Are you a Madison Wisconsin homeowner upside down on your mortgage?   Do you have good credit and good mortgage payment history? Was your Fannie Mae serviced loan closed prior to 3/31/09?   If you answered yes to all of these questions you may be eligible to reduce your mortgage rate and start saving money.   It is time to take advantage of the new Madison Wisconsin HARP2 mortgage program.   Please call me today at 920-623-9245 for a fast money saving mortgage analysis. 05/11/2012

We have a new web site all about homes in Madison WI for sale. www.HomesInMadisonForSale.com From our home page you can perform a number of quick and easy real estate searches, including: All Madison WI west side homes for sale by price range All Madison WI east side homes for sale by price range All Madison WI foreclosures for sale All Madison WI homes for sale by school attendance area In all we have over 30 Madison WI real estate search tools. Dan Miller, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket. com www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 05/09/2012

Here's a review of April Dane County home sales from a historical perspective. The 389 Dane County home sales recorded in April were 22.7% higher than the 317 home sales in April of 2011, representing the second highest total for any April over the last 5 years. The only April to log a higher total in the last 5 years was April of 2010, with a total of 493 sales. The surge in sales in April of 2010 was due to the many buyers who rushed to take advantage of the last home buyer tax credit, which expired at the end of June in the same year.  Looking back further in time, last month's sales total was below all of the April sales numbers from 1998 through 2007. Nonetheless last month proved to be another solid month with home sales moving in the right direction. Here's a review of April Dane... 05/09/2012

Dane County foreclosures increased in April, making April the third month out of the last 4 to register a year-over-year increase in filings. April foreclosure filings increased by 46.2% from the number of filings registered in April of 2011, according to data maintained by the Wisconsin Circuit Court. A total of 155 new foreclosures were filed in April compared to 106 filings a year ago. The only April to register a higher number of foreclosures was April of 2010, which registered a total of 157 filings. Foreclosures in 2012 are currently ahead of last year's by pace by 11.9%. For our full Dane County foreclosure report, please see the new foreclosures menu at DaneCountyMarket.com . Our report also has information on foreclosure filings for the State of Wisconsin. If you are interested... 05/07/2012

Mortgage rates have once again reached record lows, according to Freddie Mac. According to the Freddie Mac May 3rd survey, the average 30 year fixed rate loan was 3.84%. The average 15 year rate was 3.07%. The following graph provides a good picture of how rates have changed over the last 20 years. Mortgage rates right now are less than half of what they were in the early 1990s. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 05/05/2012

It's a better year for sellers because more Dane County homes are selling this year. Another big reason is fewer homes are on the market. As the graph below shows, Dane County home and condo inventory is the lowest it's been since 2005.    Of course every market is unique - by neighborhood, by price range, and by property type. Some markets are strong sellers markets right now, while others remain very strong buyer markets. For example, the market for homes priced under $250,000 on Madison's near west side is a hot sellers market, while the market for any condo in Madison remains a strong buyers market. Do you have questions about selling your Madison home or condo? Please contact us, and we'll be happy to provide you with a no hassle consultation. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams R... 05/04/2012

Dane County condo sales (excluding houses) are even with last year's pace, but our latest Dane County pending condo sales report predicts the sales pace will accelerate in May. As the graph below shows, the number of listings with accepted offers is up by 47% from the same time last year.  Stay tuned for more market updates coming very soon. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com. www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 05/02/2012

Dane County home sales (houses, excluding condos) are up by more than 21% this year. Our latest Dane County pending home sales report predicts the rise in sales will accelerate in May. As the graph below shows, the number of listings with accepted offers is up by 50% from the same time last year.  Stay tuned for our pending condo sales report, which will be released very soon. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com. www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 04/30/2012

The market for Dane County luxury condos has changed significantly over the last few years. Here's one example from our Dane County luxury condo report, which covers Dane County condos priced at $500,000 and higher. As you can see from the graph below, Dane County luxury condo sales have decreased significantly from the peak year of 2006. A total of 67 luxury homes sold in 2006. Luxury condo sales dropped to just 14 in 2011, a 79% decrease from the peak year of 2006. It's a very strong buyers market for luxury condos in Dane County. You'll find our full Dane County luxury condo report on the real estate trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.... 04/24/2012

The market for Dane County luxury homes has changed significantly over the last few years. Here's one example from our Dane County luxury home report, which covers homes priced at $800,000 and higher. As you can see from the graph below, Dane County luxury home sales have decreased significantly from the peak year of 2006. A total of 69 luxury homes sold in 2006. Luxury home sales bottomed out at 21 in 2009 and ended the 2011 year with a total of 40 luxury sales. The 40 luxury homes sold in 2011 represent a 42% decrease from the peak year of 2006. Needless to say, it's a buyers market for luxury homes. You'll find our full Dane County luxury home report on the real estate trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com www.Ho... 04/23/2012

Homes for sale Madison and Area.   Real Estate Guy is happy to invite all home buyers to preview the following homes for sale today.  Sunday April 22nd  1-3 unless mentioned otherwise.   This is an amazingly priced home on Madison's north side.  The sort of home would generally be well over 200k.   Great shape, a few years old buy needs some cleaning, painting and a new carpet.   Incredible soaring ceilings, short sale, great floor plan, deck and fully fenced yard. range price $185-199k View this home for sale here The second home, equally great value  On Madison's Isthmus, smaller and facing a park.  Near bike paths, super deck for your summer grilling.  View Multiple pictures, get area information, property details AND view more homes in 135-150k And a third, open 11-1.   On Madison's... 04/22/2012

