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 she gets asked about all the time.  Juscha joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also talk about the latest controversy with Stop-n-Go in Madison. 

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 3.3 - March 2021.

Common Law marriage myths and partner pre-nups

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 with the Madison's housing needs. Matt joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also talk about why Matt’s name also often shows up as one of the defendants when people try to sue the city. 

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 3.5 - May 2021.

Are Mother-In-Law suites a solution to our housing needs?

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 just end up in a repair service call.  

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 3.8 - August 2021.

How used appliances might be just as good as new

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 foreclosure from a police auction.  

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 3.9 - September 2021.

The first person to talk to before starting your next home project

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 steps. Tiffany joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also make a pledge to put our money where our mouth is.

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 3.11 - November 2021.

How to create equity through creating wealth

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 anyone can do the same.  

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 4.11 - January 2022.

The road to "medium-time" property investing

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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 Madison.  Liz provides her thoughts on what’s going to happen with inflation, 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 4.2 - February 2022.

The best month to sell, when to buy, and what if those dates don’t line up

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 “complete tear-off .“ Carl joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also discuss exactly how many layers of shingles deep you can actually go.  

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 4.3 - March 2022.

This guy has the cure for your roof

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 Elliott where we talk about how going local pays off.

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 4.9 - September 2022.

How a local lender might make your real estate planning easier

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.

How old windows are just as efficient as new windows

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.

The most cost effective way to add value and size to your house

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.

The state of the Madison real estate market

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

Questions you should be asking your real estate agent

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

What does the National Association of Realtors lawsuit mean to you?

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

Property Taxes 101: Breaking down what your tax bill means

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino ponder the question: how do you literally move a house in Madison? They speak to developer Brandon Cook, the person behind a viral summer sensation that captured a multiple story building slowly moving down the streets of Madison.

Get advice on keeping your home dry during the rainy season with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.7 - June 2024

How to (literally) move a house

Home inspectors are there to help you understand a home before you buy it and help prioritize your “to-do” list. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino tackle the topic of home inspections with Patrick Shannahan of New Roots Home Inspection.

Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.9 - September 2024

How a home inspector saves you money

We take the pane out of everything you need to know about windows in the house, and settle the debate over whether it’s better to replace a whole window, or just replace the glass. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino go through the looking glass with Sam Doctor of Martin Glass. Plus we a full review of fancy water closets from across the ocean.

Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.10 - October 2024

Keeping it glassy with Madison’s most unique home improvement store

Trees can do a lot to beautify your home, but there are better and worse ones to have close to your house. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino help you leaf your worries behind when they welcome Sean Gere of Gere Tree Care in Madison. Plus, we spruce up your finances by showing how much you can save by regular pruning. 

Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.11 - November 2024

The best and worst trees for your home

What’s the easiest thing you can do today to save your money on energy costs? The answer is talk to Jason Kempen and Dylan Crye with Focus on Energy, a renewable energy program for Wisconsin. The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino welcome the Focus on Energy reps to the show to talk about ways you can save locally and federally to help cut your energy costs. 

Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.12 - December 2024

Focusing on energy conservation and season's greetings

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino wrap up 2024 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 7.1 - January 2025.

2024 - The Year In Review

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk about all the things to consider when buying an investment property. Asher is fresh off the purchase of their first investment property, and they walk through the process, set expectations, and share all the things they considered along the way. Episode 7.2 - February, 2025.

The guide to buying an investment property

In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Ryan Koglin, President of the SASY Neighborhood Association about the things that make a neighborhood great. So much of real estate is not about the house or the physical building, but rather “location, location, location” So what makes a great neighborhood, or a neighborhood at all?  Episode 7.3 - March, 2025.

What makes a great neighborhood?

What is a Credit Union?

Tired of the big boxes? There are some significant benefits to spending your home renovation dollars locally and with smaller size hardware and lumber stores.  In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Mike Burrow from Stoughton Lumber and Tiki Design Studio, who can do the same services and have the same products as a big box hardware stores, but give you a local perspective. 

Forget the big box, medium boxes might be better

Atwood Avenue has a new addition to the storied ice cream drama that's taken place over the last few years, and this month’s Top of the Hour Tip will bring you a warning to be on the look out for termites in Madison.  

Also, a new candidate has emerged in the ice cream saga that’s taking place on Atwood Avenue on Madison’s east side. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk to Terry Moss, owner of the Atwood Barber Shop and Atwood Creamery, about how how one business owner is helping to keep Madison a great place to be.

The East Madison ice cream saga fields a new player

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 your attic.  Hint: none. 

Get advice on improving your home with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Get up to date local real estate trends and advice for buyers and sellers with the "MARKet Update" from Rachel Whaley of Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd's and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608."  Episode 7 - July, 2019.

The one thing your home inspector has to get right

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 key player in making sure real estate dreams become reality. Micha also tells us why right now is a good time to consider refinancing. Micha joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also talk about Madison’s connection to the movie Back To The Future

Get advice on improving your home with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Get up to date local real estate trends and advice for buyers and sellers with the "MARKet Update" from Rachel Whaley of Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd's and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608."  Episode 11 - November 2019.

F35s in Madison - the F is not for fun

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 you need to know about making sure your investment is protected. Jeff joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also talk about the difference between an insurance agent and a broker, and how that makes a difference to you. 

Get advice on improving your home with the "Top Of The Hour Tip". Get up to date local real estate trends and advice for buyers and sellers with the "MARKet Update" from Rachel Whaley of Lauer Realty Group. Get the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market with Phil Plourd's and Phil’s Phone-in that looks beyond the 608.  Episode 2.2 - February 2020.

How do you get the best deal on insurance?

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 Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also found a unique story of a real estate agent who recently double dipped on the highest home sale in Dane County. 

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 2.5 - May 2020.

The magic trick electricians can perform in your house

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, 1890-1960. She shares her ten year research project on why we see so many inequities in the US, and offers advice on how we can improve. Dr. Glotzer joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also get a look as to why mortgage rates are at never before seen levels. 

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 2.9 - September 2020.

Segregation by design: The real history of the US housing market

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 also talk about what you need to know about lead and painting. 

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 2.10 - October 2020.

Two things you absolutely need, to paint it yourself

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 joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott, where we also talk about what you need to know about lead and painting. 

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 2.11 - November 2020.

What is the right time to replace windows?

Real Estate in the 608 is an interview driven podcast, book-ended  with reoccurring features. We will dig deeper in to all aspects of Madison home and rental property ownership. Guests will include partners from financing to plumbing, carpeting to drywall, even other agents/brokers.

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