3518 Concord Ave- A Madison Cape Cod Full of Flair!

The sunny, inviting master suite is truly exceptional- it’s well designed, spacious & every inch has been thoughtfully utilized.

You'll love the beautiful hardwood floors, cheery kitchen & huge fenced yard with an established vegetable garden in the back & gorgeous perennials gardens in front & on the sides of the home.

Madison WI Real Estate 3518 Concord Ave

The electric has been upgraded to 200 amps & has a sub panel to support heavy woodworking equipment in the basement workshop.

Tucked into a lovely little neighborhood, this home is uber convenient for commuting PLUS it’s within walking distance to parks, restaurants, Boulders & Madison College.

The third bedroom is currently set up a crafting area, but can easily be used as a bedroom again.

There are many places within walking distance:

• Madison College
• La Taguara restaurant (one of my personal faves)
• Boulders Climbing Gym
• Gardener’s Bakery Retail Outlet (In case you're wondering where those delicious smells come from!)
• Hawthorne Elementary School & playground. The school has an open field, space for blacktop games, plus multiple playgrounds.
• several major busline stops
• Walgreens
• Lazy Oaf Lounge
• Pedro's Mexican Restaurante
• The Vinery Stained Glass Studio
• Brother's Three Bar & Grill
• Carpenter Ridgeway Park- A great little gem along the bike path, tucked into the peaceful Starkweather Creek path! You'll find an open field, playground equipment and Madison's first walking meditation labyrinth.
• Starkweather Conservation Park
• Thurber Park
• Great walking, running & biking paths are at your fingertips! (Find the Carpenter-Ridgeway Map/Guide for nature trails here.)

Contact us to set up a showing or to get open house details for 3518 Concord Ave!

House Facts: 3 bedrooms / 2 FULL bathrooms ABOVE GRADE / 1204 Above Grade Sq Feet /1 Car Garage / $185,000

1930's Charmer / Madison WI Real Estate

Close to the ever popular Atwood neighborhood, this 1930's charmer is full of that “near east side" character, but at a fraction of the cost! You’ll love the arched doorways, original wood floors, baseboards, doors, art deco door knobs/escutcheon plates, telephone nook, and YES, there are wood floors under the carpet upstairs! [wds id="7"]

A warm and inviting sunroom connects to the large deck, which overlooks a HUGE sunny, fenced in yard. Mature, fruit bearing Gala & Macintosh apple trees in the front yard create nice privacy from the street.

Some updates include refinished hardwood floors & fresh paint, newer windows & insulation, driveway, roof over sunroom, new carpet in sunroom, newer high efficiency washer & dryer. The kitchen boasts newly installed can lights, a new dishwasher, garbage disposal & Corian countertops.

Oh, the places you'll go! Walk to the following:

La Taguara (a DELICIOUS family owned Venezuelan restaurant- highly rated!) Pedro’s Mexican Restaurante Brother’s Three Bar & Grill Lazy Oaf Lounge Boulders Climbing Gym Gardener’s Bakery Retail Outlet (In case you ever wonder where those amazing smells are coming from) Hawthorne Elementary School & playground. The school features multiple playgrounds for kids of all ages and stages, as well as an open field and blacktop games. You can actually see the school from the house- it’s basically across the street. several major busline stops Walgreens The Vinery Stained Glass Studio Madison College Carpenter Ridgeway Park- A great little gem, tucked back against the peaceful Starkweather Creek path! This park features an open field and playground equipment, plus the city’s first-ever walking meditation labyrinth, all right along the bike trail. Starkweather Conservation Park Thurber Park Walking, Running & Biking paths! (see the Carpenter-Ridgeway Map/Guide here)

House Facts $225,000 / 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1.5 car garage / 1964 finished square feet

Swing by our open house on 6/18 from 11-1! Showings also begin on 6/18.

Parade of Homes!

WIN tickets to the Parade of Homes! We’re giving away 10 tickets for the Parade of Homes, which begins this weekend.

All you need to do is head over to our Facebook page and reply to the Parade of Homes ticket giveaway contest post with a movie that was either filmed in Dane County or references a place in Dane County. Go!

The Community of Bishops Bay lot for sale

Calling all design junkies & open house addicts! (You know who you are..) The Parade of Homes begins this Saturday, June 11, and it's not to be missed. The theme of this year's Parade of Homes has be described as vintage, farmhouse and rustic (some of my personal faves!)

