Liz Lauer LRG Relocation Guide

Madison

WELCOME TO

WHAT TO DO

WHERE TO EAT

PLACES TO PLAY

WE LOVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WE KNOW YOU WILL TOO!

Welcome

Madison

WHERE SMALL TOWN VIBES MEETS BIG CITY COMFORT! As Wisconsin’s Capital, you’ll find Madison offers all of the big city amenities you could want while still maintaining a small town charm and sense of community. Whether it’s a Farmers’ Market, a Badger Game Day, Outdoor Music concerts, and more, Madison has it all. We’re where history and innovation collide and thrive. Surrounded by lakes, our outdoor activities are plenty, from biking to boating!

I hope this guide of our city answers any questions you may have about our area.

I am here to help with any of your real estate needs, and we can't wait to have you in our community!

Liz Lauer

DEMOGRAPHICS POPULATION

71%

41%

POPULATION 18-64

MEDIAN AGE 59%

272,972 41%

95.6% HIGH SCHOOL/GED GRADUATE

32.2 41%

COLLEGE DEGREE

59%

NUMBER OF JOBS

60.1%

41%

2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

407,400

NUMBER OF BUSINESSES 59%

427,100

Data provided by City of Madison, US Census and US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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OUR ANNUAL TASTE OF MADISON

events

ANNUAL

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AKA the World’s Largest Brat Fest, this event offers 3 days of free music, food and family-friendly fun to help kick off the start of summer in the heart of downtown Madison and raise funds for local charities.

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You’ll find so many great festivals

throughout the Summer in Madison

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from Waterfront Festival and the Fools Flotilla in June to the Willy St Fair in

September!

We are home to the UW Badgers so

whether it’s a home football, volleyball, basketball, or more, prepared to don

your festive Badger gear to join in the fun!

Check out visitmadison.com/events to find events and activities year round!

HOSPITALS The Madison area has a superb level of medical services and accessibility, with nearly 1,500 companies providing direct healthcare services to the local community. In fact it is home to several of the top hospitals in the state – UW Hospitals & Clinics, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and UnityPoint Health – Meriter all rank among U.S. News & World Report’s top ten Best Hospitals in Wisconsin. Madison-based American Family Children’s Hospital is a world-class children’s medical and surgical center, named a Best Children’s Hospital in four medical and surgical specialties by U.S. News & World Report in 2014. (source:madisonregion.org)

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UW HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

UW Health University Hospital is a 614-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin– Madison's campus 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 | (608) 263-6400

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Meriter Hospital is a nonprofit hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It is operated by UnityPoint Health. It primarily serves southern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois. It serves as a teaching hospital for the University of Wisconsin–Madison 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715 | (608) 417-6000

SSM HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL

SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital – Madison, formerly St. Mary's Hospital, is a 440-bed notfor-profit hospital located in Madison, Wisconsin that serves 18 surrounding south-central Wisconsin counties. It is a part of the SSM Health system based in St. Louis 2700 S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715 | (608) 251-6100

TOP RANKING UW MADISON

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS 01

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

545 W Dayton St. Madison WI53703 | 608-663-1879 | www.madison.k12.wi.us

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MCFARLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

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MONONA GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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SUN PRAIRIE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

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WAUNAKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT

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VERONA SCHOOL DISTRICT

5101 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558 | 608-838-4500 | www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us

5301 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716 | 608-221-7660 | www.mononagrove.org

7106 South Ave Middleton, WI 53562 | 608-829-9000 | www.mcpasd.k12.wi.us

501 South Bird Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590 | 608-834-6500 | www.sunprairieschools.org

905 Bethel Circle Waunakee, WI 53597 | 608-849-2000 | www.waunakee.k12.wi.us 123 E Grove Street, Oregon, WI 53575 | 608-835-4091 | www.oregonsd.org

700 N Main Street Verona WI53593| 608-845-4300| www.verona.k12.wi.us

Visit www.k12academics.com/national-directories/school-district/Wisconsin/Dane to discover all school districts within Dane County

Madison

SOME THINGS TO DO IN

HENRY VILAS ZOO

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

The Henry Vilas Zoo is an admissionfree, community supported zoo in Madison with over 600 animals from all over the world to visit and see!

They also host great early events.

Madison is home to great museums, some of them free! Some of our favorites include the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and the Overture Galleries.

WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL

OLBRICH GARDENS

With one of the largest domes in the world, our state capitol building is worth a visit! Open 7 days a week to the public and free guided tours, it makes for a great day event to get out of the house year round!

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a 16 acre outdoor botanical garden and 10,000 square foot conservatory. Any day of the year this makes for a great visit, and their yearly GLEAM art exhibit always makes for a great experience.

SHOPPING

Hilldale prides itself on creating a place that captures a little bit of everything that

HILLDALE SHOPPING CENTER

Sophisticated open air shopping center with a department store, high-end specialty shops, eateries & a cinema

GREENWAY STATION Indoor/outdoor shopping center featuring namebrand clothing & home goods, plus casual dining spots

EAST & WEST TOWNE MALL These malls offer the traditional shopping mall experience with department stores, name brand shops, kiosks and food courts.

You’ll be able to find shopping centers and plazas all over Madison. Whether you live East or West, you wont be far from all your favorite shops!

makes Madison feel like Madison.

PLACES TO EAT Madison is Foodie’s dream. We boast the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country, award winning chefs, diverse options for every pallette...and of course, the all mighty cheese curds. Here are some of our local favorites!

