mount horeb: Showing your house 101 - 09/10/08 08:34 AM
I was hoping that HGTV had disspelled the myth that the smell of freshly baked cookies or the right scented candle was the key to a successful showing or open house. Unfortunately, there are still some people stuck in that mode. There are really only TWO things within a sellers control for a … (0 comments)
mount horeb: More on Gas Price Impact on Madison Area Suburban Sales - 08/13/08 07:00 AM
The Wisconsin State Journal published an article yesterday (Tuesday, August 12) about the impact gas prices have had on Suburban Home prices. I still stand by my original post.
Here's the link: http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/300210
Make sure to read the feedback forum that follows the article. There are also some cool links in … (0 comments)
mount horeb: Gas Prices Effecting Suburb Sales? - 08/06/08 07:11 AM
A couple weeks back, the Capital Times published an article called "Bust Times for the 'Burbs" about how gas prices were causing people to buy closer to metropolitan areas to avoid commute times.My first inclination was to completely agree that this may be true, especially when I look at the great … (1 comments)
mount horeb: First Time Homebuyers MUST Read - 08/05/08 07:17 PM
Have you heard about the newly enacted legislation crediting first time home buyers $7500 on their taxes??
Read more about it here! http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
There are some income limits ($95,000 for individuals, $170,000 for couples), but in general there doesn't seem like a lot of hoops to jump through.?
Not sure what … (0 comments)
mount horeb: Mt. Horeb Rated #1 Suburb - 08/03/08 07:52 AM
Mt. Horeb has flown under the radar as a great place to live for years, but now it's official. Madison Magazine rated it the #1 Madison suburb. The magazine looked at things such as population, crime rate, property taxes, housing, appreciation, culture, schools and government services.
If someone asked me why … (1 comments)
mount horeb: Mt. Horeb Neighborhood Statistics - 05/27/08 02:26 PM
Few Mt. Horeb Neighborhoods and Median Sale Prices
All statistics from Southwestern Wisconsin MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Valley View Heights: $304,000
Hickory Hills: $314,900 (only one home sold)
Sutter Prairie Ridge: $282,500 (all but one were brand new homes)
North Cape Commons: $295,000 (all brand new)
Vista Ridge: $222,000 … (0 comments)
mount horeb: Do you want to sell your house? - 05/27/08 02:24 PM
I showed many homes this weekend and here's a taste of what we experienced:
A Five year old home that felt 30 and smelled like cat.
A lawn so overgrown with dandelions, the work involved to get it under control was overwhelming.
A home that still had Christmas decorations up (actually … (0 comments)
mount horeb: Mt. Horeb Area Market Update - 04/16/08 10:24 AM
The 1st quarter in real estate has ended and the stats are in, and everybody loves the stats. The following statistics are from the South Central Wisconsin MLS and, to quote my favorite blogger, they are deemed reliable but are not guaranteed. The problem with market snapshots like these is that … (0 comments)
mount horeb: Dear Sellers, Love Buyers - 04/12/08 09:49 AM
Sellers, I hate to tell you but there are few things that no buyer is desiring at this point. I'm not trying to offend you, but it's the truth, and if you change them, you are likely to get your home sold sooner and closer to your list price. I know … (0 comments)
mount horeb: What's happening in the Mt. Horeb Real Estate Market? - 03/13/08 09:03 PM
Mt. Horeb is a small community about 25 minutes West of Madison, WI. Over the past few years, there has been a lot of development--a lot of new construction, new subdivisions, new businesses--but the core of the city remains historic and quaint. Currently Mt. Horeb School District (including Blue Mounds and the … (0 comments)
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