Home Buying Process

What a crazy 2020 that was. I’m sure you’re sick of hearing that, but it truly was. Everyone experienced different struggles, and hopefully, we’re in the home stretch. As a real estate company, we saw a change in our industry, too. Thankfully, we still had a busy year with 70 closings and many happy new homeowners. However, the home buying and selling process looks a lot different now than it did before Covid-19. When everything first shut down, it was no surprise that some people withdrew from the market. Many potential homebuyers were nervous to go into strangers’ homes and many Sellers were also nervous having strangers tour inside their home. The spring market was largely impacted by Covid-19. Home sales in April and May dropped...

Buying a home can be a complex and time-consuming process. If you need that home to include certain accessibility features to accommodate a disability, the process can be even more of a challenge. With demand increasing, you should be able to work with your real estate agent to find a new home, but asking these important questions can also help you find the features that matter most when it comes to accessibility: Can You Safely & Easily Move Around on Flooring? When it comes to finding an accessible home, it may help to start your search from the bottom up. More specifically, if your disabilities make it more difficult for you to walk or if you use a wheelchair, consider...

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Great Home Buyer classes for people looking to buy in the Madison WI and Dane County areas..and for FREE?! Space is limited so please call Project Home at 608-246-3737 for more information or to register...

Congratulations to John and Sharon, the new homeowners of 533 Kelly Street in Sun Prairie! They were looking for a solid home to put some sweat equity into and fix up and remodel. This was the perfect fit and a great location for them. The home was listed at $99,000 and sold for $95,000 in 43 days.  Amenities include: remodeled kitchen with oak cabinetry, hardwood floors,...

For those that are buying Wisconsin real estate now - there are IMPORTANT insider Buyers tips that you need to know about. It isn't as simple as shopping around for the best house, writing an offer, and then moving in. You need to know what neighborhood you want to live in, maybe research schools and understand Madison's short sale and foreclosure market. You need to learn about how market conditions locally will affect

"I really wanted that house!" I met with this woman a while ago to talk about selling her house because she wanted to buy a new one. She told me she didn't want a buyer's agent to help with the purchase of her next house, she just wanted someone to help her sell her house. She was pretty adamant...