Please join us for an Open House at 7009 Dewdrop Drive, Madison, WI on Sunday from 1-3.
Fill your days with all the comforts of home in this beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 year new home! View more info. here:
http://7009dewdropdrive.com
Open Sunday, May 29th 1:00-3:00
May 28, 2011 By
SOLD!
May 26, 2011 By
A HOME WITH HEART! This picture perfect home greets you with lovely perennials & a cozy covered front porch. Features bright & cheery eat-in kitchen, welcoming living room with cozy wood burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors & lots of storage! Lovely back yard great for entertaining or enjoying peaceful moments. Updates include newer roof, furnace, water softener, gas range, carpet, garage door, blinds. All this in one of Madison’s most convenient & sought after neighborhoods! SOLD!
Madison, Wisconsin Real Estate Is On “The Road To Recovery”
May 9, 2011 By
It looks like Madison’s real estate market is on the road to recovery, according to former Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, who was interviewed for a recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal. Even though construction is still slow and home values are still in the negatives, analysts say the hemorrhaging has stopped. Mayor-elect Paul Soglin adds, “Hopefully, when we look back, this will be the bottom.”
Here are a few of the statistics from data released in mid-April:
- Madison, WI real estate values dropped just 0.3 percent in 2011.
- During the same period in 2010, home values declined 3.1 percent.
- Values of the average single-family home dropped 0.8 percent to $239,239.
- Declines this year are just half what they were last year.
- Values of condominiums dropped 3.1 percent.
- The Southwest side saw the most decreases in housing value.
- The North Side’s Berkeley neighborhood saw a 5.9 percent decrease in value.
- The West Side’s Sunset Hills neighborhood saw a 2.8 percent increase in home values.
- The East Side’s Eastmorland neighborhood saw a 0.1 percent increase also.
- Commercial real estate values rose 1 percent to $6.9 billion for 2011.
As with any market, negative perceptions from buyers often delay progress. If you’ve been thinking about moving, now is a good time to get a sweet deal before prices continue to rise.
SOLD!
April 29, 2011 By
Make yourself at home in this beautiful 1/2 duplex with spacious floor plan, comfortable living room with gas fireplace, nice size kitchen with counter space & cupboards galore & sunny dinette overlooking big backyard! Also offers 2 car garage, full unfinished basement & convenient location. Make this quality built, well maintained home yours today! $164,900.
Price Matters
April 27, 2011 By
When it comes to real estate price matters. Most real estate professionals will aim to price your home at fair market value at the onset and some sellers are on board, others are not. It has been a rough realization for many to acknowledge that it is a buyers market out there. It has been an unknown in recent months as to whether home values will continue to drop, sta
bilize or improve and every market is different. Regardless of what is going on, if your home isn’t selling then you may want to reduce its price.
Whether your home is seeing a lot of potential home buyers or very few, if you haven’t had an offer there could be a few factors. What is your home lacking? Can you fix what your home is lacking? Chances are that if your home is on the market for sale, you are ready to sell it and you are not going to make any large changes to it. The one change you can make is lowering the price. Money matters, more today than ever. If someone sees a home for sale at what they see as a bargain price then they are much more likely to make an offer.
Can you afford to hold on to your home until prices start appreciating again? If so keep your price where it is. If you need to sell then lowering the price could be the key to selling it now.
Click here to read an article from House Logic on reasons to lower the price of your home.
SOLD!
April 16, 2011 By
A HOME TO TREASURE! Fill your days with all the comforts of home in this beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 year new home!
Spacious floor plan with a gracious living room flowing into the welcoming kitchen with large island, maple cabinets, decorative back splash & stainless steel appliances sure to please any chef. Enjoy the newly finished lower level, comfortable master suite and fenced yard with patio & lush landscaping. All this & so much more! Just steps to parks, bike trail, shopping & other conveniences. Motivated Seller! Priced below assessed value (which does not include newly finished lower level). $255,000.
SOLD!
March 30, 2011 By
Gracious appointments fill the scenes at every turn in this custom designed charmer! Aglow inside with rich wood flooring, elegant formal dining, and soaring great room with abundant natural light Beautiful chef’s kitchen features recent updates, an abundant amount of cabinets, and eat-in dinette. Enjoy the luxurious master suite, cozy sun room, comfortable lower level family room with wet bar & island and so much more! This remarkable property blends discerning style and all the comforts of home!
SOLD!
What’s New In South Central Wisconsin Real Estate?
March 19, 2011 By
Is now the right time to buy or sell South Central Wisconsin real estate? Should you hold off a little longer? How much is local real estate going for these days? Here are quick answers to your most important questions as of February 2011…
What were Dane County home sales in January 2011?
222
What were Dane County home sales in February 2011?
194
How many sales did South Central Wisconsin have overall in January 2011?
517
How many sales did South Central Wisconsin have overall in February 2011?
498
How do the housing sales compare to 2010?
Down considerably
Did any areas see increased home sales from January to February 2011?
Yes — Columbia and Dodge counties
What was the median home sale price for Dane County?
$199,250.
What was the median home sale price for Dane County in 2010?
$196,750
What was the median home sale price for Dane County in 2009?
$208,900.
What was the median sale price for all of South Central Wisconsin?
$130,000
How does the current South Central Wisconsin sale price compare to 2009 and 2010?
It’s lower!
Are there more or fewer home sale listings in 2011?
Fewer by 26%.
What are the most popular prices for active listings of single family residences?
39 percent of all listings are $100,000 – $200,000
22 percent of all listings are $200,000 – $300,000
What are the most popular prices for active listings of condos?
44 percent of all listings are under $160,000
29 percent of all listings are $160,000 – $250,000
Why is it hard to compare 2011 sales numbers to 2010 sales numbers?
Last year, the home buyer tax credit encouraged a surge in home sales, with 60 percent of all sales occurring within the first six months of 2010. This year, the market can no longer rely on sweet baby deals to inflate sales volume.
Home Ownership Basic Maintenance
March 17, 2011 By
Home ownership requires basic home maintenance. Buying real estate is one of the biggest investments that most people make over a lifetime, taking care of it once you buy it is merely taking care of your investment. No homeowner likes to be caught off guard by bursting pipes, failing heating systems or a hole in the roof. While not all catastrophes can be avoided, most can be averted by routine maintenance.
A checklist of exterior home items:
- Roof Check for missing roof tiles, holes, or any leaks and make necessary repairs to avoid total replacement.
- Siding Check for cracks, chipping paint, any repairs that need to be made.
- Gutters Clear your gutters at least once a year to avoid clogging that could lead to roof issues.
- Exterior Water Faucets Disconnect hoses before Winter to avoid frozen, burst pipes.
- Chimney Have your chimney cleaned annually.
A checklist of interior home items:
- Heating System/Air Conditioning Have an annual service completed to avoid being caught off guard by problems with your system.
- Windows and Doors Check for broken seals and draftiness, especially before Winter arrives.
- Hot Water Heater For a longer, healthier life of your water heater drain it once a year and remove sediment from the bottom of the tank.
Keeping on top of regular maintenance can save a great deal of money in the long run. The better you take care of your home, the better you take care of your investment.
Open Sunday, March 13th, 12-2
March 13, 2011 By
Please join us for an Open House at 133 White Tail Drive, Sun Prairie, WI today from 12-2.
Take the step into home ownership with this beautiful end unit condo. View more info. here: http://www.133whitetaildrive.com.
