Author: Adam Elliott
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How old windows are just as efficient as new windows
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…
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A key step many people skip for a successful home sale
To make sure you get the most out of a home sale, there are a lot of factors that come into play. 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 sale and…
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How do new neighborhoods get built?
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,…
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How do you make your attic habitable?
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 Unit who gives us the rules to follow when considering converting an attic into a living space.
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Landlord Beginnings and Endings
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…
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The savings superhero of home loans
There are ways to save money when it comes to the actual cost of a home loan, sometimes it just comes down to a strong 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…
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Home projects for good with Project Home
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…
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Real Estate Predictions for 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…
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2022: The Year In Review
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.
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WISC TV’s Josh Spreiter shares his secret to avoid buyer’s remorse
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…