madison: More Prospective Madeline Island & Bayfield Buyers Seem to be Coming from Southeast Wisconsin
- 03/11/12 10:40 AM
More Prospective Madeline Island & Bayfield Buyers Seem to be Coming from Southeast Wisconsin
We're noticing a not-so-subtle trend among prospective buyers inquiring about Madeline Island and Bayfield, Wisconsin. An increasing number of those new buyer prospects seem to be coming from the southeast part of the State of Wisconsin.
Not long ago, the vast majority of our buyer pool came here from Minneapolis & Saint Paul or from Duluth, Minnesota. That appears to be changing gradually. We're seeing more and more buyer prospects from Madison, Milwaukee and south central Wisconsin.
A local Islander used to label our summer homeowners on Madeline … (0 comments)
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madison: Madeline Island – How to Get Here
- 01/15/12 03:49 PM
Madeline Island – How to Get Here
I have lots of real estate friends all over the United States (and a few overseas) who periodically write me and say “love your photos of Madeline Island. Where exactly is this place?”
So I figured the best way to explain where our northwest Wisconsin office is located would be to blog about it.
The location of Madeline Island is pinpointed by a red arrow on the map below, which includes most of the continental U.S. Our Island is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands, close … (0 comments)
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madison: Wisconsin CRS Chapter Transition Meeting - A New Leadership Team for the New Year
- 12/18/11 03:29 PM
Wisconsin CRS Chapter Transition Meeting - A New Leadership Team for the New Year
Friday, December 16 was our annual Wisconsin CRS Chapter transition meeting at the Wisconsin Realtors Association building in Madison. At transition meetings, a new leadership team arrives on the scene. It is a time of hope and optimism, tempered with the realities of a challenging real estate market.
And so on Friday, 2011 President Jeannie Doyle handed the gavel over to 2012 President Cindy Ulsrud. In 2012, I will be serving as President-Elect of the Wisconsin CRS Chapter and Pat Tasker will serve as our Treasurer. … (0 comments)
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madison: Why You Should Consider Buying an Income Producing Property on Madeline Island
- 11/26/11 04:07 PM
Why You Should Consider Buying an Income Producing Property on Madeline Island
Our Madeline Island community is unique in many ways, but maybe one of the most significant features of our Island is the shortage of commercial lodging available in what is widely regarded as a resort and recreational community.
Back in 2006, when we sold the Madeline Island Motel on Colonel Woods Avenue, that facility was the largest motel operation on the Island. And since 2006, there has been a conspicuous lack of large-scale hotel/motel construction on Madeline Island.
Visitors rely on other lodging resources if they wish … (0 comments)
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madison: The Market May Be Bottoming Out, but Not All Sellers Have Gotten the Message
- 10/29/11 04:58 AM
The Market May Be Bottoming Out, but Not All Sellers Have Gotten the Message
I read a local newspaper article the other day which speculates that "a market bottom has formed" in the Madeline Island Real Estate market. If one examines closed sales, that may be a valid conclusion, but the vast majority of sellers probably haven't figured that out yet.
List prices have dropped over the past year, but the transition to better pricing has been fairly recent. There still seems to be a lot of seller unreality about pricing.
Just a couple years ago, I remember a heated discussion … (3 comments)
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madison: NAR "At Home With Diversity" Course Presented in Madison, Wisconsin on November 30, Sponsored by Wisconsin CRS Chapter
- 12/18/10 02:18 PM
NAR "AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY" COURSE PRESENTED IN MADISON, WISCONSIN ON NOVEMBER 30, SPONSORED BY WISCONSIN CRS CHAPTER
On Tuesday, November 30th, the Wisconsin CRS Chapter sponsored and presented the "At Home With Diversity" course at the Wisconsin Realtors Association in Madison.
The NAR (National Association of Realtors) course was taught by instructor Eric Kodner at WRA (that's me). We had a great class, with fifteen attendees, and class participation was excellent! Considering road conditions and the fact that we had no choice but to reschedule this class between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I thought attendance was pretty good.
This "At Home With Diversity" class … (1 comments)
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madison: New Wisconsin CRS Chapter Officers Installed at CRS Luncheon During WRA Convention
- 09/29/10 04:49 AM
At today's Wisconsin CRS Chapter Luncheon, which took place during the 2010 WRA Annual Convention, the Wisconsin CRS Chapter installed its new leadership team for 2010-11.
Retiring President Kathy Allison Zimmermann handed the gavel today to our new President Jeannie Doyle. In addition to Doyle, the new Wisconsin CRS Leadership Team consists of the new President-Elect Cindy Ulsrud, new Treasurer Eric Kodner, and new Secretary Pat Tasker. Former Wisconsin CRS Chapter President Pat Dollins was named "Wisconsin CRS of the Year" for 2010.
Doyle was officially installed as the new Wisconsin CRS Chapter President by Ron Restaino, President of Restaino & Associates Realtors in Madison, Wisconsin.
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madison: My Article in the Wisconsin CRS Chapter Newsletter
- 07/20/10 10:13 AM
I was delighted to see an article of mine published in the June Newsletter for our Wisconsin CRS Chapter. The article was entitled "Referral Etiquette" and it outlines some ideas I put together for making real estate referrals a more successful part of your business.
