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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Rock Realty Client Testimonials"I recently moved from Arizona to Wisconsin and initially started working with Patrick because he was immediately responsive to my questions about the housing market in Madison. Prior to my even making the move, he was an excellent resource to me in explaining the process, timelines, and logistics of buying and financing a home. Once I arrived in Madison, Patrick worked with my schedule and continued to be available for any questions that I had. He was friendly and provided the necessary information without being overbearing, and as I moved into the purchasing phase, Patrick's efficiency in all aspects was key in ensuring a smooth closing process. I very much enjoyed working with Patrick and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Rock Realty Client Testimonials"I would highly recommend Bethany for anyone looking to buy a home. She was attentive to my needs and wants when I was looking to purchase my first house. She was always available to answer my question and show me houses I was interested in. She has wonderful knowledge of the housing market!!" Allison M. (Madison, WI 53716)Rock Realty First Time Home Buyer Client Thanks for the compliments, and Congratulations to Allison on her first home purchase and to Bethany Alexander on a successful closing! Are you considering purchasing property in Dane or Rock County Wisconsin? Click below to start your home search! Madison, WI Real Estate Monona, WI Real Estate
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
If you are currently looking for real estate listings in Monona, WI or if you just enjoy browsing through different home pictures, we have the perfect page for you! Rock Realty is on Pinterest. Just like you, we too enjoy looking through Monona home pictures and current house listings for sale on the MLS. Click the image below to visit our Pinterest.com page where we have placed some of our favorite homes.  Or perform your own MLS search for Monona Wisconsin Homes for Sale. You will be brought to a site that will allow you to select your specific criteria like: -Price Range- -Number of Bedrooms- -Number of Bathrooms- -Single Family House or Condominium- Let us know which homes you like the most!
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
End the Renting Cycle by Following a Simple Plan Many renters long for the day when they can get the key to their new home. Believe it or not, buying a home is quite attainable for many people if they simply adopt a plan and stick to it. The following guidelines will help if you are considering moving out of a rental agreement and into a permanent home. photo credit: brianDhawkins via photopin cc How Much Can You Afford Monthly? This seems like an obvious question, but it has quite a few layers in the answer. If you are currently paying a certain amount in rent without any financial stress then you should be able to continue paying that amount on a home. However, a home has more than just a loan payment. There are also things to consider such as home owner’s insurance, property taxes, h...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Thousands of homes Foreclosed; Can you afford a Risky Loan? The adjustable rate mortgage has been around for a number of years and it has helped a number of people afford the purchase of their first home. However, in the late 90’s and early part of the 2000’s some people took advantage of the low rates offered by ARMS and got in over their head. Before buying a home people should really look at all the factors involved with an adjustable rate loan and make sure it is right for them. Fixed Period Varies photo credit: nikcname via photopin cc The vast majority of current ARM’s offer a well-defined period in which the interest rate is fixed. The defined period typically lasts from 3 to 7 years and can be as long as 10 years. After this defined period the interest rate will adjust based on ...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Short Sale Real Estate Agents in Monona, WI 53716 Are you looking for a Monona Wisconsin Short Sale Realtor® or real estate agent? Rock Realty is a real estate brokerage that specializes in Short Sales and Bank Owned Foreclosures in the Monona WI area. We have helped home owners in both Rock County and Dane County, from Beloit to Lodi. My name is Michael Collins, broker for Rock Realty. I have completed the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource training and have been given the SFR designation through the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Feel free to contact me directly at 608-921-8536 for help with any of your short sale home questions. I have helped many Monona home owners with their distressed property needs and consider myself a Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist. REALTORS® who h...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Home Values in Monona WI 53716 (From the City of Monona Home Page) Monona is a great place to live, work and visit.  Here are some quick stats about our community:  Conveniently located within the heart of Madison, Wisconsin 8,000+ residents 4 square miles of residential homes, commercial properties, city buildings, and major green space. Located on the eastern and southern shores of Lake Monona with over 4 miles of Lake Monona shoreline More than 500 large and small businesses on three major transportation corridors Over 330 acres of park space, from neighborhood and community parks to woodlands and wetlands Comprehensive city services, including Police, Fire/EMS, Library, Community Center, Swimming Pool, Senior Ctizens' Center, Recreation Services Partner in the highly rated Monona Gr...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Are you looking for a 3 bedroom Monona Wisconsin home for less than $200,000? Click on the map below for the current Monona, WI three bedroom residential house listings for less than $200k. Here is an example mortgage principle & interest payment for a $200,000 home. Consult your lender for exact figures at current rates. Purchase Price: $200,000 5% Down Payment = $10,000 Mortgage Rate: 3.75% 30 Yr Fixed Principle & Interest: $880 View Detailed Report Monona Wisconsin 3 Bedroom Homes for sale under $200k
