Episodes

  • The guide to buying an investment property

    The guide to buying an investment property
    Feb 19 2025
    In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino talk about all the things to consider when buying an investment property. Asher is fresh off the purchase of their first investment property, and they walk through the process, set expectations, and share all the things they considered along the way. Episode 7.2 - February, 2025.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 2024 - The Year In Review

    2024 - The Year In Review
    Jan 16 2025
    In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino wrap up 2024 by reviewing everything Real Estate in the 608 from the last year. That includes a peek back at the highest and lowest house and condo sales in addition to the the biggest and smallest house sales. Episode 7.1 - January 2025.
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    1 hr
  • Focusing on energy conservation and season's greetings

    Focusing on energy conservation and season's greetings
    Dec 15 2024
    What’s the easiest thing you can do today to save your money on energy costs? The answer is talk to Jason Kempen and Dylan Crye with Focus on Energy, a renewable energy program for Wisconsin. The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino welcome the Focus on Energy reps to the show to talk about ways you can save locally and federally to help cut your energy costs. Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.12 - December 2024
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • The best and worst trees for your home

    The best and worst trees for your home
    Nov 11 2024
    Trees can do a lot to beautify your home, but there are better and worse ones to have close to your house. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino help you leaf your worries behind when they welcome Sean Gere of Gere Tree Care in Madison. Plus, we spruce up your finances by showing how much you can save by regular pruning. Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.11 - November 2024
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Keeping it glassy with Madison’s most unique home improvement store

    Keeping it glassy with Madison’s most unique home improvement store
    Oct 22 2024
    We take the pane out of everything you need to know about windows in the house, and settle the debate over whether it’s better to replace a whole window, or just replace the glass. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino go through the looking glass with Sam Doctor of Martin Glass. Plus we a full review of fancy water closets from across the ocean. Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.10 - October 2024
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • How a home inspector saves you money

    How a home inspector saves you money
    Sep 19 2024
    Home inspectors are there to help you understand a home before you buy it and help prioritize your “to-do” list. In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino tackle the topic of home inspections with Patrick Shannahan of New Roots Home Inspection. Get home advice with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.9 - September 2024
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • How to (literally) move a house

    How to (literally) move a house
    Jul 18 2024
    In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino ponder the question: how do you literally move a house in Madison? They speak to developer Brandon Cook, the person behind a viral summer sensation that captured a multiple story building slowly moving down the streets of Madison. Get advice on keeping your home dry during the rainy season with the "Top Of The Hour Tip" and hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.7 - June 2024
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Going beyond with Phil Plourd

    Going beyond with Phil Plourd
    Jun 13 2024
    In The 608 hosts Ben Anton and Asher Masino are joined by longtime podcast contributor Phil Plourd. Phil has delivered his segment “Beyond the 608” providing the bigger picture of the economy as it relates to the national real estate market for years. Get advice on private mortgage insurace with the "Top Of The Hour Tip." Hear what’s happening right now for buyers and sellers in the real estate market with the Market Update. Episode 6.6 - June 2024
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    57 mins