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MARIGOLD KITCHEN An upbeat, urban eatery featuring innovative breakfast items, sandwiches, soups, fresh salads and in-house baked goods. Grab a coffee to go or stay and relax for a while.

THE OLD FASHIONED Always ranking among the best cheese curds you’ll find, The Old Fashioned celebrates the best of Wisconsin with it’s wisco-themed, retro-style tavern offering beers, brats & cheese curds (all sourced in-state).

FAIRCHILD With award winning chefs, Fairchild is a Madison MUST! Make sure to make a reservation, as this restaurant books fast and serves up creative eateries and fantastic hospitality.

MICKIE’S DAIRY BAR A Madison long standing staple, Mickie’s is a cozy local restaurant serving hearty portions of breakfast fare at communal tables. It’s a favorite weekend hot spot, especially before a Badger game!

TORNADO STEAK HOUSE Old-school steakhouse with a rustic, supper-club vibe serving classic chops, seafood & cocktails. No matter the occasion, Tornado never disappoints and offers late night options.

Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg as you can find all kinds of different and delicous fare throughout the city!

Parks

No matter the time of year, there is always something to enjoy in Madison Parks. Whether it is a softball game, a round of golf, an outdoor concert, a dip in the pool, a family reunion, an afternoon of ice skating or a quiet hike - Madison Parks has something for everyone with over 270 to choose from and 6,000 acres.

Most allow dogs on leash, however there are 8 off leash dog parks. And lets not forget our Beaches! Surrounded by lakes, finding a place to swim and play on a hot day is important and we have 12!

Here’s a list of our top 5. Visit cityofmadison.com/parks for an extensive list of them all!

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VILAS PARK

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ELVER PARK

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TENNEY PARK

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SYCAMORE DOG PARK

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CAPITAL SPRINGS DOG PARK

702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715

1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719

402 N Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703

4517 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI 53704

3398 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI 53711

APARTMENT/ RENTAL OPTIONS Royster Commons 608-223-0920

700 East Apartments 608-492-3742

Galaxie High Rise Apartments 608-251-8777 Madison Property Managers

Marling Apartments 888-732-0669

The Constellation 608-688-8100 Madison Property Managers Veritas Village 608-575-1018 ext. 6 Jessicaz@twallenterprises.com T Wall Enterprises The Standard 833-900-1636 Asana Apartments 608-233-6000 info@primeurbanproperties.com Prime Urban Properties

The Hudson 608-256-4200 CMI Management Velo 404 608-233-6000 info@primeurbantproperties.com Prime Urban Properties Factory District 608-616-0705 info@mcgrathpropertygroup.com McGrath The Lyric 608-445-3613 leasinglyric@stonehousedevelopment.com

TRAVELING NURSE/ SHORT TERM RENTALS www.travelnursehousing.com/FindHousing/Madison/Wisconsin https://stay-remotely.com/housing/madison-wi/ www.airbnb.com/rooms/13532955? source_impression_id=p3_1687974489_HuE4zW9pL156ifGn www.thegypsynurse.com/housing/

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH At Lauer Realty Group, we believe in and are committed to staying connected and involved with our local community.

We live and play in here too-we’re more than just realtors, we’re your neighbors and friends as well. We love to give back and throughout the year we participate, contribute, sponsor, and donate time and resources to many wonderful organizations and causes. You’ll be sure to find us volunteering in neighborhood festivals, walking in a community parade, and supporting local artists. Whether it’s fundraising with the Goodman Center for the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, or working with GSAFE to ensure LGBTQ+ youth and families thrive, we are dedicated and passionate about the community we live in.

#ATLRGINTHECOMMUNITY

, o l l e h

I AM LIZ LAUER YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERT

BROKER/OWNER

My story is a classic Madison tale. I grew up in St. Paul, MN where my father was a scientist at the U of M and my mother was a Realtor®. I came to the UW for college and quickly grew roots in this community, falling in love with the city and its people.

I knew this city was home from the very beginning of my time here. How could I not when I enjoyed all it had to offer?

Winter and summer recreation, intelligent and hard working people, and cultural activities and entertainment. In college I worked for a developer who owned and managed downtown Madison rental properties. Upon graduation, I started purchasing, rehabbing and managing income properties in the downtown and near east side of Madison.

In 1998 I got my real estate license and this quickly grew beyond the personal and into a service career, where I was able to work with people to achieve their real estate goals. It was never just about getting a home sold or a buyer into a new home, it was so much more than that. My mission was to help people understand their own needs and desires in a home and neighborhood, to identify a property’s full potential, and to help my clients crunch numbers and budgets to make an informed financial decision. This committment to my clients is what has made me a top Realtor® in Madison since 1998. Every day in the field I use my years of diverse experiences and knowledge to help clients realize their dreams.

In 2001 I started Liz Lauer & Associates, a collective within a larger real real estate firm. This become the brokerage of Lauer Realty Group® in 2015, giving our agents the freedom to practice real estate in a small, tight-knit community of professionals. Our mission is to maintain a supreme level of service while providing masterful marketing and helping our “nation” or Madison neighborhoods flourish. I am truly proud of the agents in our collective and know your experience with Lauer Realty Group will be powerful results from these real people.

Within this collective, my focus is as a Listing Agent and being able to use my extensive experience and knowledge for you. This includes everything from understanding current market conditions and preparing your home, to powerful negotiating and a detailed, specific marketing plan which are all designed to get you the best possible sale terms.

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