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Michael Collins Earns NAR Broker Price Opinion Resource Certification Sellers and Lenders Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Broker Price Opinions Madison, WI — Michael Collins with Rock Realty has earned the nationally recognized Broker Price Opinion Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the BPOR certification to REALTORS® as evaluating properties depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the valuation assignment from all pertinent perspectives. “As the real estate market evolves we are seeing more demand for broker price opinions, and it’s imperative that REALTORS® are knowledgeable and educated about how BPOs work, as well as the risks involved,” said ...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Tips for Home Sellers to Minimize Their Risk in Lease-to-Own Transactions The economic downturn in the housing market over the past 5 years has driven up the number of sellers willing to consider leasing out their homes with an option to sell.  This can be a wise move in the right situation but sellers need to make sure they take steps to minimize their risk in these transactions. Demand an Option Fee Up Front For the duration of the lease the seller of the home cannot market the home to would-be buyers.  This time period could be as short as one year or as long as three years depending on the renter’s financial condition.  Sellers should demand an option fee up front.  This fee can be applied to the purchase if the renter indeed manages to arrange financing at the end of the lease.  Ho...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Here is today's market listings update for Active three (3) bedroom ranch homes located in Monona Wisconsin. This information was pulled from the South Central Wisconsin MLS on 2/8/2012 at 12:40 P.M. 14 total 3 bdrm ranch homes are currently listed in Monona, WI Low listing price: $89,900 High listing price: $849,900 Average listing price: $297,150 Median listing price: $219,700 Average days on the market: 104 Of course these numbers change on a daily basis, so to obtain the most up to date information, please contact us directly at 608-921-8536. If you are looking to buy a home in Monona Wisconsin, we would be happy to customize the search further for you to find the home that is just right for you. As an extra benefit to Rock Realty home buyers, we offer a 1% broker commission rebate...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Understanding the New Rules for Jumbo Mortgages It is true that mortgage rules have become stricter in the last few years.  However, getting a jumbo mortgage in Wisconsin is still a very real possibility.  Borrowers need to understand up front the basic requirements and also how to compare loans to make sure they are getting the best deal. In the not so distant past homebuyers could get approved for a jumbo mortgage with only a 5% down payment.  In addition, there were no strict requirements for proof of income.  As long as the credit score was 700+, the loan was as good as done.  Things have changed a lot in the past 4 years, not just in Wisconsin but all over the country.  Here are the basic requirements for anyone that wishes to borrow more than the standard $417,000 amount: Borrower...
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By Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto
(*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*)
Monona WI Short Sale Real Estate Agent|Realtor® 53716 Are you looking for a Monona Wisconsin Short Sale Real Estate Agent? Rock Realty is a real estate brokerage that specializes in Short Sales and Bank Owned Foreclosures in the Monona WI area. We have helped home owners in both Rock County and Dane County, from Beloit to Lodi. My name is Michael Collins, broker for Rock Realty. I have completed the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource training and have been given the SFR designation through the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Feel free to contact me directly at 608-921-8536 for help with any of your short sale home questions. I have helped many Monona home owners with their distressed property needs and consider myself a Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist. REALTORS® who have ear...
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By Tim Peterson, Realtor Safety Training Classes
(Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes)
Nightcrawlers Parent-Baby Group Come join a community of parents and babies where parents can ask questions, visit, and interact with other parents of infants, ages 6-12 months. Meeting Time: This group meets every Monday from 10:00am - 10:30am. 4116 Monona Drive. 223-6261.
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By Pamelyn Meller, CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert)
(The Property Shoppe Team LLC)
The 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Monona Parks & Recreation Department and the Monona Grove Optimist Club will be held at the Winnequah Park near the M.Y. Dream Park playground. this Saturday, April 23, at 10:00 am Rain, Slush, Snow, or Ice, the event will still go on, and will be held indoors at the Monona Community Center.  There will be candy, prized, lots of fun, and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny.  The hunting grounds will be divided into separate areas for ages 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9 years.  Come one, come all, the hunt will begin at 10:00 am SHARP!  
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By Tim Peterson, Realtor Safety Training Classes
(Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes)
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am Monona is on Madison's east Side less than 5 miles from the Capitol Winnequah Park The Monona Parks & Recreation Department and Monona Grove Optimist Club are sponsoring the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 in Winnequah Park near the M.Y. Dream Park playground. (If the weather makes it impossible to be outside, the event will be held inside at the Monona Community Center.) The hunt begins at 10:00 am SHARP! Don't be late or you'll miss all the fun. There will be candy, prizes, lots of fun, and possibly a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny. The hunting grounds are divided into separate areas for ages 1-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-9 years.while you are there check out Dream Park..One of the best FREE Children's parks in the country
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By Tim Peterson, Realtor Safety Training Classes
(Wisconsin Realtor Safety and Concealed Carry Classes)
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am Winnequah Park Put on by the Monona Parks & Recreation Department and Monona Grove Optimist Club  the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 in Winnequah Park near the M.Y. Dream Park playground. (If the weather makes it impossible to be outside, the event will be held inside at the Monona Community Center.) The hunt begins at 10:00 am SHARP! There will be candy, prizes, lots of fun, andof course a visit from the Easter Bunny. The hunting grounds are divided into separate areas for ages 1-3 years, 4-6 years, and 7-9 years. 
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