Sandy McKinlay Stark Company Realtors

06/19/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/17/2026

Congrats to finding your first home Bre!! It was a pleasure helping you through the process!

06/15/2026

"Here are four home maintenance tips that will help get you ready to enjoy summer:

🦟 Keep mosquitoes at bay: Check your yard for standing water regularly. In areas where water collects and cannot be drained, such as bird baths and rain barrels, use mosquito dunks or something to move the water like a water wiggler or fountain. Avoid pesticides, as they are not effective long-term and they have been shown to kill beneficial insects and pollinators, despite claims to the contrary.

💨 Get ceiling fans ready for summer: Clear blades of dust and make sure they’re set to spin counterclockwise to keep your spaces cool.

🛝 Inspect outdoor play equipment: Tighten screws, bolts and other hardware according to manufacturer recommendations. Look to see if anything needs to be repaired or replaced.

🩹 Refresh and restock your first aid kit: Check that items are not expired and replenish any items that are out or running low.

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06/13/2026

06/11/2026

How to Decide Between a Starter Home and a Forever Home
Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your budget,...

Starter home or forever home? Here's the thing — most buyers approach this question backward. They start by browsing listings and then try to figure out what they're actually looking for. But the starter-versus-forever decision really needs to come first, because it shapes everything: your...

06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

Cool off this summer at lakefront beaches near Madison where you can swim, paddle, picnic, and enjoy the season. From quiet Lake Monona spots to Stoughton's Troll Beach, these destinations make summer days easy to enjoy.

06/05/2026

Celebrate Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

06/04/2026

What to Look for in a Home Inspection Report
You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference.
Not All Issues Are Created...

You've made an offer, it's been accepted, and now comes one of the most important steps in the buying process: the home inspection. The report that follows can run anywhere from 20 to 100 pages. That's a lot of information, and knowing how to read it makes all the difference. Not All Issues...