Monthly Archives: December 2015
Madison, Wisconsin Listing Language VS “Listing of the Year” Contest
A key step in preparing a home for sale is creating its listing for Madison, Wisconsin’s online MLS. It’s part science—getting all the physical details exactly right (trickier than you’d think)—and part invention. The goal is to devise phrasing that accurately portrays the property’s unique appeal without relying on clichés. So it’s not surprising that... Read More
Holiday Magic is no Exaggeration in Many Madison, Wisconsin Homes
Last week, those of us who were out and about during the increasingly short daylight hours could take in what looked like the regular number of Madison, Wisconsin homes decked out with the familiar holiday paraphernalia. When the weather cooperates, it can’t help but bring a smile to your face to spot the reindeer, Santas,... Read More
Madison, Wisconsin Readers Benefit from Real Estate Information Best-Sellers
When it comes to understanding the factors that come into play when buying or selling a home—or any practical real estate information at all—Madison, Wisconsin high school (or even college) graduates are on their own. If any real estate information has even been touched upon, it will have been in the most cursory manner: at... Read More
Does a Price-to-Rent Metric Help Area Renters’ Decision?
Last week, Madison, Wisconsin residents who keep their eyes on real estate trends got some fresh information about one factor that seeks to put numbers to the relative benefits of buying versus renting. When real estate values head south, buying may seem to be a particularly risky proposition…even though later it’s clear that the value... Read More
Madison, Wisconsin Residents Survey Retirement Living Arrangement Options
As Madison, Wisconsin residents age, we grow wiser—at least we hope we will. If we take good care of ourselves, are lucky enough to have inherited good genes, and have some luck, too, we hope to be able to stay physically and mentally active long past many of the birthdays that used to mark old... Read More
Investment Property for Dummies by Any Other Name
Being in real estate, it’s probable that Madison, Wisconsin investment property popups hit my screen more often than yours. Nonetheless, I bet that every Madison, Wisconsin web user knows the phenomenon: you’re trying to accomplish something on the internet, and these ads keep bouncing up, doing their best to distract you. It seems to take... Read More
Sold another Home at 6202 Sandsnes Ln Madison, WI – 53719!!!
Sold for $235,000! Enjoy picturesque views off your deck! This great open floor plan offers 3 bdrms, 2 baths & a great office that could also be a small 4th bedroom (has window and closet). Kitchen offers stainless appliances including gas stove, new hood fan, industrial kitchen faucet, lots of counter & storage space, a... Read More
ELEGANT HOME SOLD! 717 Callisto Madison, WI – 53718
Sold for $ 397,000 SIMPLY ELEGANT 2-STORY HOME IN GRANDVIEW COMMONS! 1ST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING – CURB APPEAL, CHARMING FRONT PORCH & SOARING FOYER GREET YOU! HICKORY FLRS, WOOD BLINDS, SOLID DOORS & 9 FT CEILINGS! LVRM W/BUILT-INS & FP IS OPEN TO DINETTE & KITCHEN. KITCHEN W/SS APPL, ISLAND, WALK-IN PANTRY & MORE! BUTLERS... Read More
Reverse Mortgage Pitches Draw Consumer Group’s Ire
Whenever the words “reverse mortgage” are uttered, any Madison, Wisconsin TV viewer immediately makes the connection with one of several celebrity spokesmen who blanket the airwaves with commercials touting the concept. If you listen carefully, those reverse mortgage ads do actually describe the product with legal accuracy. If you have the standard degree of sales... Read More
Another Home Sold! 1730 Manassas Baraboo, WI – 53913
Sold for $196,900 You’re too late! Pleasant View subdivision 3 or 4 Bedrooms & 3 Baths, almost new inside and out, new appliances, new oak and tile flooring and paint. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, oak trim package, Master BR/bath, tile floors, level driveway, freshly stained deck, corner lot with updated landscaping. This one is ready... Read More