Madison, WI (Wexford Village) Wood Floors, Tile, Stainless Appliances, More Upgrades then can be listed. Check Me Out

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY    JULY 8TH   1:00 - 3:00 PM

6 Bishops Hill Circle.  $448,888      All the upgrades you could want;

Cherry Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile, Cherry Vanities, Granite Island, Maple Cabinets, Custom Cabinets and Built-Ins, Stainless appliances including a double wall oven and wine refrigerator, front loading washer and dryer, California Closets, Fireplace, 3-car garage, professionally landscaped yard, High Point Swim Club Pool Stock, Quite the loveliest home in the neighborhood.  Check us out!  Click Here for additional info

Madison, Wisconsin - Midvale Heights - Just Listed - $219,900

This spacious 3 bedroom gem will also sell this weekend.  $219,900 are you kidding me!
Oak hardwood floors throughout first floor were just refinished.  Gas Fireplace in living room. 3-season porch. Fenced in yard.  Walking distance to schools, new public library, shops, ice cream, coffee, and more.

Call me today - I can get you in immediately!  (608) 354-8107   More details at 482 S. Midvale Blvd

Sue Stark Real Estate Monthly Housing Report for April 2012

February home sales rose for the eighth straight month, with existing home sales up 15.6 percent from February 2011, according to the latest monthly report by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Home prices were down in February, but by a modest 1.7 percent, to $115,000 compared to one year ago. Existing home sales grew in every region of the state in February.

 April 2012 Monthly Housing Report

5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redos Buyers Will Love

 Kitchen remodeling sales were up 36 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same time a year earlier, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. It’s no wonder: The kitchen is the focal point in many homes.

5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redos Buyers Will Love

Madison Wisconsin Townhouse/Duplex Market is Heating Up

The 1st quarter of 2012 has certainly been busy.  Surprisingly all of my business this year to-date has been in the Townhouse market which has been very quiet over the last two years.  I have been experiencing multiple competing offers on a regular basis.  Inventory is low and places priced right and good condition are moving quickly.

Market Data for the west side of Madison from 4th quarter 2011 to 1st quarter 2012, ($160,000 or less), 1200 sq ft or greater, 3 bdrm

1.  Total Properties Listed          -11% (down)
2.  Total Properties Sold            550%     (up)
3.  Average Listed Price                3%     (up)
4.  Average Sold Price                   6%     (up)
5.  Average Days on Market       15%    (up)


If you or anyone you know is thinking of putting your town home, or duplex on the market call me today, I would love to talk to you.  Sue Stark (608) 354-8107   or   starks@firstweber.com

Open House April 1st 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Better then new - 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, 2413 sq ft home in Sun Prairie

This is no Aprils Fool!

This bright and open home with many windows, vaulted ceilings and large room sizes is just waiting for you to visit it this Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00.

Kitchen includes solid oak cabinets, silestone countertops and bar.  Living room has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and plenty of room to entertain.  Mud room/laundry off of garage.  Formal dining room on 1st level.  Master suite on the 1st level with walk-in closet, dual vanity, shower and soaking tub.  Two bedrooms upstairs with separate full baths.  Lower level is finished with the 4th bedroom, another full bath, a family rec room and bar.

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First Weber Group #1 in Dane County

Once Again First Weber Group is #1 in Dane County.  The Spring Market has certainly heated up over the last two weeks.  If you are thinking of Buying or Selling feel free to contact me anytime at 608-354-8107 or starks@firstweber.com

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How To Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Spring is here (in fact it has been in Madison Wisconsin for a few weeks now) and that means people are getting their homes ready to put on the market.  I am often asked for staging suggestions and ideals.  Typically this begins with cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.  When you think it looks spotless clean it one more time.  You would be amazed on what a difference this can make. This includes a full spring cleaning and don't forget to have the carpets professionally cleaned as well.

The next thing on the agenda is ORGANIZATION.  This is key.  Especially for closets and the pantry.  True Story.  One of my listings did not believe me (go figure) and did nothing to organize the master bedroom closet or the walk-in pantry.  The feedback from the first tour was that the master bedroom closet and the walk-in pantry were too small.

Solution:  Remove 2/3 of items from the closet and box up.  Plastic tubs that are labeled are best incase you need to retrieve something.  Pantry was organized with labels plastic containers and baskets (everything).

Result:  Next showing comments were that the buyer was amazed on how much space there was in the master bedroom closet and walk-in pantry.  (Seller was now a firm believer and repeated the process to each closet in the house.) And yes it did sell for top dollar very shortly after this.  In-fact we had competing offers.

Today I came across this amazing blog on organization.  Take a look, and if you are getting ready to put your house on the market see which of these items can make the process much easier and quicker for you.  Here is a link to the blog

Questions?  Feel free to contact me anytime at 608-354-8107 or starks@firstweber.com