Regent and University Heights sit in one of Madison’s most appealing sweet spots: close to the University of Wisconsin, near major parks and hospitals, and still full of quiet residential blocks that feel settled and neighborly. The area has the rare mix of everyday convenience and local character that makes it work for many stages of life. Families like the schools and parks. Students like the access to campus and Regent Street. Professionals like the short commute to UW, UW

Schenk-Atwood feels like one of those Madison neighborhoods where daily life can be pleasantly simple. Coffee is close. The bike path is close. Lake Monona is close. Dinner, live music, parks, groceries, community events, and quiet residential streets all sit within a few minutes of each other. That mix is why this east-side neighborhood appeals to so many different people. A first-time buyer might love the walkability. A downsizer might appreciate the local shops and parks.

Wisconsin’s housing market picked up speed in July 2026, but the stronger sales pace did not make homes easier to buy. Existing home sales rose 8.1% from July 2025, while the statewide median price climbed 6.8% to $360,000. That mix tells a familiar story. Demand remains strong enough to absorb limited supply, and prices are still rising even as inventory inches higher in some parts of the state. For buyers, the market offered more movement but not much relief. For sellers, J

Selling a home looks simple from the outside. List it, show it, accept an offer, and hand over the keys. In real life, each of those steps comes with decisions that can affect the final price, the timeline, and the stress level. A strong real estate agent does far more than place a sign in the yard. For sellers, the right agent becomes a guide, pricing advisor, negotiator, coordinator, problem solver, and steady voice when emotions run high. That kind of support can make the

Buying a home can feel exciting one day and overwhelming the next. There are numbers to compare, neighborhoods to study, homes to tour, offers to write, inspections to review, and closing papers to sign. Each step matters, and the right support can make the process feel far more manageable. That is why having a trusted real estate agent by your side is so valuable. An agent like D'onna Fagen does more than open doors. She helps make sense of the market, protects your time, ex

A home can be one of the most emotional and complicated parts of settling an estate. It may hold decades of memories, valuable equity, deferred repairs, family questions, and legal timelines that no one expected to manage. Probate adds another layer. Before a property can be sold, transferred, cleaned out, rented, or improved, the right person must usually have legal authority to act on behalf of the estate. That process can feel slow and unfamiliar, especially when the home

Smiths Crossing offers the kind of everyday convenience many people hope to find in Dane County: parks close to home, schools woven into the community, neighborhood streets made for walks, and Madison close enough for work, concerts, flights, and weekend plans. Set in Sun Prairie, WI, Smiths Crossing has grown into one of the city’s recognizable residential areas. It appeals to a wide mix of residents, from first-time homebuyers and growing households to downsizers, commuters