David Adkins - Stapleton Realty

09/03/2026

🍂 Wisconsin winter will be here before we know it. Is your home ready?

September is a great time to knock out the maintenance projects that are easy to ignore until the temperature drops.

This week's Lake Country Living covers 7 things worth checking:

🏠 Gutters & downspouts
🔥 Heating system
🔨 Roof
💧 Outdoor faucets
🌧️ Foundation drainage
🔥 Fireplace & chimney
🚨 Smoke & CO detectors

A little maintenance now can help prevent some very expensive surprises later.

And if you're thinking about selling next spring, this is also the perfect time to start getting your home ready.

https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/09/7-fall-home-maintenance-projects-you.html

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Thinking about selling your home this fall?

You may not need to wait until spring.

Fall can bring some interesting advantages for sellers:
- Less competition from other listings
- Serious, motivated buyers
- Beautiful seasonal curb appeal
- Buyers hoping to move before winter
- Opportunities in specific neighborhoods and price ranges

In this week's Lake Country Living, I take a closer look at whether fall really is a good time to sell - and why the answer depends more on your individual home and market than the calendar.

Thinking about selling? I'd be happy to prepare a complimentary home value and market review so you can see the numbers before making a decision.

https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/09/is-fall-good-time-to-sell-your-home.html

08/27/2026

🍂 Thinking about buying a home this fall? Read this week's Lake Country Living to learn six reasons autumn may be one of the best times to buy.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-fall-is-one-of-best-times-to-buy.html

08/25/2026

🏡 Finding the right home starts with finding the right neighborhood. Read this week's Lake Country Living to learn the 8 features buyers value most.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/what-makes-great-neighborhood-8-things.html

08/20/2026

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🌊 Dreaming of owning a lake home? Read this week's Lake Country Living to discover the seven questions every waterfront buyer should ask.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/should-you-buy-lake-home-7-questions-to.html

08/18/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling? Read this week's Lake Country Living to discover 8 simple ways to increase your home's value before you sell.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/8-simple-ways-to-increase-your-homes.html

08/13/2026

🔍 Buying a home? Don't fear the home inspection.

In this week's Lake Country Living, I explain what inspectors look for, what happens if they find issues, and how to approach the process with confidence.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/what-happens-during-home-inspection.html

08/11/2026

🏡 Waiting for lower interest rates?

Waiting isn't always the money-saving strategy people expect. This week's Lake Country Living explains why buying now could still be the right move.
https://stapletonrealty.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-waiting-for-lower-interest-rates.html