The Community of Bishops Bay lot for sale

As you may know, I recently toured all of the available homes in The Community of Bishops Bay, then I told you all about that exciting new development here and shared a video interview with one of the residents. As a lover of charming old houses, I was a little surprised at how much I was digging so many of these brand spanking new homes! Their vintage, farmhouse charm was definitely speaking my language. I love the distressed wood, mismatch cabinetry & furnishings, painted cabinets, barn doors, beamed ceilings plus bead board & wood flooring on the ceiling??! So cool. These homes are a beautiful marriage of old and new; I think just about anyone will appreciate the design and decor. So what are you waiting for? Come get inspired!

While you're out and about, check out our lot listings at 5020 & 5028 Augusta Dr in Middleton! Nestled in The Community of Bishops Bay (where you'll find a handful of parade homes!) these large lots are in incredible VALUE! Priced at less than $11 a sq ft (!), it's hard to believe that this prime real estate offers up views of the Bishops Bay Golf Course AND slopes for rear exposure. The brand new pool/clubhouse/fitness center has broken ground *just* down the street. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the EXCITING Community of Bishops Bay, where 7 distinctly different neighborhoods will satisfy the nature lover, urbanite, & everyone in between. Seller is offering a $10,000 lot incentive if you choose to build with the reputable Design Shelters, but you are welcome to bring your builder.

3818 Sycamore Avenue, Madison WI

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3818 Sycamore Avenue- this charming home packs a lot of punch! Move right in and enjoy the beautifully renovated kitchen, which overlooks the expansive, private (fenced!) backyard, not to mention the newer windows, roof, furnace, gutter guards & insulation. The basement is freshly painted & is finished exceptionally well (complete with a wood burning fireplace!), yet offers plenty of room for storage.

A large deck, roomy fenced yard, landscaping, garden shed, raised beds & compost system is perfect for gardening & entertaining. Situated in a cozy & mature neighborhood, this home is within walking distance of major buslines, HyVee, Walgreens, Mayfair Park & Sycamore Park and one of my fave restaurants in Madison, La Taguara! East Towne, Madison College, Boulders Climbing Gym & Madtown Twisters are all within a very short drive as well.

Sycamore Park is notable in that it offers a large off leash dog park and sledding hill, along with a basketball court, soccer field, and playground equipment. The city of Madison will be installing new playground equipment this year, too!

Quick Home Facts:

$170,000 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Large lower level family room 1282 finished square feet 1 car garage Deck, fenced yard, & *just* under a quarter acre lot!

An open house will held at 3818 Sycamore Avenue on April 3, 2016 from 1-3.

5 Things to Love About 158 Corry Street

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1. It's move in ready- every wall has been freshly painted & the first floor hardwoods have *just* been professionally refinished.
2. Many recent improvements will put your mind at ease, like a newer furnace, central AC, water heater, appliances, countertops, washer and dryer.
3. The large front porch, roomy deck & spacious yard adds much living (and entertaining!) space to this fabulous little home.
4. As they say, the best things come in small packages. You’re sure to appreciate the  efficient layout, a dedicated dining area, large kitchen and pantry.
5. Amazing location! While Corry street is quiet, it’s just blocks from one of Madison’s fast growing hotspots; Atwood Avenue (Not familiar with Atwood? Check out this great article for a quick overview. Note that a new Barriques just arrived to the neighborhood late last year too!)

The beautiful & historic Goodman Community Center is just down the street, which offers a brand new splash pad, a gym & tons of great activities for all ages, including Working Class Catering, which gives teens a chance to learn in a working, hands on environment through the Teenworks high school program.

Need a break from it all? You’re steps from the Atwood Community Gardens and a short walk from Lake Monona, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and a handful of neighborhood favorites like Circle Park, Wirth Park & Hawthorne Park.

Olbrich Park, a hop, skip and a jump away, deserves it’s own bullet point, IMO, as it really offers up so much. Home to solstice festivities & bonfires, this waterside park is a destination all year round. Olbrich is home to the near east side’s only sledding hill, and one of two (near east) ice rinks. On top of that, you’ll find sports fields, a boat launch, canoe & kayak storage, a beach & beautiful sunset views of the Capitol building.

