Summer Has Arrived

The boat landing and beach at Lac La Belle look busy these days as people take advantage of the summer heat wave. Activity is very visible downtown as people enjoy the summer by walking and running and eating out at area establishments. Fowler lake walkers circle the lake and bicyclists pedal enjoying the fine weather.

Downtown

Downtown looks great. Black benches have been installed. New trees are blooming. A lot of businesses have chairs and tables on the sidewalk. The road work is finished, the beach is open, people are walking around Fowler Lake more than ever it seems. Take a walk downtown Oconomowoc and see the positive changes. The Sherpers storefront looks finished and other businesses are also improving their look.

Yellow Brick Road 5k Run

There will be a 5k run starting at Fowler Park Saturday June 6th at 8 a.m
Other local events on tap include the June Street Dance Saturday June 13th, from 5pm to 11pm at the Fowler Lakefront. Food, beverages and live music will be available. And don't forget every Saturday is the Farmers Market from 7am to noon at the St Paul's Church parking lot also on the shores of Fowler Lake.

101 Oconomowoc Homes For Sale

There are 101 Oconomowoc homes for sale priced between $250,000 and $400,000, according to the multiple listing service. If you are serious about purchasing in Western Waukesha county take a look at what Oconomowoc offers. You can even live on a lake or have lake access for under $400,000. We searched listings with a minimum of three bedrooms. Get pre-approved and then find a Realtor. Your dream home is here.

Oconomowoc News

No wake martinis? A slow no wake is in affect on Lac Labelle and Fowler due to heavy rains and high water. The docks at the public boat landing on Lac Labelle are under water which is par for the course in Spring here. So you have a choice boat slowly or check out the martini bar, "Splash," on North Main Street which recently opened.

Oconomowoc News

A good site for Oconomowoc news is http://www.Oconomowoc.org

Local Market Information

There are more than 100 Oconomowoc homes listed for sale between $250,000 and $350,000. Here's an example of what $250,000 can buy. There is an eight room brick ranch with an in ground swimming pool built in 1958 just north of town. Or for another $100,000 (or about $60 more a month) there is a lake frontage home on Breens Bay Road in the Town of Summit that is priced below assessment. The home offers 6 rooms on a large lot. The Cape Cod has an exposed basement. See what's available. Selection is very good as are mortgage rates.

Snowfall

Snow fell in Oconomowoc today. Saturday we yanked weeds out of the garden and saw boats and boats and trailers skittering about as we did errands. Temps were at or above 70 degrees. April is a transitional month. The field fires and winds of just a few days ago are almost a forgotten memory as area residents bundle up AGAIN now and slop through puddle-filled craters and wet, grey snowy rain like weather. This too will change.

Oconomowoc Is Affordable

There are 50 Oconomowoc homes for sale for less than $250,000. What a perfect time to buy a new home. You can take advantage of historic low interest rates and the new $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Almost all the homes will qualify for FHA financing which means you only need 3.5% of the purchase price as a down payment. In addition you may be eligible for the new $8000 Tax Credit if you make less than $150,000 as a couple or $75,000 by yourself. Get pre-approved. Call us. We can help. 262-569-8675

Wild and Windy

It sure has been windy the past few days. White caps on Labelle, howling noisy wind. Good days for hair spray. Not the time to leave your car door or storm door open. It's as if the door would pop off. Ouch. Winds bring change just like Spring. But soon the wind will settle, the skies will go from grey to blue and the roar of the lawnmower and the aroma of gas will surround you subdivision.