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!

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

Conversations

Conversations at my house often revolve around houses.  What type of house I recently showed a buyer/client or the neighborhood I traveled through to meet potential sellers.   My husband listens intently and always seems interested, while I blather on about cape cods and bungalows and mid-century modern architecture.

The mid-century modern discussion came up recently.  My husband is sometimes a guest on a call-in radio program giving advice on landscaping ideas, perennial suggestions and general gardening tips.  On a recent program, a caller asked what type of landscaping would be appropriate for a mid-century modern house.  My husband’s response to the caller, via the host:

My husband: “Larry, do you know what a mid-century modern house is?”

Larry: “No, I’m afraid I don’t.”

My husband: “Well, my wife is a Realtor and she is always talking about mid-century modern houses and I don’t have a clue what she’s talking about.”

What??  And I thought he knew what I was talking about!  That radio discussion got me to thinking.  All my blathering was falling on deaf ears.  While I don’t know much about gardening and plants or what “zone” we live in, my husband is less versed in home styles and architectural features.  Which got me to thinking even further; perhaps the same is true of you!

Maybe you’d like more information on home styles, or neighborhood information or the current value of your house.  Or maybe you’d like to know the difference between a bungalow and a craftsman.  Whatever the question, I’d be happy to help.  Feel free to give me a call at 608.333.4406.  I’d welcome the conversation!

P.S.  In a nutshell, a mid-century modern home was typically built in the mid-20^th century and is often defined by linear forms, low-sloping roof lines and generous use of interior glass and wood.

Craziness

Three offers.  Six offers. Two offers.  It's crazy, but this is what's happening in the Madison world of Real Estate.  It's one of those markets we haven't seen for a while, and although it can be frustrating for buyers, it's great news for sellers!  And it seems to be the norm, of late.  In some cases, the house is sold before buyers can even get in the door to take a peek!  Craziness!

I'm working with Buyers who have lost out in the multiple-offer craziness.  I also have Seller's who have benefited from the same madness.

If your house is in a nice area, in good condition and priced well, it very well could be receiving these same kinds of results.  Give me a call and let's find out!

Perfect Timing

As the saying goes, "Timing is everything." That certainly applies to the real estate market, both locally and nationwide. The good news is – whether you're a buyer, a seller or both – right now may just be the best time for you to list or purchase a home!

I  pride myself on keeping close tabs on real estate trends. Lately I've noticed - much to the pleasure of everyone - a cross-country uptick in consumer confidence combined with low mortgage interest rates is fueling a residential real estate market resurgence. This is good for everyone! From job transferees looking for their next city-of-residence to retirees hoping to relocate to a warmer climate, most people on the move are finding the process much easier than at any time since 2006.

Additional good news, especially in Wisconsin, is that along with the summer's climbing temperatures, the real estate market is getting hotter and hotter, too. According to Wisconsin Housing Statistics, May 2015 saw the most homes sold of any month in the past eight years. And according to South Central Wisconsin MLS, Dane County home sales rose 24.7% from 722 in April 2014 to 579 in April 2015, and the median sale price of single family homes and condos in Dane County rose 9.5% from $210,000 to $229,900 within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the average listing price was $251,183 with an average of 78 days on market until they sold. This means the final sale price was 97.37% of the asking/list price.

The timing seems perfect for sellers, but what about buyers? Time is on your side, too, because right now, most qualified buyers can take advantage of a fixed interest rate of just over 4% on your new home, which will contribute greatly to improving your monthly cash flow and your ability to save for retirement!

How do you find out if the time is right for you? Call me!! I'll not only let you know how much you'll get for your current home in today's market, but can also show you everything listed for sale by every member company of the Multiple Listing Service. No cost – no obligation. It's your move. I'm here here to make sure the time is right for you!

Freedom

The burgers and brats are prepared, the grill will be stoked, the drinks are on ice, the sparklers are at the ready and the decorations are up.  We are about to celebrate what is the biggest holiday of the summer, Independence Day. 

We can be thankful for the freedoms we have been given by the men and women who more than 200 years ago had the foresight to envision a land of the free and a home of the brave as well as the countless who came after them to ensure those freedoms remain intact.  The freedom to worship as we wish, or not at all, the freedom to live how and where we like and the freedom to be and do anything our heart desires. 

So on this 4^th of July, here are a few ways to show you appreciate those freedoms:

• ·        Attend a parade
• ·        Wear red, white and blue
• ·        Put out your flag
• ·        Sing the National Anthem (or hum it, if you prefer)
• ·        Thank a veteran
• ·        Smile for the opportunity to do all of these things!

Happy 4^th of July!