The article may be found HERE or by clicking on the photo below
In the same issue of the Wisconsin CRS Chapter newsletter, there's an ad for the NAR "At Home With Diversity" course which I'll be teaching on October 21 in Madison, Wisconsin. The course is being offered back-to-back with the 203k Specialist course on October 20th. Both … (0 comments)
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madison: "At Home With Diversity" Certification Course Coming to WRA in Madison, Wisconsin on April 28, 2010
- 03/27/10 01:12 PM
I'm pleased to announce that the NAR "At Home With Diversity" certification course will be offered at the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) on April 28, 2010.
What's even more exciting is the low fee for this course. Attendees will be charged just ten dollars for the entire one-day course!
Through the cooperation of our Wisconsin Realtors Association Equal Opportunity in Housing committee and the Wisconsin Realtors Association, we are able to offer this course at WRA for the first time.
The Press Release about this course is below:
REALTOR ERIC KODNER TO TEACH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS "AT HOME WITH … (2 comments)
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madison: Last boat from Bayfield to Madeline Island on Friday night of "Biker Weekend"
- 06/22/08 07:57 AM
I found myself on the 11 p.m. trip, the last of the day, from Bayfield to La Pointe this evening.
If you were trying to determine whether or not tourism is down this year, you'd get the impression things are slow this year by riding the last ferry of the day to La Pointe on a Friday summer evening.
We left the mainland aboard the Bayfield at around 11:10 p.m., with a total of just seven vehicles on deck. Two of the vehicles had Wisconsin license plates, the remaining five (including mine) had Minnesota plates.
The Bayfield has a capacity of 26 … (0 comments)
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madison: Networking Event for Real Estate Professionals January 29th in Madison, Wisconsin - "The New Marketplace: Hard Knowledge for Soft Skills"
- 01/21/08 12:47 PM
My friend (and AR member) Steven Stearns will be hosting an outstanding seminar for real estate agents on January 29, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. The seminar is entitled "The New Marketplace: Hard Knowledge for Soft Skills" and will feature a discussion on blogging, social networking and online communities.
Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Steven about his upcoming event. We ran into each other at the Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA) Winter Convention in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin!
You can read all about this seminar on Steven's blog:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/338499/Soft-Skills-for-Hard
Steven is an AR member who is passionate and knowledgeable about blogging and its potential for people in the real estate … (5 comments)
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madison: Get To Know Your Madeline Island Elected Officials - Local, Regional and State Government
- 01/18/08 03:34 PM
I find that some of my clients, especially those who own property as summer residents on Madeline Island, don't know how to contact the elected officials who represent La Pointe Township.
You'll find complete information, including contact information, on our elected officials by visiting the Project Vote Smart website. Project Vote Smart is a non-partisan information source about national, state, regional and local elected officials.
The Project Vote Smart site provides biographical information for each elected official, plus contact information (email, phone, fax and mailing address).
To reach Town of La Pointe staff, use the following numbers:
La Pointe Town … (5 comments)
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madison: February 27th Is Wisconsin REALTOR® & Government Day
- 01/17/08 08:12 AM
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 will be Wisconsin's REALTOR® & Government Day. The event will take place at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, in Madison, Wisconsin and is sponsored by the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA).
REALTOR® & Government Day provides Realtors with an opportunity to make input into laws that directly affect them. The event is a lobbying opportunity and a chance to meet lawmakers at the State Capitol building.
The Government Day agenda for 2008 includes the following pending legislation:
Pier Legislation Shoreland Zoning Regulations Health Care Reform Residential Property Taxes License Law The event begins at 12:30 on the … (0 comments)
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madison: Take The Road Less Traveled Next Time You Visit Madeline Island & Enjoy The Scenery!
- 10/23/07 06:44 AM
The typical visitor to Madeline Island is in a hurry to get here. That's no problem, but next time you visit, consider taking your time and choosing an alternative to freeways and traffic. Your trip may take a bit longer, but you'll enjoy some fabulous scenery and learn something about rural Wisconsin at the same time.
Many of our customers and clients drive here from Minneapolis-Saint Paul or from Madison or Chicago or Milwaukee. The customary route is either Interstate 35 (from the Twin Cities) to Highway 2 in Superior, Wisconsin, to Highway 13. Or visitors from southeastern Wisconsin will … (0 comments)
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madison: Time is Running Out! Express Your Opinion on Proposed Changes to Wisconsin DNR Shoreland Zoning Regulations
- 08/28/07 12:45 AM
Public hearings have ended, but there is still time for waterfront property owners and real estate industry professionals to express their opinions regarding proposed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) changes in Shoreland Zoning Regulations. The Bureau of Watershed Management will be accepting written or email comments on the proposed rule changes until September 7, 2007.
The proposed rule changes will affect all owners of existing waterfront homes in Wisconsin. The changes will also affect new lots created and new permit applications. It is essential that waterfront property owners and all affected by these changes make their voices heard!
Proposed Zoning Regulations … (0 comments)
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