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Monthly Archives: December 2015

    Madison, Wisconsin Listing Language VS “Listing of the Year” Contest

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 31, 2015

    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

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 31, 2015

    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

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 23, 2015

    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?

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 22, 2015

    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

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 19, 2015

    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

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 17, 2015

    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!!!

    By Leslie Capilitan | December 16, 2015

    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

    By Leslie Capilitan | December 16, 2015

    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

    By Jennifer Stauter | December 15, 2015

    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

    By Leslie Capilitan | December 14, 2015

    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

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