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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
With the plethora of residential real estate information our modern media provides, as well as all the new internet
public venues, one would think that a personal opinion is not at all of interest nor necessary.
However, the information offered by the media is not Madison-specific, but state-wide. Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Oshkosh, Wisconsin
statistics share little with Madison, Wisconsin. We are, as I have previously stated on this site, somewhat immune to the vagaries
of the national real estate markets.
2008 was not a good market for real estate in the entire USA. It was merely sluggish here in Madison. 2009, while not great in
Madison, was definitely not as depressed here as it was in the rest of the Midwest. In Dane County we have several healthy
businesses and organizations which have continued to hire. Faculty continue to come and go, keeping the market moving.
There is so much building on campus that I notice a new skyline every month!
It continues to be an exciting time in Dane County: Middleton, adjacent to Madison, was recently named Number One place
to raise children by Money Magazine (Madison has shared that honor for years!); the Epic campus in Verona attracts
international talent; our research and development private enterprise is flourishing; there are numerous pedestrian-friendly,
accessible neighborhoods, both new and historic; bike paths offer safe and efficient paths to work and school!
My Bio
I have been a broker associate in Madison for over 26 years. I have seen Madison grow but somehow manage to
maintain its unique, sweet character. If I may be so bold, may I posit what I hope new Madisonians and Old
Timers will continue to do to deserve the accolades heaped upon them by the media and visitors.
Here is my Simple Midwestern Wish for keeping a high quality of life in Dane County:
Live up to our reputation and the newcomers’ expectations by truly respecting and appreciating diversity,
Extend friendly greetings to each other when out walking or jogging,
Watch over and watch out for the children and the elderly in our neighborhoods,
Give generously when asked to contribute to those less fortunate,
Support our numerous cultural venues as much as possible,
Continue to volunteer wherever we are needed,
Sincerely,
Pat Whyte
Restaino and Associates
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