With Madison’s rapid growth due to the expansion of the University of Wisconsin and state government in the early 20th century came the development of the Nakoma suburban neighborhood. It’s hard to believe this neighborhood was once outside of Madison and only reachable by car because the popular trolley never reached it. The rolling…
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Thinking about a vacation home?
Not sure if it’s a good time to buy a vacation home? According to the National Association of Realtors the inventory of vacation homes has gone up 10% in 2013. That means there are more homes on the market to choose from than previous years. The typical buyer is around 45 with a median income…
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How many is too many when it comes to your new house search?
How many homes have you looked at in your search for your new house? I have known people that that have only looked at 2 homes before they had found that “RIGHT” house for them & I have know people that had looked at over 100. The average number of showings for buyers is 8 to…
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7 smart moves while rates are low
While go-go lending is partly to blame for the economy’s current financial troubles, ironically, borrowing money may help ease the country out of the downturn. At least that’s the thinking behind the Federal Reserve’s recent pledge to keep low interest rates into 2013. While this move has not triggered an uptick in consumer confidence, experts agree money…
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Do you really need a Realtor to buy or sell?
All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR “®” logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. They subscribe…
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