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Worthwhile Renovations When Preparing to Sell

I am often asked the same question by Madison area home sellers, “what home repairs hold the most value?” It is a very natural question as everyone is trying to get the highest return on their investment. Who wouldn’t?

And with this same question that comes from seller to seller, comes almost always the same answer from me. Buyers are looking for a clean, well-priced home with updated kitchen and baths. Now please understand that I am not necessarily suggesting that everyone interested in selling their Madison area home run out and perform major renovations on their kitchens and baths. I do understand that this is not necessarily realistic. I can however offer some advice that may set you apart from your competition in this competitive Madison area real estate market.

•1) Make your home show ready by always keeping it clean inside and out. This is a must in every market, but it is extremely important during a time when Madison real estate inventories are high. Buyers have a lot to choose from and you don’t want them to get turned off because you fell behind on your spring cleaning.

•2) Bold colors are in this year. With a little bit of money, you can give your Madison home a little makeover with bold colors on the exterior and interior. Since the appearance of your kitchen and bath is generally the most crucial to your sale with a Madison buyer, start with a paint job in those rooms first.

•3) Madison area buyers are “greener” than ever! If you do decide to renovate your kitchen or bathroom, research eco-friendly materials that will set your renovations a part from your Madison real estate competition. In the bathroom you can put in a green faucet and shower head that conserve water and give your bathroom a luxurious modern look. You can also use recycled eco-friendly glass tiles. They come in bold colors and are usually made form 100% recycled glass. An extra bonus…they also clean easier that most other tiles. Another cool touch you can add is recycled glass door knobs. They also come in great bold colors that will compliment those recycled glass tiles.

You can check out GetWithGreen.com for more great tips and eco-friendly home repair materials.

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Metropolitan Place ~ Phase I Corner Unit

We have a great new listing for the Madison Real Estate market at Metropolitan Place. It is luxury living within walking distance of downtown Madison with a water view. City Views and natural light filter into this corner unit. Double-Pocket Doors incorporate the living space into the den. A 40″ stainless steel double-oven stove is perfect for cooking treats from the Farmer’s Market. This condo boasts an open floor plan, hardwood floors, tile floors, solid surface counters, 1460 square feet of living space, extra parking, private laundry, and much, much more. One Parking Space Included – Assessed at $15,000. Call Heidi for Details.
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How Eco-Friendly is Your Madison Home – A Tip to Appeal to the Madison Buyer

Most people know how important it is to you have your home “sell ready” before putting it on the Madison real estate market. Today’s market is quite competitive with a great deal of inventory available for prospective buyers to choose from. It is therefore very important to consider what home items are most important to Madison area buyers. It is essential that these items have been given consideration before putting a for sale sign in the front yard. When a Madison area seller has given consideration to the buyer’s likes and dislikes, I am seeing that these well maintained and well priced properties are selling rather quickly.An area that is becoming increasingly important to many Madison area buyers is the home’s eco-friendliness level. They want to ensure that they will not be wasting resources or money when making a home purchase. I found a great site that is sponsored by the Green Built Home Program in Wisconsin. It provides a quick point system to determine how eco-friendly your Madison area home is as compared to the standard. The site also provides tips on making your home more green.

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting some tips to appeal to area buyers in this competitive Madison real estate market. So Stay Tuned!!

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What Will Spring Bring?

With all the uncertainty swirling just weeks before the spring market, we do know of a certainty that will definitely come with this year’s spring market. The Federal Reserve will cut the rate by at least a half point. This rate cut is expected to take place on March 18th, just 2 days before spring. There is a chance that the cut will be as large as ¾ of a point, although this is unlikely according to most expert analysts. When I heard the news of this cut, I started to wonder what the impact would be on the market. Will we get the jump in Madison real estate activity that we are all hoping for? What do you think? I would love to know your opinions. In a couple of days I will post an expert review of what all this could mean for you in the Madison real estate market, but in the mean time I would love to hear from you.

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New Price on a Great Home in Madison

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to enter into Madison home ownership. You can own a property on Myrtle Street for less than most rents in the Madison area. This home is being offered for $139,900 which is a great bargain considering the newer roof, hardwood floors, and central air! Priced below assessment, this is perfect for Madison area 1st time home buyers. There is also a great 1.5 stall garage that can be used for an outdoor workshop, storage area, or garage and a fenced in yard to keep in the pets and kids. 2710 Myrtle Street, Madison. Call today for your personal showing. 608-444-6831.