Real Estate in the 608

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino dive deep on that little postcard that Madison residents get this time of year that details what your property taxes will look like.They cover the differences between your assessment, your apprasial, and what that mill rate means to you. Get advice on quick home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the "Market Update” and get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 6.4 - April 2024

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino are joined Patrick “Pappy” Johnson from Johnson Bank where they’ll help explain what the National Association of Realtors lawsuit means and how it might impact you. Get advice on quick home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the "Market Update” and get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 6.3 - March 2024

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino share the top things that every first time homebuyer should know, and are joined by Jake Johnson, President of the Home Buyers Round Table. Jake helps connect homebuyers with all kinds of programs that help first time buyers with education, counseling and support that put people on a pathway to home ownership. Get advice on quick home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the "Market Update” and get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 6.2 - February 2024

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino kick off Season 6 of Real Estate In The 608 by answering the top questions people ask about their real estate agent. Hear what questions you can ask to make sure you’re getting the most for your money when you’re in the market for buying or selling a home. Get advice on quick home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the "Market Update” and get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 6.1 - January 2024

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino wrap up 2023 by reviewing everything Real Estate in the 608 from the last year. That includes a peek back at the highest and lowest house and condo sales in addition to the the biggest and smallest house sales. Episode 5.12 - December 2023.

This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to John Cobb with Saint Vincent dePaul in Madison. John gives us the behind the scenes look how St Vinnies operates, and supports the community. John joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton, Asher Masino, and Adam Elliott where we also cover how St Vinnies might be a great answer to some of your home investments during the move in and move out. Get advice on home fixes during the pandemic with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Go in depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 5.11 - November 2023.

This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to return guest Liz Lauer, owner of the Liz Lauer Realty Group in Madison. She provides keen insight on what’s happen with the Madison real estate market, how inflation takes tolls, and how it might affect your home buying and selling strategy. Liz joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss which month tends to net the most expensive home sales. Get advice on home fixes during the pandemic with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Go in depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608." Episode 5.10 - October 2023.

We test out how low we can go this time on Real Estate in the 608 as we talk basement remodeling with Katie Mooney City of Madison City of Madison Building Inspection Division. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Merle about what the rules are, and how you can get the most for your remodel money by maximizing your home’s square foot imprint. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.9 - September 2023.

When you put all the numbers together, the greenest building is the one that’s already built. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Merle Domer of the woman-owned Sol Restoration, an artisan and wood window restorer. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Merle about what kind of home is deserving of this kind of stewardship, and how replacement work was once strongly valued, and maybe should be again. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.8 - August 2023.

To get the most out of a home sale, there are a lot of factors to consider, but one that might stand out amongst the rest. This time on Real Estate in the 608 we speak to Greta Drammeh with Accord Realty and Geode Design, who has a keen eye for finding the problem with a home and fixing it. Ben, Asher, and Adam talk to Greta about that key step, in addition to house flipping and buying tax lien properties. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Market Update”' from the Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd and Phil’s Phone-in that looks “Beyond the 608." Episode 5.7 - July 2023.