Wisconsin FHA Streamline program available for Fort Atkinson residents in Jefferson County!   This Wisconsin FHA Streamline program will allow you to easily lower your mortgage interest rate and payment. Mortgage Interest Rates are at record lows!   If you currently have an FHA mortgage you can start saving $75 to $275 a month!   Our Wisconsin FHA Streamline program does not require an appraisal, requires minimal documentation, has little to no fees, and allows you to skip one month mortgage payment.   Do not delay! Jefferson County residents call me today at 920-623-9242 or email me at fpabon@wi-mortgage.com to start your Wisconsin FHA Streamline refinance process. 01/09/2013

Here's An Open House You Are Not Going To Want To Miss! Saturday, 09/22/12 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 338 Jackson Street, Fort Atkinson WI 53538   Come check out this most adorable house, completely ready to become your home! Not sure if you are ready to give up renting?  Not sure if you are qualified to buy a home?  Not sure of what to do first?  Awe,... that's easy.  1st. thing to do is call me! Laura S. Baker (920) 728-4118 I will be happy to guide you through the process of acheiving the dream of owning your own home! Open Sat. Sept. 22nd, 12-2 338 Jackson St, Fort Atkinson More Photos and Additional Info Interactive Tour MLS# 1647891 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths $129,900 Lovely Cape Cod home, centrally located and ready for you to move in and simply enjoy! Many updates have been completed su... 09/21/2012

Wordless Wednesday,... A Little Spice From The End Of The Summer Harvest From Your Favorite South Central WI Realtor! Ahhhhhh,,,,.......!  Is there anything better than fresh veggies from the garden?  Oh the flavor!  Something about fresh garden veggies grown by our local farmers just inspires me!  Today, a little home made salsa! The best part of salsa being home made (besides the incredible burst of flavor) is that I choose the ingredients!  And there will be NO CILANTRO in my salsa!  So, what's your favorite salsa recipe? To find fresh vegies in our little ol' neck of the woods; Lake Mills WI Farmer's Market Fort Atkinson WI Farmer's Market Jefferson WI Farmer's Market Wordless Wednesday,... A Little Spice From The End Of The Summer Harvest From Your Favorite South Central WI Realtor! 09/05/2012

Memorial Day Services Fort Atkinson WI, Honor Those who have served. Observance begins with; A pancake breakfast at the American Legion Dugout from 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Cost is $5.50 for adults, $2.50 for children, and children under 3 eat free! A Marine Observation begins at the American Legion Dugout at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. at the the American Legion Dugout, Continuing up Main Street and ending at Evergreen Cemetery. Today's observations will conclude with; A ceremony at the Evergreen Cemetery at the end of the parade. Memorial Day Services Fort Atkinson WI, Honor Those who have served And during your busy day today filled with picnics, get together's, parades etc. please make time for a moment of silence to honor those who have served. And as alw... 05/28/2012

Are you a Fort Atkinson homeowner upside down on your mortgage?   Do you have good credit and good mortgage payment history? Was your Fannie Mae serviced loan closed prior to 3/31/09?   If you answered yes to all of these questions you may be eligible to reduce your mortgage rate and start saving money.   It is time to take advantage of the new Fort Atkinson Wisconsin HARP2 mortgage program.   Please call me today at 920-623-9245 for a fast money saving mortgage analysis. 05/14/2012

N688 Wishing Well, Koshkonong WI  Home For Sale Some homes have it all,... no wait!  No they don't but this one does!  If you love living in the country but close to a larger city,... this home will satisfy your needs! If you want not only a master bedroom suite,.... but a second suite this home will satisfy your needs! If you want not one living area complete with full kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, family room and walk out to patios,... this home will satisfy your needs! How about a media room complete with surround sound that makes you feel like you are part of the movie? Looking for a bonus room?  Yep!  This home has that too! Call; Laura S. Baker (920) 728-4118 or e-mail; BakerL@FirstWeber.com to make an appointment to see this condo now before it is gone! Stay tuned!  More coming ... 04/08/2012

      Looking for a Christmas Tree in Jefferson County WI?   Check out Rabl's across the street from Sentry in Fort Atkinson WI!   It was a tradition of our families for many years to go out each year and cut down a Christmas Tree.  A few years ago we couldn't for some reason and stumbled upon this Christmas tree stand in Fort Atkinson, WI.  A new tradition was born.  We have been buying our tree's from David Rabl ever since!  You might ask why we would forgo the tradition just to stop by a precut tree stand.  Customer service and a quality product!  The Rabl family is wonderful.  Rabl's make sure we are happy with our selection, they don't push the more expensive tree's on us, they give the base a fresh cut and are happy to help in any way they can!  The best part, they do it with frie... 12/22/2011

