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There is no question the first half of 2020 has been strange. COVID-19 really threw a curve ball at the economy and many industries. Much of our state was shut down March thru May, which is normally our busy season (for buyer showings and listings) in real estate. Traditionally, the number of listings and active Read More

This Spring is starting out wild and crazy in the real estate business. There is a shortage of good housing inventory. Six out of the last seven buyers we’ve written offers for have been in competing offer situations, and three out of the last 5 listings we’ve done have had multiple offers within a couple Read More

We always tell people that professional photography is a must when listing a home. It is imperative that your home look its best online because that is where most searches start these days. Well, now there’s something even better than photos – 3D scanning and aerial drone images! Our favorite real estate photographer recently purchased Read More

    In the current housing market, competing offers are not uncommon. We’ve had to turn away some very strong offers on our listings because other offers have better terms. We’ve also worked with several buyers who have recently had to compete for the home they really want. Here’s a few tips to help your Read More

Recently I wrote a post about 7 traits of a great listing agent.  I recently realized that Kinsey and I have run across some pretty terrible agents in the real estate business, and I thought it would be good to post some things to watch out for. Desperate Agents: An agent who is desperate for Read More

Come visit this great new listing  condo listing at our open house on 8/3/14  from 12:00 – 2:00 PM This like new two bedroom condo is in the perfect location! Convenient to bike trail, parks, schools, dining and more! Full basement has bar and bathroom! Generous mud room and ample cabinet space in kitchen make Read More

We have two new listings with open houses this Sunday. Both listings are brand new on the market and a great value. 212 2nd Ave New Glarus, WI  $134,900 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 car with 1792 SF. Click here for more info or stop by to see it for yourself between 11:00 and 1:00. Read More

The housing market has definitely picked up in 2013. Verona has been an area that has been particularly active. Within the past 3 months, Verona home sales have ranged from $150,000 to $550,000 with an average sale price of $320,156 – equating to $129.74 per square foot on average . This average price is up Read More

Almost 6 months ago I posted that I thought we were transitioning towards a seller’s market. It turns out, I was right. I don’t think I’ve posted much since then about market statistics (or even informational blogs).  Why, because we’ve been swamped, and these statistics will show you that. According to the Wisconsin Realtors Association Read More

February really started to get active in the Madison area housing markets. It’s a little premature to say, but there are 6 things that lead me to believe the market is shifting. Real estate agents, home inspectors, and mortgage lenders all seem to be swamped. 4 out of the last 5 deals we’ve worked on Read More