Real Estate In The 608

We test out how low we can go this time on Real Estate in the 608 as we talk basement remodeling with Katie Mooney City of Madison City of Madison Building Inspection Division. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Merle about what the rules are, and how you can get the most for your remodel money by maximizing your home’s square foot imprint. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.9 - September 2023.

When you put all the numbers together, the greenest building is the one that’s already built. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Merle Domer of the woman-owned Sol Restoration, an artisan and wood window restorer. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Merle about what kind of home is deserving of this kind of stewardship, and how replacement work was once strongly valued, and maybe should be again. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.8 - August 2023.

To get the most out of a home sale, there are a lot of factors to consider, but one that might stand out amongst the rest. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Greta Drammeh with Accord Realty and Geode Design, who has a keen eye for finding the problem with a home and fixing it. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Greta about that key step, in addition to house flipping and buying tax lien properties. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.7 - July 2023.

Ever wonder how they build new neighborhoods in Madison? This time we speak to Lindsay Hagens, a developer with Simply Homes Realty, and Alejandra Torres with Lauer Realty Group about how the new neighborhood on Madison’s North/Eastside Jannah Village has come to be. Ben, Asher, and Adam get into the steps that need to take place, just to help more folks have a place called home. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.6 - June 2023.

Looking for ways to expand the square footage in your home, maybe you should be looking up? Ben, Adam, and Asher are joined by Shannon Davis with the City of Madison Building Inspection who gives us the rules to follow when considering converting an attic into a living space. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.5 - May 2023.

What really happens at the beginning of a landlord/tenant relationship? What really happens at the end of one? Ben and Adam are joined by In The 608 family member Asher Masino for a roundtable discussion on beginnings and endings. Adam is heading to California, while maintaining a Madison rental, and explains how he expects his first-time experience of being a landlord is going to work. Ben often gets asked about evictions, and having just gone through a rough one provides some insight into what that looks like too. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.4 - April 2023.

There are ways to save money when it comes to the actual cost of a home loan, and sometimes it comes down to the right strategy. Abbey Wentland, Senior Loan Officer with Wisconsin-founded Fairway Mortgage might just be the savings superhero of home loans. Abbey helps home buyers navigate the sometimes tricky unknowns of getting the best loan and is a seasoned expert in the process. She joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also get her thoughts on the current status of interest rates and what they mean to you. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.3 - March 2023.

If you were wondering what kind of help there is out there that’s really making a difference for folks In The 608, look no further. Adam Weisse has spent much of his career in service to others, so it should come as no surprise that he’s managing a program for Project Home, a non-profit that improves the quality and affordability of housing for local folks earning low-to-moderate incomes. Adam helps us understand how investing in homes is an investment in our community. Adam joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also get the inside line on how the housing market is behaving in Madison this year. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.2 - February 2023.

Liz Lauer of the Lauer Realty group was able to predict last year’s interest rate increases almost perfectly. Because they were right on the nose, we brought Liz back to make some predictions about what’s going to happen in the real estate market this year. Liz joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also get some potentially good news during Phil’s Phone-in. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608."

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott wrap up 2022 by counting down our podcasts from the year. We dive into the highest and lowest sales of the year, express our gratitude, and make some predictions for 2023.

It’s been about a year since Ben helped WISC Reporter Josh Spreiter purchase his first home. On WISC, Josh highlights the unique people, places, and events across the Madison area and southern Wisconsin with his “In the 608” feature reports. We got along so well the first time we had Josh on Real Estate In the 608, that we wanted to check in and see what lessons he’s learned, challenges he’s faced, and how he dodged the dreaded buyer’s remorse. Josh is also a personal trainer and joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we ask whether it’s ok to skip leg day. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.11 - November 2022.

New construction tends to catch your eye in a neighborhood and is often signaling economic growth, investment, and progress. With all the new construction we see going on, it’s time we talked to someone whose job it is to make those projects happen, and what they mean to a community. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we talk to Corey Sines, a Project Manager with Ideation Builders. Corey joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we talk about what are some of the coolest custom features he’s built into new homes. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.10 - October 2022.

Of all the folks that you’ll come into contact with in the real estate buying process, the lender might be one of the key contacts you’ll need. Knowing that you can easily get a hold of them can make the process that much easier. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we talk to Patrick “Pappy” Johnson, a mortgage field manager with Johnson Bank. Pappy joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we talk about how going local pays off. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.9 - September 2022.

There’s a perception that real estate developers are similar to the Monopoly Man, sitting on piles of cash, and twisting their mustaches while anticipating the next big deal. That’s not exactly true, and this time on Real Estate in the 608 we talk to Madison area developer Brandon Cook, who appears to be more of a regular guy that just likes to keep busy. Brandon joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we talk about his approach to real estate, and how others might follow his plan. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.8 - August 2022.

A real estate agent can do a lot in the buying and selling process, and there’s one way to know if they are really on your side. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we bring on our first second-time guest Chris Mikkelson of Madison’s Best Home Inspection who also shares the most common house fixes that a home inspector looks out for. Chris joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss tree law, and how both Chris and Adam got outbid on a house that Ben was helping sell. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.7 - July 2022.

Does your home have the right amount of protection to keep cool when it's warm, and warm when it’s cool? This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Todd Steege with TNT Insulation who seals up the knowledge gaps when it comes to sealing your home with insulation. Todd joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss the different kinds of ways to insulate your home, and whether spray foam is as fun as it sounds. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.6 - June 2022.

There may be a record number of women, and people of color who are learning the carpentry trade in Madison and we talk to the person who may be responsible for it. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Allie Berenyi, Instructor with the Madison College Construction and Remodeling program. Allie joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss what those small buildings are at the corner of Packers Avenue and Commercial Avenue in Madison, and Ben provides his take on the new tax assessments. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.4 - May 2022.

Solar energy is intriguing because it sounds like a good way to save money and energy, but it might cost a bit up front. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Sam Dunaiski, with the MadiSUN program that does the work to connect Madison-area homeowners and businesses with solar energy. Sam says if you think of solar as buying bulk energy at today’s prices, just like shopping at Costco, it makes a lot of sense. Sam joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss how solar energy at your house might be the extra edge you need when it comes to selling your home for more. Get advice on home fixes during the pandemic with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.3 - April 2022.

Roofing is one of those home improvement projects that very few look forward to, but a little insight into how it’s done might make it easier. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Carl Cure, owner of Carl Cure Roofing. Carl shares how he knows when a roof is ready to be replaced, what the options are for roofing, and explains some key roofing terminology like “pitch,” “square,” and “complete tear-off .“ Carl joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss exactly how many layers of shingles deep you can actually go. Get advice on home fixes during the pandemic with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.3 - March 2022.

Nominate #inthe608 for Madison's Best Local Podcast right now! https://www.channel3000.com/best-of-madison-2022/ We're in the arts and entertainment category! While we’re still working on predicting the future, we do have some expert insight into how the housing market is going to play out in 2022. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Liz Lauer, owner of the Liz Lauer Realty Group in Madison. Liz provides her thoughts on what’s going to happen with inflation, and how it might affect your home buying and selling strategy. Liz joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss which month tends to net the most expensive home sales. Get advice on home fixes during the pandemic with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 4.2 - Febru