As is the pattern every year, property showings are decreasing this fall, too. This is the seasonal nature of our market here in Dane County. 

Another trend worth noting is that showing activity this year is well below the levels from the last several years. This is because fewer people are choosing to sell in 2023, and fewer people are choosing to buy, due to rising interest rates. 

And yet, prices remain high. 

The Dane County real estate market is a unique one, for sure. We'll be shedding more light on all of the latest trends real soon. Stay tuned for our September market reports, which we'll be releasing in the next few days. 

When you look up information about today's real estate market, it is all too easy to find doom and gloom articles. Why wouldn't it be? Inventory nationwide is at historic lows, rents are increasing, wages have not kept up with inflation, and new homes are not being built fast enough to keep up with demand, creating a perfect cocktail of unaffordability. For us in real estate, we see it all too much. Buyers are being priced out of the market at a rate that is astonishing to even those who have been in the industry for 20-plus years. Being a Gen-Z realtor, it is scary… Will my generation be able to purchase a home by the time we are in our 30s?

We need to emphasize that, yes, it is intimidating to purchase a home right now; it is a scary thought and, for

Dane County single family home listings continued to enter the market at a slow pace in the month of September. 

And the trend was the same for condos. 

Meanwhile, home and condo prices were up significantly. We'll have much more into to share on prices...coming real soon. 

Even if you don't plan to sell until next year, this fall offers an excellent window of opportunity to capture exterior and aerial photos. Plan ahead by gathering some beautiful shots this fall, and next year you'll be glad you did.

Buying a home can be an emotional roller coaster. The excitement. The stress. It brings about lots of feelings. You start by looking at listings online then you schedule showings. You finally find that one… the home that spoke to you and your partner. Everything felt right. You wrote a strong offer and beat out several other buyers. Your agent negotiated great terms on your behalf. And finally, you close and settle into your new home. 

The home felt like a blank canvas when you first saw it. Fresh neutral paint colors, no personal effects, lots of open space, etc… As you took possession of your new home and move your belongings into it, you begin to make it your own. Over time the process continues. You make some updates, some big, some small. Perhaps

The Dane County real estate market continues to be one where buyers outnumber sellers. How do we know this? Here are 3 key indicators of pent-up demand in the Madison area. 

#1: competing offers

It's true, we aren't seeing listings receiving 20 and 30 competing offers this year. But a high percentage of Madison area listings do continue to receive multiple offers. The percentage remains very high when compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

#2: cash offers

The percentage of listings receiving cash offers is also trending along historically high levels, which is another clear sign of pent-up demand. 

#3: days on market

And of course, marketing times, remain historically low. Many Madison area home and condo listings continue to sell in

Fall is here and snowy weather is right around the corner. If you're a skier or snowboarder, you are likely already thinking about snow! For skiers and snowboarders alike, this is the time of year when you start blowing the dust off your gear and figuring out where and when you're going to hit the slopes. In the Madison area there are four ski areas: Tyrol Basin, Cascade, Devil’s Head, and Blackhawk, which is a private ski club. Typically, the ski areas in southern Wisconsin are open by Thanksgiving. 

Did you know that nearly every ski area in the United States has a ski patrol? If you have ever skied at one of our local ski areas, you likely saw them wearing red coats with white crosses. My name is Alan Feder, and I have been a ski patroller for

Congratulations to our client, Jenn, who recently sold her beloved home on the east side of Madison. This was a bittersweet experience for Jenn. She loved her home, her neighbors, and the surrounding neighborhood. But she's happy for the new owners, who are elated to be laying down roots in this sweet little bungalow. 

Prior to selling her home, we helped Jenn coordinate all of her painting, lighting, and home repair projects. Then it was time for the professional photos, virtual staging, marketing, showings, and negotiation. 

In the end, all of the planning and preparation was worth it. Jenn received two competing offers, and a wonderful accepted offer for $20,000 above the list. 

Thank you, Jenn, for the opportunity to serve. It's been a true

How can you dramatically increase your home's value, and without breaking the bank? Usually, the answer involves low-cost, high-impact projects like paint, flooring, and light fixtures.

Are you looking for some low-cost ways to update your own home? 

Contact us for your own complimentary consultation. We'd love to visit you at your home and share our tips and advice -- and connect you with reputable and reasonably-priced contractors, too.  

If you're looking for someone to bring the natural beauty and character back to your hardwood floors, we highly recommend giving Jeff Shunk from Imperial Wood Floors a call. Jeff is the owner/operator who follows through on his commitments and is onsite when the work is done. 

He and his team recently brought this oak flooring back to life for one of our clients, and Jeff's work was a key reason why our clients sold their home quickly and for the full list price. You can call Jeff at 608-274-2821 for your own free estimate. We enthusiastically endorse Jeff for his service, communication, and dedication to his craft. Thank you Jeff!