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Try to Keep Those Mosquitoes Away with Natural Repellents

Those pesky mosquitoes have been a trending topic in Wisconsin this summer and it seems like they are multiplying at an astounding rate. Most mosquitoes are active from dusk until dawn, but there are certain types of the insect that …
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Waukesha Makes CNNMoney.com’s Top 100 Places to Live in the U.S.

Waukesha, Wisconsin ranks 50 on CNNMoney.com’s 2010 list of “Best Place to Live.” More than 68,000 people call Waukesha their home, making it the fifth largest city in southeastern Wisconsin. The city is located 18 miles west of Milwaukee and 59 …
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Shorewest, Realtors Helps Protect Home Investments by Providing Professional Land Surveys

When buying a home, you want to know where your property begins and ends to avoid unnecessary and sometimes costly boundary disputes later down the road. That’s why Shorewest, Realtors® is pleased to work with Blueline Technologies. Blueline provides accurate …
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Home Buyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline has Been Extended

The Home Buyer Tax Credit closing deadline extension was signed by President Barack Obama over the weekend, according to Market Watch. The extension will allow qualified home buyers, that have approved contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, a …
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The Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extension Passes Both Houses with Flood Insurance Extension

Both the House and Senate have approved the Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extension and it has been sent to the president, according to the New York Times. The extension would allow qualified home buyers, that have ratified contracts in place …
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Transformers 3 Set to Film in Milwaukee & Hold Casting Call this Weekend

The Milwaukee Art Museum and the Tower Site will be the backdrops for the next installment of Transformers, announced Visit Milwaukee. The majority of the shots will be filmed at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Filming will begin the week of …
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Keep Your Lawn Healthy Year-Round

It isn’t cheap to keep your grass as healthy as you would like during the Summer season in Wisconsin. Sometimes it gets so bad that we have to dish out some cash to pay an expert or company. Weed Control: …
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Organize Your Move with 5 Moving Tips

Moving to a new home can be very hectic if you are not organized and decide to pack items at the last minute. Here are some tips to help make your move easier. Create a Packing List: Type out or …
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No. 10 in Improved Housing Markets: Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis

Milwaukee, Waukesha and West Allis Wisconsin were ranked number 10 in the Most Improved U.S. Housing Markets for 2010, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. A positive trend has been occurring in the housing market since 2009. A great amount of closings …
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May 2010 MLS Statistics Shows Market Up in Southeastern Wisconsin Home Sales

Following a strong spring market, residential real estate sales in southeastern Wisconsin during May were up compared with May of 2009, according to housing statistics released by Metro MLS. Metro-Milwaukee home sales are up 26.8% for May 2010. And, all …
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