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Welcome Home to Brown Deer

If you are looking for a suburban location, but want to keep drive times to a minimum, Brown Deer might be just the place! Located in the northeast section of Milwaukee County, Brown Deer is close to I43 for a quick commute south to downtown, or day trip north to Green Bay or weekend in Door County.

Brown Deer Park is a jewel in the county park system with something for everyone, including a championship golf course formerly on the PGA Tour! The Interurban Bike trail starts in Brown Deer and goes all the way to Sheboygan with many fun stops on the way.

Brown Deer history starts way back with the first settlers in 1835. That reminds me of a home I sold on Sherman Blvd that was one of the oldest homes in the village, it actually had tree limbs for the roof joists! While there are many stories of how Brown Deer got its name, one of the best stories is that of a card game going on in a saloon and a brown deer jumped through the window!

Over the years the village grew in stages from small cottages, to the ranches of the 50’s, larger colonials in the 70’s & 80’s, and a flurry of newer construction in the 2000’s. One of those newer homes is currently for sale. A gorgeous newer home ready to move into. A great location in a private wooded area, closer to Mequon than most of Brown Deer!

Two unique points about Brown Deer make it a great place to live. The school complex occupies a large square area with ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON ONE CAMPUS, so from Kindergarten through senior year classes, sports and extra Curricular activities are in one area, VERY CONVENIENT for the busy family! Another nice feature is the village hall, police department and village park are located together. The park is the home to the village swimming pond with a raft, sand beach and new bathhouse.

Whether you are looking for a home in a suburb or the city, call Pat Tasker 262-437-5853, today to discuss the variety of suburbs in the Metro Milwaukee Area.



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Choosing a Home Inspector

Owning your own home is a very large investment. No matter where you chose to live; Waukesha, Washington, Milwaukee County - or anywhere in Wisconsin. So, don’t trust your home inspection to just anyone. Many times, the agent you are working with, has a team of professionals that he/she works with on a fairly regular basis. Family and friends mean well when they give you the name and number of an inspector that they have used in the past, but they are usually only able to base their recommendation on a single experience with an inspector. As agents, The Kuchta’s - Kelly & Colleen, want you to know that there are different levels of service when it comes to an inspector. Contact us, at 262-894-6512 or at ckuchta@shorewest.com, if you have questions or concerns.

A few things that every good inspector does on a regular basis might include: open and close windows and doors to check for shifting of the foundation, run the water in sinks & tubs to check for leaks, make sure all toilets are secure, check the grade around the house & look for signs of water in the basement, climb on the roof (weather permitting)- check for soft spots - snow is heavy, you want to make sure your roof has the strength to hold it. The list continues…

The Kuchta’s - Kelly & Colleen have seen all levels of service, and prices that range from $250-$585 for a single family home. Trust me when I say: “You don’t always get what you pay for.” We have seen great inspections at a low price & not so great inspections at a higher price. Ask your inspector what you get for that money. How does the inspector log what is seen during the course of the inspection? Will the roof be inspected with binoculars, or by climbing up there (weather permitting)? Are you welcome to follow along, or will it make him/her more comfortable to have you wait until the summary to see what has been inspected?

In the end, you are the only person that can choose your home inspector. If you get a few recommendations, and ask the right questions prior to the inspection; you will make a far better decision than running a Google search. Remember, your agent has your best interest in mind.

Posted By: Colleen Kuchta

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