http://localism.com/wi/madison/rss en-us Localism: Madison, WI Fall Quilt Show through this Weekend at Olbrich Gardens <p><img title="olbrich gardens" src="/image_store/uploads/8/4/6/6/8/ar122369440786648.jpg" height="226" alt="olbrich park" width="285" /><img title="olbrich garden sign" src="/image_store/uploads/7/8/8/7/7/ar122369503877887.jpg" height="224" alt="olbrich garden quilt show" width="307" /></p> <p>The Olbrich Garden Fall Quilt Show approaches its FINAL WEEKEND!</p> <p>Take a chance, check out these ExtraOrdinary Quilts in the serene setting of Lovely Olbrich Gardens!</p> <p><img title="quilt show" src="/image_store/uploads/5/3/1/8/8/ar12236958088135.jpg" height="164" alt="olbrich gardens" width="285" style="float: left;" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="quilt show" src="/image_store/uploads/9/4/3/5/6/ar122369672865349.jpg" height="163" alt="olbrich gardens" width="269" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="quilt show" src="/image_store/uploads/1/1/1/6/7/ar122369828676111.jpg" height="284" alt="olbrich gardens" width="234" style="float: left;" /></p> <p style="text-align: right;">Ashley and I visited&nbsp;and photographed these marvelous</p> <p style="text-align: right;">works of art. The afternoon sun blazed through</p> <p style="text-align: right;">the glass, highlighting the vivid colors.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="quilt show" src="/image_store/uploads/9/4/0/2/1/ar122369886212049.jpg" height="240" alt="olbrich gardens" width="173" /></p> <p><img title="quilt show" src="/image_store/uploads/8/2/7/9/1/ar12236992219728.jpg" height="239" alt="olbrich gardens" width="169" style="float: right;" />The Show continues through the weekend,</p> <p>open Saturday and Sunday from&nbsp; 10 a.m.&nbsp; -&nbsp; 4&nbsp;p.m.</p> Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate http://localism.com/neighbor/laurielogan Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:47:41 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/wi/madison/posts/730306/Fall-Quilt-Show-through 1739326d2f9f026962c819cd229ea06436130b77a1a8d0d3860e7f30417666eb Mad City Ski Team Celebrates NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP and Honors Team Winners <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img title="ballet line" src="/image_store/uploads/8/4/4/4/3/ar1223183534448.jpg" height="144" alt="mad city ski team" width="236" style="vertical-align: middle;" /><img title="men's women's ballet line" src="/image_store/uploads/4/2/1/1/7/ar122318593371124.jpg" height="151" alt="mad city ski team" width="233" /></p> <p>The <strong>Mad City Ski Team</strong> held their 14th Annual Banquet at the Lake Wisconsin Country Club</p> <p>Despite incredible challenges posed by the flooding this Spring, the team perservered to win</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>the Wisconsin State Championship</strong>, and then took the <strong>2008 National Championship</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for the <strong>Fourth Time in Five Years!!</strong></p> <p>Winners honored at the Banquet include:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MOST VALUABLE FEMALE:&nbsp; Kristen Block</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MOST VALUABLE MALE:&nbsp;Paul O'Connor</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MOST IMPROVED FEMALE:&nbsp; Brea Imse</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MOST IMPROVED MALE:&nbsp; Russ Tiemann</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHOWMANSHIP FEMALE:&nbsp; Lori Taschau</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHOWMANSHIP MALE:&nbsp; Jimmy Hackbarth</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ROOKIE OF THE YEAR:&nbsp; Hannah Zinck</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MOST DEDICATED:&nbsp; Bugsy Hansen</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SHOW DIRECTORS' AWARD: Matt Heilmann,&nbsp; James and Austen Germaine</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBER:&nbsp;&nbsp; Jerry Weston</p> <p><img title="backwards barefooters" src="/image_store/uploads/3/8/7/7/2/ar122318370427783.jpg" height="168" alt="mad city ski team" width="252" /><img title="pyramid" src="/image_store/uploads/3/1/1/4/0/ar122318377504113.jpg" height="170" alt="mad city ski team" width="264" /></p> <p>Photos courtesy of:&nbsp; Jim's Photos,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; jimsphotos.org</p> Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate http://localism.com/neighbor/laurielogan Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:18:03 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/wi/madison/posts/723975/Mad-City-Ski-Team f2e1e42c0eb3dd6a3b439fa766b41848ad9ab4de5c94d6b426e523a0cc25b3f5 TALULA PALOOZA Grand Opening! Support our Local Mounted Patrol Team and Food Pantry <p>&nbsp;<img title="officer and horse" src="/image_store/uploads/3/1/9/0/6/ar122318785160913.jpg" height="221" alt="mounted police" width="211" /></p> <p>MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>OCTOBER 18th !!!</strong></p> <p>Talula Polooza, a restaurant on Atlas Ave.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (the pink building near Cottage Grove Rd.&nbsp;and Stoughton Rd.)</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; ***** COME ONE ***** COME ALL *****</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<strong>Grand Opening Celebration</strong>&nbsp; with a fundraiser to benefit <strong>Madison Mounted</strong>,</p> <p>&nbsp;the non-profit supporting our <strong>Mounted Patrol Team</strong> and a local food pantry.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>2 PM up until&nbsp; 10 PM</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Fun Family Activities</strong>, including an <strong>Inflatable Moon Walk</strong>,</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Face Painting, Pumpkin Carving</strong> and <strong>Hula Hoops!</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Two bands are Featured:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Black Water Gin from 4p - 6p</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and <strong>Honor Among Thieves from 7p - 9:30p</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mounted Patrol officers will have their <strong>Horses on the Grounds from 2p - 5p.