Dane County foreclosures decreased in March after posting increases in the first two months of the new year. March foreclosure filings decreased by 14.4% from the number of filings registered in March of 2011, according to data maintained by the Wisconsin Circuit Court. A total of 107 new foreclosures were filed in March compared to 125 filings a year ago.  Foreclosures in 2012 are currently ahead of last year's by pace by 1.9%. For our full Dane County foreclosure report, please see the new foreclosures menu at DaneCountyMarket.com . Our report also has information on foreclosure filings for the State of Wisconsin. If you are interested in buying a foreclosed home, please see these 5 foreclosure search tools, also on our foreclosures menu. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty an... 04/11/2012

Here's a review of March Dane County home sales from a historical perspective. The 355 Dane County home sales recorded in March were 37.1% higher than the 259 home sales in March of 2011, representing the hightest total for any March in the last 5 years. Looking back further in time, last month's sales total was 10th highest for any month of March in the last 22 years. Here's a review of March Dane County condo sales from a historical perspective. The total of 75 Dane County condo sales recorded in March was 9.6% lower than the 83 condo sales from March of 2011. Here's how March condo sales have trended over the last 22 years. Looking ahead: Our pending home sales report suggests sales in April will be well above the levels from April of 2011. We anticipate a growing number of home sale... 04/10/2012

This brief article covers how we assist Dane County first time home buyers with the purchase of their first home. Do you have questions about buying your first home? Please feel free to contact us. We're happy to help you with any questions you have.   Brought to you by the DaneCountyMarket.com real estate team at Keller Williams Realty, Madison, WI http://www.danecountymarket.com/ http://www.madisoncondomarket.com/ http://www.searchdanecounty.com/ http://www.danecountyforeclosuresearch.com/ http://www.howwehelpyoubuy.com/ http://www.howwehelpyousell.com/   04/07/2012

Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison WI, Spring Pansy SaleSaturday, April 7th!10:00 a.m. until supply is gone! Don't Miss Out On Their Leaf Mulch Sale! April 12th - 14th Spring is in full bloom in South Central WI and there is nothing you can do better for your garden that to mulch!  Mulching your garden is greatly beneficial as it adds nutrients, loosen's the soil and drastically cuts down on weeding and watering. If you want some of the best leaf much around, head out to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison WI!  Be sure to line your vehicle with a heavy plastic to protect it before you get there. $6.50 per bag $40.00 per bulk scoop And of course while you are there, you will want to check out their amazing gardens.  What a beautiful place to enjoy our warm spring days... 04/04/2012

Dane County housing starts increased from 60 in March of 2011 to 69 this March, a jump of 15%. Housing starts this March weighed in at the second highest total out of every March over the last 5 years, but remain at historically low levels. We believe housing starts will continue to rise this year, based on trends in the larger market. Locally, we are seeing a noticeable increase in the number of people who are opting to build. You'll find our full Dane County housing start report on the Market Trends menu at DaneCountyMarket.com. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.HowWeHelpYouBuy.com www.OurRecentSales.com www.DaneCountyMarketSnapshot.com www.SearchDaneCounty.com www.DaneCountyForeclosureSearch.com 04/04/2012

We recently blogged about the big jump in March home sales in Dane County. Our preliminary review of the March 2012 MLS data shows the big influx of home buyers is coming predominantly from the first-time home owner. In fact, 53% of the sales in March 2012 were for homes priced under $200,000, compared to only 43% in March 2011. Soon you will see various market reports stating sales were higher in March, but median prices were significantly lower. Lower median prices are exactly what we should expect with the large influx of first-time home buyers. Many more people are buying in the starter home category, which drives the median price lower. Ultimately the large increase in sales for homes priced $200,000 and under will help to loosen up the market for higher priced homes, as more selle... 04/02/2012

The Dane County real estate market is improving in a number of different ways. Although our final numbers for March are not complete, March home sales will be the highest for any March dating back to 2008. We see this trend continuing, as our latest pending home sales report shows 36% more listings with accepted offers compared to the same time last year. With more buyers and less inventory, 2012 is shaping up to be a better year for sellers. The bounce is smaller for the condo market, but we expect more condos to be sold in 2012.   Much of the increased purchase activity is coming from first-time home buyers, as more consumers are viewing home ownership in a more positive light. A tight rental market, rising rents, lower home prices, and low interest rates are all contributing to the i... 04/01/2012

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Local Financial Educators Organize Money Conference for Women The Money Smart Women Conference is being held Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Concourse Hotel in Madison with the theme of “Building Inner and Outer Wealth: Going from ‘I Can’t’ to ‘I Can’ to ‘I Will.’” So many of us are dealing with a new financial reality, caused by changes to our pay structure, job burnout or the economic downturn. Others of us are doing just fine but are ready for a new chapter, a new path. Join Michelle Carolla, Anchor of the WMSN Fox 47 News Team who will MC the conference, which offers area women, especially public employees, teachers, small business owners, solo entrepreneurs and other professionals, a unique opportunity to come together with other likeminded women, learn fro... 03/22/2012