Watertown, WI Housing Market

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Summary Statistics

Statistics For Entire MLS
As of Wednesday, March 2, 2016 12:21:23 Noon
From 11/2/2015 to 3/2/2016
Search Parameters: Property types Single-Family, Two-Family, Vacant Land, Multi-Family, Bus Opportunity, Condominium, Comm/Industrial; Status of 'Active', 'Sold'; Sold Date between '11/2/2015' and '3/2/2016'; County of 'Dodge', 'Jefferson'; Municipality of 'Watertown'; Association of Metro MLS.

 

	Total	Total List Volume	Median List Price	Average List Price	DOM	CDOM	Total Sold Volume	Median Sold Price	Average Sold Price	SP/LP	SP/OLP
Sold	96	$13,180,898	$124,900	$137,301	180	251	$12,588,216	$121,000	$131,127	95.50	91.03
List/Sold	33	$4,578,498	$129,800	$138,742	194	308	$4,294,300	$120,000	$130,130	93.79	88.81
Co-Broker	63	$8,602,400	$124,900	$136,546	173	221	$8,293,916	$122,000	$131,649	96.41	92.22
New	88	$14,926,199	$140,950	$169,615	50	82
Pending	81	$10,673,998	$117,900	$131,777	178	259
Temp Off Market	0	$0	$0	$0	0	0
Cancelled	0	$0	$0	$0	0	0
Expired	23	$3,817,700	$149,000	$165,986	1	1
Back On Market	24	$3,909,700	$147,500	$162,904	1	638
Extended	67	$10,161,700	$139,000	$151,667	1	1
Active In Range	212	$29,879,579	$125,700	$140,941	266	443
Current Active	212	$29,879,579	$125,700	$140,941	266	443

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A Home Buyer's To-Do List to ensure a smooth closing!

Written by:  Jodi Toebe, RE/MAX Realty Center

Home Buyer To-Do List

1.       Get pre-approved by a lender.  Ask your Realtor for suggestions. Not all Lenders are the same and they can direct you to a lender that will offer you the best loan program for your needs and ensure your loan process goes smoothly.

2.      Lender will need the following items, have them prepared ahead of time.  (Do not give them in piece mail!)

·         *Last 2 Years 1040’s and W2’s

·         *Last 2 Check stubs

·         *Proof of assets via last 2 statements.  All pages, even if blank. So, if your statement says 1 of 6 pages you need all 6 pages.

·         *If applies, Award letters for social security income and/or pension

·         *If applies, VA loans Certificate of Eligibility and DD 214 form .  Go to:  http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_certificate.asp

3.      Have Lender send your Pre-approval letter directly to your Realtor prior to looking at homes.  Communication between lender and realtor is vital and especially important prior to writing an offer.  Some homes you may select may not qualify for a loan based on condition of property.  Your Realtor will guide you.  

4.      Once you have an accepted offer: (Your Realtor will Guide you through this next step based on your contract.) Be Prepared to:

·          Submit earnest money check (this gets deposited usually within 3-5 days from accepted offer.)

·          Schedule home inspection, usually within 10-15 days of excepted offer. Your Realtor is an excellent resource for suggesting a good qualified inspector.

·         Submit contract and proper documents to your Lender. (i.e. OTP, MLS Listing and tax info.) A good realtor will do this for you. 

·         Once your Lender has all the appropriate paperwork and signed documents they will start processing your loan. It’s important you are diligent and do this promptly. Time is of the essence.

 IMPORTANT:  DURING THIS TIME, DO NOT OPEN NEW CREDIT, MAKE ANY BIG PURCHASES, OR GO 30 DAYS+ LATE ON ANY ACCOUNTS!

5.        Appraisal to be ordered through Lender, this will be an immediate cost to you of approx. $450-$650.

6. Out of pocket costs to be prepared for! Even though you may have a 100% financing you still have some out of pocket costs. Meaning, you need to have available cash to pay for:

Earnest Money= whatever you state in OTP

Home Inspection= $400 (approx.)

