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this room properly is a must, as the light needs to be functional, yet have an added element of drama to showcase the hobby. Beyond mere dollars and cents, make style choices based on the manufacturer rather than the component. As a builder, Quick starts with a “basket” of necessary elements, but it’s how they are applied that ultimately makes the design special. Paint is one of the biggest design tools at your disposal. “A new coat of paint sets the tone for everything. Choosing the perfect colors can be hard, but paint companies are on target with the latest trends within the color spectrum, adding colors that hit the mark to give your spaces a fresh look,” says Quick. And if you don’t like the color once it’s on the walls? “Don’t be afraid to change it. Paint is not expensive. It’s more expensive to keep a look you (STATEPOINT) don’t like.”

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Hubbell’s iDevice to customize the dimming range. The control offered by these dimmers means you can use larger statement lighting pieces with many bulbs to create amazing, but not overwhelming, spaces. Quick tends to use lighting with a classic foundation, but loves to play with the eclectic. Adding a bold piece that is “whimsical” in an unexpected area offers a surprising focal point, he says. “We’ve relied on Progress Lighting for 20 years,” says Quick. “Especially in the past few years, as they’ve taken giant leaps in design.” Stephen Alexander Homes incorporate “lifestyle focus” open floor plans as their signature look. Now, they are pioneering a new trend in home culinary spaces. Pantries are re-imagined to not only be practical, but a spot to display the homeowner’s hobbies and interests. Think useful collectibles like olive oils, wine or beer. Lighting

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Fehling said the demographics of who’s jumping into the construction market is varied, but what they’ve been seeing a lot of are “snowbirds” who want a summer home in the area to enjoy their retirement with family in Wisconsin while also owning a home down south and young families with small children looking for a “forever” home. “The younger demographic is finally able to look at moving up and building a home that will last them a lifetime,” Fehling said. “They want flexible spaces with universal design features

that make the home accessible for people of all ages.” Hackbarth said that while he builds mostly high-end houses, he can build whatever anyone wants. “There’s a shortage of housing out there now,” Hackbarth said. “We’ve got people getting into the market who couldn’t before.” Fehling said Thelen is seeing new construction plans that include large homes from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet along with “small” homes in the 2,000 square-foot range. “What we’re seeing is people who have been looking at existing homes out there and just not finding what they want,” Fehling said. “That’s when they call us, after they’ve explored that avenue and can’t find what they’re looking for.”

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Area homebuilders are keeping busy with the upswing in new-home constructions. “Things are going very, very well and you can see everywhere new homes under construction,” said Melody Fehling, office manager for Thelen Total Construction Inc. in Elkhorn. “There are definitely signs of increased activity and we’re seeing a lot of people who are finally in the position to move ahead with what they want to do.” John Hackbarth, owner of Hackbarth Builders Inc. in East Troy, agreed. “I’ve had more business last year than I’ve seen in 11 years,” Hackbarth said. “I feel confident the trend will continue into this year. I think the economy is a lot stronger than it has been and with the real estate market the way it has been the last few years, there’s a shortage of housing out there now.” Hackbarth said he built three high-end lake houses last year and is in the process of bidding four for this year. “I’m still a small, hands-on guy, so I don’t mass produce houses,” he said. “I’m a custom builder and my houses take seven months to a year to construct, so I’m filling up fast for this year. Fehling said Thelen built about seven new houses last year and is on track to do about the same amount of work this year. “I’ve been here more than 25 years and this is the busiest I’ve seen things since 2000,” Fehling said.

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Bold front door color

Color can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange, and black. The door color should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.

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Landscaping around the entryway should be neat and well tended. Overgrown plants or shrubbery may give off an air of neglect. Container plants and carefully curated shrubs can create a neat and inviting aura. Highlight the address. Make sure the home can be found easily with bold and decorative house numbers. Consider two different address signs: one illuminated and easily viewed from the curb, and another closer to the front door.

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The relatively small area of real estate by the front door enables homeowners to splurge on more opulent materials that can really add a feeling of luxury. These can include colorful tiles, ornate planters, decorative wooden doors, or elaborate knobs and lighting fixtures.

