A Baker’s Dozen of Holiday Events to Put You in the Seasonal Spirit

Welcome to September. This impending changing of the seasons is a perfect time to make sure your home is ready for another Wisconsin winter. Here are five of the most important to-do items you shouldn’t ignore this fall.
Selling Your Home? How the Capital Gains Exclusion Works

Many homeowners can exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 for married couples, when they sell their main home. Here’s how the rules work.
How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time

Moving up in Dane County usually means coordinating two transactions. Here are the main strategies, their trade-offs and how to protect yourself.
Fall Yardwork Means More Than Raking Leaves

Welcome to September. This impending changing of the seasons is a perfect time to make sure your home is ready for another Wisconsin winter. Here are five of the most important to-do items you shouldn’t ignore this fall.
Buying a Home With a Well and Septic System in Dane County

Rural Dane County homes often rely on a private well and septic system. Here’s what to inspect, test and budget for before you buy.
A Fall Home-Maintenance Checklist

Welcome to September. This impending changing of the seasons is a perfect time to make sure your home is ready for another Wisconsin winter. Here are five of the most important to-do items you shouldn’t ignore this fall.
So You Want to Adopt a Rescue Dog?

If you’re considering adopting a rescue dog, read this first.
Getting Your Home Ready to List: What’s Worth Doing (and What Isn’t)

Not every pre-listing project pays off. Here’s where Dane County sellers get the best return, from repairs and paint to cleaning and staging.
Access to Wisconsin State Parks Now Easier Than Ever

A new Wisconsin program launched this summer allows Wisconsin residents easier access to annual state park admission passes. Here are five parks within an hour’s drive of Madison. Why not visit them all?
Wisconsin Property Taxes for Homeowners: Assessments, Bills and Credits

How Wisconsin property taxes work for homeowners: the January 1 assessment date, December bills, installment deadlines, the lottery credit and appeals.