Radon Test= $125(approx.)

Appraisal= $450-$650(approx.)

Homeowners insurance= 1 yr premium $475-$750(approx.)

7.      Lender will send your Realtor copy of appraisal in order to satisfy the appraisal contingency in OTP.

8.      Lender will send Realtor Loan Commitment Letter by deadline in OTP.

9.      Once loan is approved closing is scheduled.  You will get keys and ownership at Closing!!  Congratulations!

10.  During the loan processing time you should get prepared to move.  Aside from the many things your lender will ask for and need, you will also need to remember to call or mark arrangements for…

·         Wisconsin Electric

·         Cable

·         Movers

·         Schools/ daycare

·         Utility company for your area if different from WE Energies

·         Forward Mail and change of address

·         Doctors/Pediatrician in area

Buying your new home should be exciting and not stressful.  A big part of that is being prepared and knowing the process and what is expected.  A good Realtor will guide you through this process, every step of the way!

Looking for a good Realtor that will help you through the process?  Call Jodi Toebe, RE/MAX Realty Center 262-352-0484!

Pewaukee Lake, WI A great place to spend the day!

Pewaukee Lake, Wisconsin, USA

  

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Named from the Potawatomi word "Pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick" for "lake of shells," Pewaukee Lake is a beautiful spring-fed lake. Just 20 miles from Milwaukee in Waukesha County, it is a great place to boat, swim and fish and an easy weekend getaway.

In 1838 Asa Clark built a dam and sawmill on the Pewaukee River. The dam flooded a wetland and the existing Snail Lake joining the two bodies of water into Pewaukee Lake. Although the two bodies of water became one, they still maintain different climates and characteristics. The eastern basin of Pewaukee Lake is the flooded wetland with a maximum dept of only ten feet. The western basin is what was Snail Lake. With a maximum depth of 45 feet, it is much more like a deep water lake.

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The Village of Pewaukee rebuilt the Pewaukee Dam in 1976 for recreation, and there is plenty of it on Pewaukee Lake. The lake has been a popular resort destination since 1901, and the Pewaukee Lake Yacht Club has been active for 112 years. The Yacht Club is still active, and Pewaukee Lake is a very popular sailing lake. Boating opportunities don't end there, however, there is power boating, jet skiing, and water skiing. The Pewaukee Lake Ski Club performs on the lake most summer weekends and their free shows are great entertainment for the entire family. A lot of the lake's shore is still wooded and there are three islands - perfect to explore by canoe or kayak. With its sandy beach, Pewaukee Lake Front Beach is a great place to swim.

Water quality on Pewaukee Lake used to tend toward eutrophic. With careful management the lake has come back to a mesotrophic state making it a great place for fish. Anglers will find abundant populations of bluegill, northern pike, walleye, and large mouth bass. There are also muskie and tiger muskie. After a day of fishing or boating, there are several restaurants and taverns with boat access. In the winter the ice fishing is exceptional and there is ice boating and snow mobiling on the lake.

Accommodations around the lake range from cottages to resorts. The Village of Pewaukee Lake is large enough to have any amenities a visitor could want, but it retains its small town charm. Less than forty miles away, 32,000 acre Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. It has both a State and National Wildlife Refuge and is a fantastic place to hike, bike, hunt, fish, and bird watch.

Just a few miles from Pewaukee Lake, the Kettle Moraine State Park is a great place to explore. The 20,000 acre park includes the 3,500 acre Scuppernong River Habitat Area. There are also three restored log cabins, and America's largest outdoor museum of rural life. The state park has plenty of trails for hiking and biking and several camping areas.

With its proximity to Milwaukee and all the amenities of the Village of Pewaukee Lake there is sure to be something to delight everyone. Add the abundant fishing, boating, and beautiful water and Pewaukee Lake is sure to become a favorite Wisconsin destination.

