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Helping buyers and sellers in Madison, Oregon, Verona, Fitchbur, and Middleton with a construction-savvy, straightforward approach to real estate.

10/30/2026

Buying an older home? One thing worth understanding is the electrical panel.

Homes built in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s were built when households electrical demands were much different. An older panel may still inspect well and work fine for the home as is.

However if you are thinking about adding an electrical car charger, finishing a basement, or remodeling a panel upgrade may be something to budget for.

If you’re looking for a home in the Madison area and specifically in some of the older neighborhoods the panel is something we look at on every home showing.

10/07/2026

What is a whole house fan?

These were common in homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, before central air conditioning became standard.

You’d open the windows, turn the fan on, and it would pull cooler outside air through the house while exhausting warmer air through the attic.

You still run across them in some older homes around Madison, and they’re a pretty interesting feature when you find one.

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09/23/2026

New Listing | 6682 Glenview Rd, DeForest, WI

Three Quarters of an acre on a cul-de-sac, across from the neighborhood park!

This home features a remodeled kitchen, sunroom with a wood-burning stove, private backyard with pond and waterfall, family room with wood burning fireplace, and a 26’ x 28’ heated workshop.

3 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | 2,084 SqFt
Offered at $515,000

Interested in seeing the home? Send a message for more information or to schedule a showing.

09/18/2026

Would you update this 1950s bathroom or keep the original style?

A lot of older homes have details like this that you just don’t see in newer construction.

Would you renovate it or work with what’s already there?

09/03/2026

A recent review from an amazing Buyer. The right one can come along in the first few house or require a deeper search.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Madison WI area and have questions about the process feel free to reach out.

09/03/2026

A review from a buyer I worked with. Sometime finding the right one takes a bit of searching.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling and have questions about the process, feel free to reach out.

08/27/2026

How does zoned heating work in a house?

In larger homes, a zoned heating system can divide the house into separate areas that are controlled independently with individual thermostats.

Dampers in the ductwork help direct airflow to each zone instead of treating the entire house as one large space. That can help reduce hot and cold spots and improve comfort throughout the home.

It’s one of the features I look for when showing larger homes because it’s difficult to add later and is a huge value add to the home.

08/24/2026

Buying an older home in Madison, WI? Different eras of construction tend to come with different things worth paying attention to.

Homes built in the early 1900s, 1950s, 1970s, 1990s, and newer construction can raise very different questions about condition. From foundations, electrical systems, plumbing, drainage, roofing, mechanical systems and workmanship to the general condition of the home can have huge impacts on current value and future costs of ownership.

These are some of the things I look at when helping buyers evaluate homes. The age of the home gives you a better idea of where to look a little closer.

08/21/2026

How does a sump pump work?

A sump pump/pit helps manage groundwater around a home’s foundation. Drain tiled installed collects water around the foundation and directs it into the sump pit, where the sump pump sends it outside the home.

When I’m looking at a basement with a buyer, I also pay attention to where that water is being discharged and whether the grading helps move it away from the house.

It’s not the most glamorous system in a home, but it’s an important one to understand when you’re buying.

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5320 Monona Drive
Monona, WI
53716

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http://www.madtownhomes.com/

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