Friday, May 1, 2026 / by Amber Huemmer
May is one of the most important months for home maintenance in Wisconsin—and most homeowners underestimate it. After a long winter of freeze-thaw cycles, snow load, and hidden moisture, May is when small issues either get handled… or turn into expensive problems by summer. If you want to protect your home’s value, avoid surprise repairs, and stay ahead of the market as a homeowner, this is your go-to May home maintenance checklist for Wisconsin.
Start with a full exterior inspection of your home. Winter is tough on siding, trim, and foundations, especially in areas like Dane County where temperature swings are extreme. Walk your entire property and look for cracked caulking, peeling paint, damaged siding, or any signs of water intrusion. Pay close attention around windows and doors, where seal failure is common. Catching these early prevents moisture from working its way into your walls and causing rot or mold.
Next, clean and inspect your gutters and downspouts ...
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Friday, May 1, 2026 / by Amber Huemmer
Dane County Real Estate Market Update: What April 2026 Numbers Actually Mean for Buyers and Sellers
If you're watching the Dane County housing market and trying to figure out whether now is the right time to buy or sell, the April 2026 data gives us a clear picture. Not a dramatic one, but a real one. Prices are holding steady, inventory has tightened slightly from last year, and homes are moving in roughly 30 days on average. Here's what the numbers say and what they mean in practice.
The Big Picture: A Market Holding Its Ground
Across all property classes, single-family, condo, and multi-family, Dane County logged 573 closed sales in April 2026, compared to 583 in April 2025. That's a modest 1.7% dip in volume, nothing alarming. What's more notable is that the average sale price edged up from $521,400 to $522,408, essentially flat year-over-year. When you combine stable prices with slightly lower volume, what you get is a market that hasn't broken in either direction. It's not o ...
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Friday, February 12, 2021 / by Amber Huemmer
Get Pre-Approved to Establish a Budget with a Local Lender
Before you go look at homes, you need to get pre-approved. You need to know if you qualify for a loan program, what you can afford, how much you need for a down payment and what your monthly payment is going to be.
Affordability can be determined in two ways. A maximum monthly payment allowed or a monthly payment amount that you the buyer feel comfortable with each month. Either way, establishing a budget first will help contribute to a more successful home search.
We believe selecting a local lender can be beneficial too. Being able to meet in person to discuss loan options, provide asset and income documents and work fast to avoid surprises. A local lender has a reputation to maintain in order to continue to service the community. And it's nice to have your local lender at closing in case any questions arise.
Are you ready to start the home buying process? Let’s get you pre-approved with a local lender.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2020 / by Amber Huemmer
Are you wanting to buy a home but you don’t have a lot of money saved for a down payment?
You don’t need 20% down to buy a home.
A conventional 30 year fixed requires as little as 3-5% down.
FHA loan only requires 3.5% down and allows for less than stellar credit.
WHEDA loan requires 3% down but you can piggyback a WHEDA second loan called Easy Close to lower or completely cover your down payment.
VA and USDA offer 0% down loans but come with some additional qualifying requirements in order to participate.
Get pre-approved for FREE with a local lender and discuss these options in greater detail to see which one is best for you and your situation. Also make sure to ask if they have any special in-house loans or down payment assistance programs.
The Huemmer Home Team has the KEYS to your home buying success. Let’s get you started today.
Amber Huemmer, Real Estate Agent
The Huemmer Home Team
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Sunday, November 22, 2020 / by Amber Huemmer
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Madison, the capital city of Wisconsin, is the second largest city in the state. Its downtown sits on an isthmus between lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The city's five lakes make it one of the more picturesque state capitals in the country.
The spring is when the outdoor Farmer's Market begins, where local farmers sell directly to consumers around the Capitol Square. We love the Henry Vilas Zoo, a 28-acre public zoo with no admission fee.
Kick-off the start of summer Memorial Day weekend at Brat Fest. Get on the water where you can kayak, canoe, paddleboard, fish, boat and ski. Grab a bicycle or a pair of sneakers to take the Lake Loop around Lake Monona and past the Monona Terrace for a picturesque 13-mile trip. Play golf at one of Madison’s five golf courses. Spend your evenings out on the town walking State Street for dinner, get drinks outside at the Memorial Union Terrace or to catch a performance at the Overture Center. Mm ...
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