GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
REALTY EXECUTIVES Elite
414.534.7400
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Real Estate Information from Western Racine County; Waterford, WI 53185
Volume XXXIII, March 7, 2000

WHAT A ROLLER COASTER MARCH HAS BEEN!!!
The real estate market is exceptional. As a result, I have not been able to get the newsletter out like I like to do. Here is what we are going to do for the time being: We will send out the attachments that you are accustomed to getting, whether or not I have time to write an informative article. Many of our readers are depending on these Multiple Listing Updates. We will send out the MLS updates every Tuesday Morning, beginning now…except you are getting the first one on Wednesday. If we feel that a lot of properties have come on the market in between the Tuesdays, we will send another one out toward the end of the week. That way those of you who are watching closely can get the advantage of the properties as they appear.

I am away for a wedding in California for a few days. Pam and Gwen will be covering for me in their usual, very able fashion. We also have a couple of my colleagues available to help out as the need arises.

REMEMBER: If you see anything on the short print that looks good to you, e' back and we will get the full info out to you by return e-mail.

WE'RE DOING WHAT WE CAN TO “Turn Your Dreams to Realty.”

GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
REALTY EXECUTIVES Elite
262.534.7400
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Real Estate Information from Western Racine County; Waterford, WI 53185
Vol XXXIV, March, 2000

AT THE TOP OF THE HEAP
this week is the 5th Annual Home & Commerce Show. It will be held Saturday, April 8 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Evergreen Elementary School at the west edge of the village of Waterford. Guess who the General Chairperson is????

If you are within driving distance of Waterford, we surely hope that you will attend. We have 97 exhibitors scheduled to date and a full day of exceptional entertainment. There is even a food court with nine of the area restaurants and delicatessens joining together to offer a variety of culinary treats. You will meet Melinda Myers, the WTMJ Garden Lady, His Own Praise Band, the Angelcare K-9 Pedets (a canine drill team), Merry Mary and her Fuzzy Friends and so much more. Bring a friend, bring lots of friends, bring the family, bring your neighbors. We hope that about 3,000 or more people will join us for the day.

WHEN YOU BUY A NEW HOME
Nick Harder of the Orange Register cautions that you do the walk- thru with diligence to avoid future problems. The builder's representative should take plenty of time with you and explain the basics of how the house works. Here are a few suggestions:
Take a note pad or tape recorder so that you don't forget things later that may not be written down or provided for you.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. It IS your money.
Ask questions only on the subject or the room that you are with at the moment. Don't get ahead or off the track.
You should be concentrating on one subject/room at a time.
Don't expect the house to be perfect. It would be a miracle.
Expect that small things will have to be corrected.
Make sure the rep turns on faucets, the heating and cooling systems, lights and fans.
Flush the toilets to be sure they work properly.
If you think there is a problem, don't sign off on ANYTHING unless your objection is noted in writing on the form.
If the walk-thru person says there will be delays if you don't sign off, weigh the importance of the item in question.
If the rep says, “the problem is covered in the warranty” ask to see a copy and have them point out the place that deals with it.
Be sure you know whom to contact for follow up and be sure you have all of the warranties that go with the house.

GREETINGS FROM VERNA ACKER
REALTY EXECUTIVES Elite
262.534.7400
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
Real Estate Information from Western Racine County; Waterford, WI 53185
Vol XXXV, March, 2000

THE VILLAGE OF WATERFORD
has many services that they provide for the community. In this newsletter I will give the schedules for those services. You may want to print this out for a handy reference. The guide will, of course, be placed on my web site with the other archived newsletters.

THE VILLAGE BOARD
meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.

THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
meets the 1st Wednesday before the 2nd Monday each month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

THE WATER & SEWER COMMISSION
meets the 2nd Wednesday each month at the DPW Building, 801 Ela Ave at 6 p.m.

THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION
meets the 2nd Wednesday each month at Village Hall or Safety Building at 7 p.m.

THE PLAN COMMISSION
meets the 3rd Wednesday each month at Village Hall at 7 p.m.

THE INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMITTEE
meets the 1st Monday each month, as needed, at Village Hall at 4:30 p.m.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
1ST Monday each month at Village Hall from 9:30a.m.-11a.m. in the lower level. 3rd Monday each month at Village Hall from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the lower level.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
1ST Monday each month at Waterford Community Building at Whitford Park from 11 a.m. to noon.

WATERFORD & ROCHESTER SENIOR CITIZENS CARD CLUB
Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday each month. Seniors meet at the Waterford Community Building at Whitford Park. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. and cards are at 1 p.m. Contact Lorraine Ketterhagen, 534-2895, for further information.

THE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
is located in Huening Park at the end of the Village Hall Parking lot. The boat launch is open from April 1st to October 30. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Boat trailer parking is allowed in designated areas only.

THE WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
has many exceptional programsfor all ages. Their hours are Mon, Tues, Wed, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs & Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except Labor Day and Memorial Day). Call Marie at 262-534-3988 for program details.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Call Steve Denman, Fire Chief at 534-5804. First shift is a priority.

OPEN BURNING HOURS
are from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Individuals may not burn wet, combustible, rubbish, garbage, plastic, rubber, asphalt, oily substances or any materials that will create dense smoke or cause a nuisance. The fire must be 10 ft from the property line & 30 ft from any structure. Burning is also prohibited on days that the DNR has issued an ozone alert.

THE VILLAGE HAS A CURFEW
ordinance for all minor children under the age of 18: Under the age of 14, 7 days a week, are not allowed in any public area from 10:30-5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children 14-17 have a curfew from 10:30 p.m.-5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Friday & Saturday nights their curfew is 12 midnight.