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When Greg Ingersoll got his first job in construction, a part-time summer gig at the age of 14, he said he knew he had found what he wanted to do with his life. “I had previously thought I might become a teacher during the school year and do construction in the summer but when I got that job, I fell in love with it,” he said. Ingersoll has now been in the business for 29 years including everything from building, remodeling and land development to property management and working for appraisers. About 18 months ago, after being recruited followed by extensive research – and some soul searching – Ingersoll Home Builders joined Wausau Homes and Ingersoll became the sole Wausau Homes builder in Walworth County. Because there is not currently a Wausau Homes builder in Racine County, he splits projects with a couple other builders in the area. • continued on page 11

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Connectivity is king this home-buying season The spring home-buying season is just around the corner and that means people are busy making improvements to get their homes ready to sell. These days, home upgrades are increasingly focused on one key feature: connectivity. In 2019, buyers want smart homes they can easily control from anywhere. From smart HVAC and sprinkler systems to connected garage door openers, it’s all about creating convenience and comfort.

Thanks to this technology, you can open the garage door remotely for delivery people, a housekeeper or for your child coming home from school. Considering your garage is one of the most accessed points in your home, this functionality is a great security feature and proves that garages offer more than just storage space. With the right connectivity tools and features, they can provide convenience that will be attractive to future owners.

Security gets connected

Security systems are nothing new, but the technology used to arm those systems is changing rapidly. More and more home security companies now offer fully connected systems that allow users to protect and monitor their homes from any smart device. Whether it’s a live video feed, the ability to lock and unlock doors remotely or just checking that all sensors are working properly, integrated security systems offer peace of mind. Having the infrastructure in place can be a selling point for buyers who want to make sure their new home is as safe as possible, given they’ll only have to set up the monitoring subscription upon move-in.

Updated garages add value

According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value survey, a garage door replacement is the number one home improvement project in terms of return on investment. But these days, more homeowners are taking it a step further and installing new technology to make the garage more user friendly. For example, the SilentMax Connect garage door opener from The Genie Company comes

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with Aladdin Connect technology built-in to improve convenience and functionality. Not only is the opener super quiet – ideal for attached garages – but the connectivity features allow you to check whether your garage door is open or closed, grant individual access with virtual keys, instantly know when someone is operating your garage door (authorized or not), and provide a log of when each opener was used – all from your phone or smart device.

As home improvement trends go, increased connectivity is rivaled only by the desire for more energy-efficient homes. Smart thermostats accomplish both these aims and can increase the value of your home in the process. Smart thermostats let you easily control the temperature in your home from any connected device. You can set a daily schedule for your heater, adjust the temperature in individual rooms or let the system program itself based on your usage history. For energy-conscious buyers, this kind of technology provides a way of living that’s as aspirational as it is attainable.

Lighting the way

Smart lighting has turned from a novelty to a practical tool as products have gotten more advanced. Programmable lighting allows you to schedule when your lights will come on, turn on and off lights remotely or change the lighting to improve aesthetics. With these kinds of applications, your home’s lighting can go from a “given” to a must-have, (BPT) attracting buyers like a moth to a flame.

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Greg said there are three main questions from people building a home: what am I getting, how much will it cost and when do I move in? Because of that, one of the determining factors for Ingersoll in deciding to go with Wausau Homes was their company promise, because it focuses on reducing stress for their clients. “The first part of the promise is ‘your way is our way’ and is basically helping the client figure out exactly what they want in their new home,” Greg said. “The ‘firm price guarantee’ is about everything in the home they want having a firm price. We work to keep them in their budget and, before they sign the contract, they’ll know exactly what it’s going to cost,” he said. “The last one is ‘on time.’ Once the house is sitting on the foundation, we can give them the date it’ll be finished,” Greg said.

Other advantages, he said, are having access to a network of builders – approximately 75 – who have what he described as “a wealth of knowledge,” and cost savings. “Take the design, for example. All the copyrights have been taken care of and the designs and drawings are done. They can easily be customized with changes without going through the entire design process – that’s a big difference compared to the cost of working with an architect,” Julia added. The Ingersolls said it’s comforting to know they’re making the process easier for clients. “Building a home is stressful. It’s our desire to remove the stress from the client and take that stress on ourselves,” Greg said. To contact Greg Ingersoll, visit Wausau Homes, 206 E. Walworth St., Elkhorn, call 262379-1616 or email ingersollg@wausauhomes. com. For more information about Wausau Homes, including an option to find a builder in your area, visit wausauhomes.com.

