We all have talents. Some of us can sing or dance. Or we might be a great athlete or fabulous at math. We could be able to braid hair with our eyes closed, or maybe we know all the yo-yo tricks. We all bring plethora of talents to the world.
We all have distinctive personal style, too. You might be the hippie type, or sporty, or classic. Perhaps you prefer vintage or ultra-modern. Or you could be eclectic. This personal taste is often also reflected in our homes. We are all drawn to certain colors, artwork, furniture types and patterns. Sometimes these elements all work together and well...sometimes, not so much.
If you happen to be in the "not so much" category, don't fret. It doesn't mean anything, unless you are trying to sell your house. Because when you are trying to find a buyer, you want to be as neutral as possible to appeal to the most buyers. But there are options to make your home shine to the buyers who have become more and more persnickety.
Home stagers are one option. Some will use the furniture and accessories you already own and rearrange and redistribute with a new eye. Others have warehouses chock full of home staging furniture they will bring into your home. In either case it can sometimes make the difference between a quick offer and languishing on the market. And despite what you hear in the media, there are homes out there that are NOT selling.
If you would like more information on staging or any other aspect of home buying and selling, drop me an e-mail or give me a call. I am always happy to help!
Monday, August 24, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Dog Days
I moved my oldest son back to college today. I also registered my two younger children for high school. The first high school football game of the season is Friday night and the Packers have begun the pre-season. All of this on some of the hottest days of the summer. While fall seems far away (at least I hope!), we are reminded that it is on the way as the days grow shorter.
We have also seen a slowdown in the Real Estate market in Madison. People in the market to buy or sell turn their attention to last minute family vacations and purchasing of school supplies. This has been a typical trend of the last few years; we see a slowdown until after the school year begins. In early September we'll see another slight uptick in the market with a few more seller's and buyer's venturing into the market.
Despite seeing a slight rise in interest rates (4.1% for a 30 year conventional mortgage as of today), buyers are still out there trying to find the perfect house before interest rates rise even further.
While you enjoy these last few dog days of summer, keep your eye on the Real Estate market in your area. There is still plenty of "selling" season left!
We have also seen a slowdown in the Real Estate market in Madison. People in the market to buy or sell turn their attention to last minute family vacations and purchasing of school supplies. This has been a typical trend of the last few years; we see a slowdown until after the school year begins. In early September we'll see another slight uptick in the market with a few more seller's and buyer's venturing into the market.
Despite seeing a slight rise in interest rates (4.1% for a 30 year conventional mortgage as of today), buyers are still out there trying to find the perfect house before interest rates rise even further.
While you enjoy these last few dog days of summer, keep your eye on the Real Estate market in your area. There is still plenty of "selling" season left!
Friday, August 7, 2015
June 2015 Home Sales
As we head into the Dog Days of Summer, some things haven't changed. The Real Estate market on the near west side continues to be strong, with inventory low and buyers eager to find a new home.
Here's what sold on the near west side in June and early July. How do these compare to your home? Give me a call and let's find out!
Here's what sold on the near west side in June and early July. How do these compare to your home? Give me a call and let's find out!
