Area home sales jump 44% in April

By Paul Gores of the Journal Sentinel

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April sales of existing homes in the four-county metro Milwaukee area jumped more than 44%, the 10th consecutive month of rising sales.

When that trend might start translating into rising prices in a market still burdened with foreclosed properties is unclear, but the streak is generating enthusiasm among agents who've endured a long industry downturn. The market is starting to tighten up in areas such as Brookfield, Wauwatosa and the north and south shore communities, Realtors said.

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Be Prepared for Emergencies

by Carla Hill
Realty Times

Natural disasters, from hurricanes to tornadoes, can strike at any time. Is your family prepared to weather the storm?

Last year alone there were 552 tornado related deaths in the United States and 1,688 confirmed tornadoes. Storm shelters are something of a necessity through much of the Midwest and South. Tornado alley, a strip of land in the Great Plains between the Rocky Mountains and Appalachians, sees more than it's fair share of tornadic activity each year.

While your home insurance most likely covers tornado damage (be sure to check on the specifics of microbursts, straight line winds, hurricane winds, and tornado coverage for your plan), you have to make it through the storm in the first place.

If your home has a basement, be sure to have a space cleared of debris and ready for use during storms.
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More tips from FEMA: http://www.ready.gov/

New Listing! 3916 N. Oakland Avenue #219, Shorewood

3916 N Oakland Ave 219 Shorewood, WI

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Spacious, remodeled two bedroom, two bathroom plus den condo. This unit has beautiful laminate flooring throughout. The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The master suite has a beautiful remodeled bath with granite counters, and a nice sized shower stall. Enjoy your morning coffee on your large west facing balcony. Walk to everything Shorewood has to offer including the lake, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants and much more!

MLS# 1248288 $135,900 2 Bedroom  2 Full Bath 3916 N Oakland Ave 219 Shorewood WI, 53211 Eileen Nelson North Shore 4146885697 View My Website

Open Houses Sunday, April 22nd

Come say "hi" to Eileen at two great open houses this Sunday!

Open House

Sunday, April 22nd 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Port Washington Rd to Henry Clay. East to Diversey

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5114 N Diversey BlvdWhitefish Bay , WI 53217-5545

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms

$219,900 PIN: 83621

Listed by First Weber Group

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04/22/2012 2-3:30 pm

Henry Clay to Berkeley, South to Property.

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5075 N Berkeley BlvdWhitefish Bay , WI 53217-5502

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms

$289,000 PIN: 86767

Listed by First Weber Group

Consumer bureau to crack down on mortgage servicers

By Jennifer Liberto @CNNMoney April 10, 2012: 9:26 AM ET

Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,
is set to announce new rules are under consideration for mortgage servicers.

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it's considering new rules aimed at mortgage servicers to help protect consumers against "costly surprises."
The bureau's new rules will require servicers to issue mortgage statements that are more clear, as well as better disclosures about any fees or changes in a loan's interest rate.

"We want to make sure that at all times consumers know how much they owe, what they are paying, and how their payments are being applied," said Richard Cordray, director of the consumer bureau in a Tuesday speech.

This would be the federal government's first major move to crack down on the entire mortgage servicing industry, including big banks that service mortgages, since the housing bust and resulting financial crisis.
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Fabulous New Construction in Port Washington!

789 Greystone Dr Port Washington, WI

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Fabulous newer construction 4BR, 2.5 BA open concept home in the desirable Greystone Subdivision. The kitchen boasts a breakfast bar, pantry closet, planning desk, SS appliances & mosaic back splash. The adjacent dinette & living room w/gas fireplace are perfect for entertaining. Upstairs are 4 generous BRs including a Master suite w/WICs, adjoining bath 2/dble vanity, whirlpool tub & reparate shower. Enjoy the firepit in your picturesque backyard and dine on the patio. This house has it all!

MLS# 1243349 $295,000 4 Bedroom  2 Full, 1 Half Bath 789 Greystone Dr Port Washington WI, 53074 Eileen Nelson North Shore 4146885697 View My Website

Affordable Shorewood Condo!

3916 N Oakland Ave 227 Shorewood, WI

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Move in condition one bedroom plus den condo with new appliances. Enjoy your morning coffee on your large private east facing balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Walk to evrything shorewood has to offer including the lake, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants and much more.

MLS# 1225135 $87,500 1 Bedroom  1 Full Bath 3916 N Oakland Ave 227 Shorewood WI, 53211 Eileen Nelson North Shore 4146885697 View My Website

Loft Condo Open House!

234 E Reservoir Ave 503 Milwaukee, WI

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Not your typical Cobbler's Loft unit! Beautifully upgraded KIT &  BAs in this 2 BR 2 BA condo! KIT has new cherry cabinet doors  & modern hardware as well as a new island w/granite cntrtops.  Both BAs have been remodeled w/designer tile & the MBA  has new vanity, vessel sinks, & granite countertop as well.  This modernized 5th floor condo has it all w/downtown views,2  WI closets, HWFs,a generous entry area, in-unit laundry, a GA  & storage,exposed beams & cream city brick + amazing roof deck.  This is a rare find!

MLS# 1242047 $205,900 2 Bedroom  2 Full Bath 234 E Reservoir Ave 503 Milwaukee WI, 53212 Eileen Nelson North Shore 4146885697 View My Website