The Complete Guide

Buying a House in Madison, WI

Everything you need, in the order you'll need it - from figuring out what you can afford to getting the keys.

Buying a house is a lot of small decisions that all happen at once. This page is the map: five steps, in order, each one answering the question you'll have right after the one before it.

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01
Money

How much money do you really need?

The real numbers behind buying a house in Madison - down payment, monthly payment, closing costs, and the costs nobody mentions.

Read the Cost Breakdown
02
Financing

Get pre-approved

Real lenders I trust in the Madison area - people who explain things and pick up the phone. Call, text, or email directly.

See Trusted Lenders
03
Timeline

Know what to expect, week by week

A realistic timeline for buying a house in Madison - from pre-approval through closing day, and what tends to slow things down.

See the Timeline
04
Coming soon

Search homes on my site

A built-in home search is on its way, so you can browse Dane County listings right from this site.

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Get the Buyer's Packet

A printable checklist that pulls all of this together in one place - what to gather, what to ask, and what to expect at each stage.

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Not sure where you're starting?

Tell me a little about your situation and I'll point you to the right step - no pressure, no obligation.

Call or Text 608-333-9533 Relocating? See the Moving GuideSelling Too? See the Seller's Guide

Ally Figiel · Realty Executives Cooper Spransy · Dane County, WI