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handled differently today, in a good way,” he said. “Contractor, labor and material costs have all increased, partly because everyone is busy. That’s a good problem to have but it means we have to manage the schedule properly.” His wife, Julia, said the strong market has led to an increase in interest and because of this being a low inventory area, people are looking to build. However, they’re not always prepared for the current costs. “Prices and costs are very different now than they were in 2008. Not that people don’t have a good budget but that they have a misconception about what they can get with the budget they have,” she said. “So, part of what we do is really try to help people understand the entire process,” she added. “We do a lot of educating but it’s important to us.” In the 18 months since teaming up with Wausau Homes, Ingersoll has completed two home builds, has two homes set for framing this month and has four more clients currently in the

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Mortgage insurance The homebuying process is exciting, but can also seem fraught with added costs, like a home inspection, title insurance and closing costs. And if you can’t afford a full 20 percent down payment on a conventional home loan, then you will most likely pay for private mortgage insurance. Some people consider private MI yet another added cost, but it helps creditworthy middle-income homebuyers qualify for home financing sooner with a low down payment. Is it really an added cost if it saves time and money in the long run? For most people, low down payment home loan options include conventional loans with private MI and government-backed loans like those offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). While comparable, each of these options has important differences. For example, the minimum down payment for an FHA mortgage is 3.5 percent while it’s only 3 percent on a conventional, privately insured mortgage. Another key feature of private MI is that it can be canceled when a borrower reaches 20 percent equity in his or her home. Borrowers who purchase a home with private MI can typically cancel it within 5 to 7 years, resulting in their monthly bill going down. Private MI’s cancelability makes it a more affordable option over FHA-backed mortgages, which typically require mortgage insurance premiums for the entirety of the loan term. Both are offered by most mortgage lenders, so it’s smart to ask a loan officer for both options so you can compare and do the math. The myth that a homebuyer needs 20 percent down to obtain a mortgage is simply not true. Low down payment mortgages are widely available and used every day across the country. In 2018, the National Association of Realtors found that first-time homebuyers typically put down 7 percent, while repeat buyers put down an average of 16 percent. Many homebuyers choose a lower down payment option to preserve some savings for home improvements or save for other goals. The time it could take to save up a 20 percent down payment is significant. On average, it could take up to 20 years to save a full 20 percent, plus closing costs, for a $257,700 house – the national median sales price. With home prices on the rise, the amount of time it takes to save up could only increase.

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MI to help them affordably and responsibly purchase their homes - in turn helping them build personal wealth. Today’s historically low mortgage interest rates are a good reason to buy a home now. It is estimated that in 2019, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will be around 5 percent. Borrowers should take advantage of these historically low mortgage interest rates because experts forecast that primary mortgage rates are on the rise. For more information, visit lowdownpaymentfacts.org. (METRO CREATIVE)

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Owners of old homes should recognize possible electrical system dangers that require attention. Plus, considering electrical codes change quite frequently, it is always in a homeowner’s best interest to work with a qualified electrician to keep wiring inspected and up to date.

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Old homes can be charming and contain architectural elements not often seen in many modern housing developments. But what older homes may have in design appeal, they may lack in updated features. While cosmetic changes are not necessarily difficult, one area of concern in historic homes – and sometimes even in houses built 40 or 50 years ago – is archaic wiring. Wiring provides power to every room of the home. In today’s electronics-driven society, electricity that works is an essential component of daily life. Over time, wiring can be compromised through simple aging, pest infiltration, weather, or other conditions. Deteriorated wiring can present a shock hazard and also a serious fire hazard, warn the home renovation experts at The Spruce. Furthermore, the home improvement site This Old House advises that the amperage of old wiring may not be able to meet the needs of the devices used in homes – overpowering the circuits. This can cause breaker blowouts and other problems, such as overheated wires that may spark and cause fires from within the wall. Wiring often falls into the “out of sight, out of mind” category. Homeowners may make allowances for inadequate electrical systems, such as running extension cords or using multiplug connectors to increase their wiring capacity. However, they may not be diligently keeping on top of upgrades needed to stay safe. Confirming that a home’s electrical system is safe is a necessary part of home maintenance. For those who haven’t already done so, schedule an inspection with a licensed electrician to go over the home’s wiring. He or she can determine if any areas pose a safety risk and/or do not conform to local code requirements and the National Electrical Code. Failure to meet code can lead to difficulty obtaining permits to make other home renovations, or difficulty selling a home later on. The electrician can also go over improvements that can improve safety and function. Additional outlets, including GFCI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms, may be part of the plan, as well as rewiring a fuse box or circuit panel to allow for better flow of power around the house. Frayed wiring or underinsulated wiring also may need to be replaced.

