Unless you have had your head under a rock, you know the Real Estate market has been crazy all year. Despite a pandemic and a presidential election, the market has super hot all year! We can attribute that to historically low interest rates and buyers desperate to get into a house with more space. Here’s what the market has looked like in the last week: -61 houses on the market on the near wet side of Madison (Camp Randall to Gammon Rd.) -32 of those are contingent -28 are available for purchase -87% sales ratio – meaning if you list today, your house has an 87% chance of selling. That’s…

Buyers, how do you “win” in this sellers market? +Figure out what the seller wants! It could be price, but often times other terms such as closing date, appraisal waiver or inspection concessions are equally important to a seller. +Find an agent who knows the market and knows how to write an offer that makes you shine! +Stay positive! It will happen, but it does take diligence, patience and an agent who has your back! Always!

Hey friends! The Real Estate world is still as crazy as ever, even as we head into the Holiday season. And we all know the holidays will look different this year. How can you help? Shop local! There are real humans behind those businesses scattered throughout our fair city and they need our help now more than ever. Think of it this way, you are going to shop for gifts anyway, so why not spread the love to our neighbors. Need some ideas? How about providing a meal from a local restaurant. Spirits from a local wine shop or brewery. Gifts (think candles, mittens, ornaments, etc.) from a local gift…