Real Estate in the 608

When it comes to real estate, one of these things is a real good idea, and one of these things is the legacy of a bygone era that has little relevance these days. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Juscha Robinson, a counselor with Pines and Bach Law Office. She helps us understand how lawyers are involved in the real estate world and clears up the mystery surrounding one topic that s...

Because many of our laws have a heteronormative focus, there are some thing to know when it comes to the legal side of homeownership for members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as folks who want to own property but are not married. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Asher Masino, a Real Estate Agent with the Lauer Realty Group, and Juscha Robinson Pines and Bach Law Office. They’ll t...

How do you know when your home feels like it’s your home? When that feeling isn’t right, it might be time to call on our guest this time on Real Estate In the 608. Jessica Riphenburg of Be The Light Shamanaic Healing is a shamanic practitioner and house cleanser who helps folks find purpose and vision in their living spaces. She shares insights on how the process works and examples of her work. Je...

Ben and Adam would like to express our gratitude for each and everyone who listened to Real Estate in the 608 in 2020. This year presented so many challenges, both professional and personal. We are continually learning, and our hope is that you continue to learn with us so we can have a better place we all live in together. We recap the 12 Episodes of Christmas, that is, the most listened to episo...

Window replacements may be one of the more expensive home improvements you can make, so when do you know it’s the right time to replace? Our guest this time on Real Estate In the 608 is Allison Werner, a Madison homeowner who is currently in the process of replacing over twenty windows in her home. She shares insights on how the process works and how to make the best-informed choices. Allison join...

People tend to love or hate painting, but we uncover two secrets that can make or break your painting job. Our guest this time on Real Estate In the 608 is Jessica Morreau, the General Manager of Certapro Painters in Madison. She shares insights on using the right types of paint and how you can make your paint job 100% better. Jessica joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we als...

It’s clear that we still have work to do to fight racial injustice. Sometimes people say it's hard to unlearn our biases and prejudices because discrimination has always been there. Or has it? Our guest this time on Real Estate In the 608 is Dr. Paige Glotzer, UW-Madison History Professor and author of the book How the Suburbs Were Segregated: Developers and the Business of Exclusionary Housing, 1...

It’s not an easy task anymore, but there are ways to sell your current home and buy a new one at the same time. Our guest this time on Real Estate In the 608 is Pamela Andros, a Dane County Senior Planner, who did just that. She shares her advice on how to smooth out the process. Pamela joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also dive into some new research on systemic racism...

Before you make that basement remodel a reality, there’s a key planning step to make, and we get to the bottom of it in the latest episode of Real Estate In the 608. Our guest is Araceli Esparza of the Midwest Mujeres Podcast, who just completed a bathroom remodel project in her basement. She shares the highs and lows of permitting, choosing the right locations, and the obstacles she encountered i...

Before we get to the new podcast, please remember to be kind to each other, consider your privilege, and reach out to your colleagues, friends and neighbors who are people of color to show your support. There’s one key reason why carpet is still king, and we get to the bottom of it in the latest episode of Real Estate In the 608. Our guest is Brian Boyd from Boyd Flooring, a local carpet company i...

There’s something that electricians know when it comes to maximizing home improvements while minimizing the invasiveness of home improvements. Real Estate In the 608 talks all things electric this time around. Our guest is Nic Sweatt from Assurance Electrical Services who gives us advice on what electrical work is do-it-yourself, and when it’s time to call in an expert. Nic joins In The 608 hosts...

In the midst of the stay-at home order, Real Estate In the 608 takes a unique angle on the impact of the pandemic at the real estate market this time around. We dig deeper into the effects and get expert advice on the best ways to approach it. Our guest is Brian Olson from Dale’s Heating and Air Conditioning who gives us an honest take on what it costs to replace or upgrade your A/C and furnace, a...