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SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Trevor • 12004 255th Ave.....................$ 117,000 • 23820 126th St.......................$ 127,000 Twin Lakes • 815 Ridge Cir..........................$ 201,000 • 634 Torrey Pines Dr................$ 240,000 • 308 Buck Trl............................$ 380,000 Salem • 7101 247th Ave.......................$ 129,000 • 24607 68th St.........................$ 158,000 • 7109 265th Ave.......................$ 775,000 Pleasant Prairie • 12029 28th Ave.......................$ 171,000 • 10322 29th Ave.......................$ 209,000 • 8508 110th Ave.......................$ 407,500 Randall • 9637 401st Ave.......................$ 216,500 Bristol • 9165 176th Ave.......................$ 259,900 • 10107 101...............................$ 282,000 • 8211 214th Ave.......................$ 314,000 Wheatland • 36931 55th St.........................$ 360,000 Somers • 231 Sheridan Rd.....................$ 535,000 Kenosha • 8244 25th Ave.........................$ 181,600 • 5518 46th Ave.........................$ 190,000 • 2112 28th St............................$ 220,000 • 8059 61st Ave.........................$ 225,000

CONDOS Somers • 141 S Lakeshore Dr E-5.........$ 139,900

Pleasant Prairie • 8720 Lexington Pl 11..............$ 130,550 • 6846 102nd St E.....................$ 140,000 • 6738 102nd St DD..................$ 154,000 Silver Lake • 536 N Cogswell Dr 7...............$ 138,000 Kenosha • 6922 53rd St 54......................$ 172,000 • 2816 55th Ave 41....................$ 172,000 • 2012 3rd St.............................$ 172,000 • 3223 55th Ct 65......................$ 186,000 • 2625 11th St............................$ 260,000

VACANT LAND Salem • A 112th St.................................$ 17,500 • B 112th St.................................$ 17,500 Trevor • Lt 4 97th St................................$ 27,800 Twin Lakes • Lt 10 Majestic Way E................$ 67,000 • Lt 17 Sherman Ln...................$ 110,000 Pleasant Prairie • 9032 3rd Ave.............................$ 84,000 • 6225 104th St.........................$ 137,000 • 9525 120th Ave.......................$ 800,000 Kenosha • 5501 120th Ave.......................$ 650,000 • 743 Sheridan Rd 769..............$ 975,000

RACINE COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES Burlington • 4020 Lake St...........................$ 240,000 • 34315 Euclid Dr......................$ 290,000 • 1309 Devon Rd.......................$ 316,000 • 209 Karyl St............................$ 339,900

• 1556 Serena Ln......................$ 349,900 • 2181 Stonegate Rd.................$ 360,000 • 30405 Cedar Dr......................$ 505,000 Racine • 2541 Ridgewood Ave..............$ 125,000 • 4716 Maryland Ave.................$ 196,500 • 6409 Hidden Creek Rd...........$ 343,000 Mount Pleasant • 8116 Doe Glen Ct...................$ 285,000 • 5900 Wynbrook Ct..................$ 330,000 Sturtevant • 8528 Westbrook Dr...................$ 94,000 • 8308 Ivanhoe Pl......................$ 287,900 Waterford • 5504 Scenery Dr.....................$ 100,000 • 31302 Hickory Hollow Rd.......$ 250,000 • 877 Willow Bend Dr Lt 48.......$ 354,900 • 27025 Sherwood Forest Dr....$ 370,000 Franksville • 5948 Raynor Ave.....................$210,000 • 3350 South Ln........................$ 318,500 • 376 92nd St.............................$ 335,500 Kansasville • 22812 Deer Meadow Dr.........$ 280,000 • 2916 Seven Oaks Ct Lt5.........$ 439,900 Union Grove • 24015 W Overson Rd.............$ 460,000 • 460 Maurice Dr.......................$ 480,000

