Real Estate in the 608

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...

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 Th...

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 hel...

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...

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...

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 I...

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 Elliot...

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 a...

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...

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...

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 build...

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...

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 “com...

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 Ma...

Curious about how to be a landlord, maybe even own multiple properties, and wondering how folks do that? This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to a self-made medium-time real estate investor and property owner Johnny Sanphillippo on how he went from zero to multiple properties. Johnny joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss strategies for how just about anyon...

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott wrap up 2021 by counting down our podcasts from the year. We see that there’s more work to be done, but also acknowledge some of the lighter real estate news of the year. We dive into the highest and lowest sales of the year, express our gratitude and make some predictions for 2020.

There is a program happening in Madison that aims to support underrepresented communities financially and teach homeowning skills, with the goal of building wealth. This time we speak to Tiffany Malone of the Own It: Building Black Wealth program who helps us look at the systems that have prevented people of color from building generational wealth and how the Own It program is taking actionable st...

Asbestos can be a scary topic for homeowners because it can be dangerous if not handled correctly, and we’re not always sure when we see it. This time we get a better understanding of asbestos as we speak to Bob Stigsell from Advance Health and Safety, who helps us understand what it is, where it comes from, and how it can be managed in a safe way. Bob joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Ell...

Design can save you time, money, and get you the results you want in a home project. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we talk to a design professional. Our guest is Kevin O’Brien of Kevin O’Brien Creative, and we discover how a home designer can save your home project some time and money. Kevin joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also cover a new venture into buying a for...

If you can get past the scratch and dent, a used appliance might be a big money and timesaver. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we go into the details of the used appliance market with Josh Gavol of Kirch Appliance and find out in many cases that new sometimes just means untested. Josh joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also cover why opening up your own appliances often...

The evidence seems to support the theory, as buyers have higher expectations. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we dive deeper into the idea with Step Inside Media owner Kristine Marks. Her company specializes in using new technology like virtual walkthroughs, dollhouse imaging, and virtual floor layouts to capture your home's essence. Kristie joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott wh...

Some might say luxury homes are homes that have grand extravagences, or something newly built. Others might say it’s the use of resources, when there are few. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we think about the ideas of affordability and luxury in the real estate universe. We invite local activist Megan Berge to discuss the intersections of affordability, race, class and how businesses and ours...

They’re called basement apartments, mother-in-law suites, or sometimes carriage houses and these add-on living spaces might be the next big thing in Madison. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Madison City of Madison Zoning Administrator Matt Tucker. He helps us understand what accessory dwelling units are, what they’re not, and how people might use them for extra money or help out wi...

Madison homeowners get a postcard this time of year that says how much their property is worth, but what does it really mean? This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Madison City Council District 6 Alder Marsha Rummel. She helps us understand some of the ins-and-outs of the property assessment, and how they fit into the city budget. Marsha joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott...