoid: "It was discovered that most of the promotional fliers were being thrown away." Write: "Because you used the product incorrectly we will not refund your money." Avoid: "Mannheim Manufacturing cannot refund your money because the product was used incorrectly." 4. Write In The Active VoiceActive voice makes your e-mail tone clearer and more direct. Active voice makes the "doer" in the sentence clear. When you write in the active voice your e-mail tone won't sound bureaucratic the way passive voice does. Write in the active voice: "We will gladly provide funding and materials just as soon as the foundation accepts your proposal." Avoid passive voice: "Funding and materials will be provided promptly when the proposal has been accepted." 5. Order Information To Maintain A Professional ToneThe beginning of an e-mail message sets the tone and emphasizes content for the message. Set a direct tone by communicating the most important information first. But what if the most important information is bad news: a cut in funding, a rejected application, the immediate transfer of the hardest-working person in the department? Will leading with the bad news damage your tone? The answer is no. Even when the main point of the message is bad news, you must lead with it. Burying the bad news somewhere in the middle or end of the message is harmful; readers may miss it or misinterpret its importance. We all know that the volume of e-mail we answer each day makes it difficult to write each message thoughtfully with the correct tone. But if we want our messages to achieve our goals, we must set the tone in e-mail just as we do when we speak. Let Humpty Dumpty be your guide, quoted here by Lewis Carroll: "When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "it means just what I choose it to mean--neither more nor less."

(c) E-WRITE, 2004 - 2010. Marilynne Rudick and Leslie O'Flahavan are partners in E-WRITE, a training and consulting company that specializes in writing for online readers. Rudick and O'Flahavan are authors of Clear, Correct, Concise E-Mail: A Writing Workbook for Customer Service Agents Contact us - knowledgable and friendly Real Estate Agents in Brookfield and Elm Grove Wisconsin for anything house or community related. Pat, Ben or Martin Mullikin 414.305.1949 MilwaukeeAgent@yahoo.com ElmbrookAgent@gmail.com www.MullikinFamily.com Realty Executives - Integrity - Brookfield