1812 West Lawn Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $248,000
2 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/06/15
|
1474 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $168
|
205 Karen Ct Madison, WI
Sold: $294,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/06/15
|
1609 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $183
|
513 Piper Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $286,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/02/15
|
1832 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $156
|
2638 Kendall Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $371,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
1617 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $229
|
205 Princeton Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $690,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
3114 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $222
|
513 Clifden Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $294,900
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
1924 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $153
|
3109 Oxford Rd Madison, WI
Sold: $732,500
4 Bed, 4 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
3238 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $226
|
109 Shepard Ter Madison, WI
Sold: $365,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
1568 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $233
|
502 Presidential Ln Madison, WI
Sold: $269,000
3 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
2527 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $106
|
4817 Tokay Blvd Madison, WI
Sold: $300,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
2052 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $146
|
1114 Pontiac Trl Madison, WI
Sold: $169,900
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
1586 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $107
|
3530 Heather Crst Madison, WI
Sold: $260,000
2 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 07/01/15
|
1433 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $181
|
592 Park Ln Madison, WI
Sold: $405,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/30/15
|
2068 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $196
|
14 Farley Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $350,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/30/15
|
1632 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $214
|
4909 Phillip Ln Madison, WI
Sold: $240,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/30/15
|
1498 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $160
|
1018 Lorraine Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $170,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/30/15
|
1171 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $145
|
5530 Tesla Ter Madison, WI
Sold: $164,195
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/29/15
|
768 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $214
|
5134 Loruth Ter Madison, WI
Sold: $181,500
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/29/15
|
2137 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $85
|
5136 Spring Ct Madison, WI
Sold: $810,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
3599 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $225
|
2612 Mason St Madison, WI
Sold: $280,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1248 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $224
|
3705 Zwerg Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $304,500
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1998 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $152
|
2408 Commonwealth Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $325,000
2 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1372 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $237
|
5425 Gettle Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $224,900
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1344 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $167
|
1 Vista Rd Madison, WI
Sold: $320,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1389 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $230
|
4902 Tocora Ln Madison, WI
Sold: $340,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
2454 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $139
|
533 Rushmore Ln Madison, WI
Sold: $225,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/26/15
|
1420 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $158
|
2104 Monroe St Madison, WI
Sold: $358,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/25/15
|
1889 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $190
|
4902 Holiday Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $295,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/25/15
|
1830 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $161
|
2913 Harvey St Madison, WI
Sold: $345,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/25/15
|
2779 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $124
|
3813 Council Crst Madison, WI
Sold: $485,000
4 Bed, 4 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/24/15
|
3038 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $160
|
2509 Chamberlain Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $388,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/24/15
|
1546 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $251
|
2221 Regent St Madison, WI
Sold: $395,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/23/15
|
1860 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $212
|
4821 Marathon Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $268,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/23/15
|
1187 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $226
|
4346 Keating Ter Madison, WI
Sold: $355,000
4 Bed, 4 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/22/15
|
2868 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $124
|
744 Chapman St Madison, WI
Sold: $293,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/22/15
|
1480 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $198
|
5126 Whitcomb Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $310,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/19/15
|
2532 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $122
|
4338 Waite Cir Madison, WI
Sold: $225,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/19/15
|
1928 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $117
|
2348 Commonwealth Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $451,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 1936
|
Sold On 06/18/15
|
2170 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $208
|
4309 Travis Ter Madison, WI
Sold: $264,500
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/18/15
|
1864 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $142
|
3520 Topping Rd Madison, WI
Sold: $1,138,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/16/15
|
2100 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $542
|
5205 South Hill Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $248,000
5 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/16/15
|
2548 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $97
|
4118 Meyer Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $308,500
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/16/15
|
1600 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $193
|
4517 Gregg Rd Madison, WI
Sold: $341,700
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/16/15
|
1822 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $188
|
2616 Mason St Madison, WI
Sold: $400,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/16/15
|
1988 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $201
|
606 Glen Hwy Madison, WI
Sold: $260,000
3 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/15/15
|
1565 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $166
|
518 S Midvale Blvd Madison, WI
Sold: $227,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/12/15
|
1056 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $215
|
537 Piper Dr Madison, WI
Sold: $275,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/11/15
|
1392 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $198
|
302 S Midvale Blvd Madison, WI
Sold: $212,800
3 Bed, 2 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/10/15
|
1658 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $128
|
1109 Mohican Pass Madison, WI
Sold: $243,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/10/15
|
987 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $246
|
2530 Van Hise Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $379,500
3 Bed, 3 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/09/15
|
2180 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $174
|
64 Craig Ave Madison, WI
Sold: $99,000
2 Bed, 1 Bath
|
Built in 0
|
Sold On 06/08/15
|
768 sqft
|
Price/sqft: $129
|
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)