waukesha county real estate agents: An infamous day in History:Remembering D Day - 06/05/09 02:04 AM
It is hard to believe it has been 65 days since a large coalition of soldiers landed on that beach in Normandy. As the Waukesha County Real estatemarket goes about it's daily activity I will take time out to remember all those brave people that combined to achieve a turning point in WWII. June 6th,1944, was when 160,000 allied troops landed along a 50 mile stretch of coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower said "we will accept nothing less than full victory." More than 9,000 allied soldiers were killed or wounded in … (12 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Wisconsin: A host of famous people - 06/03/09 06:01 PM
Recently in the Waukesha County  Real Estate market some one asked me if there were famous people from Wisconsin. I asked him to define famous people as in dangerous or famous people that were pretty neat and accomplished. It wasn't the first. As I thought about it I mentioned to him about Harry Quadracci which found one of the largest international printing companies called Quad/Graphics, Quad/Graphics climbed to become the largest privately held printing company in the world ( Harry V. Quadracci)  I started to mention musicians like Les Paul that was from the City of Waukesha, and that Les Paul had … (10 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Buying a home is not a laughing matter; but it could be. - 06/03/09 07:32 AM
In the Waukesha County real estate market I would like to think that I am a different breed at times. I am not a very material person and somehow the major seriousness in life has been replaced in my life as surely enjoying the day in it's entirety. I used to get so wrapped up in the future that one day I said to myself that I needed to do the important things. One of those is to laugh. I don't care how serious something it is; it often is manifested along with worry and fear and I for one got … (4 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: The Whiterock Beverage company: History in Waukesha County - 06/02/09 07:57 AM
The other day I went with a ride with a friend in the Waukesha County real estate market and as we were going down the street I could see the resonances of buildings along the railroad next to the Fox River. It was not that long ago that the Whiterock Beverage company flourished in the City of Waukesha. Waukesha springs were well known through out the whole country, and the bottling company flourished.  
 White Rock Beverages is currently located in Whitestone, New York. It was originally established in 1871 by a pharmacist named H.M. Colver in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Potawatomi Indians and early residents  … (4 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County beaches are opening up May 30th. - 06/02/09 07:11 AM
 In the Waukesha County real estate market things are heating up. In Waukesha County the temperature can get pretty toasty at times in summer. When it's in the 90's or close to 100, and 90 percent humidity the thoughts of all the wonderful lakes and ponds offer a great way to spend a day, entertain family and friends, and cool off.
May 30th of this year the public beaches are opening up. Here are just a few that are wonderful places.
In the City of Waukesha, and on the south side sits a beautiful park known as Minooka park. In this … (6 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate market: Waukesha County Lake property for the last 30 days. - 06/01/09 03:09 PM
The weather is absolutely beautiful in Waukesha County real estate, everything is getting into the summer mode, and the lakes are sterling and magnificent in the Waukesha County Lake Homes market. When you are looking for  Waukesha County Real estate agents I am one   that knows Waukesha County lake Homes well please feel free to give me a call. I welcome the opportunity to talk you about the many beautiful Waukesha County lake property; whether you need some questions answered, would like us to put you on our Waukesha County Dream Home Finder list, or would just like an on-line Waukesha County lake Homes Market Analysis evaluation. … (8 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: Enjoy the Waukesha County Federated Library System - 06/01/09 09:49 AM




 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there are times when I like to research material for business, get a great motivational book, or find a quite place to sit and enjoy a book. In theWaukesha County Real Estate market we are lucky to have a magnificent system known as the Waukesha County Federated library System. This is really great or anyone living in just about any Municipality in Waukesha County because the Waukesha County Federated Library System allows a user to go to any library in the system and use their library card from their home … (4 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Remembering an old friend; the telephone. - 05/31/09 09:22 AM
Not too long ago in the Waukesha County Real estate market I could not wait until I was buried in work, and could never find enough time in the day. In the last number of years I have implemented many new ways to network; blogging, texting, and others which add to the daily calling theme. Sometimes I find myself checking emails at 3 in the morning, returning texts while I'm in a hospital waiting for my neurologist, and sending a tweet to someone that is not even awake yet in her country. Turn it up a notch. I am wondering why my son … (12 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate market:Waukesha County week in review 5/23-5/30 - 05/30/09 04:21 PM
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market the following activity took place for Waukesha County lake homes ,Waukesha County homes,Waukesha county lake property, all single family,two family,land,commercial, and the entire MLS content for the week.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 59 homes sold;14 were list and sold by the same company, and 45 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 137 new listings.
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 54 pending listings.
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 2 withdrawn listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 0 … (8 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: A visit to the Buttercream bakery in Waukesha - 05/30/09 02:51 PM
 I have always taken pride in the fact that I am pretty close to what I weighed when I was in my early twenties ( a couple years ago) and that I for the most part I eat like a bird. Well, not today in the Waukesha County Real estate market; it was time to enjoy the Buttercream bakery at 322 E. Main Street, in the City of Waukesha. As a Waukesha Real Estate agent I like to know lots of the business people. The owners of the Buttercream bakery are Francisco and Claudia Landa. Francisco is a trained french pastry chef … (2 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: Buying a home with a buyer agent - 05/29/09 07:57 PM
 Want an edge in the Waukesha County Real Estate market that many may not have access to? Want to have a comfort zone that will leave you with a sense of major accomplishment, and you knowing that someone looked out for you in every aspect of your purchase, negotiated and put their best forward? People that know me know I list a lot of properties. The beauty is that with a team of highly qualified Waukesha County residential real estate brokers and Waukesha County commercial real estate brokers we know how to market, network, and promote properties to get them to a … (8 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: Vince Lombardi and the price of commitment and sacrifice. - 05/29/09 05:27 PM
When you here the name Wisconsin , and in the Waukesha County Real Estate market often one will think of the Green Bay Packers . The Green Bay Packers are legendary in football, and even the NFL Superbowl trophy is named after Vince Lombardi.They are the most winning football team in NFL history, and are owned by the City of Green Bay. Vince Lombardi ,Vince Lombardi ; now there was a man that knew what the word sacrifice meant. Ask any of his players, his fans, and the people of Wisconsin , and far past Wisconsin. The players he had will tell you that … (6 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate and all of Wisconsin: Now is the time to buy Commercial - 05/29/09 12:30 PM
 I came back from the Madison area after helping one of my Investors put a number of new tenants in his Commercial Real Estate he had purchased from me as a Commercial short sale a couple weeks ago. My friend Dave and I got to talking and I mentioned to him that it may not be the greatest or best time to sell your Waukesha County Real Estate, as in Waukesha County Commercial Real Estate, or Milwaukee County Commercial Real Estate, but I think I would be hard pressed to think of a better time to buy. Whether you are in … (6 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: Start your University of Wisconsin education in Waukesha - 05/26/09 01:34 PM

