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In today's generation, there's more information than ever before about practically anything.  In terms of real estate, that means that more information is readily available about homes, prices, and trends.  In the Madison area (Dane County) there are currently 2244 homes for sale (at the time of this posting).  I don't know about you, but that's a lot of homes to sort through.  If I were a

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One of my core values as a Realtor in Madison is "Team".  When buying or selling a home, there are often a number of people involved.  One person might put up a sign, another helps with marketing, a home inspector looks for defects in the property, other professionals make repairs, home staging people rearrange furniture, photographers make the home show it's best, and other real estate

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One common question that I get from home buyers and sellers is, "How much are closing costs?"  Well, that really depends.  There are a number of costs involved when buying or selling a home, aside from the final actual sale price. Buyer's closing costs As a home buyer, you're probably already aware that you'll need to come up with some money in order to be able to buy a house.  Typically you

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There are a handful of times in life with big time game changing events.  You know, the one's that have a tremendous impact on everything else.  Going to college, starting a new job, moving to a new town, getting married, and buying a new home.  This past week, I had the wonderful opportunity to have one of those big time events.  My wife and I became parents as our new son Tyler joined the world

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Josh Lavik at Keller Williams Realty reviews some of the Top 5 Mistakes that Home Seller's Make in Madison Wisconsin.

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  Yesterday I had some showings via bicycle!  That's right, I went with a client to look at downtown condos for sale via bike.  That was a first for me.  I have had many clients that enjoy biking, but this is the first time that I've actually shown property for sale by pedaling from place to place.  It was fun!  We looked at Das Kronenberg, the Blair House, Doty School, the

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I heard this story a while ago and couldn't believe it.  This video from the Daily Show seems perfect! The Daily ShowGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook

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When I saw this article in the Wall Street Journal, I had to laugh at the irony.  I'm sure that many other hard working real estate agents in the world also had a good chuckle. "Colby Sambrotto, a founder and former chief operating officer of ForSalebyOwner.com, a large website for owner sales, spent six months trying to sell his condominium himself through online listings and classified

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My office recently had Linette Rhodes come visit from the Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development.  She works as the grants administrator for the city of Madison and was able to share some information about the funds available for down payment assistance and closing costs. Dane County Housing Authority www.dcha.net/housingcenter Designed to assist first time homebuyers at or

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This month I was fortunate enough to spend time with Jody Glynn Patrick and Joan Gillman. Listen to the program here.

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One of my favorite things about living in Madison is biking around town.  There's an abundance of bike paths, bike boulevards, bike shops, and all around biking goodness.  Since I live close to my office, I often bike to work.  Sometimes I even meet up with friends to go bike around Lake Monona or out to the Capitol City trail.  On those nicer days I even bike into school for my MBA classes. 

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Last week our church decided to not have any services.  Instead, we went out to the community and helped out in various ways.  My wife and I had an opportunity to volunteer at Oakwood Village retirement community on the east side of Madison.  We met some great people in the process of doing some landscape work.  

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If you've been considering ways to save money and energy, then check out some of the programs offered by the city of Madison. "Now more than ever, Madison residents and businesses are looking for ways to save energy and money. Green Madison is a federally funded program to help you do just that. Green Madison works with City of Madison residents and businesses to lower energy costs, reduce

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A few months ago I reflected upon my real estate business and thought a lot about how I could bring more focus to my career as a Realtor.  One thing that I did is hone in on my most important core values, one of which is community.  As a top realtor in the Madison area, I felt strongly that having deep ties to the community would be one way to really help my clients.  When I joined Keller

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Okay, you're an astute real estate investor looking for a great deal on income properties in Madison. Hmm...what can we find. There's a huge campus full of great rental prospects, right? There's got to be some good options. Like this one here on St James Ct in the Vilas Neighborhood. Keep this thought in mind.  If you want to be a landlord in Madison right next to campus, then you might

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My last post was nearly 3 weeks ago. As you can imagine this is primarily due to me being much busier. I have had a number of people contact me in the last three weeks that are now ready for a move. I can certainly imagine that anybody considering buying or selling their home, now might be a great opportunity. The question is, how good of an opportunity is it really? Let's explore that,

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This past week I had the opportunity to attend Keller Williams annual convention titled Family Reunion. I was amazed at the experience with over 8,000 of the best agents in our company coming together for this event. As an agent I learned a number of tips and techniques to improve my own personal business, but also found application to my own personal life. CEO Mark Willis shared in his

