Real Estate in the 608

Nov 10 2024 70 ep. 62 mins 13
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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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The best and worst trees for your home

Nov 10 2024 75 mins  
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 he

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

Oct 21 2024 65 mins  
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 "

How a home inspector saves you money

Sep 18 2024 65 mins  
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 marke

How to (literally) move a house

Jul 17 2024 73 mins  
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

Going beyond with Phil Plourd

Jun 12 2024 56 mins  
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 seller

The new scoop on Atwood Avenue ice cream

May 21 2024 50 mins  
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 fi

Property Taxes 101: Breaking down what your tax bill means

Apr 22 2024 70 mins  
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

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

Mar 24 2024 65 mins  
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 Upda

Things every first time homebuyer should know

Feb 18 2024 45 mins  
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 fi

Questions you should be asking your real estate agent

Jan 21 2024 64 mins  
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