For home in the Pewaukee, WI area call Jodi Toebe RE/Max Realty Center.

10 Delicious Wisconsin Burger Joints 2015

Posted in Wisconsin May 20, 2015 by Laura Meli

If you’re looking for a nice, juicy hamburger to sink your teeth in, you should head over to Wisconsin.  Like yesterday.  Because not only did we invent the hamburger (really, we did), but we perfected it.  Here are the top ten places to grab a hamburger in Wisconsin.

1. Kroll’s West (Green Bay)

Kroll's West

When my friends are traveling to Green Bay, I tell them to visit Lambeau Field and Kroll's West. Fortunately, Krolll's West is right next to the stadium, and has been a favorite of Packers players and Wisconsin residents for decades. Go inside, and each table has a doorbell to ring for service. The butter burgers are absolutely unreal. Even the veggie burger is good--that's how good this place is. Also, everything has a ton of butter on it, which is how we do it in 'Scansin.

2. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand (Jefferson)

Wedl's Hamburger Stand

No offense to Jefferson, Wisconsin, but I wouldn't have ever known it existed had I not heard rave reviews about Wedl's Hamburger Stand. The 8 by 8 foot stand is not much to look at, but the quality burgers speak for themselves. Featured on Food Networks 'Travel Channel', Wedl's continues to please tastebuds from across the United States and world.

3. Late’s BBQ (Manitowoc)

Late's BBQ

I didn't know what to expect when I was in Manitowoc one summer and stumbled upon this place. What I found out is that they make an amazing burger. And cheese curds. And pretty much everything on their menu (we went buck wild.) They've been doing this for over the past 55 years and have good Wisconsin cooking down to a science.

4. Chester’s Drive-in (Plymouth)

Chester's Drive-In

If the only drive in you've ever been to is Sonic, you need to go to Chester's for the authentic experience. The burgers are amazing--they are so moist and come wrapped in paper like back in the day. Thank goodness they are a drive-in because you'll probably order another to-go.

5. Oscar’s Pub and Grill (Milwaukee)

Oscar's Pub and Grill

This pub provides high quality food in a great atmosphere. Love the patio when the summer comes along. Try the "Big O"--it's exactly as advertised.

6. AJ Bomber’s (Milwaukee)

AJ Bomber's

This place is just absolutely delicious. They have a wide variety of burgers to try, each one more delicious than the last. It's also a lot of fun--from rockets carrying peanuts flying across the restaurant to customers writing their names on the wall, this place is a must visit whenever you come to Milwaukee.

7. Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry (Madison)

Dotty Dumpling's Dowry

Try saying that one ten times fast--whew! But beyond the funny name, this place has some awfully good food. My personal favorite is the Green & Gold (I mean, duh!) which has deep fried pickles. Mmmmmm.

8. Fred’s Burgers (Burlington)

Fred's Burgers

They advertise their burgers as the best in the world and they might not be far off. If juicy meat is what you're angling for, you've come to the right place.

9. Big Star Drive-In (Kenosha)

Big Star Drive-In

These folks have been making delicious food since 1954 and the quality is still the same--just ask the locals. Prices are also very reasonable at just 99 cents for a delicious hamburger. If you're headed from Illinois to Wisconsin, make sure to make a detour and bring the family here for lunch.

10. Pete’s Hamburger Stand (Prairie du Chien)

Pete's Hamburger Stand

Just east of the Mississippi River and Iowa border, this hamburger joint has been churning out burgers since 1909. Families have been coming here for generations to get the true Wisconsin burger experience. No, it's not located in a major Wisconsin city, but it is absolutely worth the drive to both eat their burgers and experience the history of this place.

So see, we’re not just America’s Dairyland–we’re also America’s Burgerland.  What are some of your favorite hamburger joints that didn’t make the cut?  Let us know in the comments.

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