Cyclists & bicycle commuters will love this prime location.  Just off of the Capital City Trail, downtown Madison is just as easy to get to as the country roads east of Madison.

DETAILS: $137,000 / 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom / 880 Sq Ft / 1 car garage

OPEN HOUSE: Visit this lovely little home on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 1-3.

Madison Home For Sale/ Atwood Neighborhood

Need a unique gift idea?

Looking for unique gift ideas? Here’s one that our family recently had a lot of fun with; I hope it gets your creative gift giving juices flowing! It’s  great for anyone looking to give something “out of the norm” or perhaps even for a child that wants to give a great (cheap!) gift to a friend or family member.

Several months ago, I stole an idea from my teenage daughter, and it was a hit. She was really into creating scavenger hunts for my husband (Matt) and I- she would leave notes around the house with clever clues leading us from one place to the next. It was a lot of fun, so for her birthday, instead of buying her a typical present, I decided to make an epic scavenger hunt for her with the “gifts” being old photos of herself, family & friends that she had never seen before. Oh, and Silly String. Because Silly String makes everything more fun. Since I’m one of those parents that takes a bazillion photos and forgets about them as soon as I upload them, it was pretty easy to find a ton of photos for the hunt.

Next I wrote out 20 clues onto Post-it notes and numbered them, leading her throughout the house, yard, garage and garden shed. Matt & I hid on the balcony, Silly String in hand, watching her search for clues- it was pretty entertaining. Most of the clues were attached to the pictures and some were attached to Silly String. (Yeah, I didn’t really think that part through, but it actually turned out better than planned!) The idea was that she would have the Silly String for some later event, with her friends or something, but she brought each can with her along the way.. Meanwhile Matt & I were sitting at the last clue, ready to attack (outside) with our Silly String. Once she spotted us, the fight was on- she sprayed us, we sprayed back, and in the all the excitement, Matt and I wound up chasing her through the house, eventually cornering her under his office desk, spraying away. It was a blast! Once our cans were emptied, we realized that Silly String in the house is actually kind of messy (duh), but it was it was totally worth it, and the cleanup wasn’t too bad. 

Anyway, it was a ton of fun and more importantly, it got us thinking about other creative unique gift ideas. Do you have any “non-presenty” gift ideas that have been a hit in your household? If so, we’d love to hear about them!

Buying a House: Madison WI Real Estate

  Thinking about buying a house next year? If so, doing a little homework now will give you a huge advantage over your competition come spring (especially if you have a home to sell!) Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Make Your Wish List. What are your top 5 “Must Have’s”? What 5 things would you really like to have? This can be anything from physical features of the home, to it’s location or neighborhood “vibe”.

2. Take the Windshield Tour! Start driving past the homes that have caught your interest online. Better yet- get to know some new neighborhoods. If you’ve only lived lived on the east side, ask around or read up on west side neighborhoods. There are many wonderful places in the Madison metro area- why not discover something new before you commit to your next home?

3. Have a home to sell? Position yourself best by getting a professional opinion well before you list- read on here to understand why.

4. Are school districts on your mind? There are many more ways to get a feel for a certain school besides relying on websites. Ideas: connect with principals, teachers or volunteers at the actual schools, ask friends & family if they know any current or recent students of the school you’re curious about (and/or parents of students) that may be willing to share their first hand experiences, or get out and talk to people in the school district’s neighborhood. We’ve had many buyers glean great insight from people they bump into while walking their dogs or taking their kids to the park.

5. Select Your Realtor (aka Agent). If you choose to interview agents, you’ll definitely want a week or two for this process. Bring your questions along with your Wish List to your meetings. You may find someone great that you connect with instantly, but if you don’t, no sweat, ask the Realtor(s) that you are considering if they can show you a home or two outside of Procuring Cause guidelines. If they are agreeable, get it in writing.

6. Choose Your Lender. You may want to meet with a couple lenders to find out what products each one offers. You’ll most likely have a handful of loan options to choose from, so taking the time to fully compare and understand what each entails is crucial.

In today’s market, submitting a pre-approval letter with your offer can make or break your deal, so be sure to get your pre-approval early in the game. These are typically good for a few months, and can easily be extended. Having the pre-approval letter on hand early on will allow you to act swiftly once that perfect property hits the market. This is something your lender can provide you with for free.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Buying a house? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

Prepping & Selling a Home

Thinking about selling your home next year? Here are a few things to get a head start on! *Bonus* Work on your “to-do’s” now to fully enjoy the fruits of your labor through the winter months.

