As I look back on 2009- my 26th year in real estate-I can only say,"My land, what a year!" It was challenging, that's for sure, and a bit humbling to those of us who've been around awhile. But it turned out to be a good year for me, thanks to those of you who trusted the market enough to buy and sell in the past 12 months. Thanks you!

All indications point to a good year in 2010. The good news is,inventory has never been better, prices haven't been lower in a long, long time, and we've seen some very attractive interest rates.

The inventory means 'shopping' can be a lot more fun,since there's more to choose from, and we've never had better tools to help you to get a head-start on your search (please set yourself up with a search on this site). But finding the perfect home is just the starting point. It's ironic that as we see better and better internet tools for buyers, we're also seeing more complicated transactions that require, like never before, the skill and experience of a good agent. In fact, most of the people who find a home on their own do use a Realtor to ensure a smooth transaction.

With my knowledge of the business and the Dane County home market (I'm a lifelong resident of Madison), and the systems I have in place to track every step of your transaction, you can be assured of gaining a professional edge as you buy and sell a home. I've been around for 26 years--and my experience goes back even further than that, since both my parents were Realtors. I started learning the business even before I knew it's what I wanted to do with my life! I specilize in residential homes, and I'm a lifelong resident of Madison.

Oh, and the other things I bring to every search, every purchase,every sale,every transaction...empathy (I just bought a new home myself), a sense of humor, and really strong communication skills that ensure that nothing (nothing!) gets lost in translation.

Please...give me a call. Let's see whether we'd like to work together. I'll bet the answer is yes.