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For each canned good item you bring,&nbsp; you&nbsp;receive an entry for&nbsp;the door prize drawings.</p> <p>Have the kids bring their canned goods because some of the door prizes will be kid oriented.&nbsp;</p> <p>SEE YOU ON OCTOBER 18th!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>at TALULA POLOOZA!!!</strong></p> Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate http://localism.com/neighbor/laurielogan Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:54:00 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/wi/madison/posts/723932/TALULA-PALOOZA-Grand-Opening 5e027b8d6a37cd1cf75560c8f61f29147d4cb995f887047c21d99cea79817eee 18 Kings Mill Circle #311, Madison, WI 53718 - SOLD! <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://scwmls.fnismls.com/Paragon/Search/ScaledImage.aspx?h=205&amp;w=290&amp;img=\\10.147.119.35\paragoncommonfiles\listingpictures\SCWMLS\7\SCWMLS1529237.jpg" id="img0" alt="" /> <a href="http://scwmls.fnismls.com/Paragon/search/Reports/Report.aspx?view=29%20&amp;layout_id=156&amp;ListingID=1529237&amp;CurListing=60&amp;MaxListings=69&amp;NumListings=1&amp;outputtype=HTML#">1529237</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> Update:&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLD!!</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">List Price: $124,900,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sale Price $125,000&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (YES, we had Multiple Offers)</span></strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong></strong></span></p> <p>Exquisite penthouse in secluded location</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in this prime condo association!</p> <p>Open floor plan with dramatic vaulted ceilings,</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;two spacious bedrooms &amp; private laundry.</p> <p>All kitchen appliances are included.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lovely Balcony overlooks the breathtaking greenspace.</p> <p>Underground heated garage and private storage unit.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Guest Parking Available on Two Sides of the Building.</p> <p>This is an Elevator Building, with Access to Pool and CLubhouse.</p> <p>Excellent location!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Close to Shopping and&nbsp;Interstate,</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Convenient to Downtown and Cottage Grove</p> Laurie Logan-South Central WI Real Estate http://localism.com/neighbor/laurielogan Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:03:50 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/wi/madison/posts/715062/18-Kings-Mill-Circle 23cf28b6c7f0463b406631eda227808c0625bc836859fd5c6cab7ecaee048493 Weekly Report 9-29-08 <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="439"> <colgroup span="1"><col width="64" span="1"></col><col width="182" span="1"></col><col width="71" span="1"></col><col width="58" span="1"></col><col width="64" span="1"></col></colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="17"> <td height="17" width="64">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td> <td width="182">Week Ending&nbsp;</td> <td align="right" width="71">29-Sep</td> <td width="58">&nbsp;</td> <td width="64">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">Inventory</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td align="right">2008</td> <td align="right">2007</td> <td>%Change</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Downtown Houses</td> <td align="right">30</td> <td align="right">29</td> <td align="right">3%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Downtown Condos</td> <td align="right">218</td> <td align="right">247</td> <td align="right">-13%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>West Houses</td> <td align="right">814</td> <td align="right">737</td> <td align="right">9%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>West Condos</td> <td align="right">878</td> <td align="right">937</td> <td align="right">-7%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>East Houses</td> <td align="right">570</td> <td align="right">612</td> <td align="right">-7%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>East Condos</td> <td align="right">457</td> <td align="right">425</td> <td align="right">7%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Total Houses</td> <td align="right">1414</td> <td align="right">1378</td> <td align="right">3%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Total Condos</td> <td align="right">1553</td> <td align="right">1609</td> <td align="right">-4%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Grand Total</td> <td align="right">2967</td> <td align="right">2987</td> <td align="right">-1%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17" colspan="2">Market Indicators</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>UWCU 30 Mortgage Rate</td> <td align="right">6.25%</td> <td align="right">6.38%</td> <td align="right">-2%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Keller Williams Listings</td> <td align="right">438</td> <td align="right">802</td> <td align="right">-83%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td># of showings on KW Listings</td> <td align="right">66</td> <td align="right">160</td> <td align="right">-142%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>3 week trend</td> <td align="right">64</td> <td align="right">140</td> <td align="right">-118%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>6 week trend</td> <td align="right">64</td> <td align="right">141</td> <td align="right">-122%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>% of listings with showings</td> <td align="right">15.07%</td> <td align="right">19.95%</td> <td align="right">-32%</td> </tr> <tr height="17"> <td height="17">&nbsp;</td> <td>Av DOM for KW Listings</td> <td align="right">223</td> <td align="right">156</td> <td align="right">30%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Brent Sainsbury http://localism.com/neighbor/brentsainsbury Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:34:18 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/wi/madison/posts/714215/Weekly-Report-9-29 30520efcde0b1af786cb6226fe91dccfdcf11a5f7a8b03f754549e18cd6650b6