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Located on Highway 14 in Cross Plains, WI, this secluded, countryside location features 5.2 acres of beautiful, agricultural land. 

 

Come build your dream home today! Or buy that agricultural property you always wanted. 5.2 acres of land in the tranquil countryside of Cross Plains, WI can be yours.



On Lot 2, you're a half of a mile to Cross Plains shopping, less than 10 minutes to the belt line, and only 15 miles to downtown Madison. This is the perfect property for someone who wants some peace and quiet but doesn't want to stray too far from civilization. 



With Wisconsin DNR land behind the lot, you won't have to worry about any neighbors building and blocking your beautiful nature views. The Wisconsin…

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You’re in the market for a home...

but you can’t seem to find that flawless style and structure that fits you. Your taste is specific and you don’t want to deal with creaky floors, dust, ghosts, and all of the other things that old homes bring to the table. You want energy efficiency, the newest home technology, and pristine perfection. You’re most likely planning to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on this and it’s probably not intended to be short-term, so it’s alright to be picky.

 

A great resource for brand new construction that we were recently introduced to is New Home Source which features several premier home builders in the area and over 100 builders sitewide. This user-friendly website really simplifies the process of searching…

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Autumn is one of the best times of year in Wisconsin. I'd like to provide you with some resources to help you find the best places and times to see the lovely foliage.

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This year, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned that the colors will be changing a bit sooner than normal. That being said, fall is just around the corner, so read below for a couple of resources on where to find the best colors in the state! 

Travel Wisconsin is our favorite resource; it provides real time peak foliage in the state with it's live map. This year, the peak season is mid-to-late September in Northern Wisconsin, late September to mid-October in…

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School districts often play a big role in determining home values in certain areas, which means homebuyers need to do their research about this topic before buying.

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When you're buying a house, you should always make an educated decision (no pun intended).

School districts play an extremely important role in your home's future value. We're fortunate here in Dane County because we have a lot of great schools. That being said, there are some school districts people commonly choose over others.

One good example is the city of Fitchburg, where similar neighborhoods have people who send their children to different schools. One area’s…

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Unfortunately, scams happen in the real estate world too. Here are four common ones that you need to avoid.

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While the majority of people are good and honest, a few bad apples always try to take advantage of others. The real estate market is no different.

Here are four common real estate scams that you need to be aware of so that you don't fall prey to one:

1. The mortgage closing scam. This scam starts when hackers gain access to a party of the transaction's email account and try to divert the purchasing funds of one of their clients. If you happen to be in the process of closing on a home and you get weird emails asking you to wire…

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What does our market look like currently in comparison to last year at this time? Here are the numbers to watch.

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Here are the latest mid-year statistics from our Dane County market.

In June of 2018, we had more than 11% fewer closings than we did in June of 2017. While that seems like a big difference, average and median prices have increased by 7% for June sales.

In our current market, we have about 1.87 months of inventory for homes and condos in Dane County. In a healthy, balanced market, we would have around 6 months of inventory. This level of inventory is lower than it was in June of last year, and that was even lower than…

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Come take a look at this beautiful, tri-level home located in the tranquil neighborhood of Waunona Woods. Enjoy your spacious kitchen with Cambria countertops, stainless steel appliances, and new hardwood floors. Cool down with your whole house fan unit located in the hallway that connects three of the four bedrooms as well as the full bathroom. Take pleasure in your private, fenced-in backyard while sitting on your patio, surrounded by lush greenery. Feeling adventurous? Grab your bike and hop on the Capital City trail that's intertwined with the city of Madison.

Click here for more information on 5521 Ethelwyn Rd.

       

       

       

       

Our Favorite Features:

Close to Beltline - main highway running through Madison
Quiet…

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Do you love that quiet, hometown feel? Then this is the home for you. This cozy, ranch-style home features hardwood floors for easy cleaning and central air conditioning to keep energy costs low. Windows in every room on the main floor allow for ample natural light. Its outside deck with a large, fenced-in backyard is great for relaxing and/or entertaining on a warm summer day. If you'd rather venture into town, main street is less than a five minute walk from your front door. Contact us today to see why this charming house is your next home.

Click here for more information on 202 La Valle St.

       

       

       

       

 

Our favorite features:

Washer/dryer
Oven with hood fan
Central air
Quiet neighborhood
Full basement
…

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Not every renovation project will pay off in the long run.Today we're going to discuss five projects that won’t add value when it comes time to sell.

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Not every renovation is worth the time, money, or hassle. A lot of sellers think that any improvements they make to their home will bring a big return, but the truth is that some of those renovations really won’t pay off. Of course, making renovations for personal enjoyment is fine, just don’t expect all of them to make you money in the long run.

With that said, here’s a brief list of things to avoid if you’re simply trying to add value to your home:

1. Installing a swimming pool. In…

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