Summer Breeze...At Olbrich!

A feel-good summer tradition at Olbrich Botanical Gardens! Come enjoy simple pleasures with the ones you love!

Join in the fun – grab a refreshing beverage and take a relaxing stroll in the Gardens with your sweetheart, play a friendly game of bocce ball or cornhole with your pals, or start a dance party in the Thai Garden. Whether you’re 2 or 102, there’s something for everyone at this new summer program.

Lots of activities including a variety of classic lawn games including Kubb, Pass the Pigs, Giant Dice, Twister, and Ping-Pong, plus dominos and playing cards offered throughout the Gardens – first come, first served.  And how about 200 feet of hop scotch, hula hoops, and a big ol’ tub of bubbles for the little and big kids alike.

Unwind with friends or family, feel that cool Lake Monona breeze in your hair, stop to smell the roses, or become a flamingo ring toss champ, all while supporting your free public garden!  June 22nd and June 28th 4-10 p.m.  Admission is $15/adults ($10 for Olbrich members); $5/children; 5 and under FREE!

 Summer Breeze makes me feel fine! 

May 2019 Home Sales

There is change in the air!  The rumors are circling that the Real Estate market is beginning to level off.  I don't mean for the year, which is typical this time of year, but rather the forecasters are predicting the housing market to become more "balanced' as we move into the second half of 2019 and into 2020.  

What does that mean?  A slight uptick in interest rates, more inventory on the market, fewer buyers looking to purchase and far fewer competitive offers bidding up the prices of homes.  Time will tell, of course, and I'll keep watching to see what happens.

In the mean time, take a look at properties that sold on the west side of Madison in May.

MAY 2019 HOME SALES

2701 Van Hise Ave Madison, WI

Sold: $700,000

4 Bed, 4 Bath	Built in 1940
Sold On 05/10/19	3016 sqft
Price/sqft: $232

609 S Brooks St Madison, WI

Sold: $0

2 Bed, 1 Bath	Built in 0
Sold On 05/09/19	852 sqft
Price/sqft: $0

501 Presidential Ln Madison, WI

Sold: $238,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath	Built in 1964
Sold On 05/08/19	1668 sqft
Price/sqft: $143

5001 Holiday Dr Madison, WI

Sold: $310,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath	Built in 1956
Sold On 05/08/19	1633 sqft
Price/sqft: $190

7 Hempstead Pl Madison, WI

Sold: $197,700

3 Bed, 3 Bath	Built in 0
Sold On 05/06/19	2139 sqft
Price/sqft: $92

435 Virginia Ter Madison, WI

Sold: $452,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath	Built in 0
Sold On 05/03/19	1914 sqft
Price/sqft: $236

5013 Regent St Madison, WI

Sold: $415,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath	Built in 1959
Sold On 05/03/19	1552 sqft
Price/sqft: $267

405 N Meadow Ln Madison, WI

Sold: $325,000

2 Bed, 1 Bath	Built in 1953
Sold On 05/03/19	1060 sqft
Price/sqft: $307

1407 Chandler St Madison, WI

Sold: $407,500

3 Bed, 2 Bath	Built in 1894
Sold On 05/03/19	1576 sqft
Price/sqft: $259

Madison Sweet Madison!

As the awards continue to pile up, I am proud as ever to call the Greater Madison Wisconsin area my home! In a May 2019 study, Madison was ranked the No. 1 city for jobs, social life and affordable living after college graduation. The study was conducted by Apartment List and reported in the May 22 issue of USA Today. It analyzed the city’s population of young adults, unemployment rates for young adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, affordability of rent, nightlife and recreational activities and ease of meeting new people. Apartment List aggregated their data and then compared the numbers for 100 cities with Madison coming out on top. Employment opportunities and housing affordability are the two main reasons that Madison is so attractive to so many.

Need more reasons to love where we live? Also in May, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) ranked Madison, WI the number 1 most popular area in the country where Millennials move and stay. In the study, NAR analyzed the 100 largest U.S. metro areas and ranked them in the areas of employment gains, population trends, income levels and housing conditions. Once again, job opportunities and home affordability proved to be the primary drivers behind a decision to move to Madison.

In addition to strong governmental employment opportunities at the City, County and State level, we are blessed to be home to a number of hospitals. Those hospitals, along with our great neighbor Epic Systems in Verona, helps drive growth in the area of health care software jobs. Also important to home buyers: Madison had the lowest unemployment rate among the 100 largest metro areas analyzed. Millennials who recently moved to our area earn $70,000 per year and can afford to buy nearly 30 percent of the homes currently listed for sale.

Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the City or in the county, I am here to help guide you and hope to make you a happy home buyer or seller!

Open House in Dudgeon Monroe!

Join me on Sunday June 2, 2019 from noon-2 p.m. to tour this lovely Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhood home.

With views of the Arboretum and Dudgeon Park, this traditional home offers old world charm! Glass French doors off living room lead to a welcoming sun room with southern exposure offering great light. Gas fireplace in living room, hardwood floors, newer windows and new roof in 2018.

Three Bedrooms; all ample sized, one with a nursery nook or office space. The private, cozy deck provides space to enjoy morning coffee or evening meals. 

Compact hassle-free yard so you can spend your time enjoying the restaurants, shops and coffee houses of Monroe St. UHP Limited Home Warranty.  MLS#1856306.

Please stop by and say hello!