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Part of living and working in Downtown Madison is the occasional political rally.  Like this one today.  Numerous union and government workers showed up to show their overwhelming disapproval of Scott Walker's latest proposed bill to eliminate collective bargaining.  Here's a few clips that I took this afternoon. Whatever side of the political spectrum you sit, I would encourage you to become

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Keller Williams Realty is growing! This month I moved my primary office location from the West Side of Madison to Downtown. I'm happy to share a space with a number of other top agents in area, including Jean Armendariz-Kerr, Mark Gladue, Susan Oshman, Jessica Riphenburg, Liz Lauer, Rachel Whaley, and Jim Peetz. It's a great work environment located right on the capitol square at 1 N Pinckney

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As a Realtor, I often recommend to my clients that they do a home inspection when buying or selling a home. Here's a quick video with one of my favorite home inspectors in the Madison area, Denny Kruger. He discusses what items are covered during a typical home inspection, what he doesn't do during an inspection, and typical costs.

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End the week on a positive note–finding your new home! We will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE at Nichols Station Friday, January 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. These condo units are amazing and have a great upscale, “downtown” feel. With a landmark location on scenic James Madison Park and Lake Mendota, these remodeled units offer a spectacular downtown view at a great price. Stop by and check out the

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Home Sales Decline in 2010, but Prices Remain Stable Home sales were down, but prices were stable in 2010, according to a new year-end report by the Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA). Sales of existing homes for 2010 were 7.5 percent below 2009, but the median home price of $141,000 for 2010 was just 1.1 percent below the previous year, according to the report. Visit the WRA website to read

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I'm doing a little research and was wondering if you could help me out??? 10 quick multiple choice questions... Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool. Thanks for taking the time to complete this real estate survey.

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In a tough competitive real estate market, having your home look the best is important for bringing in top dollar. I have a handful of local home stagers that I work with to help sell homes in the Madison area. If you know of someone looking for help selling their home and think that staging can help, then contact me today.

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Tis' the season for Holiday party fun. Below is a little video clip from our office Holiday party. Merry Christmas!!!

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I love Winter! I know, some people think I'm crazy. There's a lot of people in Wisconsin that don't like winter, but I'm not one of them. I love snow and playing outside during these cold months. Last week I played hockey, next week I'm probably going snowmobiling, and then sometime this winter I'll definitely be snowboarding. Here's a few photos of our first real snowfall and welcome to

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One of the best parts of living in Madison is the Wisconsin Badgers football team.  This year Bret Bielema led the badgers to the top rankings in college football and qualified them for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.  One of my favorite things to do during the fall is attend a home badger football game in Camp Randall stadium. Experience If you've ever lived in a college town,

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Last weekend marks a time honored tradition of the year.  A time to give thanks for everything that we have, all of the people who love us, and everything else that we're thankful for in life.  Like many others I spent time with friends and family with a lot of Turkey.  In honor of Thanksgiving, here's a poem for you to enjoy.    "Be Thankful" An Inspirational Poem Be thankful that you don't

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Scott Walker is the new governor in Wisconsin and has pledged to kill the funding for a high speed rail project from Milwaukee to Madison. I recently took a trip to Southern California and was blown away at the major traffic congestion on a 12 lane superhighway. During rush hour it can take an hour to go 10 miles. That tells me one thing, roads and more roads is not necessarily the solution.

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I live in downtown Madison. Well, sort of. Actually, I'm just east of Blair street, which many consider to be outside of downtown. But it's a short walk to the capitol and maybe that's why I consider it to be downtown. I'm in the capitol east district. If you've ever looked at a map of Madison, it's that narrow strip of land right between Lake Mendota and Monona. Okay, here's my plug ---

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If you're a football fan, then you'll love Badger football game days. I thought this ESPN video captured what it's like to be in Madison during football season.

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Today I attended a seminar to learn more about short sales, foreclosures, and REO (real estate owned) properties. Peter Zerov from Homestead Title put on the seminar and had a roomful of many of the top Realtors in the Madison area. Here's a quick video of me and Peter.

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A few weeks ago I started my MBA at the UW-Madison. I'm in the evening program and intend to still work full-time in real estate, while also obtaining my degree. One of my classes is forcing me to do a lot of thinking right now about my core values and value creation. For any business to succeed it must create value for the customer. Okay, that seems reasonable. Create value. How do

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This weekend I was lucky enough to have some friends run the Ironman in Madison. It was an incredible event to see nearly 2800 athletes take on the challenge. Here's a few photos I thought you might like.