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1. Select Your Realtor. Doing so well in advance means you’ll have access to all their tricks of the trade before the holidays. See #3 below to understand the benefit of this valuable advice. Since the market is ever changing, you’ll want want a professional monitoring your neighborhood’s inventory for you so don’t miss a great opportunity between now and your target list date. Timing can be everything!

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2. Do Your Homework. Whether your goal is to sell quickly and/or to sell for top dollar, your Realtor should give you a list of to-do’s to truly make your home shine. Typically, these things don’t cost much money, but they do take time. Since it’s so important that you put your best foot forward from the very beginning, give yourself plenty of time to complete these items before your home hits the market. First impressions are crucial, and once a buyer has already toured your home and said “No Thanks”, chances are slim that they’ll come back once you complete that (fill in the blank)  project.

3. Why Wait? Spruce Up Now! I recently received the best (accidental) advice from a client after helping her family stage their home. Astonished at the huge impact that our simple suggestions made, she wondered why they hadn’t taken on these small projects sooner to enjoy it themselves. My takeaway? Act as if you’re selling your home tomorrow. Spend the time to see your space through a buyer’s eyes & make the changes now. If you’re going to invest the time at some point for a future sale, why not get a head start so you can enjoy it yourself?

4. Call The Professionals. Will you have projects for professional contractors? Catch them during this slower season to ensure timely completion. Great contractors can book out several weeks (or months) depending upon the size of your project and the season.

Listing your Madison WI Area Home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy a Madison WI Area Home? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 549 Jupiter Drive

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The Details:

• $230,000
• 1607 finished above grade sq ft
• 3 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths
• Attached 2 car garage

Top 7 Things to Love:

1. The deck - a great place for BBQ's and gatherings.
2. It's within walking distance of the Great Dane, Madison Metro Market and three neighborhood parks!
3. New + Modern = Less Maintenance. This home was built in 2009.
4. The master suite offers a walk-in closet and soaking tub.
5. Need more space? The basement has tall ceilings and several windows; it’s ready to be finished. An extra bathroom could be easily added since the plumbing is stubbed in.
6. The open floor plan with eat-in kitchen is great for socializing, entertaining or multi tasking.
7. The neighborhood- check out the Grandview Commons neighborhood page to learn what makes this location so special!

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

Madison WI: Living in the City of Playgrounds

It is such a pleasure to re-welcome fabulous guest blogger, Jessica Becker, to introduce our readers to her exciting new project, Madison Playground Review. Jessica is a community outreach professional raising two daughters with her husband in an old house on the isthmus. She wakes early to practice yoga, she cooks dinner for her family, bikes most places she goes, and believes that happiness is a life skill. So much of the business of real estate is about making this place home, and so we hope you join us in exploring this cool resource!

Parks, and if you have kids, playgrounds, are nice to have nearby. When thinking about where to live, it may not be on your 'non-negotiable' list, but over the long haul it will probably affect your quality of life quite a bit.

Madison has more parks and playgrounds per person than any other city in the United States, by far. There is not a close runner-up. It is too rarely mentioned, in my opinion, as part of the ongoing conversation about why this is such a lovely place to live.

Having all these parks and playgrounds to maintain is a big job. The Madison Parks Department is not flush with the kind of budget that the park-rich status warrants. This, at least, is my understanding for why the park playgrounds around town are growing ever-more similar. There are some variable features, but these features are ordered from catalogs and designed to come together as a recognizable-looking playground.

However, despite the somewhat cookie-cutter nature of play equipment in the U.S. these days, there are differences among playgrounds. After working with neighbors to select playground equipment for a park near my house, I’m noticing the nuances more and more. With my two young kids, ages three and five, I am seeking out variety and adventure.

Traveling beyond our immediate neighborhood for our park trips, we have become playground tourists. I am learning from my kids what they like, and how the different settings influence their play. I am also regularly googling things like ‘nature-based play’ and ‘playable sculpture,’ following a growing movement inspired, in part, by Paige Johnson’s site Play-Scapes, and coveting more things like the ‘Swing Time’ in Boston and the Holten Bridge swings in Milwaukee.