CONDOS Mount Pleasant • 6510 Spring St 17...................$ 168,000 • 4249 Taylor Hbr W 6...............$ 179,900 • 443 Quail Point Dr...................$ 265,000 Burlington • 963 Dorothy Ct........................$ 120,000 • 282 Settlement Dr...................$ 297,500 • 30620 Durand Ave 12.............$ 410,000

VACANT LAND Waterford • Lt 61 Barnes Ln -Lt64...............$ 44,000 Kansasville • 2921 Seven Oaks Ct Lt10.........$ 69,900 Mount Pleasant • 3719 Sheridan Rd...................$ 115,000 • 00 90th St & Hwy H.............$ 3,600,000 Union Grove • Lt 11 Britton Ridge..................$ 135,000 Muskego • 24228 W Loomis Rd...............$ 130,000 Burlington • 3028 Cottonwood Ct...............$ 295,000 Sturtevant • 14200 Leetsbir Dr...................$ 400,000

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Lyons • 6222 Sheridan Springs Rd.....$ 215,000 Fontana • 417 N Lwr Gardens Rd...........$ 472,000

CONDOS Lyons • 7033 Clover Ct..........................$ 67,500 Lake Geneva • 913 Eagleton Dr 46-11...........$ 187,500 • 1773 Woodland Cir 12-17.......$ 195,000 • 1568 Highland Dr 8-69...........$ 325,000 • 415 S Wells St 103.................$ 355,000 • 606 Trevino Dr 54-20..............$ 490,000 • 585 Geneva National Ave N...$ 555,000 Fontana • 509F Tam Oshanter Dr...........$ 168,500 Delavan • 102 Eagle Pointe Dr A............$ 215,000

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Lake Geneva • Lt9498 Dell Pl 9496-9502.........$ 18,000 • Lt28 Bluebird Dr Lt29................$ 18,000 • Lt2 Dodge St.............................$ 59,900 • Lt3 Dodge St.............................$ 59,900 • Lt29 Wildflower Ct.....................$ 63,000 • 760 Hunt Club Dr 56-08..........$ 125,000 Genoa City • N1341 Clover Rd......................$ 24,500 Walworth • 849 Red Hawk Dr Lt15.............$ 69,000 Fontana • 363 Douglas St.......................$ 155,000

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Sharon • 211 Ballard St...........................$ 36,558 East Troy • N9119 Cedar Ave.....................$ 33,000 • 3030 Main St...........................$ 174,700 Springfield • 7167 Hudson St........................$ 51,500 • 1776 Walworth St....................$ 148,000 Darien • 22 N Bruce St...........................$ 75,000 • 337 Oak Ridge Dr...................$ 170,000 • 143 W Jefferson St.................$ 194,500 • W8685 SD Townline Rd..........$ 244,000 Delavan • 1106 Bailey Rd........................$ 158,000

• 230 N 4th St............................$ 173,000 • 4129 Briar Pl...........................$ 190,900 • 1415 Evergreen Dr.................$ 219,999 • 633 Susie St............................$ 235,000 Elkhorn • W2297 Hwy 11........................$ 162,000 • 516 N Wisconsin St................$ 179,900 • N6233 Evergreen Dr...............$ 196,000 • W5680 Ridge Rd....................$ 278,750 • Lt20 Pebble Dr........................$ 440,834 • 516 N Wisconsin St................$ 179,900 Whitewater • N8439 Duffin Rd.....................$ 148,000 • N8427 County Road H...........$ 234,000 • N7038 Oakwood Rd...............$ 212,000 Lake Geneva • 305 Gallant Dr.........................$ 310,177 • 227 Summerhaven Ln............$ 274,115 • 224 Summerhaven Ln............$ 278,170 • 202 Cadence Cir.....................$ 384,458 • 760 Heather Cir......................$ 287,000 Williams Bay • 41 Menomonee St..................$ 135,000 • 93 Clover St............................$ 442,000 • 31 Cedar Pt Dr........................$ 453,000 • 136 Birch Walnut Dr.............$ 3,205,000 Genoa City • 951 Main St.............................$ 175,000 • 1023 Hunters Ridge Dr...........$ 226,000 • W191 Lake St.........................$ 205,000 • 282 Pheasant Dr.....................$ 255,000 • W537 Pell Lake Dr..................$ 473,000 Walworth • 200 Kenosha St......................$ 185,000

