Thursday, July 3, 2025 / by Ryan Huemmer
I Didn’t Expect Buying a Home in Madison to Feel This Hard; Here’s What Helped Me Push Through
When I started my home search in Madison, I felt nothing but excitement. Every listing felt full of promise. I’d scroll Zillow, daydream about backyard BBQs, and imagine decorating my new space. I really thought I’d be moving within a few weeks.
But months later, I was still searching. The listings started to blur together. I lost out on homes. I second-guessed every decision. I was tired and frustrated. Turns out, I was going through something called house hunting fatigue… and it’s very real.
Zillow says nearly 45% of buyers feel more stressed than expected during the process. And in Madison’s market, where homes are still selling fast, often within two weeks, the pressure is relentless.
Thankfully, working with Amber Huemmer and her team helped me reset, refocus, and find the right home without losing my mind. If you’re feeling the ; ...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 / by Ryan Huemmer
Community Market reports:Cambridge - bit.ly/CambridgeHousingUpdateColumbus - bit.ly/ColumbusHousingUpdateCottage Grove - bit.ly/CottageGroveHousingUpdateCross Plains - bit.ly/CrossPlainsHousingUpdateDeerfield - bit.ly/DeerfieldHousingUpdateDeforest - bit.ly/DeforestHousingMarketFitchburg - bit.ly/FitchburgHousingUpdateMadison - bit.ly/MadisonHousingUpdateMaple Bluff - bit.ly/MapleBluffHousingUpdateMarshall - bit.ly/MarshallHousingUpdateMcFarland - bit.ly/McFarlandHousingUpdateMiddleton - bit.ly/MiddletonHousingUpdateMonona - bit.ly/MononaHousingUpdateMount Horeb - bit.ly/MountHorebWIHousingUpdateOregon - bit.ly/OregonWIHousingUpdateStoughton - bit.ly/StoughtonWIHousingUpdateSun Prairie - bit.ly/SunPrairieHousingUpdateVerona - bit.ly/VeronaHousingUpdateWaunakee - bit.ly/WaunakeeHousingReportWindsor - bit.ly/WindsorHousingUpdateThe Huemmer Home TeamLPT Realtyamber@thhtrealty.com608-279-5 ...
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 / by Ryan Huemmer
Selling your home is both a personal and financial journey, and few things can feel more frustrating than receiving a lowball offer. After putting in time, energy, and likely money into preparing your home for the market, getting an offer far below your asking price can feel like a slap in the face. But before reacting emotionally or rejecting the offer outright, it’s important to approach the situation with professionalism and strategy.
First, take a deep breath and try not to take the offer personally. Real estate is a business transaction, and buyers often come in low for a variety of reasons; they might be testing the waters, unaware of current market conditions, or simply hoping for a deal. Staying calm and objective puts you in a stronger position to respond. Not all lowball offers are created equal, so it’s essential to evaluate the offer carefully. How far below your asking price is it? A 10% drop might be worth negotiating, while a 30% drop could signal that the ...
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 / by Ryan Huemmer
Dane County is poised for significant growth over the next 25 years, with projections from the Wisconsin Department of Administration indicating an increase of nearly 200,000 residents by 2050. About half of that growth is expected to occur in Madison itself, which underscores ongoing challenges in housing availability and affordability throughout the region.
The county’s population is projected to rise by 39% from 2020 to 2050, reaching nearly 780,000 people. Madison, the county’s hub, is expected to grow by 30+% over the same period, expanding from an estimated 288,300 residents in 2024 to approximately 371,000 by 2050. These projections suggest that Madison and Dane County will continue to be growth hotspots, diverging sharply from trends in much of Wisconsin, where the overall population is expected to decline by 3%—a loss of about 184,000 residents statewide.
This rapid growth trajectory is largely attributed to Madison’s thriving economy, high qualit; ...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 / by Ryan Huemmer
Community Market reports:Cambridge - bit.ly/CambridgeHousingUpdateColumbus - bit.ly/ColumbusHousingUpdateCottage Grove - bit.ly/CottageGroveHousingUpdateCross Plains - bit.ly/CrossPlainsHousingUpdateDeerfield - bit.ly/DeerfieldHousingUpdateDeforest - bit.ly/DeforestHousingMarketFitchburg - bit.ly/FitchburgHousingUpdateMadison - bit.ly/MadisonHousingUpdateMaple Bluff - bit.ly/MapleBluffHousingUpdateMarshall - bit.ly/MarshallHousingUpdateMcFarland - bit.ly/McFarlandHousingUpdateMiddleton - bit.ly/MiddletonHousingUpdateMonona - bit.ly/MononaHousingUpdateMount Horeb - bit.ly/MountHorebWIHousingUpdateOregon - bit.ly/OregonWIHousingUpdateStoughton - bit.ly/StoughtonWIHousingUpdateSun Prairie - bit.ly/SunPrairieHousingUpdateVerona - bit.ly/VeronaHousingUpdateWaunakee - bit.ly/WaunakeeHousingReportWindsor - bit.ly/WindsorHousingUpdate
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