The Fireside Restaurant & Theater 1131 Janesville Avenue P.O. Box 7 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 800-477-9505   Music, Theater and good food, who could ask for more?  Not me! Tonight I was lucky enough to have a night out at the Fireside Theater and Restaurant.  If you have never been to Fort Atkinson's Fireside Theater and Restaurant, you are missing out! The package of includes a meal that follows the theme of the show you are about to see.  Tonight was no exception;  Our Featured MenuServed Wednesday, Thursday Matinees and Saturday MatineesSaturday Evenings and Sunday MiddayWedding SoupCelebrate the Marriage with Bells of Pastina, Young Spinach, Carrots, Ham and Veal Meat Balls in a rich Broth.Freshly Baked Breads from The Fireside OvensBeef and BirdBoneless Short-Ribs of Beef braised in... 09/09/2011

  Sometimes Even The Most Determined Feel Like Their Goals Are Unacheivalbe! Are you Feeling Chained In,.... like there is no way you will ever reach those goals!  Maybe it's all about the perspective!  Maybe each link is just a babystep,.... Maybe each post is just a small acheivable goal,.... Maybe that chain is actually just a guide there to help you to reach your goal! Maybe it's not a chain at all, but your own excuses holding you back,... stopping you from succeeding? Perhaps what is really needed is just a little more focus? Perhaps you just need to re-evaluate where you are putting your time and energy? Perhaps you just need a break?  Perhaps it is time to re-organize? Perhaps you just need to re-energize?  So, when all seems lost or unacheiveable, remember to take a look at it ... 08/03/2011

    4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations Fort Atkinson, WI!        July 4th.    Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social!   1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  FREE!, donations accepted Hord Historical Museum, 401 Whitewater Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI   Music by The Merry Horde For more information call; (920) 563-7769 or e-mail to; info@hordmuseum.org July 9th.     Park opens at 9:00 a.m. Sunset Bar & Grill, 7905 High Ridge Road, Fort Atkinson, WI, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Music by Altered Five! from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Music by Wicked Lilly!     July 9th, Fireworks over Lake Koshkonong *****   FIREWORKS   ***** 9:30 p.m.   4th of July can be a lot of fun, but please remember; The heat index is heading up there!  Today's heat index is targeted at 100 - 110 with high humidity!  Keep hydrated, watch for s... 07/01/2011

Home Staging & ReDesign are not the only things We at Ready? Set,...Sell do.  With the years of experience we have at Ready? Set,... Sell!,   Direction to Quality Contractors is just part of the job.  The owners of this newly purchased side by side duplex were new to renovating.  As a matter of fact, they were new to home owning!  They were lucky enough to have bought it through a Realtor I work with on a regular basis.  At each scare along the way, she assured them I could help them make this the perfect home for them.  When the sale was final, I received a phone call.  After wandering around their home, taking notes of their needs, I helped them put together a game plan and guided them to the contractors I felt would best fit their needs. Their home went from drab to fab; It went from... 05/27/2011

Fireside Restaurant and Theater 1131 Janesville Avenue P.O. Box 7 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538   Live theater is not dead.  It is alive and well in Fort Atkinson, WI.  I have been To the Fireside on many occasions.  Several times for their theater show and the wonderful meals they create to compliment it.  Always great service and good food.  They are currently spotlighting The Story of Patsy Cline!  The following is Firesides description: A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline  (for more information click here) May 5 - June 26, 2011 What is it that makes a musical performer a legend? Is it the ability to produce a hit song time and again? How about a groundbreaking style that endures for generations? Or a voice so rich and mesmerizing that it stays with you forever? For Patsy Cline, it was all of t... 05/22/2011

  1929 Buick, So Should I Make This the Focal Point For My Staging?     One of the most fun parts of my job are the amazing people I meet.  Today's consultation was no exception by an means! Both clients were teachers from Chicago.  The lady of the house is a writer, yes,.... I listened to one of her stories.  It was captivating.  It evoked such emotion it brought tears to my eyes.    Then the surprise in the end of the tour,.... a mint condition 1929 Buick!      An absolute beauty!     I had to run my hands along the velvet seats.     And here we thought flip seats were something new!  The details were amazing from the original hardwood trim, beveled mirrors and crank front window.     The owner was more than gracious to allow me to photograph it and share it with all of you.   05/12/2011