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I'm hosting an open house on Sunday, September 12th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for my listing at 77 Lakewood Gardens in Madison. LIVE BY TENNEY PARK... Anyone looking to live close to downtown or the university would probably enjoy living in Lakewood Gardens townhomes. This wonderful unit features new laminate flooring in the living room, new windows, new carpet, updated appliances, a nice open

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This Monday (Labor Day), September 6th, 2010 I will be joining the Keller Williams family in Madison for a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy.  The telethon will take place at the Madison Marriot West.  Please call in and help support kids with muscular dystrophy.  I will be there from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm taking calls.  Channel 27 News - WKOW will be broadcasting the event. Neuromuscular Disease is

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For those not familiar with Madison, you may or may not know about "moving day".  This famous day falls on August 14th and 15 of every year.  And if you can imagine, most of the downtown and campus area is a complete mess for a few days.  For anyone who lives in downtown Madison or close to downtown, you'll easily recognize the madness with moving trucks everywhere, junk on the curbs, and lot's

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Today the Wisconsin Realtors Association came out with the latest statistics for number of home sales and median price for areas around Wisconsin. For Dane County (Madison and nearby communities), there were 2199 homes sales (including condos). This is a 28.4% increase from the second quarter of 2009, which was 1712. Clearly the market has improved. This large increase was likely due to two

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Last weekend, Jenna (my wife) and I officially moved into our new home downtown. It felt great to finally be in there. In the spring we put our house on the market and were a little uncertain of it selling. As I've written in the past, this was my opportunity to take my own advice and do the things necessary to sell the property. We did just that and had an accepted offer within 6 weeks. In

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My last blog post discussed some big changes in my life. Well this month, I have another one. I have changed companies. I am no longer a Realtor with the Stark Company. On Monday, I have officially transferred over to Keller Williams Realty. While Keller Williams may not have been around as long as Stark, it has grown significantly in recent years to over 76,000 associates. In fact, it's

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Moving is hard work. I know this because I moved recently and it was a lot of hard work. Last September I got married and combined our two households into a single residence in Stoughton. We lived there for a while and then decided to move into Madison in order to be more centrally located. This seemed like a reasonable thing to do. It was my opportunity to take my own advice that I

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The real estate business is tough. Did you know that there are over a million Realtors in business today. In 2009 there were 1,112,645 active members in the National Association of Realtors. In the South Central Wisconsin market there are over 2400 active Realtors. Yesterday I had lunch with a handful of lawyers and they commented on how many lawyers there are in this state. Come to think of

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This month I was fortunate enough to be listed in In Business Magazine's list of 2010's 40 Executives Under 40. March 11, 2010 As reported in the pages of In Business magazine. Josh Lavik, 31 Residential Realtor, Stark Company Realtors Born: Madison, Wis. In this economy, one might think a career in residential real estate isn't exactly a happening gig, but Josh Lavik was part of a Stark Co.

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This past month I had a conversation with someone that was deciding whether or not now was the right time to purchase a home. I thought sharing my perspective on when is the right time might be worthwhile for my readers. Let's call him Gary (though that's not his actual name). Gary is a bright young man with a good job out on the east coast. He has been recently recruited by one of the top

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I love this time of year. For one thing, I love winter. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... I also love this time of year because I have an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends that I don't often see the rest of the year. This year was a bit different because I was recently married, which means that there are a few more options for Christmas dinner. At most family gatherings

Josh Lavikhttps://profiles.google.com/112529036745517552002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8145226990719121331.post-66916418837391355252009-12-03T08:51:00.000-08:002009-12-03T08:51:45.537-08:00

I recently came across a new website dedicated to helping homeowners find smarter ways to improve and maintain their home. There is information about improving the indoors, the outdoors, structures and systems, and how to deal with potential problems. As a homeowner getting ready for winter in the Madison area, you might be interested in an article about chimney maintenance for warmth and

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Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: * Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010. * Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners

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Sorry the posting has been a little light lately. I've been a little distracted the past month or so because I just got married to the most wonderful woman. Jenna and I were officially married on September 26th at Blackhawk Church.

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I'm in the marketing business. I sell houses. My job is to market and sell houses in the Madison area. Last week I attended a convention in Wisconsin Dells sponsored by the Wisconsin Realtors Association. This is an annual convention for the local realtors in the entire state of Wisconsin. If you have been to conventions or trade shows in the past, you might recognize this type of convention

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There is a movement happening across American these days. It's a movement pushing for a change in the way our communities are designed and developed. If you've ever traveled outside the United States, then you have probably seen that there are a number of different ways a community can grow. In America, many people think that the design of our cities need some changing.One prime example of

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"Is anything actually selling?" That's a question I heard from a recent customer. "I've heard from other Realtors that the only thing selling is under $250,000 because of the home buyer credit. What about $300,000 and up? Are any of those homes even selling?"This comment got me thinking a little bit because I think it resonates with something that people ask me often. "so how's the market?"