This summer, I launched Madison Playground Review: Adventures of Playground Tourists. This is my own playspace, an online project that gives me a place to explore my growing curiosity and share some insight. I hope it is both inspiring and useful.

We tend to like playgrounds set in spots that serve to jump-start further exploration. For example, playgrounds near a trail into a woods, such as Heritage Heights Park. The kids ‘warm-up’ in a familiar way, then we meander into unchartered territory with our energy up.

We also like playgrounds with interesting geographic features, like hills, boulders or ravines, like Glenwood Children’s Park. Naturally assets like trees are also really important, and they seem to psychologically make play flow more naturally. In these cases, the play equipment encourages community to gather. A playground in the middle of the field, like a car abandoned on a highway, is not very fun for anyone when the sun is burning hot.

Playgrounds where things are built to a scale that allows adults to play with kids are, in my experience, really fun. One example is the Henry Vilas Zoo children’s area. There are also places that defy category, such as landscaping that makes you want to move around or art that invites climbing. These ‘playable spaces’ are the future of healthy public life.

As Playground Tourists, I hope we can also be instigators for innovative parks and play spaces that break the cookie-cutter mold. In this city with so many playgrounds, we have so many opportunities to invest in what I would call ‘postcard-worthy’ public places. Madison Playground Review is meant to be part of this conversation.

You can read more of Jessica's writing and ruminations at Between Two Lakes and a Hard Place.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 1673 Norman Way

5 Reasons Why This Spring Harbor Gem Will Knock Your Socks Off:

1. A short walk to Lake Mendota, buslines, Brennan’s, restaurants & coffee = a winning location!
2. The A-MAZing yard! Not only is it large & ultra private, it boasts plenty of landscaping & patio/deck spaces.
3. Windows windows windows! (and even a couple skylights) allow you to commune with nature from the comforts of your couch.
4. An open floor plan leads out to a covered deck, lending itself to entertaining.
5. Many updates make for easy, no hassle living.

Come see this stunner in person at our open house on Sunday, August 2, from 11am – 1pm.

Details:

• $245,000
• MLS 1754025
• 1960 finished sq ft
• 3 bedrooms
• 1.75 baths
• 2 car attached garage

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Updates Include:

Main Living Space

• Remodeled entryway and installed new lighting 2010
• Replaced carpeted flooring with engineered hardwood 2010
• Re-painted walls and ceiling 2010

Kitchen Remodel

• Installed tiling back-splash 2010
• Replaced faucet 2009
• Re-painted walls and ceiling 2010
• Replaced cabinet and closet hardware 2011

Bathrooms

• Replaced lighting fixture 2011
• Replaced shower fixture 2009

Other Updates

• Replaced hot water heater 2014
• Replaced front doors 2010
• Replaced roof 2010
• Repainted bedroom walls and ceiling 2010
• Installed Ethernet cabling 2010
• Finished and painted walls in downstairs laundry room and storage / workshop 2011
• Installed flagstone patio on upper South side (adjacent to dining deck) 2010
• Installed primary rock retaining wall on South side (created terrace garden) 2010
• Planted trees: Magnolia, Redbud, Arbor Vitae, Cherry and Ornamental Pear 2010

Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

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For Sale: 7303 Vista Court

6 Reasons to Love This Home:

1. It’s been completely renovated--if you appreciate fine craftsmanship & top notch materials, you won’t be disappointed.
2. An ultra open floor plan opens up to a killer deck.
3. Beautiful hardwood floors with a modern espresso finish.
4. It’s swoon-worthy chef’s kitchen with serene, wooded views.
5. You’ll feel like royalty waking up in the huge, sunny master suite. It even has it’s own private deck!
6. Enjoy the best of both worlds--a huge yard backing up to the woods gives just the right amount of a “country living” feel. Situated within an established neighborhood, you’ll experience all the perks that Middleton living is known for.

Come see this beautiful home in person at our open house on Sunday, August 2, from 1pm - 3pm.

