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I recently listened to a real estate agent training podcast that said this: “Fear is the biggest motivator in the world…  Go out and buy yourself a brand new BMW, a 7 series, and then find out how much fear you have when you’ve got to make that $1000-$1200 payment. Put yourself in a mode Read More

$194,900 151 Hickory Ct Oregon Open Sunday 8/26 12:00 – 2:00 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage and 1403 square feet. Nestled amongst large hickories and great neighbors is this fantastic home! Gorgeous wood floors, Corian counters, wood fireplace and vaulted ceilings are just some of the features! Quiet cul-de-sac = no through traffic and Read More

With unbelievably low interest rates lots of people are considering refinancing. Refinancing is a great way to reduce your monthly expenses and minimize the amount of interest you pay over the long term. So, how do you determine refinancing makes sense for you? First, figure out what the interest rate is on your current mortgage, Read More

This was the question in our Ask A Pro segment of the Verona Press this week, but I thought I would expand on our response. The Appraised Value of a property is a valuation conducted by a certified independent professional who visits a property and compares it to similar recently sold houses in the area. The appraiser will make adjustments to Read More

When I wrote about building our home, I mentioned we were finishing the closets ourselves. The reason for this was to save some money and to make a better organized space. We didn’t want the standard builder shelf and rod, but we also didn’t want to pay thousands for a custom closet system. Believe it Read More

If you have been thinking about selling your home, it’s a great time to list! Sales in Dane County are up 84% from last year. Pending sales are up 102% during the same period. Inventory is down 10%, which means there’s less competition! Our personal sales are up 142% over the same time frame last year! Prices Read More

Awhile back I wrote about firing our property manager in Indianapolis. Well things turned out to be worse than I expected. Here’s what happened… The previous tenant had called the health department as retaliation when we filed for eviction. At that point the health department ordered a bunch of repairs. I’ve got no problem with Read More

$179,900 2308 Manor Green Dr. Madison, WI  Look, Love, Own! Great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1717 SF house nestled in a low traffic tree-lined street ready for move in day! Hardwoods, updated kitchen, large lot and great patio space for your family! Don’t miss the amazing lower level bathroom shower! Close to park and school, Read More

$164,900 – 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 1126 SF This home is fresh on the market! What an amazing find in Glen Oak Hills on Madison’s west side. This charming bungalow is close to everything; parks, bike trails, schools, employment, and much more! Just a few of the great features of this 2 bedroom 1 bath Read More

This week our home was getting the final touches. The appliances got delivered and hooked up. The lighting and electrical was finished (we still have some pendants to put up), the final trim work was completed, the house got cleaned, the towel bars and mirrors were put up in the bathroom, the fireplace was completed, Read More