Recently I caught up with a friend I that was on his way to take a class. I asked him "Where are you taking your class?" He informed me he was taking it at UW-Waukesha because he wanted to better himself and he enjoyed taking classes on a regular basis. Continuing education at it's best.The University of Wisconsin located in Waukesha, Wisconsin has grown. It is known for the amazing quality and teaching that is synonymous with the entire UW system. The quality of a University of Wisconsin education is superb, and you also get the great recognition that comes … (16 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate: The Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum - 05/26/09 10:02 AM
Recently someone asked me how I knew a lot about Waukesha County history. I really don't know that much more than age allows myself, and what resources are in front of me. One thing is for sure when you visit Waukesha County it is rich in history. Whether it is the people, the places, the events, or any type of history, it is absolutely fascinating the history that abounds in Waukesha County. I have always been a history buff and I never have a problem finding many different topics to explore in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, There is a gem of a … (4 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Happy Memorial Day weekend to all the Waukesha County Real Estate market - 05/22/09 08:55 AM
As we enter the Memorial Day weekend we get ready to enjoy our friends, family, perhaps barbeque, and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. We remember the friends we had, maybe the relatives, the people we read about, and the people that we may never meet that were proud, dedicated to our protection, and their love for our wonderful country. They served; and they paid an extreme and ultimate price for a country that is the greatest country in the World. They did not come back home and as we are enjoying our weekend perhaps we could take a minute out and think of those in … (13 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Real Estate market:Waukesha County week in review 5/15-5/22 - 05/22/09 07:23 AM
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market the following activity took place for Waukesha County lake homes ,Waukesha County homes,Waukesha county lake property, all single family,two family,land,commercial, and the entire MLS content for the week.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market 63 homes sold;19 were list and sold by the same company, and 44 were sold by co-brokes.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 228 new listings.
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 38 pending listings.
 In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there were 8 withdrawn listings.
In the Waukesha County Real Estate … (2 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Sheriffs Department: Absolute excellence and outstanding law enforcement - 05/20/09 05:58 PM
In the Waukesha County real estate market we can take pride in having one of the greatest law enforcement agencies around. Waukesha County has the extreme honor of having the magnificent protection,care,and service of the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department. These are dedicated people that watch over everybody, our children, our property, and make this a one of of kind county we call Waukesha County. The Waukesha County Sheriffs department is locate in the Waukesha County Court House. They have sub stations through out Waukesha County as well. You can always tell these men and women because they have a great smile, a sincere … (14 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: Waukesha County Lake Property in the Waukesha County Real Estate market - 05/20/09 04:58 AM
 Every once in awhile I have people relocating , moving, buying a home in Waukesha County, or in general ask me "Hey Tom Braatz, where and what is the Lake Country?" I usually reply as a Realtor would "That's a good question and I am glad you brought it up." There are a lot of wonderful Waukesha County Lake property in this region.
 Often when the friendly faces of buyers ask where the abundance of lakes are in the Waukesha County Real Estate market one will answer with "The Lake Country". Due to its multitude of lakes, the northwestern corner of Waukesha County is … (8 comments)

waukesha county real estate agents: How Do You Pronounce That City In the Waukesha County Real Estate market? - 05/19/09 06:41 PM
In the Waukesha County Real Estate market there is always something interesting going on. It seems like everytime I take my credit card out to pay my lead generating company fidelityassets , or just about anything from the RedX for cold calling leads, to you name it I have the same general response "How do you pronounce that City in Waukesha County?" For example there is The City of Waukesha . Then people have a hard time with the City of  Oconomowoc.  Muskego is easy, but The Village of  Chenequa  throws them.Okauchee  is hard, Mukwonago is rather easy, Menomonee Falls most get right, Monches  is simple. … (6 comments)

 
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459, Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD! (Coldwell Banker)

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Oconomowoc, WI

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