Details:

• $415,000
• MLS #1753918
• 3046 finished, exposed square feet
• 4 bedrooms + an office, game room & family room
• 2 full baths, 2 half baths
• 2 car attached garage

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2014 & 2015 Updates:

Main Living Space

• Removed Walls to Create an Open Concept Living/Dining Room & Kitchen
• Installed New Windows & Doors (Anderson)
• Replaced Old Insulation in Main Living Space
• Installed Sustainable Wood Flooring
• Installed Gas Fireplace, New Stone Face & Oak Mantel
• Created an Office & Installed Amish Built Cherry Bookcases

Kitchen Remodel

• Installed Amish Built Cherry Cabinets
• Installed Stainless Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Range, Hood/Fan
• 36” Professional 6-Burner Range (Blue Star)
• Installed Granite Countertops
• Installed Stainless Steel Undermount Sink & Faucet (Grohe)

Bathrooms

• Added Main Level Powder Room
• Updated Main Level Full Bathroom:
• Tile Flooring
• Amish Cabinet
• Granite Countertop

Other Updates

• New Carpet, Trim, Doors & Ceiling Fans-  2 Bedrooms
• New Hot Water Heater

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Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 3518 Ridgeway Avenue

Top 5 (OK, 6!) Reasons to Love This Home:

1. A huge, cheery mudroom will not only keep you organized, it’s sure to put a smile on your face every time you come home.
2. A fantastic blend of charm from yesteryear and today, this home is unlike anything you’ve seen at this price.  A huge newly updated kitchen, modern bathroom & gas fireplace are sure to win your heart.
3. A roomy master bedroom with large walk in closet makes this one a catch!
4. The private, sunny yard & patio is the perfect extension of this home--great for entertaining, grilling, gardening & outdoor relaxation. Plus there's room to add a 1-car garage!
5. Need more space? A freshly painted, well-lit basement makes a great place for hobbies and play time. The walk-up attic is ready to be finished, which would add 300 square feet! With newer windows, skylights & insulation, it’s ready for your personal touch.
6. Very conveniently located, this one is perfect for people “on the go”.  It’s very close to Starkweather Creek nature trails, bike paths, MATC, bus lines, shopping, the interstate & Hwy 51.

Come see this fantastic bungalow in person at our open house on Sunday, July 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details:

• $159,900
• MLS #1751986
• 988 finished square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bath

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Updates Include:

EXTERIOR

• New Front Windows - 2015
• Deck Stained - 2014
• Chimney Removed - 2011
• Exterior Fully Painted - 2010
• New Attic Windows - 2009

MECHANICALS

• Radon Mitigation System - 2015
• Whole House Ducts Cleaned - 2013
• New Water Heater - 2008
• Central Air Conditioner - 2007
• Water Softener - 2004
• Sump Pump - 2003

APPLIANCES

• Whirlpool Dryer - 2012
• Whirlpool Dishwasher - 2010
• Frigidaire Stainless Side-by-Side Refrigerator - 2007
• Frigidaire Stainless Gas Range - 2007

OTHER UPGRADES

• New Kitchen Sink Disposal - 2013
• New Tile in Entry - 2011
• Painted Basement Walls & Floor - 2009
• Cork Flooring & Cedar Shelving in Master Closet - 2009
• Superior Natural Gas Fireplace - 2004
• Attic Skylights & Insulation - 2003

Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 1404 Wyldhaven Avenue

WOWSA! Read on to find out why you’ll love this uniquely fashionable ranch:

1. First of all, it just looks so cooool! You won’t find anything like it: the wrap-around deck with modern cable railing, plentiful perennials & mature trees are sure to make your heart melt.
2. Windows, windows, windows! And they’ve all been updated recently.
3. Lake views. Seriously, the house & the setting will make you feel like you’re on perma-vacay. (If this isn’t a real word, I really think it should be!)
4. Wyldhaven Park is across the street, a good spot to fish, picnic, or drop in your canoe or kayak.
5. It’s totally updated! You'll love the brand new kitchen, bathroom, refinished hardwood floors, and it's all freshly painted inside & out.
6. The sweet layout! It’s footprint is small, but feels much bigger due to an awesome layout--no wasted space here.
7. The basement opens up to the garage, which could be finished, or could serve as a super cool hobby spot.

Don’t miss your shot at this fantastic Monona home! Swing by our open house on 7/5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Details:

• $177,000
• MLS 1751314
• 756 finished square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bath
• 1 car attached garage

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Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 3533 Concord Ave

Top 5 Reasons to Love This Home:

1. Lots of natural light makes this adorable house shine!
2. Great yard with a brick patio for grilling or just relaxing outdoors.
3. Beautiful hardwood floors.
4. Original charm mixed with an updated kitchen and modern bath.
5. An attached garage--a rare bonus in this area!

