Madison Area Real Estate News

The See Team has been named #1 out of the top #100 realtors at First Weber Group for the third straight month.  Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Wisconsin are all prime real estate territories that have been bucking the downward trend in the real estate market. The See Team has been the leader in sales and listings for the better part of 2011 for the south central Wisconsin First Weber market.  We specialize in single family and condo sales.   For information on finding real estate, including the perfect home in the Madison, Middleton Wisconsin areas, consult the See Team:   http://www.seemadisonrealty.com

2nd Annual Children's Dyslexia 5K Walk Henry Vilas Park Shelter House 7:30 am Check-in/Registration 8:30 am Start Event Day, On-Site Registration Fee $20.00 www.walkfordyslexiamadison.org This event is to raise money to support the Children's Dyslexia Center-Madison and its purpose of helping children with dyslexia learn to read and write. For information on finding real estate, including the perfect home in the Madison, Middleton Wisconsin areas, consult the See Team:   http://www.seemadisonrealty.com

Wisconsin Trails came up with their list of Wisconsin's best towns through an online survey of readers. Do you agree with the list below? Have other suggestions? Please let us know in the comments. And please share this post with anyone you think might be interested. 1. Best Green Town: Madison Madison has one of the best urban bicyle systems in the country. Its residents are environmentally conscious. Runner-up: Bayfield 2. Best Outdoor Activities Town: Wausau Rib Mountain skiing, Wisconsin river boating, Ice Age Trail hiking are just a few of the outdoor activities that readers mentioned.  Runner-up: Eagle River 3. Best Harbor Town: Bayfield Set on Lake Superior, Bayfield offers historic lighthouses, sea caves and Apostle Island National Lakeshore. Runner-up: Manitowoc-Two Rivers 4. Best Arts & Entertainment Town: Milwaukee Summerfest, the Milwaukee/Calatrava Art Museum, a theater district, professional baseball & basketball and so much more. Runner-up: Ma

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-17/first-time-home-buyers-prepare-for-best-buyers-market-in-recent-history/ While affordable housing prices, ample inventories, and historically low interest rates signal 'buyer's market' for the investors or move-up buyers in many U.S. markets, inexperienced first-time buyers may not know if the time is right to make a move into real estate. "It's not about timing the market. It's about time in the market," says Steve Berkowitz, chief executive officer at Move, Inc., a leader in online real estate. "Once you know how long you expect to own a home, look at the historical value performance of properties in the neighborhood. Be confident about your own job security, down payment resources and tolerance for upkeep, as well as the lifestyle you want today and in the near term. While homeownership may not be for everyone, it is the right choice for hundreds of thousands of people. Today's housing marke

www.madbeerweek.com Madison Craft Beer Week is April 29th, 2011 through May 8th, 2011 throughout Madison, Wisconsin and the Greater Dane County area. Madison Craft Beer Week is an annual celebration promoting Madison’s thriving craft beer culture, enhancing beer knowledge and appreciation by sponsoring a ten-day (two weekend) countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters knowledge of our regional brewing heritage, and serves as a showcase for the Madison area’s breweries, restaurants, pubs, caterers, retailers, entertainers, and other businesses with ties to the craft beer community. Craft beer lovers will have the opportunity to attend events ranging from beer dinners and food pairing to beer walks, bar promotions, brewery parties and plenty more!

 Madison, WI listed #7 as best place to buy a home Where is the best place to buy a home in 2011?  The real answer is wherever you want to buy.  The location has to work for YOU. However, some national polls suggest places from time to time and when areas of Wisconsin are mentioned it is a nice thing.  Wallet Pop chose their top 10 places to buy a home and Madison, WI made the list at #7 as a "Best College Town".  Madison's population is listed as over a half million people with a median home price of $209,400.  Madison earns points for being located between two lakes, home of the state capitol and a Big 10 university offering a "never ending supply of renters" for those who may want to purchase investment property. For information on finding real estate, including the perfect home in the Madison, Middleton Wisconsin areas, consult the See Team:   http://www.seemadisonrealty.com photo credit http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_benson/1451628689/