As a Certified Shorewest Relocation Specialist, I have the awesome opportunity to be an “ambassador” for Southeastern Wisconsin. When someone mentions Milwaukee, or Wisconsin, the first things that come to mind generally revolve around cheese, beer, the Packers, more beer, Harley’s, more cheese, well…you get the picture! However, for those of us who live in Southeastern Wisconsin, we know that the culture here is rich and diverse and encompasses so much more than the “cheesehead” stereotype.
Within a 60 mile radius, the local resident is surrounded by award winning restaurants and museums, performing arts centers, professional, semi-professional and recreational sports complexes, award winning school districts and higher education institutions. Throw in diverse neighborhoods, where homeowners can select from Lakefront property, high rise luxury condos, urban lofts, suburban settings, equestrian estates, hobby farms and scenic Kettle Moraine wooded retreats, to name a few. The choices are endless!
Recent Idol contestant, Danny Gokey, says it best in this video, highlighting the “wonderful world of Milwaukee.”
If you or someone you know is moving to our fair city, give me a call! I’d love to show you the local side of Milwaukee. I can also show you where to buy cheese, watch a Packer game or buy a great beer!
January 14, 2011 at 04:57 PM · Posted under Glenn Hanon
In this blog, I discuss how you can transform a small laundry room with a busy wallpaper pattern into a more serene space. If you have removed wallpaper before, you know the hassle that comes with this tedious job. Stripping paper is never easy, until now. In this laundry room, the homeowner uses the services of Daryl Anderson from Anderson Painting (414-861-1234) who recommends that we first strip any loose edges of wall paper. Once this step is finished, he skim coats the seams and rough edges of paper with a drywall mud. This dries and then he sands thoroughly. An oil based primer is applied and then a sand texture is rolled on the walls. Note: if you are not experienced in rolling on sand texture do not attempt to do this on your own. Professionals make all the difference when it comes to this step. The final process is to paint the walls the new desired color. The wallpaper actually becomes the new skin of the drywall. With this process we have eliminated the time consuming effort of wallpaper removal and repair of the damaged walls. Because this room was initially prepped for wall paper, a sand texture would be needed if you spent time stripping the old paper. I hope you enjoy the video from HEY GLEN.
January 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Glenn Hanon
The answer is easy if you are into beer! They are both brewers that will be featured at the Oconomowoc Rotary’s Fifth Annual Brewfest this February 12th at Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc Wi. The price per ticket is $40.00 and the proceeds benefit the Oconomowoc Rotary Charitable Foundation. What a great event to spend with your sweetheart this February. Your ticket to Brewfest includes several food stations and a variety of Beer and Wine Tasting Stations. From the Mexican Station to the Chocolate Fountain you can indulge in some great food and liquid libations! Olympia is also offering a Brewfest Package for the out-of-town crowd that includes a guest room, spa access, 2 Brewfest tickets and all taxes and gratuities for only $168.00. For more information on Brewfest, click here. If you do not want to order tickets on-line, drop me an email at and I can order tickets for you. Rotary is committed to serving the local community and as a proud member of Rotary, I hope you will join me for this evening of fun!
January 10, 2011 at 01:14 PM · Posted under Glenn Hanon
If you own property on a lake or river, you need to take note of the required pier registration that is due by April, 2011. The new legislation went into effect in the summer of 2008 which regulates the placement of piers on Wisconsin Waterways. Most piers are exempt from the regulations but as a pier owner you are required to register your pier. For information on how to register please click here.
On the bottom of the page is a simple “Decision Tool” that will assist you in this process. There is also a short video to determine your “Pier Size”. You can click here to log on and watch this video.
If your pier was placed BEFORE February 6, 2004, the pier is eligible to be grandfathered in through registration. You must apply for an individual permit to be grandfathered. This is important!!
Please check out the websites if you own a lake or river home. If you have a relative or friend, please pass this along to them as well!
Karen Trepton
Glenn Hanon
