The DePrey Home Team- Stark Company Realtors

09/24/2026

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.

09/21/2026

Explore independent bookstores and cozy reading spots around Madison, WI, from book clubs to coffee and cocktails. Stark Company Realtors shares local favorites for fall.

09/20/2026

How to Evaluate a Home's Maintenance History
A home can look well cared for during a showing and still leave plenty of questions about how it has been maintained over the years. Fresh paint and an orderly yard are easy to notice. The condition and history of the systems behind the walls aren't always as obvious.
You don't need a complete record...

A home's maintenance history can reveal more than its current appearance. Learn what buyers can look for when reviewing repairs, updates, and major systems.

09/19/2026

Stop by Saturday, September 19th from 11:00 to 12:30 PM and Sunday, September 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to see 186 Hillcrest Circle Sun Prairie, WI 53590 for an open house!

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 186 Hillcrest Circle, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 1819 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $384,900, MLS ID 2032664

09/17/2026

Ways to Repurpose an Underused Room
Some rooms slowly stop serving a real purpose. A formal dining room may only get used a few times a year. A spare bedroom may become a holding area for boxes and things that don't have another home. Even a finished basement or loft can end up sitting mostly empty.
That doesn't always mean the room needs...

An underused room doesn't have to stay that way. A few practical changes can turn extra space into something that works better for everyday life.

09/17/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 432 Pluto Street, Madison.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 432 Pluto Street, Madison, WI 53718, 1664 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, asking price of $450,000, MLS ID 2032789

09/15/2026

Just Listed! Do not miss this new listing at 186 Hillcrest Circle, Sun Prairie.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 186 Hillcrest Circle, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 1819 square foot, 3 bedrooms, 1 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $384,900, MLS ID 2032664