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• New construction from page 5 in the trade, Hackbarth and Fehling said. “There’s only so much labor out there and there’s too much work,” Hackbarth said. “Because of the last 10 years being such a slow down a lot of guys got old or out of the trades and now we have a shortage of people who know what they’re doing. I’ve lost three guys to retirement and we don’t have skilled labor coming in behind them, so that’s a dilemma.” Fehling said that while the state and schools are working to address the problem, it’s going to be a while before the construction industry worker shortage eases. “We haven’t seen the efforts in the schools making a big difference yet,” Fehling said.

We’re pretty confident that the programs Gov. (Scott) Walker put in place will continue under Gov. (Tony) Evers and things will get better, but for now, it’s a struggle finding workers.” While the new-construction market is doing well at the moment and builders a filling up their open slot quickly for this year, things can change fast in the real estate market. “Right now, they’re spending the money. I had one customer who said he was OK with the added cost,” Hackbarth said. “There’s a confidence in the economy because it’s better and they’re wanting to spend a bit more money to get what they want. As long as that doesn’t change, we’re good.”

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MUKWONAGO: 1BDRM 420 S. Rochester. Heat, Appliances. No pets/No Smoking. $625. 262-679-2703. PALMYRA:ONEBEDROOM, ONE BATH All appl., incl, w/d, $900 all utls., incl., non smoking/no pets. One yr. lease. Applicant is subject to credit check and employment verification. 262-495-2725

Burlington Apartments 1, 2 BEDROOM APTS. starting @ $590, $690 plus utility package. Animal/Smoke Free. Modern, clean, house size rooms, new appliances, carpeting & window treatments, off-street parking. Rental contract. Background checks. Polite clientele. 262-763-8202. 2 BED ON GROUND FLOOR Appl. furn. $840 + sec. avail. 3/1/19. 262-4123486. 3 BR., LOWER, LEASE no pets/smoking, laundry h/u, $990 + util., sec. dep., 262-716-2280.

654 FOX TREE CIRCLE 2BR, lower, country setting, appl. AC, laundry, off street parking. $685/mo. 262-886-5528.

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1BR UPPER TRANQUIL Newer appl., & carpeting, laundry avail., quiet 4 unit building, off street parking, non-smoking/no pets. $600/mo + sec. available. 262-534-6113

DOWNTOWN ELKHORN Big furnished room, breakfast bar, cable TV, sink vanity, shared bath. $475 mo. includes all utilities. 262-723-4935 or 262-949-6997. ELKHORN, DOWNTOWN STUDIO includes all utilities & TV. $385 mo. 262723-4935.

Rochester Apartments 1BR, 1 STORY on wooded lot. Private entry, incl. appl. & water. $625/mo + sec. 262-412-4340.

Twin Lakes Apartments 1 BED APT IN DOWNTOWN $750/m., includes all utilities and cable tv, porch/ off street parking, no pets/smoking. 815621-8110.

1BR UPPER TRANQUIL Newer appl., & carpeting, laundry avail., quiet 4 unit building, off street parking. $600/mo + sec. available. 262-534-6113 CLEAN 2 BEDROOM UPPER convenient location, off street parking, appliances included $515 + utilites Call 262995-8499.

Duplex LYONS, WI 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, open floor plan, 2 car gar. 262-206-0598.

Houses/Town/ Condos BROWNS LAKE 2-3 BR homes, GA. Pet OK. $695. Also, 2 BR in S. Milw, $675. 262-332-3118

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