Frog Jumping

Have you ever seen a frog jump? Have you ever seen a frog jumping contest? Dousman Derby Days kicks off Friday July 24th. It is the 53rd annual event held at Cory Park on Main Street.

Mortgage Rates Today

A 10 year fixed rate mortgage is available at 4.5%. This is the best tool to build equity fast. Other rates are 5.375% for a 30 or 20 year term and 4.75% on a 15 year.
Certain restrictions apply. Call to get a free rate quote. 414-416-9194

APRs 4.59
5.41%
4.79%

Boats

The thing about boats is that they are all cool. Yachts, sailboats, powerboats, cabin cruisers, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, ski boats. Any boat. One boat we have seen on Lac LaBelle lately is a Duffy 18, an electric boat with a blue bimini top. Here is a photo. What do you think? Do you like it? The web site is duffyboats.com

Almost African Queen-like. A classic.

Oconomowoc Homes For Sale

There are currently 52 Oconomowoc homes for sale with a minimum of three bedrooms priced between $250,000 and $300,000. A payment on a $300,000 home with 20% down at 5.0% would be just $1290 a month.

If you are short on down payment you can even buy a home in this price point with just 3.5% down or for example $8750. FHA financing offers a 3.5% down option.

For $300,000 you can get features like this: a 2240 square foot home with 3 bedroom and 2 baths bult in 2007 on 3/4 acre. There are many more bargains available. Get pre-approved today.

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