There was a very public conversation about ice cream and the eastside of Madison in 2019, but some of the creamy details of the story are just coming to light. Ben and Adam invite Casey Davenport, owner of the soon to be open Atwood Scoop (the former Chocolate Shoppe ice cream store on Atwood Avenue) into the Real Estate in the 608 studios to talk about how the Madison east side ice cream saga pla...

Are the best deals part of a bundle? How do you get the best deal on insurance, and how do you really know if you have enough coverage? More specifically, if you had a complete home loss, how do you know if your insurance will replace everything just the way you had it? Ben and Adam invite Jeff Furst of Thomas Bradley Insurance in Madison into the Real Estate in the 608 studios to talk everything...

How hard is it to have hardwood floors? Will hardwood floors increase the value of your home? Should you replace or refinish your wood floors? Is there a way to fix a bad spot on a hardwood floor? Ben and Adam invite Michael Bonebreak of Madison Hardwood into the Real Estate in the 608 studios to kick off Season 2. We also talk about the number of times you can sand a hardwood floor before it turn...

Ben and Adam would like to express our gratitude for each and everyone who listened to Real Estate in the 608 in 2019. It has been a fun journey, so we've packed this shortened episode with some holiday treats just for you. Can’t wait to be back in 2020.

We dive into a potential scenario in Madison where the embedding of F-35s could have disastrous consequences for affected parts of Madison and Blooming Grove and its housing market that might even look like discriminatory lending practices of the past. We’re also joined by Monona Bank Senior Vice President Micha Petersen is our guest for episode eleven where we learn about how a lender can be a ke...

Radio legend and prolific Monona resident Lindsay Wood Davis is our guest for episode ten where we learn about our love of real estate near water, and how not to get soaked. We look at the lightning real estate lessons learned as Lindsay may have navigated more real estate moves that any man in Monona to date. Lindsay talks about his love of the lakes, love of being local and why you need to consi...

City of Madison Planner Dan McAuliffe was looking into what to do with the old Oscar Mayer building in Madison, when he thought it might be a good idea to look at data on how gentrification is happening Madison. He co-authored a white paper that delves into where gentrification and displacement might happen, and came up with some inclusive and equitable strategies. Dan joins In The 608 hosts Ben A...

Nicole Gruter of Positive Space is the right person to call if you need some help decluttering your home. You might say she’s the Marie Kondo of the midwest. Nicole joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also dive into all the reasons why an organized house can put money in your pocket. Get advice on improving your home with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Get up to date local real...

Home inspectors are there to help you understand a home before you buy it and help prioritize your “to-do” list. Chris Mikkelson of Madison’s Best Home Inspections tells us the one thing that all homeowners should tell you, and teaches us about the important things he looks for. Chris joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also find out which animals are best to have living in...

Is homeownership still the tax benefit that it once was? Brianne Raimer, CPA with Atwood Tax delivers the hard truth about it for homeowners and drop a few tax saving tips for property owners this month on Real Estate in the 608. Brianne joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also drill down the two ways to optimize taxes on investment properties. Hint: it’s either an expendit...

Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes and kitchen remodels are one of the best home investments you can make, but how do you survive them? Homeowner Doroteia Alexieva went into her kitchen remodel with a plan, and she’ll share her tips on how to make in through including how to make the most of your remodeling dollar. Doroteia joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also talk about...

Is it possible to own, and run multiple single family homes in Madison, and keep them in great shape? Do rental investments help landlords win in the long run? Also, how necessary is that au-pair suite? Jesse Miller, Broker at Home Realty joins former Home Realty agent Ben Anton and former LaFollette classmate Adam Elliott for a walk down history lane as it relates to Madison real estate. It's old...

Would you describe energy efficiency as sexy? What free things can you get right now to make your home more energy efficient? What’s the easiest thing you can do today to save your money on energy costs? Steve Pipson from Focus On Energy joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also find out the one thing you’ll absolutely need when selling your home five years from now. Get adv...