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I recently took a trip to Denver with a good friend of mine. In fact, he was moving out there from Milwaukee to take a different job. As many people who know me would agree, that I'm quick to jump on an opportunity for a vacation to Colorado. I love the mountains and the many outdoor activities in Colorado. Aside from my own love of the mountains, I was struck by some of the similarities of

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With the real estate market going through some painful changes, I have come across a few items that I thought were worth mentioning. Last week I met with an auctioneer from the Watertown area. He has been doing real estate and personal property auctions for years and has noticed a considerable increase in business in 2009. I suppose that makes sense with the downturn in the economy. I have

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The following is an email from Craig Igl, Mortgage Lender at South Central Mortgage, A Chase Affiliate. Re-printed with permission.When shopping for a home, the natural tendency of any buyer is to want to pay the lowest price possible. It's important to keep in mind, however, that the sales price is not the only factor that determines what the monthly payment will be. In fact, the impact of

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If you’ve been considering a move into a more expensive home, then moving up in a down market might be a good option for you. Imagine that your current home valued at $300,000 declines in value by 5% and is now worth only $285,000. If there is another home valued at $500,000, and it also declines in value 5%, then it would now be worth only $475,000. Even though you may have “lost” $15,000 on

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This blog article is a response to Rebecca Thorman's recent write-up on Modite.com.Thorman recently wrote that, "Life and community, my friends, just isn’t the same. And nowhere is this so obvious, in-your-face and damning than the current alarm of the real estate market."Not the same? I would have to agree. It's not the same, but would argue that it's not due to the real estate market decline.

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This past week I've been pretty busy with buyer clients. I worked with three fairly different types of people: lakefront buyers, a downtown condo buyer, and a guy looking in Oregon (just south of Madison).For the couple looking on the lake, they really would like to buy a house but not have to spend a million dollars. In my experience, most lakefront homes in the Madison area start around

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Last week I got a call from my friend named Jenna. She has a good solid job at an educational facility. She had been renting for a number of years with a few roommates. She started to a little curious about buying a home only recently with the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit and extremely low interest rates. However, she thought originally of waiting for another year so that she could

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In today's real estate market there's a lot of talk of foreclosures and bank owned properties for sale. I know I've heard somewhere that, "Values are falling and there's great deals everywhere." That's somewhat true, but not entirely. Like any open market, the real estate market is constantly changing. As I've said in the past, property values are a floating number and what a property is

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Last week I attended a seminar put on a Waterstone Mortgage about the current state of the mortgage industry. Wow, have there been some changes in that industry over the past year. One thing that really caught my attention was how much credit scores really affect interest rates.As you may or may not know, the amount of mortgage you qualify for to buy a house is dictated by debt to income ratios

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2009 First Time Home Buyer Credit of $8,000The table below is a brief review of the New 2009 First-Time Homebuyer tax credit. To learn more about how the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer tax credit can benefit you in the purchase of your personal residence contact me or call 608-234-1523.FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITEFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASESJANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009Amount of Credit -

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You don't need me to tell you that the real estate market has changed. Heck, everything has changed in the past year as far as the economy is concerned. I spoke with one engineer who works at Continental that told me that they are having weekly budget meetings because the projections for revenue are constantly changing. Some people I know are changing jobs or changing investment choices due to

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If you've ever talked with a Realtor for a length of time about purchasing a home, you have probably had the Realtor bring up the issue of agency disclosure. In Wisconsin, there's buyer agency, seller agency, sub-agency, dual agency, designated agency, and pre-agency. Depending on your situation, one may be better than the other. As a potential buyer in the real estate market you have the

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2009 Polar Plungefor Special Olympics WisconsinClick Here to view Josh Lavik's Donation Page This winter I am taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin. During this event, participants will raise pledges then plunge into Wisconsin's frozen bodies of water. All money raised from the event will provide funding for nearly 10,000 athletes with cognitive disabilities in Wisconsin so they

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This past week has been a busy time with the Christmas and New Years holidays. I feel exhausted from a full schedule almost every evening with friends, family, and holiday parties. I've enjoyed it, but it has been somewhat overwhelming. One person I had a chance to reconnect with told me about his upcoming move to Chicago for a new job. Since I'm in a position that frequently deals with

