Deborah was our agent in the sale of our home of 33 years, and also in the purchase of a condo. On both counts, we found her to be well-informed, clear and thorough in her explanations of the process, and very responsive to our needs and requests. She did not pressure us into any course of action and always considered our needs and desires first. At the same time, she gave us valuable advice about getting our home ready for show, and especially in understanding how the market works. All this with a pleasant and friendly disposition and upbeat manner that made it a joy to work with her.We recommend her heartily to any one wishing to sell their home or purchase a new one.
Moving from another country is a challenge,even under the best of circumstances. Helping a family size up a new area, find an appropriate home, manage communication and paperwork over a long distance..the kind of professional skills needed to accomplish all this with effectiveness and grace will sort out the myraid Realtors offering their services. All we can say is that we are so thankful we found Deborah Lawson to help us walk through the process of relocating and buying a home in the Madison area. She not only possesses the skills and experience, she assessed our needs and capabilities sensitively and accurately, as well as watching the market closely for us and communicating clearly and in a timely manner. We commend her wholeheartedly to you, as well.
Working with Deborah Lawson as our realtor made a real difference in our move to Madison. Not only was she a valuable resource as we looked for a house, but when we found the house we wanted, she also was invaluable helping us negotiate with the sellers. Moreover, she was around after the papers were signed to give us some great referrals for contractors as we turned our house into our home. With her experience and dedication, Deborah is our recommendation to anyone we know who is moving to Madison.
Deborah is the consummate professional and a terrific person to work with. Deborah kindly and patiently handled all the details for us as first time home buyers, and was a calming presence through some difficult negotiations. We would heartily recommend her to anyone who's looking for a home in the Madison area.
Deborah...did not pressure us into any course of action and always considered our needs and desires first. At the same time, she gave us valuable advice about getting our home ready for show, and especially in understanding how the market works.
The number of homes sold this past month has dropped off considerably as the market slows heading into the fall and winter months. Still, home sales for September this year have slightly exceeded the number sold last year. During the month of August, there were 810 new homes listed for sale and 718 new homes were listed for sale in September. Given that 817 homes were sold in August, and only 595 homes were sold in September, buyers will have a bit more to choose from if they start their home search during the Fall months.
Inventory of single-family and condo homes in Dane County improved slightly last month. We are still in what is considered a “seller’s market”, but buyers who are hunting for a new home will have more to choose from now than they had over the summer months – or even this time last year.
The average price of homes sold in September was $317,734, which is up 2.5% from the same time period last year, but down 5% from last month. Homes are still selling for 98.56% of their list price, on average, but lower home prices combined with more available inventory bodes well for buyers searching for homes this Fall.
Interest rates on mortgage products have remained relatively stable over the past month, and rates are still “borrower-friendly”. Most mortgage experts believe that this is unlikely to change much for the remainder of 2019. If you are in the market for a new home, now is a great time to buy.
Market conditions in real estate can change quickly and unpredictably at times. Your best bet for navigating any market is to have a trusted agent on your side. If you have questions about buying or selling, please contact us today!
2019-10-05