HOMES PLUS 13 APRIL 2012 Lynne & Jim Knurr 414-350-8345 www.lynneandjim.com lynne.knurr@cbexchange.com G.M. & The Coach W180 S6935 Muskego Dr,  Muskego - $375,000 This Lake Cottage Has it All! 80ft of Prime Lake Frontage with Up-north Feel, & Breathtaking   Sunsets,   Just   20   Minutes   from   Downtown   Milwaukee.   It's   Little Muskego Lake at its Best with Sandbar Parties, Boating, Skiing, Sailing On Weekends & Your Own Private Lake Retreat Weekdays. Step Inside This Totally Updated 6 Room, 2 Bedroom,1 Bath Cottage Filled with Windows & Rooms Splashed with Lake Views & Fun. Add the Outdoor Deck for Weekend Barbeques, 4th Fireworks, Wednesday Night Water Bug Shows & Memories to Last a Lifetime. MLS#1247606 3010 S 145th Street,  New Berlin - $299,900 Welcome to Fieldpoint & this updated 3 level, 3BR, 2.5 BA custom built home filled with amenities you'd expect on a wooded lot. Home offers 2 story entry, gleaming HWfs, & sunlit windows everywhere. Dining room with crown molding awaits family gatherings & the great room with floor to ceiling window & GFP opens to the totally updated gourmet kitchen, & breakfast room, making living easy. Upper: filled with BR’s/BA’s,   &   sumptuous   master.  And   down   below   game   night   parties   begin! UPDATES: roof, gutters, HWFs, tile, master, painted interior, & more! MLS #1235265 N96W14668 Emerald Ln,  Germantown - $475,000 It's Tree Top subdivision at its best. Perfect setting for this 2003, 12 room, 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3 level former Parade of Homes Model. From the moment you step in you'll be captivated by the custom style & design; high ceilings, floor to ceiling wall  of  windows,  HWF's,  sunlit  drenched  top  shelf  kitchen  &  den/office. Finished  LL  offers  family  room,  game  room,  kitchenette  &  sunlit  bedroom. Minutes from freeway, shopping & dining. Come home, relax, exhale & enjoy Tree Top subdivision & all it has to offer. MLS #1240125 #2 Agent 2010 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,  WI 8465 S Fountain Ct,  Franklin - $649,100 Its light, style, & design. Nothing is standard. Kingsway Chateau with dramatic ceiling heights on Cul du sac. This 2006, 4,692+/- sq. ft., 13 room, 6 BR, 3.5 BA, 4 car gar offers landscaped grounds & pergola for outdoor dining. Inside opens to 17ft. grand pillared entry to great rm/dining rm & top shelf granite drenched gourmet kit with all the extras. Add a library, 2 offices, sumptuous master suite, bedrooms on every level, design room, wine cellar, 2 bars, workout room, craft rm, & much more. LIFE BEGINS AT PRESTIGIOUS TUCKAWAY DOWNS! MLS #1244207 S83 W16000 Bass Bay,  Muskego - $1,675,000 Private  5acre  Lodge  Estate  with  488ft  PRIVATE  LAKE  FRONTAGE  offers:13 rooms, 5/6 bedrooms, 4 bath, 7 car retreat. Walls of light, & breathtaking 360 degree views & sunsets. The design starts with grand vaulted entry, lake views, GFP in vaulted  living  room,  Formal  dining  room,  granite  gourmet  kitchen  &  Massive Timbered Great room w/substantial GFP & Master Suite w/private sun room. Now add Library, 4 great bedrooms, 2nd lower family rm, kitchen, office, game rm, & over-the-top media room. Add gazebo deck, & lower patio & play! MLS#1246910 • Disaster Relief • Emergency Storm Clean-Up • Storm Repair • Trimming • Shaping • Corrective Pruning • Shrub Trimming • Thinning • Landscaping • Cabling/Bracing     (262) 501-8243 Tree Care Specialist: Levi Keehr Direct Toll Free: 877-616-TREE  (8733) ARBORISTS COME TO YOU We Have the Proper Equipment to do all of the Work in all Seasons and we do the Job Right! Complete Tree Care Experienced Service Since 1985 NATIONWIDE PROFESSIONALS SPECIALIZING IN NATURAL Oleson’s Tree Service • High Risk Climbing • Lifting • High Risk Removals • Lot Clearing • Stump Grinding • Rip Rap • Retaining Walls • Fully Insured Free Estimates (StatePoint) – Temperatures are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean your energy bill needs to increase too. There are a number of  ways you can keep your home cool and your energy bills in check this season. Is your air conditioner operating optimal- ly? If  you have a central air conditioning system, it’s important to get it checked by an HVAC/R professional. Do some compari- son shopping – special deals are easy to come by on seasonal preventative mainte- nance. Be advised, however, that the expert- ise of  HVAC/R technicians can vary widely. Though the HVAC/R industry does not require technicians to take mandatory com- petency tests, you can help ensure a job well done by opting for a technician certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit certification body for HVAC/R technicians. NATE-certified technicians are qualified to properly install and service equipment, which translates to maximum home comfort and energy savings. Once you know your air conditioning sys- tem is running efficiently, there are several things you can do to keep energy bills to a minimum: - Keep air conditioner units clear of plants and debris. Obstructing airflow will reduce the unit’s efficiency. - Raise the thermostat. Each degree saves a percentage off  your cooling energy bill. - Check air filters every couple of  weeks and change them at least twice during the season, or as directed by the manufacturer. - Review last year’s energy bills. If  your cooling costs are drastically higher this year, a qualified HVAC/R technician can help diagnose any problems. Don’t forget, even the most eco-friendly, high-efficiency products and appliances can waste money and energy if  they’re not installed, serviced and maintained properly. By working with certified technicians, homeowners can have confidence that their HVAC/R equipment is delivering on the energy efficiency promised. When scheduling an air conditioning checkup, be sure to request a NATE-certi- fied technician. To find a qualified local contractor who employs certified techni- cians, look for the NATE logo or go to HVACRAdvice.com . By making sure your air conditioning system is operating efficiently and by adopting a few energy-friendly habits, you can maintain a cool home while keeping energy costs down. Is your A/C unit ready for summer?