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Be proactive. If you've ever read Stephen Covey's "7 Habit's of Highly Effective People" you might recognize this topic as his first suggestion. Not second, not third, but first. The first thing that you must do according to Covey to be highly effective is to be proactive. What does that mean and why should you be proactive?Being proactive means taking personal responsibility for your own

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Tom Murphy of the Urban Land Institute spoke at this year’s annual Downtown Madison Inc (DMI) dinner. Murphy is the former mayor of Pittsburg and had some suggestions for Madison's future. He showed passion as he communicated four ingredients to build a world class region. Investment in infrastructure, regional cooperation, improvement of quality of life, and leadership are some of the key

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Neighborhoods in the Madison area are rather diverse. If you take a stroll on the south side of Madison you'll quickly run into Fitchburg. Here is a unique community with diverse cultures, a mix of schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and an abundance of wildlife.Diversity in the area can be seen in a number of ways. One way to see this mixture is in diverse economic areas. On one end of the

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The other day I went over to the Fitchburg city building and noticed a flyer for the "Great Pumpkin Giveaway". This will take place Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 am to 1 pm at Oak Bank. All cash donations are to benefit Family Connections of Wisconsin, Inc., which is a non-profit agency providing opportunities to maintain and strengthen family relationships of those affected by

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In the Dane County real estate market one can purchase a home for around $228,700, which is the median sales price in the second quarter of 2008. Of course, there are options below that price and even more above that price. In fact this past year a 35 acre farmette sold in Fitchburg for $1,250,000. Somewhere in the middle of these prices there are many other homes available. Some of the more

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As the real estate market continues to shift, it seems like most people I talk to keep asking where all the good deals are these days. I would say, it depends. One guy I know told me about a house in Michigan that was $370,000 a year ago, now it's for sale for only $270,000. I suppose if you want to move to Michigan, you could get a good deal near the Chrysler, GM, or Ford plants. However, in

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STARK COMPANY REALTORS CELEBRATES 100th ANNIVERSARYCentral & Corporate Office Hosts Luncheon to Benefit Porchlight’s “Independence Duffle Bag” Collection Campaign2980 Arapaho Drive, Madison, WI (Tuesday, July 1, 2008) — As part of Stark Company Realtors® celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the company is supporting an array of community events throughout the year. Next up in their celebration

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Lately it seems that the economy in America is in its worst point in quite some time. This recession, housing crunch, credit crunch and everything else has had a tremendous impact on the economy. When economies are impacted, lives are impacted.The city of Madison is in the process of doing something smart. During this tough time, they are setting forth a plan to improve the economic climate.

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Mission Trip of Housing, Helping & Healingby Ruth WangerinI recently went on a house build mission trip to Juarez Mexico. My trip spanned 7 days, from April 13-19, where I had the opportunity to help build a home, spend a day with the workers and family and finally roof the home, before flying home. The impact of this experience will be felt in my heart for years. It was a wonderful life changing

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Could it be that we've finally arrived? Environmental degradation has finally reached a point that warrants people to listen. In my undergraduate work I studied biology with an emphasis on ecology and the working ecosystems of the natural world. I recall one particular course titled, "Industrial Ecology" which focused on the ways that industry has impacted the environment. I will tell you

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I remember when I was younger and our family would get ready to take a trip. Like when we went camping in Door County. “We need to get everything squared away before we go,” mom would say. And then she would run around like a chicken with her head cutoff until we finally hit the road. Every moment leading up to the trip seemed like a pressure cooker environment with the stress of “preparing”

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According to CNN Money's latest rankings, Madison is #46 of 100 places to live and launch.CLICK HERE TO VIEW ARTICLE

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In the real estate market, it seems that most people thinking of selling are asking, "What is a property worth?" Or more specifically homeowners often ask, "What is MY property worth?" Putting a value on a piece of real estate can be both a science and an art, depending on who you ask. The value of a property (or anything for that matter) is in the eye of the beholder. The price of a piece of

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Fitchburg is unique. It seems to be this abyss of land on the south side of Madison that includes 35 square miles. One interesting thing about Fitchburg is that there doesn't seem to be a central downtown. There is no school district specifically for Fitchburg, and yet there's an interesting mix of shopping, apartments, modest homes, and of course very large beautiful homes.One thing that I

