Parade of Homes!

WIN tickets to the Parade of Homes! We’re giving away 10 tickets for the Parade of Homes, which begins this weekend.

All you need to do is head over to our Facebook page and reply to the Parade of Homes ticket giveaway contest post with a movie that was either filmed in Dane County or references a place in Dane County. Go!

The Community of Bishops Bay lot for sale

Calling all design junkies & open house addicts! (You know who you are..) The Parade of Homes begins this Saturday, June 11, and it's not to be missed. The theme of this year's Parade of Homes has be described as vintage, farmhouse and rustic (some of my personal faves!)

The Community of Bishops Bay lot for sale

As you may know, I recently toured all of the available homes in The Community of Bishops Bay, then I told you all about that exciting new development here and shared a video interview with one of the residents. As a lover of charming old houses, I was a little surprised at how much I was digging so many of these brand spanking new homes! Their vintage, farmhouse charm was definitely speaking my language. I love the distressed wood, mismatch cabinetry & furnishings, painted cabinets, barn doors, beamed ceilings plus bead board & wood flooring on the ceiling??! So cool. These homes are a beautiful marriage of old and new; I think just about anyone will appreciate the design and decor. So what are you waiting for? Come get inspired!

While you're out and about, check out our lot listings at 5020 & 5028 Augusta Dr in Middleton! Nestled in The Community of Bishops Bay (where you'll find a handful of parade homes!) these large lots are in incredible VALUE! Priced at less than $11 a sq ft (!), it's hard to believe that this prime real estate offers up views of the Bishops Bay Golf Course AND slopes for rear exposure. The brand new pool/clubhouse/fitness center has broken ground *just* down the street. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the EXCITING Community of Bishops Bay, where 7 distinctly different neighborhoods will satisfy the nature lover, urbanite, & everyone in between. Seller is offering a $10,000 lot incentive if you choose to build with the reputable Design Shelters, but you are welcome to bring your builder.

New Listing: 105 N. Ingersoll Street

1,250 square feet // 3 bedrooms, bath // $229,900

We're so excited about ROOST's latest listing at 105 N. Ingersoll Street -- a charmer of a home, right in the heart of Madison's Isthmus! Check out a few photos below, plus many more on our Trulia page!

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Homes like this don't come around often. This two-story, 3 bed/2 bath home lives large -- with a sizable kitchen, dining room and living room, and a bedroom and full bath all on the main floor, plus two more bedrooms and a second bath upstairs. The newer roof, siding, and windows will give you peace of mind, while the original maple floors, arched doorways, and solid wood doors add abundant charm and unique architectural detail.

Outside, the cozy, urban yard offers space for a patio or garden bed -- plus ample off-street parking, which can be hard to find on the Isthmus. This home offers easy access to all that makes near-east living so desirable -- live on the bicycle boulevard, within a short walk to the many restaurants, coffee shops, bars, Willy Street Coop, and other local businesses in the Tenney Lapham and Willy St/Marquette neighborhoods.

This location really has it all: Live near three of Madison's most exciting upcoming developments -- the 700 block of East Washington, the 800 block of East Washington, and Madison's own Central Park. Plus, a short bike ride gets you downtown and to the UW campus -- enjoy a stroll around the Capitol square for the Saturday farmer's market, or meet friends for a summertime beverage at the Memorial Union Terrace overlooking Lake Mendota.

If you're interested in a move-in ready home with all that Isthmus living has to offer, this is the home for you.

The details:

• 105 N. Ingersoll Street, Madison, WI
• $229,900
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 baths
• 1,250 square feet
• Off-street parking
• First floor: Living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, full bath
• Second floor: Master bedroom, second bedroom, full bath
• Updates include: roof, siding, windows, and new front porch
• Move-in ready!

For more info and photos, visit this home's Trulia page!