Great news for the Southeast Wisconsin real estate market

A recent report by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS confirms the continued resurgence of Southeast Wisconsin’s real estate market. In April, home sales increased 44.2% in the Metropolitan Milwaukee area. April marked the 10th consecutive month that homes sales have increased in the area by double digits. (more…)

National Bike to Work Week

It’s National Bike to Work Week! Trade in four wheels for two this week to help the environment and your health! Here in the Milwaukee area, the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is sponsoring some fun events revolving around bicycle commuters, including bike-in movies, a concert and a ride with UWM’s Chancellor Mike Lovell. You can also score free coffee, baked goods and a minor bike repair at a handful of official stations around the city if you’re biking to work this week. Click here to see how you can participate.

And don’t feel silly about wearing a suit on your bike – everyone else will be doing the same! Just roll up your pants and start pedaling!

Keep your home safe while you’re away on vacation

Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Time for summer vacations! For all the fun that’s had on a vacation away from home, there’s a lot to prepare before that fun begins. You’ve got to arrange transportation, make sure pets are taken care of and, of course, make sure all the essentials are packed. But in all the hustle and bustle of preparing for vacation, one of the most important things to consider is the safety of your home while you’re away.

Follow these tips before hitting the road to ensure your home is safe and your mind at peace: (more…)

Creating a kid-friendly move

Moving into a new home brings with it a lot of emotions, particularly for families moving with children. Excitement and enthusiasm are coupled with anxiety and apprehension as to whether the kids will take to the new home and neighborhood. Carefully preparing children for the move, both practically and psychologically, can help ease the transition and make the process much smoother for the family.

Moving is stressful for anyone, but it can be unsettling for children. Create a moving list or game plan well in advance to ensure that children are ready for the big day. (more…)