Come see this beautiful home in person at our open house on Saturday, June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Details:

• $150,000
• MLS 1750653
• 1135 finished square feet
• 3 bedrooms
• 1 bath
• 1 car attached garage

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This charming, sun filled ranch home is move in ready! You’ll have nothing but time to kick back and relax in your private, fenced yard (complete with brick patio) as most of the projects have been done (including recent kitchen and bathroom renovations!). A wood-burning fireplace and attached garage seal the deal. The neighborhood is quietly tucked away, but remains a super convenient location on Madison’s east side close to schools, shopping, Boulders, bus lines and access to Hwy 51.

Updates Include:

• New High Efficiency Toilet - 2014
• New Water Heater - 2011
• New Roof - 2010
• New Dishwasher/Disposal - 2011
• Goodman Furnace - 2006
• House Insulated to R-50

Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

The Rental Market is Hot!

Looking for The 16 Critical Questions Every Seller Needs To Ask When Hiring A Realtor? Click Here!

The Rental Market is HOT!

As the Madison real estate market has continued to heat up, so has the rental market. Local rents are soaring as vacancy rates remain well under the national average. This has prompted some homeowners to buy their next home now, while renting their current home out. If you’ve considered the same, you may want to run your holding costs & potential income through a Rental Analysis Spreadsheet to determine whether or not the numbers work. Since the value of income property is measured differently than single family, owner-occupied property, you’ll want to be sure you’re looking at the right data when determining whether or not your home works as a rental. Need the spreadsheet? Email us for a free copy!

Thinking about buying income property? You may be interested in checking out our Investment Property Comparison Guide, consisting of active & sold properties, which is used to compare properties via cap rate, GRM, & cash return. Ask us for a free copy.

The Greenbush & Mansion Hill/James Madison Park TIFs offer great opportunity to both buyers & sellers. These amazing incentives are offered by the City to assist buyers in the rehabilitation of 1-8 unit buildings that are currently being used as rentals. Buyers must owner-occupy to qualify.

Final thought: There are literally thousands of new apartments being built in Madison this year, so sooner or later the market will balance out, and rents will probably soften up a bit. No big deal if you know what to look for in your next investment, but if you’re new to the game, be sure you’re taking all of the facts into consideration (current & future neighborhood development, neighborhood market trends, etc.).

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

Get Local! Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

As Realtors, we are helping members of our local community every day. Our work is very personal and hands-on, and our connection with the people around us and the place we live is what keeps us inspired. As residents and as business owners, our happiness and success depend on the vitality of the community around us. Ready access to fun shops, great restaurants, local entertainment and culture, and strong community resources are some of the big draws that motivate people to want to buy a home in a local neighborhood. These are the same things that make us love calling this area home!

At Roost, we are committed to supporting other local businesses at every turn. We use a local graphic designer and blogger for our one-of-a-kind materials and a fantastic local print shop for all of our mailings, business cards and print marketing. We have our own branded (and delicious!) coffee from Just Coffee Cooperative to give to our clients, and often gift City Tins to clients to say thank you and to treat themselves to a favorite local meal or encourage them to try a new nearby restaurant. Every chance we get, we source food locally for our open houses and events. Plus, check out our online resource for local finds to furnish your home in style!

Each dollar you spend at independent businesses returns 3 times more money to your local economy than one spent at a chain (Source: Dane Buy Local). Please join us in supporting our local community, and let us know if we can help you love where you live a little more!

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 6973 Chester Drive, #F

Top 6 Things to Love about 6973 Chester Drive:

1. The balcony - it’s a great extension of the dinette!
2. Its charming brick fireplace.
3. Not one but TWO large bedrooms with FULL private bathrooms.
4. Uber close to the hopping Fitchrona area hub, which is chock full of urban amenities.
5. A well planned layout including a “mudroom” space to sit down, kick off your shoes and stash your stuff out of sight.
6. The unit itself and the building are very well maintained. Updates include newer carpet, water heater, siding, roof and more.