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Please help Ruth Wangerin achieve a life list goal, and build a home for someone in need in Mexico…We will be hosting a fundraising luncheon at the Central office on March 14th for this Mission Trip. This would be a wonderful time to get together and support a great cause! We hope you can join us! If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please send donations to Buzz at Stark

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Recently I had an opportunity to become involved with an organization called Civitas. "Civitas is based on the principle that people of good will and ability are more likely to become involved in their communities if they have information and an understanding of how local government operates, where the money comes from, how it is spent and how decisions are made." Growing up in Wisconsin and

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It was a great day to jump into Lake Monona. I raised $435 for the Special Olympics and even had a nice swim. I teamed up with some other people from my church: Rae, Stephanie, Nick, Amy, and Jenna. As a team we raised over $1000. It was a beautiful sunny day for a swim in Lake Monona. Check out the video.

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Last week I met with a guy who is getting ready to sell his house. He contacted me from my website and told me a little bit about his situation. The house is on the east side of Madison in an area with which I am familiar because I have dealt with a number of first-time home buyers looking for homes in that area. Usually when I meet with someone that is getting ready to sell their house I send

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I know I must be crazy but this winter I will be Freezin' for a Reason when I take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The Polar Plunge is a cool event where supporters raise pledges and jump into frozen bodies of water. Money raised in the Polar Plunge provides funding for nearly 10,000 athletes with cognitive disabilities to reach for the gold.Please help me reach my fund raising

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In my current job I am sometimes charged with the plea to help someone find a house in a neighborhood with "good schools". Hmm... this is a toughy for me since I don't have any kids yet. In the Madison area I have attended Deerfield, McFarland, and Oregon at various times in my life. I don't really know which one was the "best". As a kid I just wanted to make friends and go out and play.

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Over the Christmas and New Year's Holiday I was talking to a friend of mine who is moving to Milwaukee. Let's call her Betty Lou for the sake of this post (that's not her real name). She was telling me about her frustration with finding a "decent" home in a "nice" neighborhood with "good" schools. I sort of had to smile, because I think everyone wants that. However, it depends on what you

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Entertainment in Madison can be fabulous. It's not exactly broadway, but there are some talented people in this area. One great place to experience some of the local talent is in the Overture Center on State Street. This beautiful facility is host of a tremendous amount of cultural activities. The other day I had the opportunity to see "A Christmas Carol". That was my first visit to the

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One of my goals for this blog is to further engage with my community. For me this means finding different ways to get involved and not remain a passive observer. I find that many times it's too easy to come home after a hard days work and just lounge on the couch. Not anymore. I've made a commitment to myself to get out more and get involved. This time of year can be a great way to get

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I love winter. I mean, I love winter. Many people think I'm crazy. "It's so cold outside," most of them say. But I absolutely love it when we have days in Wisconsin like the last week when it snowed more than 6 inches. The crisp cool refreshing air. The calm quiet sounds of a heavy snowfall. The physical reminder that winter has officially arrived.What's so great about snow is that you can

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I'm working right now with a gentleman who's looking for a house to purchase for his kids while they are attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison. It seems like a reasonably good idea. Invest now and in a few years sell for a little profit rather than pay the landlord for 5 years (let's be honest, there are a lot of kids that don't finish a 4 year degree in 4 years). Then if the kids

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If you talk to just about any Realtor in the world, they will tell you to buy in a good location. In fact, I can hear some of the old codgers still saying the same old cliche, "location, location, location..." Some Realtors even refer to this "benefit" in their advertising. But what does that really mean? What location is a "good" location? How do you define what is a "good" location?When I

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I just got off the phone with a guy that I've never met. His name is Mike. Mike called me because he knows one of my other friends from college named Ross. Mike is like many other young professionals in this world in that he is tired of throwing his money away on rent and wants to buy some real estate. He's not entirely sure what he wants to buy, but would like to get a condo in a cool part

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I went to check these condos out today and they are pretty unique. They have a modern feel and close to a lot that's happening in Fitchburg. They are in the Mickelson Woods neighbhorhood of Fitchburg. Right next door is McKee Farms Park featuring wide open green space, tennis courts, and walking/biking trails. They are right next door to Benvenuto's and within walking distance to a host of

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If you're considering purchasing a condo in the Madison area, you might want to take a look at the West Towne Condos on D'Onofrio Dr. These condos are located on the west side of Madison just off Mineral Point Rd. They are convenient to West Towne Mall and the Beltline. There are 10 buildings on the site with 8 units in each building, for a total of 80 units within the complex. The clubhouse

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Here's the first post. Check out my other website for real estate information at www.JoshLavik.com

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