Category: Episodes
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The East Madison ice cream saga fields a new player
Atwood Avenue has a new addition to the storied ice cream drama that’s taken place over the last few years, and this month’s Top of the Hour Tip will bring you a warning to be on the look out for termites in Madison.
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Forget the big box, medium boxes might be better
Tired of the big boxes? There are some significant benefits to spending your home renovation dollars locally and with smaller size hardware and lumber stores. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Mike Burrow from Stoughton Lumber, who can do the same services and have the same products as a big…
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What does a Credit Union do?
Ever have questions about what Credit Unions do? In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Madison native Rick McKinley of UW Credit Union about the differences between credit unions and banks, and how UW Credit Union tends to be the place that first time homeowners turn to.
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What makes a great neighborhood?
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Ryan Koglin, President of the SASY Neighborhood Association about the things that make a neighborhood great.
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The guide to buying an investment property
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk about all the things to consider when buying an investment property. Asher is fresh off the purchase of their first investment property, and they walk through the process, set expectations, and share all the things they considered along the way.
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2024 – The Year In Review
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino wrap up 2024 by reviewing everything Real Estate in the 608 from the last year. That includes a peek back at the highest and lowest house and condo sales in addition to the the biggest and smallest house sales.
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Focusing on energy conservation and season’s greetings
What’s the easiest thing you can do today to save your money on energy costs? The answer is talk to Jason Kempen and Dylan Crye with Focus on Energy, a renewable energy program for Wisconsin. The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino welcome the Focus on Energy reps to the show to talk about…
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The best and worst trees for your home
Trees can do a lot to beautify your home, but there are better and worse ones to have close to your house. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino help you leaf your worries behind when they welcome Sean Gere of Gere Tree Care in Madison.
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Keeping it glassy with Madison’s most unique home improvement store
We take the pane out of everything you need to know about windows in the house, and settle the debate over whether it’s better to replace a whole window, or just replace the glass.
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How a home inspector saves you money
Home inspectors are there to help you understand a home before you buy it and help prioritize your “to-do” list. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino tackle the topic of home inspections with Patrick Shanahan of New Roots Home Inspection.