For your chance to view this fantastic home, stop by our open house on Sunday, May 31 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Details:

• $135,000
• MLS 1747852
• 1170 square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths
• Attached 2 car garage

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Hosting is a breeze in this well maintained home! You’ll love a well planned layout with open kitchen/dinette plus balcony. A charming brick fireplace gives extra pizzaz and while each bedroom is not only large, they each have full baths. Entering the home through a private attached garage, you’ll find a “mudroom” with plenty of room to sit down, kick off your shoes and stash jackets and bags out of sight. All within a couple minutes of the hopping Fitchrona hub chock full of oodles of urban amenities.

Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

For Sale: 5417 Patriot Drive

5 Things to Love About 5417 Patriot Drive:

1. It’s bright, open and cheery.
2. Its modern allure, cathedral ceilings and super spacious floor plan.
3. Its private views of the yard and woods (which is a rarity in this particular condo complex!).
4. Being well connected in ways that make commutes simple, country bike rides a snap and satisfying all last-minute dining, shopping and entertainment urges a breeze. You have the option of the East Towne mall area or the fast growing west side of Sun Prairie (which, if you haven’t been lately, is worth checking out).
5. It has in unit laundry, private attic storage and a sunny garage perfect for weekend projects.

Swing by our open house on Sunday, May 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to check out this fabulous home!

The Details:

• $145,000
• MLS 1747851
• 1600 square feet
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 bath
• Attached 2 car garage

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Spacious, private, sunny, modern. This condo is unique in that it overlooks the yard and woods at Patriot Hill. Its cathedral ceilings, modern finishes, walk in closets, in unit laundry and attic storage are just a few things you’ll love. Feel well connected with quick access to interstate and highway (perfect for commuters); miles and miles of country bike paths at your fingertips; not to mention a couple restaurants/bars within a short walk. Shops, restaurants, coffee, entertainment all within a few minute drive.

Want to learn more or schedule a showing? Just let us know.

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.

Vilas Neighborhood Pop Quiz!

The Vilas neighborhood is one of near-west Madison's best spots. It has it all - fun and loveable local shops on Monroe Street and South Park Street (not to mention a slew of great ethnic restaurants); beautiful, eclectic houses along tree-lined roads; and numerous outdoor attractions (I’m talking Lake Wingra, Henry Vilas Zoo and the UW Arboretum to name a few). Just blocks from several hospitals and healthcare facilities and within a mile of the Memorial Union and UW campus, Vilas is a popular place for students and professionals of all ages to call home. The Vilas area is truly a one-stop shop kind of spot that can easily meet the interest of any visitor; a unique quality for such a compact space. Although Vilas is a well known and loved area in Madison, a recent stroll through the Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Park got me wondering how many people are aware of the rich history and fun facts that dwell there…

DID YOU KNOW that when Henry Vilas Zoo first opened in 1911, only the following animals were in attendance: nine deer, three ground hogs, three wood chucks, two guinea pigs, two rabbits, two white rats, one raccoon, one eagle, one squirrel and one toothless red fox (http://www.danenet.org/vilas/history.html)? Man, a lot has changed!

DID YOU KNOW that the elaborate and somewhat decrepit marble water fountain at the end of Erin Street was only in pristine condition for a mere six years (http://www.danenet.org/vilas/history.html)? Work on the fountain finished in 1925 and by 1931 vandals destroyed parts of the fountain. No restoration efforts were ever attempted.

DID YOU KNOW that an over 227-year-old tree sits on the edge of Vilas Park? In 1987 the National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture recognized the tree as having lived there at the time of the signing of our constitution. WOW!

DID YOU KNOW that Lake Wingra was originally surrounded by an expanse of wetlands that served as a favorite hunting and fishing spot for the Winnebago Indians (http://www.danenet.org/vilas/history.html)?

DID YOU KNOW that the origins of the shoe slide in Vilas Park, a long time Madison icon, were a complete mystery up until last year (http://host.madison.com/news/local/100-objects/vilas-park-slide-was-gift-and-work-of-tradesmen/article_ee34ef0b-b47c-57c4-81fa-9386b40e6b1c.html)? The Wisconsin State Journal was contacted by those who had firsthand knowledge of the slide’s construction after including the slide in a series called “Madison in 100 Objects.” Who knew!

Do you have any fun facts or historical tidbits to share about the Vilas area? If so, please comment or email us!

Listing a home? Net more with Roost Realty! We’ll market your home with style, vision and boundless energy. Looking to buy? Let us be your property matchmakers! We’ll get you in the community, lifestyle and home of your dreams – because we know a home is so much more than a house.