Looking for a Fundraiser? Fort Atkinson, WI, High School Theater Department Will Flock Someone for you! This past weekend, I was flocked!  Turns out someone (I still have no idea who) paid the Fort Atkinson,WI, High School Theater Department to cover my entire front lawn with pink flamingo's!  So, Friday morning I woke up to 45 flamingo's perched nicely enjoying the yard.  Bright pink and looking oh so happy there feeding on worms in the rain.  I did receive a letter with this flock of fine feathered friends.  But to date no one has fessed up to the prank.  This has got to be the best prank that has ever been played on me yet.  Every person involved enjoyed the fundraiser from the receivers to the pranksters who paid for it, to the people who set it up so finely and even the many passer... 04/26/2011

As you all saw, yesturday morning I was surprised with 45+ pink flamingo's on my front lawn.  I since have found one clue as to at least where they came from.  But still have no idea who or why I was blessed with these fine feathered friends! CONGRATULATIONS YOU'VE BEEN FLOCKED! Don't be foul,.... This is a fundraiser by the Fort Atkinson High School Theater Department.  A friend(s) of yours, Anonymous, paid us to place these pink darlings in your yard.  This flocking is done in good spirits and is not meant to be mean.  These flamingos will roost on your lawn for approximately two to four days.  Watch for them to migrate to another friend's (victim's) lawn.  If this is an inconvenience, please contact us.  Of course, the removal of these flamingos will be done at no charge, so please d... 04/23/2011

Another; "Tips and Tricks for Selling Your Home" Laura S. Baker Ready? Set,...Sell!Home Staging & ReDesign (920) 728-4118 rss.home.staging@gmail.com www.rss-home-staging.com April Showers!  Yep, it's one of those days here in Dane, Jefferson, & Waukesha County's, here in Wisconsin.  But that's not all bad!  This Saturday and Sunday will be in the 70's!  It will be the perfect time to spruce up that curb appeal!  Our harsh winter weather has downed gutters, ripped shingles and lots of debris left behind by the melted snow.  Here is just a few things you can do that cost little or no money to make your home the jewel on the block; ~ Repair and Replace gutters and down-spouts!  Clean out all debris from clogged gutters making them flow freely!  This gives perspective buyers the feeling tha... 04/06/2011

Only 15 days left to help the Kilar Family.  Please vote everyday!  Treyton Kilar was killed in a tragic automobile accident in September  of 2010.  His family wants to construct a "Field of Dreams" not just so they can be close to Treyton, but for the entire community of Whitewater WI.  Let's vote every day to help them acheive this very positive goal.  Let's do what little we can to help this family in the healing process.  God bless you!  Laura Baker 01/16/2011

Recently finished and now ready for occupancy in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Very spacious units for only 152,900. Each has an attached garage, large driveway and there is only two units to each building. Located at 1538 and 1540 Montclair Place in Fort Atkinson these condominiums are an excellent purchase! Call Tom Braatz for an immediate showing, information, and details! See you at closing! Tom Braatz  You Can Sign up For VIP BUYING at http://www.BUYINGVIP.com. 24/7 recorded message to obtain Free report,Buyer Package,and Real Estate Tool Kit 1-800-800-7140 If you need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 101 If you do not need to purchase within the next 60 days go to Ext 102 For The "Throw Away Those Rent Receipts" report go to Ext 106 Now You Can find Your Southeastern Wisc... 01/15/2009

  Beautiful new Construction scheduled for completion August 31st,early September. Great Opportunity to own that first piece of Real Estate. Adjacent unit is also for sale. See MLS number 1027937. Could buy both units and use as a duplex for $299,987. Conods would be approximately half of the two family price. Fort Atkinson is a beautiful City that has maintained it's charm and all it's integrity. Call Tom Braatz 262-377-1459 or Glenn Shong 262-490-2787 for questions and answers. Appointments can be set bt listing office. These will be absolutely beautiful and magnificent. Each will also have their own range, refrigerator, disposal, dishwasher, Microwave. 1300 sq. ft. each. Actually taken as two listings, and also a duplex listing. Tom Braatz and Glenn Shong Re/Max Looking for a Realtor... 10/08/2008

  What can you say about people who throw a party for people that helped them? Michelle and Wendell, and their friends, put it all together-community, neighbors, family, fun, food, music, sun-and gratitude-for the volunteers that helped them all out during the flood-the video says it all and it looks like home to me!      Michelle, Wendell and their daughter are enjoying near-normal lives as they work on their home:       And of course, there are more great vidoes and pics right here from the party!  Steve-Obeoman-262-325-8687-www.obeo.com 09/22/2008