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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 - ...
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 Mark...
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
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
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino are joined by longtime podcast contributor Phil Plourd. Phil has delivered his segment “Beyond the 608” providing the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market for years. Get advice on private mortgage insurace 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. Episode 6.6 - June 2024
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino get the scoop on the new player in the ice cream game on Atwood Avenue. The new addition: the Sassy Scoop run by Madison eastsider Jele Magdalena. With a entrepreneurial spirit, Jele is less interested in the drama, and more interested in serving up some tasty treats for Madisonians heading down the bike path. 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 ...
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 r...
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 Pho...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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". G...
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 ...
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 an...
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 buyer...
Ever wonder how they build new neighborhoods in Madison? This time we speak to Lindsay Hagens, a developer with Simply Homes Realty, and Alejandra Torres with Lauer Realty Group about how the new neighborhood on Madison’s North/Eastside Jannah Village has come to be. Ben, Asher, and Adam get into the steps that need to take place, just to help more folks have a place called home. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Mar...
Looking for ways to expand the square footage in your home, maybe you should be looking up? Ben, Adam, and Asher are joined by Shannon Davis with the City of Madison Building Inspection who gives us the rules to follow when considering converting an attic into a living space. 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 natio...
What really happens at the beginning of a landlord/tenant relationship? What really happens at the end of one? Ben and Adam are joined by In The 608 family member Asher Masino for a roundtable discussion on beginnings and endings. Adam is heading to California, while maintaining a Madison rental, and explains how he expects his first-time experience of being a landlord is going to work. Ben often gets asked about evictions, and having just gone through a rough one provides some insight into what...
There are ways to save money when it comes to the actual cost of a home loan, and sometimes it comes down to the right strategy. Abbey Wentland, Senior Loan Officer with Wisconsin-founded Fairway Mortgage might just be the savings superhero of home loans. Abbey helps home buyers navigate the sometimes tricky unknowns of getting the best loan and is a seasoned expert in the process. She joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also get her thoughts on the current status of inter...
If you were wondering what kind of help there is out there that’s really making a difference for folks In The 608, look no further. Adam Weisse has spent much of his career in service to others, so it should come as no surprise that he’s managing a program for Project Home, a non-profit that improves the quality and affordability of housing for local folks earning low-to-moderate incomes. Adam helps us understand how investing in homes is an investment in our community. Adam joins In The 608 hos...
Liz Lauer of the Lauer Realty group was able to predict last year’s interest rate increases almost perfectly. Because they were right on the nose, we brought Liz back to make some predictions about what’s going to happen in the real estate market this year. Liz joins In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott where we also get some potentially good news during Phil’s Phone-in. Get advice on home fixes with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Go in-depth with advice for buyers and sellers with the "Marke...
In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Adam Elliott wrap up 2022 by counting down our podcasts from the year. We dive into the highest and lowest sales of the year, express our gratitude, and make some predictions for 2023.
It’s been about a year since Ben helped WISC Reporter Josh Spreiter purchase his first home. On WISC, Josh highlights the unique people, places, and events across the Madison area and southern Wisconsin with his “In the 608” feature reports. We got along so well the first time we had Josh on Real Estate In the 608, that we wanted to check in and see what lessons he’s learned, challenges he’s faced, and how he dodged the dreaded buyer’s remorse. Josh is also a personal trainer and joins In The 60...
