Madison Area Real Estate News

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/

Article from HouseLogic.com Trees don’t ask for much—dirt, water, sunlight. Yet they provide a wealth of benefits: They improve the air you breathe, cut your energy bills with their shade, provide a home to wildlife, and add beauty and value to your home. But every year, 3.2 million acres of forest are cut down, according to the Nature Conservancy . Several million more acres are lost to fire, storm, and disease. That’s why planting new trees and protecting the ones we have is so important. You can do your part by Caring for the trees in your yard Supporting tree-planting activities in your community Donating to organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, which works to preserve the world’s trees and forests, and American Forests , which offers a unique way to take action. First, use its online Climate Change Calculator to determine your carbon footprint. Then, make up for your emissions by donating to a forest restoration project. Why should you care about trees?