Mindy Allen's Blog

De Forest, WisconsinHow DeForest got its nameDeForest was named for Isaac DeForest, a descendant from Belgium. He arrived in this area in 1854 and accumulated large land holdings, most devoted to wheat farming.  He had the land platted in 1856, seeing the opportunity for establishing a village. B...

As Sun Prairie grows by an average of 24% each year since 2000, the demand for housing in this city also grows. In addition, the inventory of homes available has also been increasing. As of September 2007, there were 326 single family homes and duplexes on the market. The prices ranged from $109,...

My CommunitySun Prairie is a small city that is growing rapidly, yet still maintains a small town charm. It is located in south central Wisconsin, just northeast of the capital city of Madison, Wisconsin. The population of this city in 2005 was just over 24,000 residents. According to the Wiscons...

Fisherman's ParadiseLocation: River OaksFisherman's Paradise in your backyard! This home is situated on the Crawfish River w/76 ft of water frontage. Peaceful and secluded don't begin to describe this home on a 2+ acre wooded lot. Much of the work has begun on this 4 year old, but it still requir...

The Grey Area of DefectsA "defect," as used in the Real Estate Condition Report , means a condition that would have a significant adverse effect on the value of the property; that would significantly impair the health or safety of future occupants of the property; or that, if not repaired, remove...

Habitat For Humanity in Dane County Wisconsin will be having its 20th Anniversary Benefit Dinner this Thursday, September 27, 2007. Since 987 Habitat For Humanity has helped build homes for more then 100 families in Dane County. The event takes place at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy C...

Looking for a Great Way to Network here in Madison, Wisconsin?This Thursday, High Tech Happy Hour will be at Bourbon Street Grille from 5 to 7 pm. Its a great time and a great way to network and meet other professionals. Sponsored by Safe Bridge Solutions. To learn more you can visit www.HTHH.org 

Hawk's Landing Statistics Current Active Listings: 21, 2 with accepted offersAverage List Price: $645,957Average List Price/Square Foot: $152List Price High: $1,245,000List Price Low: $459,900 PendingPending Sales: 3Average List Price: $609,900Average List Price/Square Foot: $151List Price High: ...

While the media may be portraying the housing market in Madison as all doom and gloom, statistics are showing something quite different. While existing home sales in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2007 are down from 2006, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association they are the 3rd highest on re...

Hello,My husband and I recently purchased our first home together in Sun Prairie using the VA loan system and it was a nightmare! You would think that after my husband served his country in dessert storm with the Air Force, the least the government could do was make his life in purchasing a home,...